Additional Character Statements

Below are a few more character reference letters made on behalf of Ron and Carol Asvestas obtained from the Texas OAG:
LOR - Fraser

I wonder if Carol told Gloria the truth about Rex's death?  For those of you who do not know Rex, here is some information about the "Growing Up Lion" star:

Animal Planet’s “Growing Up Lion” – Was There a Happy End?


Editorial by Anonymous, 12/21/2008
http://www.rexano.org/WAO_REX_Lion.htm

Animal Planet recently released its five DVD gift, which includes “Growing Up Wildcats". One of the episode features lions at the Wild Animal Orphanage (WAO) in Texas.


The film critics make you believe that:


“Carol and Ron Asvestas own the Wild Animal Orphanage near San Antonio, Texas, and spent a year raising four lion cubs. Beautiful animals facing their share of joys and challenges, including being sick. But this pride survives.”


And another synopses claims:


“ "Growing Up Lion"

Experience a pivotal and emotional year with Carol and Ron Asvestas, owners of Wild Animal Orphanage near San Antonio, Texas, as they raise four lion cubs. There's Amy, a tiny newborn and three cubs - Rex, Sheba and Leo - babies quickly growing in size, strength and curiosity. Every day brings new joys, adventures and discoveries. The lion cubs also face their share of challenges - from serious illness to natural disasters. But with abundant, tender-loving care from their human family, the cubs embark on a remarkable journey toward the formation of lion cub pride.”

However, the touching story of Rex, Sheba and Leo portrayed in “Growing Up Lion” is just that—a very nice tug-at-your-heart story. Shortly after the film crew left San Antonio, the lion cubs were removed from their large natural enclosure and returned to the property where they were raised. They were placed in a much smaller enclosure where Rex was killed by his cage mates (as documented by the USDA/APHIS on 10-10-06). Jambo, the father of Amy, died under unusual circumstances at the same facility in 2007. Sheba and Leo can be seen on tour at the original site where they were raised along with Sebastian—but the cage they live in now is a far cry from the spacious enclosure shown on “Growing Up Lion.” Amy’s current health status is currently unknown.


The WAO is under investigation by the USDA/APHIS and the Texas Office of the Attorney General for alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act and misappropriation of funds for the last 2 ½ years.


Unfortunately, the “Growing Up Lions” remarkable journey ended when the film crew left the property.

USDA Report on Death of Rex - 112806

I wonder if Carol told Gloria that Leo died too?

Now, let's take a look at the second character statement submitted on behalf of Ron and Carol to the Texas Attorney General's Office:
LOR - Renee

So, Renee thinks she is an active board member of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) and Carol is just the volunteer working hard for this non-profit organization, huh??  Who is the woman kidding?  ASAP's corporate address, website, telephone number, and e-mail address belongs to Carol Asvestas only!  I'm willing to bet the board is in name only once again, for you see, Carol's past habits never die...

Domain ID:D157839146-LROR

Domain Name:ANIMALSASAP.ORG
Created On:17-Dec-2009 22:25:14 UTC
Last Updated On:05-Oct-2010 16:05:21 UTC
Expiration Date:17-Dec-2011 22:25:14 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Wild West Domains, Inc. (R120-LROR)
Status:CLIENT DELETE PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT RENEW PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT UPDATE PROHIBITED
Status:TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:CR63864645
Registrant Name:Carol Asvestas
Registrant Organization:Animals ASAP
Registrant Street1:9488 Leslie Rd.
Registrant Street2:
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:San Antonio
Registrant State/Province:Texas
Registrant Postal Code:78254
Registrant Country:US
Registrant Phone:+1.8882752587
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:
Registrant FAX Ext.:
Registrant Email:  carolasap@hotmail.com

Yellow Book on-line:  http://www.yellowbook.com/yellow-pages/?what=animal+shelter+assistance+program&where=San+Antonio%2C+TX&showads=true

The Animal Shelter Assistance Program .
9488 Leslie Rd
San Antonio,TX78254-9620 (map)
(210) 688-3343 (Carol Asvestas' personal cell phone)

Oh, oh, let me guess, Carol and Renee are bar buddies?  Am I right??

LOR - Web Person

Oh, good grief, she had the person who created her web site write a letter too?  This just screams of desperation.