West LegalCalgary, AB · February 5, 2026Is the “Best Interests of the Cat” an Actual Legal Test? Alberta Court says no.
While the “best interests” concept may have a foothold in British Columbia where pets are involved, the recent Alberta decision rendered in Singh v Smith, 2025 ABKB 715 says that it does not have a foothold here in Alberta. The “best interests” test is used for parenting of children after parents’ separation, not pets. The… Read More
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