The "Stalker" is Back

When I first learned of the lawsuit the pseudo-sanctuary (ps) filed against the on-line newspaper, I just knew the only reason why the directors choose to sue the paper was so she could learn the names of his source(s). I suspected the ps directors are hell bent on getting to me, some how, some way--especially since I suspected the directors read my blog.

Sure enough, it was confirmed, the only reason why the ps directors sued the on-line newspaper is because they want to get to me. I learned the female director read my blog, along with the workers, and were allegedly in a rage over what I wrote. One of the workers commented that the blog had a "ring of truth" and was stunned to learn what was happening at the organization. Now that the workers know the truth, there is no way they can claim ignorance. Finally, the workers have "seen the light!"

Apparently, in a fit of paranoia, the directors removed all the animal and financial files to their personal home and changed all the locks. I even learned the female director claimed there is "some guy hanging around the outside," insinuating that she is being stalked. It's my opinion that she is implying, to others, that the on-line newspaper editor is "stalking" her in an attempt to discredit him before they even go to court.

Gee, where have I heard THIS before? On June 8, 2006, the female ps wrote an email in which she claimed I violated "safety standards by entering a restricted quarantine area that housed infected primates, " that I "threw a temper tantrum" when I was allegedly asked to leave, and "I was "escorted off the property." She went on to say I was "voted off the board because of her [my] irrational behavior" and for the pie topper, she claimed "since then she has taken to stalking my kids and parking outside the sanctuary office for hours. Police reports have been filed and we are in the process of obtaining a restraining order."

Everything she wrote about me was a complete lie and fortunately I have the documentation and audio tape from the emergency board meeting to prove she purposely lied to outside parties. All documentation, including this extremely libel and slanderous email was sent to the OAG. Of course, the female ps did not stop there--she filed false reports about me to OSHA and Wage and Earnings. The board of directors were fed a pack of lies, which they accepted without question or without investigating which, in my opinion, makes them just as complicate as the ps director. I mean really, I "parked outside the [ps] and has left quickly when observed" after being threatened by the male ps at the emergency board meeting in January 2006 not to ever return again. What kind of twisted minds come up this garbage?

So, now there is a "new" stalker in town...wonder if a temporary restraining order was filed yet!!??

Bad news for the employees. I learned the VP was thinking about having a meeting with the workers and the board members, minus the ps male and female directors. Then I heard he decided to let the workers swing in the wind without any help or support until after the lawsuit. Apparently, he was concerned how this might look in light of the lawsuit. Oh, on that same note, the VP decided not to quit just yet -- again, it wouldn't look good if the VP quit right before the lawsuit. So I guess that means there will be no board meeting either until after the suit as the directors probably fear it would be fair game at discovery.

So while the workers are out slaving outside in the heat or rain for around $7.50 - $14.00 per hour, I learned the ps directors earned around $7k - $8k per month for the first half of the year. Looks like they plan to collect their full $100k each this year...and at what cost?

I found on the Internet an abstract of judgment against the ps for failure to pay taxes on land that is not covered under the non-profit exclusion rules. According to the document, the ps owed $2,008.95 in back taxes and $486.01 in court costs. 12% per annum from Feb 28, 2008 applies against the overdue amount until paid! The small piece of land has two mobile homes, (at least one animal caretaker lives in one of the run-down mobile home and the ps director's oldest adult child, husband, and toddler lives in the other one) whereas the rent, in October 2007, was $400 per month per mobile home. That's $800 per month that should have been applied towards the county taxes. According to the Internet tax records, it appears the ps has not paid one thin dime towards this ever growing amount due. Gee, I wonder if the board of directors know about this little 'problem." Highly doubtful. So now the animals have to pay this too.

It's Getting Hot Around Here

It was confirmed this week there are some serious internal problems at the pseudo-sanctuary. I am hearing more reports the directors are highly suspicious of all the employees. They know information is leaking out of the "sanctuary," but apparently do not know who is doing the leaking. I heard the sanctuary directors plan to fire several employees. As previous reported, two new inexperienced animal caretakers were hired recently, which makes me wonder whom they are replacing--the team at the regulated or the unregulated property.

I also learned the workers know the truth about how much the directors earn--and I get the impression the workers were not pleased with the news. I heard the workers were upset because when they asked the directors to purchase supplies for the animals, they were always told there was no money available.

I even heard a rumor that the VP (whom currently lives in Florida) may be leaving the board of directors. Apparently, he has finally caught on with what the directors have been up to lately and wants nothing to do with all the 'monkey business.' So far, the VP's name is still on the web page, so I guess he has not resigned yet.

Finally, the war of the directors is brewing and the female director is worried the male director may expose her activities to the public, so as to embarrass and discredit her and she in turn plans to expose all his activities to the board, in the hopes of getting him fired. Still no divorce paperwork filed, but I'm sure when the divorce proceedings begin, this particular case will become very, very interesting. The male director made it clear he is tired of working at the pseudo-sanctuary, so he really has nothing to lose, if he goes public with all the dirt.

It's not just the Texas sun that is heating up things around here.

Lack of Transparency

An undercover tour went to the pseudo-sanctuary today to see how many cougars and tigers were left on the touring property. The tour reported the cages looked unclean compared to the last time the tour visited the property in 2008. My guess is the directors did not report to work today (and probably NOT for the entire holiday weekend) so the workers are probably slacking off again.

The tour guide told the tour that the cougars, housed in the back, would probably not return to the cougar compound, which incidentally was built for three cougars around 1998. According to the guide, the surviving cougars will probably be relocated to the second property. I guess out of 'site', out of mind, applies since no one will ask any more embarrassing questions about the few cougars left at the so-called sanctuary. The tour guide would not disclose the number of cougars living in the back part of the property, hidden from public view.

The wolf pup, Looky, was seen on tour living in 1/2 of the former cougar compound area. The other 1/2 of the enclosure is empty. Cinder blocks were seen outside the second half of the enclosure, presumably to be used to build 'shelter boxes" for either tigers or lions. Are they expecting a new shipment of animals?  I hope not!

There did not appear to be any additional empty cages. However, the tour only saw one tiger living in the back near the cougars--the tour did not see the second tiger and lioness. Are they still alive? Or are they casualties as well?

Beauty, the surviving female liger, was alive and living alone. Bubba, the white tiger, was alive as well.

The tortoises are living in a new enclosure across from Lance and Leyla (tigers).

The tour guide reported the big cats were fed that morning and from what little remained of the big cats' food, it appears the meat was not chicken, but some other type of meat. Finally, are they being fed "prepared" meat?

Apparently the facility hired a second new "animal caretaker" as it was overheard the new employee would need to be taken under the "wings" of a more experienced "animal caretaker." According to the tour, the two new employees appeared very young (19-22 years of age) and neither one appeared to have any animal care experience.  Great.

This is so typical as the pseudo-sanctuary as it would never hire an experienced exotic wild animal caretaker.  Makes me wonder if the new employees have criminal records too...and I wonder who quit recently?

Meanwhile, another local on-line magazine writer picked up on the pseudo-sanctuary story and was told by the director and attorney, right after to so-called 'press conference,' that the news reporter would be allowed to view the dead animal files at a later date.

Once the promise was made, the director and attorney started ducking the reporter, refusing to set an appointment date to review the files. It's been a couple of weeks, and the reporter was not happy with the WAO lawyer, whom was responsible for setting up the appointment, as he has"disappeared" once again.

From what I understand the reporter is not giving up and will continue to investigate the so-called sanctuary. So much for the animal record transparency promised by the directors at the so-called press conference last month. The so-called sanctuary's own web site said it would post ViVi's necropsy report within a "few days." It's been over a month and where is the report?? Where IS the transparency? Just more lies made by the directors and supported by the board of directors. I've said it before and I'll say it again...what a joke!

The on-line newspaper filed his lawsuit response with the court. This case should get real interesting! According to court public records, the former owner of the 24 New Jersey tigers requested a copy of the lawsuit files.

You know, this has me wondering, how many other sanctuaries out there lack transparency?  How many other sanctuaries promise to post pictures, videos, or reports on their websites for people to see,  then renege on their promise?  Where is the accountability? Where is the honesty and integrity in the animal sanctuary and shelter world?  Anyone?