A woman battling the town of Clarenville to allow her to keep micro roosters on her property has lost her appeal, and will now be taking her case to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.

Christa Barfett and her daughter began keeping the animals at the onset of the pandemic.

However, last year they were given notice by the town of Clarenville to get rid of the roosters, citing a local bylaw.

Barfett submitted an appeal to the Eastern Regional Appeals Board last July.

It was heard earlier this month, being denied based on a “procedural review.”

She says the town isn’t budging on their decision.

She notes that she even proposed an amendment to the bylaw, which would allow her to keep them if they were wearing a “crow collar” – something that stops the roosters from crowing.

She says having the animals taken away would be the same as losing a dog or a cat, noting the impact it would have on her daughter.

“That’s her best friend,” she says, explaining that her daughter has a leash to take the roosters for walks, they bring them into the house, they have a kennel, and have even been through the Tim Hortons drive-thru.

Barfett is currently looking for an attorney, but time is tight as she now has less than 10 days to file in Supreme Court.

She says making that filing is likely her last option.