R v Bateman 2007 BCPC
Mr. Bateman pled guilty to permitting animals to remain or continue to be in distress. The Court decided that to suspend Mr. Bateman’s sentence but ordered that he should have no animals in his care or...
View ArticleR v Bourque 2013 BCCA 447
Ms. Bourque was a student at Simon Fraser University. Ms. Bourque told another student that she had killed and dismembered cats, including her family’s pets. She also expressed her intention of killing...
View ArticleR v Blaikie 2007 BCPC
Mr. Blaikie pled guilty to causing or permitting an animal to be or to continue to be in distress contrary to s. 24 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The SPCA special constable had found Mr....
View ArticleHMQ v Barwell 2013 ABPC
Mr. Barwell was charged with an offence concerning animal cruelty under s. 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. The sentencing decision considered whether victim impact statements lodged by the Edmonton...
View ArticleAnimal Justice Guide – Animal Care and Negligence
This guide addresses steps that you may take if your animal has been the victim of malpractice or negligence. Animal Justice Canada is not able to assist with matters of a personal or individual...
View ArticleR v Harfman 2011 BCPC
Mr and Mrs Harfman were jointly charged under both the Criminal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for their failure to provide adequate food and care to their livestock following a...
View ArticleR v Bodnar 2009 BCPC
Mr. Bodnar was charged with cruelty to animals under s. 446(1)(c) of the Criminal Code for neglecting or failing to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for his six dogs, and...
View ArticleR v Boyes 2014 BCPC
Mr. Boyes broke into the residence of Ms. Chellew and her husband, threatening them, doing damage to their vehicle and killing their pet bird. Mr. Boyes acknowledged that he had anger issues relating...
View ArticleR v Haskell 2010 BCPC
Mr. Haskell was charged under s. 24(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in permitting his dog to be or continue to be in distress. Mr. Haskell’s dog had an injury to his leg. Mr. Haskell was...
View ArticleR v Henry 2014 BCPC
The judge decided that the prosecutor’s recommendation of a lifelong prohibition on owning animals was fair given the defendant’s conduct towards his bulldog. The judge noted that though case law may...
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