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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Roadside Zoo News
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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...
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Apr 5, 2022
The Last Tourist documentary exposes cruelty in the animal entertainment industry
The Last Tourist exposes the negative effects of tourism including the horrific treatment of animals used in entertainment.
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- Apr 1, 2022
Roadside zoo week in review April 1, 2022
EZ's Farm, Animal Gardens, Barking Cow Farms, Animal Haven Zoo, World of Wildlife, Double H Exotics and Waccatee Zoo were cited by the feds
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- Mar 24, 2022
Two years after Special Memories Zoo fire, debate over legal fees continues
On the anniversary of a fire that killed 35 animals at Special Memories Zoo the debate over whether the zoo must pay legal fees continues.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has been sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund for violating the Endangered Species Act.
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- Mar 15, 2022
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary hit with two more violations
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary has been cited with two more USDA violations for filthy monkey cages and rusting enclosures.
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