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Two otters escape from Nomad's Animal Adventure in Oklahoma
Two otters have escaped from Oklahoma's Nomad's Animal Adventure. The owner is asking for hunting dogs to be brought in to find them.
Apr 5, 2021
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Tiger King player Jeff Lowe reportedly had a stroke; suspects he was poisoned at the casino
Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park is claiming her husband Jeff Lowe may have been poisoned which caused him to have a stroke
Mar 26, 2021
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Sitaara update-tiger cub kept in small chain link dog kennel at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
Sitaara the tiger is being kept in a chain link dog kennel and children are allowed to pet her through the fence. This is a USDA violation.
Mar 20, 2021
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Texas pseudo-sanctuary imprints on native animals, making them unreleasable
Employees at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary utilize native Texas wildlife for petting interactions and photo opportunities.
Mar 19, 2021
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Kangaroo breeder opens pseudo-sanctuary in Missouri
Exotic Animal Rescue of Missouri, owned by Tim Bender, is an exotic animal breeder and dealer, not a rescue. He sells baby kangaroos.
Mar 14, 2021
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DETHRONED: Indiana submits order to ban Tim Stark from possessing animals
Tim Stark of Indiana’s Wildlife In Need (WIN) has been permanently banned from owning or exhibiting animals ever again.
Mar 13, 2021
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TIGER ATTACK: Tiger Haven Employee's arm nearly bitten off by a tiger
An employee’s arm was nearly ripped off by a tiger Jan. 25. The incident happened at Tiger Haven, Kingston, TN.
Mar 12, 2021
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Lowe Lawsuit: Lack of vet care, missing animals an issue; lawyers ask judge to enforce order
Yesterday the United States Government filed new documents in the case against Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park
Mar 9, 2021
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#GetLoudForLila - How one tiger’s tragic death could help save the animals at roadside zoos
Lila the tiger deserved so much better. Say her name, share her story, tell people what really happens at roadside zoos like Waccatee Zoo.
Mar 7, 2021
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Bear breeder receives 37 USDA animal welfare violations in past year
From Feb. 2020 thru Feb. 2021, notorious bear breeder Robert Sawmiller was cited 37 times by the USDA
Mar 6, 2021
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Single Vision cited for 6 animal care violations including filthy water
The animals at this roadside zoo only have access to murky brown water that is so filthy that inspectors couldn't see the bottom
Mar 5, 2021
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Wisconsin's Animal Haven Zoo paid Joe Exotic $5,000 for lions, violating the Endangered Species Act
Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI paid Joe Exotic $5000 for two lions in 2018, according to transcripts from Joe Exotic’s trial.
Mar 4, 2021
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Cub petting is not conservation
Taking baby tigers home and playing with them does not promote conservation and it does nothing to help endangered animals.
Feb 25, 2021
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Lowe Lawsuit: Cubs and their mothers safe; other animals may not be so lucky
14 tigers are safe after being confiscated from Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park.
Feb 15, 2021
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Lowe lawsuit: Lawyer files motion to dismiss
The Lowe's are arguing the lawsuit against Tiger King Park should be dismissed.
Feb 9, 2021
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Loose tiger cub spotted in Texas backyard
On Friday, an escaped tiger cub was spotted in a backyard in San Antonio, TX.
Feb 7, 2021
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WVMA looks into Wisconsin veterinarian in roadside zoo neglect coverup
More than 18 animals were found decaying on the property, and Dr. Young of High Cliff Veterinary Service covered for the animal neglect.
Jan 27, 2021
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Volunteer's arm nearly ripped off at Tiger Creek Sanctuary
From the very beginning of Tiger Creek Sanctuary Tyler TX, owner Brian Werner Ferris has shown just how slimy he is. In 1999, a terrible...
Jan 26, 2021
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Where is Onyx the black leopard?
On March 12, 2020, Onyx the black leopard was picked up from Special Memories Zoo in Greenville, WI, by Bud and Carrie DeYoung and...
Jan 22, 2021
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Special Memories Zoo found in violation of Endangered Species Act
Special Memories Zoo Update: Today a judge ruled on the relief sought by the Animal Legal Defense Fund in the case against the Wisconsin...
Jan 12, 2021
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