R v Hiebert, 2003 CanLII 47922 (MB PC)

Statute: Animal Care Act (MB),
Section: 2(1)(b), 2(1)(c), 2(1)(d)(ii), 25, 26, 34(1)
Province or Territory: Manitoba,
Offence: Killing,
Animal: Dog,
Type of Distress: Animals kept in unsanitary conditions, lack of proper veterinary care
Sentence:
Legal Issue: Provincial case (Adequate: (providing adequate care)), Suitable care,

A husband and wife owned and operated what appears to be a “puppy mill” operation (unlicensed dog kennel). An SPCA officer investigated and found approximately 40 dogs living in unsanitary conditions, many were sick and were not being provided veterinary care.

Later, SPCA attended again and seized 99 dogs. Some dogs were euthanized due to their poor conditions.

Out of the 8 counts charges, the Hieberts were convicted of 6, and acquitted of 2.

Alternate citation: 172 Man R (2d) 73

Link: https://canlii.ca/t/7d3l
R v Hiebert 2003 MBPC