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74 violations yield a 21 day suspension at Water Hole Exotics in Texas
Water Hole Exotics in Odessa, TX, has been cited with 74 USDA violations from May-December 2021, resulting in a 21 day license suspension.
Jan 19, 2022
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State Assembly set to vote on Wisconsin ‘roadside zoo’ bill to remove regulations on native wildlife
A bill that will eliminate state regulations on native wildlife at roadside zoos in Wisconsin is set for a vote on January 19, 2022.
Jan 17, 2022
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Tim Stark violates court order on Facebook live; illegally exhibits pet monkey
Tim Stark exhibited his pet spider monkey on Facebook live today, in violation of a court order that prohibits him from owning animals.
Jan 12, 2022
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary facing a lawsuit for Endangered Species Act violations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has issued an intent to sue Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary under the Endangered Species Act.
Jan 12, 2022
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Aysha Carbon sentenced to jail time for starvation death of four animals
Aysha Carbon of Manitowoc was sentenced to three months jail and three years probation for the starvation death of three ferrets and a dog.
Jan 10, 2022
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Former Special Memories Zoo veterinarian Thomas Young reprimanded for unprofessional conduct
Dr. Thomas Young of High Cliff Veterinary Services has been reprimanded for unprofessional conduct during a Veterinary Board investigation.
Dec 29, 2021
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Feds find more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin
The feds have found more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, WI, bringing their total USDA violations to 11 in the past year.
Dec 28, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary cited with an Official Warning for inadequate veterinary care
B.W. Ferris is running for Van Zandt County Judge while Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is hit with an Official Warning for inadequate vet care
Dec 24, 2021
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VICTORY: Jeff and Lauren Lowe permanently banned from operating a roadside zoo in the U.S.
Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe are permanently banned from exhibiting animals to the public, a judge has ruled.
Dec 23, 2021
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Franklin Drive Thru Safari owner Jason Clay under investigation related to murder
Jason Clay is under investigation related to a murder that happened on his property across the street from the Franklin Drive Thru Safari.
Dec 22, 2021
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Michigan judge visits Howling Timbers during trial to determine fate of 47 wolf-dogs kept illegally
The judge heard testimony that animals at Howling Timbers were fed moldy and rotten food, were underweight and had untreated medical issues.
Dec 20, 2021
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Feds say skunks at Kokas Exotics undergo surgery with dirty instruments and no pain control measures
Kokas Exotics performs surgery on skunks utilizing dirty instruments and no pain control measures, USDA report alleges.
Dec 13, 2021
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Aysha Carbon found guilty of eight counts of mistreating animals for the death of ferrets and a dog
Aysha Carbon has been found guilty of eight counts of mistreating animals for three ferrets and a dog that died from malnourishment.
Dec 9, 2021
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50 animals disappear from DeYoung Zoo in the past 14 months, records show
50 animals have disappeared from DeYoung Zoo in Wallace, MI, in the past 14 months including two lions from Special Memories Zoo.
Dec 8, 2021
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Aggieland Parks cited for 15 antelopes killed by zebras at Texas Wild Animal Safari
Aggieland Safari in Bryan, TX, has been cited with an Official Warning for the deaths of 15 blackbuck antelopes that were killed by zebras.
Dec 6, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary purchased foxes from Oklahoma animal abuser Dr. Aaron Stachmus
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary purchased foxes from Dr. Aaron Stachmus one year before he was charged with 18 counts of animal cruelty.
Dec 3, 2021
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Feds find cavies with bloody lesions and lame sheep at Waccatee Zoo; inspection yields 3 violations
Lesions were found on the ears of cavies and three Aoudads were lame, federal inspectors found during a visit to Waccatee Zoo in Oct. 2021.
Nov 29, 2021
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Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park fined $24K for gunning down 11 deer and for the death of 28 others
Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park, Centre Hall, PA, has been fined $24,000 for gunning down 11 white-tailed deer and for the death of 28 others.
Nov 16, 2021
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Royal Oak woman sends caracals to a roadside zoo; city enacts moratorium on non-domestic animals
The owner of four caracals that escaped in Michigan has sent the animals to Indian Creek Zoo, a facility cited with numerous violations.
Nov 15, 2021
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Gallery: Take a look inside Ponds & Plants in Dayton, TN; cited 18 times in the past year
Ponds & Plants owner David Manser has been cited with 18 USDA violations in 2021. This photo gallery shows the conditions inside.
Nov 12, 2021
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