From: Kristina Brunner
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:34 PM
To: Robert.M.Gibbens@usda.gov
Subject: ASUS dba WAO
Greetings Dr. Gibbens:
Has the WAO case been finally resolved? If not, when do you anticipate this case finally closing?
Regards,
Kristina Brunner
From: "Gibbens, Robert - APHIS"
To: Kristina Brunner
Sent: Mon, November 14, 2011 12:13:51 PM
Subject: RE: ASUS dba WAO
Although I have not seen the final document, it is my understanding that the USDA’s case involving WAO has been settled. Parameters of the settlement provide for the facility to stay in operation until such time as the remaining animals are moved to new homes.
Robert M. Gibbens, DVM
Director, Western Region
USDA, APHIS, Animal Care
Phone: 970-494-7478
Fax: 970-472-9558
In a previous posting, you can see the "final document" that was submitted to the bankruptcy court. I'll bet the USDA/APHIS is relieved they will not be receiving anymore requests to investigate "alleged" violations of the AWA anymore from me. And I will be relieved that I don't have to hear or read that the "WAO's paperwork is in order!" The demise of the WAO, I'm sure, was the ideal solution to the USDA problem. Too bad, no one will be held accountable for all the animals that died and were buried in the two 12x12 animal burial pits at the Talley Road property.
The USDA case showed a major flaw in the wild animal sanctuary licensure and animal verification (inventory) process, or lack thereof...
So while everyone is focused at private big cat ownership, no one is aware of the major flaws with some wild animal sanctuaries! Wow!
Looks like it's finally time to submit my USDA FOIA requests...now this should be interesting reading!
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