The appellant appealed a Statement of Account issued by Animal Welfare Services for veterinary care and boarding provided to his dog, which was removed from an emergency clinic after being abandoned.
The appellant argued he could not afford the care and that euthanasia should have been considered.
The Animal Care Review Board found the veterinary costs were reasonable and necessary to relieve the dog's distress, as the treating veterinarian did not recommend euthanasia.
However, the Board varied the Statement of Account from $10,802.79 to $10,352.10, removing boarding costs incurred after the appeal period for the removal had expired, at which point the dog could have been put up for adoption.
