WAO Operations Report for July 2011

Once again, here is another steller example of Cryers and Myers work at the now defunct WAO:

Operations Report for July 2011

This horrible operations report requires immediate action by the OAG, USDA, and the Bankruptcy Court: 

From: Kristina Brunner

To: James Anthony ; Hal.Morris@oag.state.tx.us; Robert.M.Gibbens@usda.gov
Cc: Chris Krhovjak
Sent: Mon, August 22, 2011 5:10:47 PM
Subject: Addendum to ASUS/WAO Original Complaint

Dear Sirs:

Please accept this letter as an addendum to the original complaint letter previously submitted to your Office.  The information contained herein pertains to my original complaint regarding alleged misrepresentation, misappropriation of funds, and alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act perpetrated by the non-profit 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization's owners/operators and Board of Directors of the Animal Sanctuary of the United States, d/b/a Wild Animal Orphanage (WAO); f/k/a the Primate Sanctuary of the U.S. (PSUS), f/k/a the National Sanctuary for Retired Research Primates (NSRRP), f/k/a The San Antonio Wildlife Emergency Centre, f/k/a Primate Sanctuary of America ( PSA ); f/k/a Chimp Aid; f/k/a Cat Haven; and f/k/a Feral Cat Rehabilitation Center and Whisker's and Wag's Humane Society.

I have been following the bankruptcy court proceedings regarding the Animal Sanctuary of the United States, dba “The Wild Animal Orphanage,” located in Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas; specifically the WAO's monthly Small Business Monthly Operating Report for July 2011.

I have noticed the WAO's June and July Small Business Monthly Operating Reports have several ATM withdrawals, $200+ at a time, made by Jamie Cryer, with with a notation after each journal entry "need receipt."  I have been told Jamie Cryer has been helping Mary & Michelle Reininger at the WAO and that he has been making ATM pulls for his "services rendered."  If Jamie Cryer is indeed collecting an employee salary, how come he is using the WAO ATM card instead of receiving payment via a WAO check like the other WAO employees?  For months now, the main WAO bank account's financial operating reports contained an excessive amount of "Need Receipt" entries and I believe this problem is getting worse.  Why are there so many entries for Walmart, Target, Academy, and Valero with receipts missing from the files?  This complaint is reminiscent of my concerns relayed to the OAG at the start of the investigation, whereas the Asvestas used WAO ATM withdrawals and checks for their personal use.

Then there are the numerous "ice for water trough for animals" entries made last month starting on July 5, 2011--approximately 34 purchase trips were made for ice primarily at the Bandera/Braun Road Valero Gas Station and Convenience Store (1045).  Does this mean that the Leslie Road water pump no longer works and the animals receive fluid via crushed ice instead of clean portable water? Or is the meat locker malfunctioning and ice is used to keep the produce and meats cool?  I've been told tigers and macaques still live at the Leslie Road facility as they wait to be moved to new homes.

I was also told  Henry Newman no longer works at the WAO.  The last paycheck made to Henry Newman, was paid out of the main WAO account (4602) on July 22, 2011. 

I believe the animal care and financial situation has gotten much worse at the WAO.  I know this case is finally winding down, but I don't think the animals still living at the Leslie and Talley Road facility should suffer for the mistakes made by others.  Is there not any way you can ensure the animals are receiving proper care as they wait for relocation?  I recently saw photographs posted to Carolina Tiger Rescue's Facebook page of skinny tigers and a tiger swimming in green/yellow filthy water.  This was unacceptable when the Asvestas were in charge--so how come it's okay with the Cryers in charge?  Eactly how many animals have died at the WAO since May 1, 2010 to present?  I've even heard Lance's body was (or is still being) stored in the Talley Road meat locker.  Again, this is unacceptable.

In closing, someone should be demanding that all past missing receipts be provided to the bankruptcy court immediately.  If the WAO personnel are fraudulently stealing money from the WAO, the court and creditors should be made aware of this situation, and the people perpetrating these illegal thefts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Please share this information with Judge Leif Clark, Western District Court, as believe the Judge should be aware of this growing concern.

Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.  Thank you -

Sincerely,

Kristina Brunner