Question juridique clé
Whether the refusal to reconsider and lift the dog-holding restrictions was lawful
Solution extraite
Reconsideration was unavailable because there was no substantial change in the factual or legal situation; the increased dog population would mean a significant financial and staffing burden.
Motifs extraits
The prior measures were final. The appellant’s financial situation had not materially improved, she depended on social assistance, and there was no reliable guarantee of lasting third-party support or adequate care for an enlarged dog stock.