The SPCA seized puppies from breeders after complaints about neglect. These puppies were kept without food or water, in cardboard boxes. They were covered in urine and feces, had parasites, distended bellies with splayed legs, and their backbones were showing. Judges issued fines against the defendants for causing distress to animals under s. 11(2) of the ACPA, as well as other fines and sentences for assaulting and obstructing a peace officer in the execution of her duty.
R v Benoit, 2010 NSSC 97; https://canlii.ca/t/28pd7 – Appeals from convictions dismissed. Claiming that (1) the animals were not in distress, and (2) that they were not in charge of the animals.
R v Benoit, 2011 NSCA 99; https://canlii.ca/t/fnmbh – Appeals from dismissed: Discussing WD, Charter violations, and sentences.
https://canlii.ca/t/fnmbh