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Statements of account for animal care costs largely confirmed; costs for legal proceeding letter deducted.
The appellants appealed two statements of account issued by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector for veterinary and boarding costs incurred after their two dogs were removed under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.
The Board confirmed the first statement of account in full, finding the veterinary costs reasonable given the dogs' medical conditions.
The Board varied the second statement of account by deducting the cost of a veterinary consultation and treatment projection letter obtained for legal proceedings, but confirmed the remaining boarding and medical costs as fair and reasonable.
Animal removal and care orders confirmed where owners failed to provide necessary veterinary treatment.
The appellants appealed a Notice of Removal and a Decision to Keep an Animal in Care regarding their two dogs, which were removed by the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector due to untreated chronic skin conditions.
The Animal Care Review Board found that the appellants had failed to comply with multiple compliance orders requiring them to obtain and follow veterinary recommendations, citing financial constraints.
The Board confirmed the removal and the decision to keep the dogs in care, concluding that returning the dogs to the appellants would likely result in them being placed immediately back in distress due to a lack of necessary veterinary care.
Appeal of cat removal and keep in care decision dismissed; $17,172.50 statement of account confirmed.
The appellant appealed a Notice of Removal, a Keep in Care Decision, and a Statement of Account issued by Animal Welfare Services regarding the removal of four cats from her home.
The Board found that the cats were in distress due to the appellant's failure to comply with previous compliance orders requiring her to repair her ceiling, provide a sanitary environment, and seek veterinary care.
The Board upheld the removal and the decision to keep the cats in care, finding reasonable grounds to believe they would be placed in distress if returned.
The Board also confirmed the Statement of Account for $17,172.50 for the costs of providing necessaries to the removed cats.
Appeal dismissed; dog kept in care due to owner's inability to provide medical treatment, and $2,413.78 account confirmed.
The appellant appealed a Decision to Keep in Care and a Statement of Account regarding his dog, Chester, who was removed by Animal Welfare Services due to an untreated eye infection and later diagnosed with lymphoma.
The Animal Care Review Board found that the conditions causing the dog's removal had not ceased to exist, as the appellant lacked the financial means and suitable housing to provide necessary medical care, meaning returning the dog would place him in distress.
The Board also confirmed the Statement of Account for $2,413.78, finding the expenses for emergency veterinary care and medical boarding were necessary and reasonable.
Statements of Account for boarding and veterinary care of removed cats confirmed as reasonable.
The appellant appealed two Statements of Account (SOAs) issued by Animal Welfare Services for the costs of boarding and veterinary care for 43 cats removed from her home due to distress and non-compliance with previous orders.
The appellant argued the costs were unreasonable and unnecessary.
The Animal Care Review Board found that the respondent met its initial evidentiary burden to show the costs were incurred for necessaries to relieve the cats' distress and were reasonable.
The appellant failed to prove the SOAs should be varied or revoked.
The Board confirmed both SOAs, ordering the appellant to pay a total of $24,970.01.
Appeals of animal removal and compliance orders dismissed due to unsanitary conditions and ongoing distress.
The appellant appealed Notices of Removal, Decisions to Keep, and a Compliance Order issued by Animal Welfare Services regarding dozens of cats kept in her home.
The Board found that the removals were necessary to alleviate distress, as the home was unsanitary, past compliance orders were ignored, and a veterinarian certified the need for removal.
The Board also upheld the decision to keep the cats in care, finding reasonable grounds to believe they would return to distress if returned, and upheld the order requiring litter substrate for the remaining cats.
Statement of Account for boarding and veterinary care of 40 removed cats confirmed.
The appellant appealed a Statement of Account in the amount of $22,191.97 issued by Animal Welfare Services for the costs of providing necessaries to 40 cats removed from her home.
The appellant argued the costs were unreasonable and included cats that did not belong to her.
The Animal Care Review Board found that the respondent met its initial evidentiary burden to show the costs were reasonable and incurred for necessaries, while the appellant failed to provide persuasive evidence to vary or revoke the statement.
The Board confirmed the Statement of Account and ordered the appellant to pay the full amount.
