The BC SPCA has removed 45 mini-poodles from a home in Victoria, calling it a case of 'hoarding.' SPCA spokeswomean Lorie Chortyk says the owner, living in Brentwood Bay, failed to get rid of some of the animals, as instructed by the society. Staff have recovered 35 adults and nine puppies, who are now being looked after by veterinarians. One dead … [Read more...]
Therapist questions UBCM’s motion calling for law on hoarding
September 28, 2012 by
The Union of BC Municipalities has called for a provincial safety law on hoarding. The mayor of Ashcroft brought the motion at the mayors’ convention, saying the problem is on the rise and communities need a tool to deal with it. However, therapist Don Collett says hoarding is a mental health issue and not a “nuisance issue.” "In … [Read more...]
Hoarding bylaw in-question after weekend fire
October 10, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver says it will be sometime before officials can review records of a property at 23rd and Willow badly damaged by fire Sunday morning.Neighbours say they called the city numerous times to report hoarding.Sure enough, when firefighters arrived on scene, they couldn't get in the doors or windows because of all the junk.It was piled … [Read more...]
