Armstrong man loses dog, appeal
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ruled to seize Romeo Leduc’s dog, Rufus, on Sept. 29, from his Armstrong home. The B.C. Farm Industry Review Board upheld the ruling on Nov. 15, after an appeal from Leduc, who sought to have Rufus returned.
A special provincial constable contacted Leduc to check in on Rufus on Sept. 12, explaining her concern and advising Leduc it was illegal to allow an animal to remain in distress. Leduc denied that Rufus needed further veterinary care and hung up. Rufus was taken to a veterinarian hospital and received life-saving, emergency medical treatment. The treating veterinarian determined Rufus was suffering from Ivermectin toxicity. Ivermectin is a medicine for animals that treats certain parasites and helps prevent heartworm disease.
“I am not confident that should he be returned to you, that you would be able to deliver him timely and consistent veterinary care. In fact, your home remedy of giving Rufus the Ivermectin, caused his condition to further decline to the point of visual blindness upon entering veterinary care.”
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