This was an appeal by the appellant, Allen, who was convicted of wilfully killing cattle contrary to section 400(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and sentenced to a term of two years in penitentiary. The appeal was based on…
Read More »The defendant is facing two counts under the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (“SPCA Act”) for: 1) failing to provide 133 dogs of which he had the care and control with adequate food, water, shelter and…
Read More »This is an appeal that deals with the right to be tried within a reasonable time as guaranteed under section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Respondent was charged with having ownership and possession one hundred…
Read More »Gauvin is charged with two counts of uttering threats to kill a dog contrary to section 264.1(1)(c); two counts of killing an animal (a German Shepherd dog and a Labrador Retriever dog) contrary to section 445(1)(a); and one count of…
Read More »The appellant, Cote, was found guilty of arson, breaking and entering, and one count of wilfully killing cattle contrary to section 444(a) of the Criminal Code. Cote appeals that decision solely on the basis that the presiding judge committed “reversible…
Read More »The Defendants, Sandra Tomalin and Beverley Tomalin, were charged jointly for failing to provide adequate food, water, shelter and care to 38 horses under their care and control as provided for under the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…
Read More »The accused pled guilty to wilfully and without lawful excuse, killing livestock contrary to section 444(a) of the Criminal Code, as well as breaking and entering. The accused, Bernier, and three accomplices went to a hog house with the intent…
Read More »This is an appeal where the accused, Mr. Glaspy, seeks to overturn his guilty pleas in order to have a new trial ordered. The accused was charged with failing to provide food, water, shelter or care to a dog in…
Read More »The accused in convicted under s.22(a) of The Game Act of New Brunswick, R.S.N.B. 1952, c. 220: “Every one is guilty of an offence who hunts, takes, hurts, injures, shoots, wounds, kills or destroys, (a) a cow moose, calf moose,…
Read More »This was a sentencing hearing for Fowlie who pleaded guilty to willfully and without lawful excuse killing his horse. Fowlie was observed dragging his horse behind his truck. Fowlie stated that he was attempting to train the colt that was…
Read More »Action by the plaintiff for damages for veterinary bills to treat injuries inflicted on her dog by the defendant’s dog. The defendant had been walking her leashed German shepherd along a highway when the plaintiff’s small dog ran loose out…
Read More »In this case, the defendants, Ester and Harry Chapman, operated a dog kennel and were charged with “failing to provide adequate medical care to certain animals under their control”. Three Dachshund pups and one Maltese mix adult dog were seized by animal protection officers; the Dachshund pups…
Read More »The Animal Health and Protection Act provides for the protection of various classes of animals by prescribing minimum standards of care regarding the treatment and keeping of animals. Subject to listed exceptions, the Act prohibits a person to cause an…
Read More »The Pet Establishment Regulation regulates the licensing and operations of pet establishments, including animal shelters, pet retail stores and kennels. In relation to animal shelters and pet retail stores, the regulations provide specific requirements regarding animal care standards, building maintenance,…
Read More »The Horse and Pony Hauling Contests Regulation regulates the operation of horse and pony hauling contests within New Brunswick. The enabling statute for this Regulation is the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, RSNB 1973, c S-12.
Read More »The General Regulation – Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act regulates the appointment of animal protection officers, prescribes standards of animal care and exemptions from those standards, as well as prohibits practices surrounding animal fighting. In addition,…
Read More »The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act establishes and regulates the New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NB SPCA). In addition, the Act provides the powers and duties of animal protection officers, prescribes…
Read More »The Food Premises Regulation regulates food handling, food processing, and food service establishments. In regard to animals, the Regulations prohibit animals from entering or remaining in prescribed food handling establishments, with an exception for live fish in aquariums and service…
Read More »The Abattoir Regulation provides general standards regarding the construction and operation of a slaughterhouse. The enabling statute for this Regulation is the Public Health Act, SNB 1998, c P-22.4.
Read More »The Public Health Act governs a number of activities related to the protection of human health, including: communicable diseases and the general protection of public health; the licensing of food premises; and the regulation of agricultural products including milk and…
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