She's Back...Again! And So Am I!

Well, bravo!  Joan is not giving up the fight...
WAO Bankruptcy Court - Joan Byron-Marasek Brief Against WAO's Bankruptcy Attorney - 122311


WAO Bankruptcy Case - Notice of Appeal From Joan Marasek - 123011

WAO Bankruptcy Case - Chapter 11 - 123111

This got me thinking about the missing November WAO Operation Report...

From: Kristina Brunner

To: Hal.Morris@oag.state.tx.us
Cc: James Anthony ; Chris Krhovjak christopher.krhovjak@oag.state.tx.us
Sent: Fri, December 30, 2011 11:12:41 AM
Subject: Addendum to ASUS/WAO et al Case


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 Reports.



Thus far, the WAO has NOT submitted its November 2011 Small Business Monthly Operations Report and I am concerned that the current director and employees may have no intention of filing any more reports, with the rationale that there are so few animals left at the sanctuary for the months of November 2011 - January 2012.


I have heard reports that several individuals with the WAO were seen taking home WAO assets for their own personal use and probably have no intentions of returning said assets! If this is a true bankruptcy proceedings, shouldn't all tangible assets such as the $2500 diamond necklace, computers (and various peripherals and computer accessories), controlled drugs (ketamine), shotgun, rifles, semi-auto assault rifle (all weapons used to be located at the Leslie Road facility prior to it being sold), large animal tranquilizer guns, office equipment and furniture, tools and equipment, new refrigerators (purchased Sept/Oct) and the like be sold at auction so the money raised could go toward sanctuaries that took in sick or dying WAO animals?


Organizations such as Mindy’s Memory, Wildcat Haven, In-Sync Exotics, and Carolina Tiger Rescue, just to name a few, spent a lot of money in an attempt to either treat or save the lives of WAO animals now in their possession.



While I applaud the Born Free attorneys for working such a great monetary deal in accepting the WAO 109+ primates, I believe the money raised from the sale of the WAO’s assets should go towards those facilities that took in sick or dying WAO animals—not into the pockets of the individuals that were directly responsible for the WAO’s downfall.


Since the last of the WAO animals will be leaving Talley Road sometime early next year, I believe the temptation to steal from the WAO monetary accounts and property may be problematic for the months of November, December, and January 2012, and therefore I believe the OAG should immediately take control of all WAO assets and liquidate them in a public auction as soon as possible so the resulting funds can be sent to wild animal sanctuaries that accepted WAO animals.

In closing, someone should be closely watching the Bank of America accounts, demanding that all past missing receipts be provided to the bankruptcy court immediately as once again the October 2011 Operations Report revealed a lot of suspicious “need receipts” entries. If the WAO personnel are fraudulently stealing money and tangible assets from the WAO, the court and creditors need to be made aware of this situation, and the people perpetrating these illegal thefts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Therefore, I believe a full investigation should be initiated to find out just how much of the WAO assets were taken without the Court’s approval.


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 -

Kristina Brunner

Later:

It's always great to get an acknowledged receipt.  Would be even better if action was taken!

From: Christopher Krhovjak christopher.krhovjak@oag.state.tx.us

To: Kristina Brunner
Cc: Hal Morris ; James Anthony james.anthony@oag.state.tx.us
Sent: Tue, January 3, 2012 11:12:50 AM


Subject: Re: Addendum to ASUS/WAO et al Case

Ms. Brunner:




This email is to acknowledge receipt of your supplemental complaint. Thank you.




Chris Krhovjak, Investigator
Office of the Attorney General
Charitable Trusts Section

Much later:

Well, the Bankruptcy Court refused to hold a hearing on Joan's allegations. I'm shock...again. 

WAO Bankruptcy Case -Joan Hearing Denied 2nd Time - 010412

WAO Bankruptcy Case -Joan Hearing Denied 2nd Time1 - 010412