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May 23, 2022
Jamaica Zoo responds to video of a lion biting off a man’s finger
Jamaica Zoo has responded to a video showing a lion biting off a man's finger after he repeatedly taunted the animal.
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May 20, 2022
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary's tigers are in trouble
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend, Wisconsin, is starting up the next Tiger King roadside zoo.
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May 19, 2022
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited again; records show their animals aren't rescued
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics is not rescuing their animals at all, records show, and they've now been cited 29 times.
1,758 views


May 12, 2022
Fox escapes during inspection: Animal Haven Zoo hit with four violations after $6.4K fine
Animal Haven Zoo was cited for a loose lemur and a fox that escaped during a recent inspection; one month after being fined $6.4K.
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May 10, 2022
Two dozen animals had no water to drink at East Texas Zoo and Gator Park, feds say
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park owner Jason Clay has been cited by feds for failing to give water to 24 animals and other violations.
1,538 views


May 6, 2022
Dr. Aaron Stachmus retains veterinary license while facing 18 cruelty charges for seized animals
Aaron Stachmus continues practicing at Brookwood Animal Clinic while facing 18 charges for hundreds of animals removed from his property.
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May 5, 2022
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited with 29 violations in three months
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics in Lake City, MI, has been cited with 29 violations of the Animal Welfare Act in three months.
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May 4, 2022
Noah’s Park Retreat cited for dead and missing wallabies
One wallaby is dead and one wallaby is still missing after escaping from an enclosure at Noah's Park Retreat in Goshen, New York in March.
1,226 views


May 2, 2022
Franklin Drive Thru Safari implicated in wildlife trafficking–again
Franklin Drive Thru Safari in Franklin, Texas, has again been implicated in wildlife trafficking, USDA records indicate.
1,523 views


Apr 29, 2022
Single Vision cited by the feds for dangerous wild animal interactions and other violations
Single Vision in Melrose, Florida, has again been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a number of violations including...
1,924 views


Apr 21, 2022
More than 100 animals seized from Norman, Oklahoma veterinarian Aaron Stachmus (again)
More than 100 animals were seized from Norman, Oklahoma veterinarian Aaron Stachmus for the second time in less than a year.
1,728 views


Apr 20, 2022
Tiger trainer Adam Burck sued by animal dealer Michelle Rossi over tiger mauling
Tiger trainer Adam Burck of Royal Bengal Tigers has been sued by animal dealer Michelle Rossi over a tiger mauling.
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Apr 19, 2022
Jeff Lowe of Tiger King ordered to pay PETA $183K
A judge has ordered Jeff Lowe of Tiger King infamy to pay $183K to PETA for their successful Endangered Species Act lawsuit.
1,170 views


Apr 18, 2022
Roadside zoo week in review April 15, 2022
Feds find violations at Predators Reptile Center, Critter Barn, Joshua Stoltzfus, Robert Sawmiller, Bearadise Ranch and Indian Cliffs Ranch.
223 views


Apr 12, 2022
Records reveal details of tragedy at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Washington
Records reveal new information about the estimated 50 parrots that were found dead in March at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Stanwood.
11,302 views


Apr 9, 2022
Wolfdog escapes from Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary
A wolfdog has escaped from Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary and is on the loose in Muskegon, Michigan, officials say.
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Apr 9, 2022
Wisconsin: Ask Gov. Evers to veto captive wildlife bill
Please ask Gov. Evers to veto SB 347, a bill that would remove state regulations at roadside zoos in Wisconsin.
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Apr 8, 2022
60 animals burned alive at Hand Me Down Zoo in Georgia after repeat USDA violations for fire hazards
60 animals were killed at Hand Me Down Zoo April 4. The facility was repeatedly cited for fire hazards in the months leading to the fire.
1,379 views


Apr 7, 2022
Judge rules Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary must give up their wolfdogs
Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary owner Brenda Pearson has been ordered to forfeit all of her wolfdogs to the state of Michigan.
738 views


Apr 5, 2022
Dozens of parrots found dead at Washington bird sanctuary
Dozens of parrots were found dead at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Washington last month, after their caretaker passed away.
4,462 views
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