Maggot-infested corpse prompts Animal Haven Zoo violation
A decaying maggot-covered lamb carcass, a peacock with an untreated injury and numerous safety hazards were identified at Animal Haven Zoo.
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May 2
Preston Kite criminal complaint
Preston Kite criminal complaint - the Union Grove man faces 44 felony counts pertaining to child pornography and bestiality.
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May 1
Adam Westbrook criminal complaint
Adam Westbrook of Neenah, Wisconsin, has been charged in federal court with distribution of child pornography. Documents say he also...
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May 1
Noah Thiel criminal complaint
Noah Thiel of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, has been charged with four counts of bestiality for assaulting his roommate Jake Boudreau's dog.
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May 1
Jacob Boudreau criminal complaint
Jacob Boudreau criminal complaint - the Menasha dog groomer is facing charges for child pornography and bestiality.
1,376 views
Apr 16
Wisconsin bill to limit oversight at roadside zoos fails again
A bill that would have exempted roadside zoos from state licensing requirements failed to pass the legislative session this week.
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Mar 18
Child porn and bestiality charges filed against four Wisconsin men
Preston Kite, Adam Westbrook, Jacob Boudreau and Noah Thiel face charges pertaining to child porn and bestiality.
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Dec 22, 2023
Texas roadside zoo owner Jason Clay cooperates with feds for lesser sentence
Texas roadside zoo owner Jason Clay has entered into a plea agreement that requires him to cooperate with officials by providing information
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Dec 19, 2023
Natural Bridge Zoo animal forfeiture hearing moves forward
A judge ruled against an attorney for Natural Bridge Zoo today, indicating a forfeiture hearing for 95 seized animals will move forward.
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Dec 13, 2023
Animal Haven Zoo cited for feeding maggot-covered meat; failing to treat animals’ health conditions
Animal Haven Zoo cited - animals found with untreated medical conditions and a bear at the roadside zoo found eating maggot-infested meat.
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Aug 22, 2023
Feds shut down Even Keel Exotics and seize 142 animals
Even Keel Exotics has been permanently shut down and the feds plan to confiscate 142 animals from roadside zoo owner Zachery Keeler.
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Aug 10, 2023
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics permanently shut down by feds
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics, a roadside zoo in Lake City, Michigan, has been permanently shut down by federal officials.
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Jul 28, 2023
Bill Zelenski sentenced to life in prison for Waupaca murder over stolen reptiles
William Zelenski will be eligible for parole in 35 years after being found guilty of killing a Waupaca teen over stolen reptiles.
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Jun 8, 2023
MToxins Venom Lab fined for hiding the death of bald eagle
MToxins Venom Lab in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been fined for falsifying documents to hide the death of a bald eagle.
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Jun 5, 2023
African serval loose in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
An African serval escaped from a home in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and remains on the loose.
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Apr 18, 2023
Cy Vierstra used stolen money to buy exotic animals, hot tubs, kayaks and items for his roadside zoo
Cy Vierstra of Union Ridge Wildlife Center used stolen money to purchase exotic animals, kayaks, hot tubs and items for his roadside zoo.
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Apr 13, 2023
Animal welfare unknown at Even Keel Exotics after ten missed inspections
Even Keel Exotics in Michigan has missed 83% of USDA inspections in the past year, with ongoing concerns for the welfare of the animals.
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Mar 1, 2023
African porcupine escapes from Tiger Creek employee’s Texas home
An African porcupine has escaped from the home of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary employee Natasha Chab and is on the loose in Flint, Texas.
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Feb 22, 2023
Union Ridge Wildlife Center animals being rehomed while Cy Vierstra heads to prison
The animals at Union Ridge Wildlife Center are being rehomed, according to Ohio officials, weeks after Cy Vierstra was sentenced to prison.
10,360 views
Feb 8, 2023
Bear recaptured after escaping enclosure at Saint Louis Zoo
A bear was tranquilized and returned to his enclosure after escaping from the Saint Louis Zoo yesterday.
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