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TO: james.anthony@oag.state.tx.us
CC: christopher.krhovjak@oag.state.tx.us
Robert.M.Gibbens@usda.gov
elizabeth.c.pannill@usda.gov
May 19, 2010
Please accept this email as a letter of concern pertaining to the newly formed corporation, Animal Shelter Assistance Program, Inc., d/b/a Auction for Animals, established by the former director, Ms. Carol A. Asvestas, of the Animals Sanctuary of the United States, d/b/a/ Wild Animals Orphanage and the alleged continued mismanagement of the Wild Animal Orphanage.
In the email I sent yesterday, I made reference to Jamie Cryer's brother who is allegedly working at the WAO. After some research, I discovered Alexander Paul Cryer, brother of Jamie Cryer, living in San Antonio. Alexander Cryer, like his brothers, has an extensive criminal record in Bexar and Comal County. It is my understanding Alexander Cryer worked for the WAO in 2005-2006 as a paid "contract" employee in support of the Hurricane Rita and Katrina animal acquisitions.
Unless there was another change in management recently, the three Cryers, all with criminal records are now in control of the WAO, its animals, and its assets. The Cryers are reportedly selling a lot of the WAO's assets, and I would not be surprised if a portion of the assets' sale went directly towards the three family members. Based on their history, I cannot image all three family members are working for "free" at the WAO.
The timing of Ms. Carol Asvestas' new non-profit corporation also has me concerned. It would not surprise me in the least if she submits a proposal to your Office, requesting all charges against the WAO dropped and in exchange she would be happy to return to the WAO as CEO, bring with her funds raised from her new non-profit company.
In the meantime, it was reported to me that the animal caretakers only care for the Leslie Road animals 5 days a week. That means the animals requiring daily food (cats, dogs, and primates) and animals requiring medication (Bubba, T'Savo, injured primate) are not receiving the care required on a daily basis.
I was able to confirm Mr. and Mrs. Matthes decided to walk away from the WAO over a week ago. I anticipate Mr. Sherwood will also walk away from the WAO very soon.
I respectfully request the Texas Attorney General’s Office assume temporary custodianship and remove the current board of directors and its members of Animal Sanctuary of the United States, d/b/a Wild Animal Orphanage (WAO), until such time new management and a new board of directors can be established to provide proper care for the animals and responsible stewardship of donations sent to the organization.
Kindest Regards,
Kristina Brunner
Turns out the Cyers have another brother, but it seems he does not live in San Antonio, thankfully.
I am at a loss as to why the OAG and the USDA does nothing to save the WAO animals and property.
From: Elizabeth.C.Pannill@aphis.usda.gov
Subject: Re: Additional Information Pertaining to the Wild Animal Orphanage/Animal Shelter Assistance Program
To: kbrunner@...
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 10:37 PM
From: Elizabeth.C.Pannill@aphis.usda.gov
Subject: Re: Additional Information Pertaining to the Wild Animal Orphanage/Animal Shelter Assistance Program
To: kbrunner@...
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 10:37 PM
I continue to check on things each week. Dr. F did come to see primates. I have talked to her. Bubba greeted me on monday. Seems to be ok for bubba.
Not that it makes any difference, but a friend of mine who worked real hard to get free produced delivered to the WAO told me two separate deliveries of free fresh produce was turned away on two separate occasions because there was no one working at the Leslie Road facility. The drivers tried to deliver the free fresh produce during what used to be the WAO's former operating hours during the workweek. One of the deliveries was re-directed to the San Antonio Zoo.
Also, prior to Nicole Garcia's departure, I had volunteer welders willing to finish one of the Talley Road bear enclosures this month. I learned today, the bears' enclosure panels were taken away and presumably sold for scrap along with chain link fence material, and collapsible animal cages. This breaks my heart because I had hoped to have 1/2 the Talley Rd bears enjoying one of their large natural enclosures promised to them over five years ago.
Question: Once they finish selling off all things metal, what will they sell next?
It goes without saying, in detail, that I am very disappointed and saddened with recent events transpiring at the WAO;
Kindest Regards,
Kristina |
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