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B.C. man has dog seized after leaving it in ‘critical distress’

Ivermectin toxicity suspected by vet leads to animal being removed from home
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An Armstrong man has lost an appeal to have his dog returned after it was seized by the BC SPCA for Ivermectin toxicity and ignoring a treatment plan laid out by a veterinarian. (Stock photo)

An Armstrong man has lost his dog and an appeal for its return.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (society) 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.

It was on Sept.

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Roger Knox

About the Author: Roger Knox

I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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