The WAO Joke -- January 2012 Operations Report

Wow, where to begin? Is this the worst WAO Operations Report filed to date? I’m not sure—but it’s pretty bad. 

Let’s look at the expense report:
WAO Operations Report - January 2012

From: Kristina Brunner
To: Hal.Morris@oag.state.tx.us
Cc: James Anthony ; Chris Krhovjak
Sent: Fri, March 2, 2012 9:55:08 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.
 

A few weeks ago, the WAO submitted its January 2012 Small Business Monthly Operating Report. I don’t know if anyone is actually checking these reports, such as the State or Court, but once again, these reports are fraught with errors and/or concerns.
 

As usual, there was a high amount of “fuel” purchased ($688.40) for what appears to be for personal use based on the number of small gas purchases scattered throughout this month. The total cost for fuel-Talley Road was $111.72. The grand total for fuel in the month of January was $800.12!
 

I also noticed there was 32 expenses that did not have a receipt, so we have no idea what Jamie purchased with the WAO’s checkcard in January 2012.
 

The total amount of expenses that contained the notations “Talk to Jamie”, “ask Jamie”, or “need receipt – Jamie” equaled $1,237. This is completely inexcusable and leads one to believe that Jamie Cryer may be stealing money from the WAO.

 

What did the WAO “buy” from CNS Advance, a cash advance store? What did the WAO buy at the Times Food Store (gas station food store)? Again, both have the notations “need receipt” on the expense report.
 

What in the world is the WAO buying at Lowes that cost $732.44? Again, no receipts? And how about Wal-Mart -- $307.72 and Home Depot -- $211.55 – again items missing receipts!
 

And why is the WAO paying for Jamie’s medical bill at the tune of $597 from the Lifetime Health of San Antonio? Is this expense WAO related or is this a “personal” visit to the doctor and the WAO is picking up his personal medical expense? Where is the receipt?
 

Is the WAO paying for cat food for the ferals still living at the WAO? Where are the food receipts? Could it be they are buying cat food, but the Walmart receipts also contain personal items purchased by the Cryers listed on the same receipts, so they have not been turned over to the “bookkeeper?” What is going to happen to the ferals since Michelle Cryer turned away the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition last month? Do they have homes or are they going to be destroyed for expediency’s sake? 
 

And finally, what in the world are the Cryers doing using the WAO’s checkcard at an ATM withdrawing $500 from the WAO account to pay for “rescue horses?” Whose horses? Where are they now? Why did the WAO pay to rescue horses? Are these horses now owned by the Cryers or friends of the Cyers?
 

Since the Western District Bankruptcy Court and the Texas OAG cannot or will not demand that the WAO be accountable for their expenditures, I have to wonder who will stop them from using the WAO checkcard to purchase items that will be probably be used at Talley Road for at least one or two more months (while awaiting the monkeys’ relocation), before the brand new expensive items suddenly disappear from Talley Road property (assuming that they are even at the Talley Road property in the first place).
 

Any money stolen from the WAO should be recouped and distributed to organizations that took in sick or dying WAO animals. No one from the WAO should profit from the demise of this organization—especially the Cryers since they were part of the problem dating back to January 7, 2006.
 

Did you know that another tiger, who developed cancer while at the WAO, is dying at In-Sync Exotics? Shouldn’t WAO assets be sent to this organization to off-set the medical costs of Okemo? How about the dental surgery for Andre (tiger) at Big Cat Rescue? Andre’s teeth were horribly damaged while living at the WAO and now he requires two root canal surgeries. Again, shouldn’t funds be sent to this organizations to off-set these medical expenses?
 

Since the WAO is only supporting about 100+ or so non-human primates, the WAO expenditures should have gone down significantly. It has not. In fact, for the month of January, the WAO’s bank account was a negative $4,088.22 at the end of the month.
 

What is also odd is that the WAO paid $1,280.80 for WAO automobile insurance coverage. Why is the WAO paying so much in auto insurance when the WAO truck should only be used until the monkeys relocate? It would have been significantly cheaper if the WAO paid month to month until the monkeys left the Talley Road property instead of paying, what appears to be, an annual quote. I’m sure there’s a story behind this expenditure!
 

Oh, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that more checks have gone missing from the WAO (#1335, 1336, 1337, 1338,1339, 1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1350, 1351, 1352, 1353, 1356, 1387, 1388, 1393, 1394). Amazing.
 

I pray that the OAG and the Western District Bankruptcy Court will demand from the WAO an amended January 2012 Small Business Monthly Operating Report to be filed with the Court to ensure (1) compliance and (2) transparency into the WAO expenditures.

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 the Western District Court, as believe the Judge handling the WAO’s bankruptcy case should be aware of this growing concern.

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

Kristina Brunner