The appellant appealed the removal of eight Chihuahua type dogs by an animal welfare inspector under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019.
The dogs were removed after the appellant failed to comply with three compliance orders requiring veterinary care for puppies exposed to parvovirus and other basic care standards.
The Board found that the dogs were in distress at the time of removal due to the appellant's non-compliance with the orders and the abandonment of the dogs in a vehicle following the appellant's arrest.
The Board concluded that the removal was necessary to alleviate the dogs' distress and declined to order their return.
