Sabu Playing With His Ball at In-Sync Exotics!

Sabu is absolutely adorable as he pauses in his play to look around to see if everyone is still watching him!

He slowly looked right, then left a couple of times, before he resumed his play--as if to check to make sure everyone was watching him!  Too cute!!

It's hard to believe that Sabu is about 21 years of age!  I love and miss you, Sabu! 

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

Born Free's Year in Review

Here is the latest information regarding the primates moving from the WAO to BF early next year (http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b_2011_review.php)
new "caregivers."  As sad is the sister's story is to others, claiming that they were innocent in the mess the WAO board created, the fact is they too condoned the board's act by remaining silent while animals suffered and died.  They could have come forward years ago and possibly saved 60+ animals from horrific deaths.  Instead, they chose employment over ethics and love for the animals.  It is my opinion these two people should no longer be allowed to work in the animal care industry.  This may sound harsh to some, but the reality is these two people brought this entire mess upon themselves.  They had the power years ago to make a real difference in the lives of the WAO, but instead chose the easy way out--silence.  

Born Free USA: 2011, the Year in Review



With animals facing innumerable challenges worldwide, Born Free USA and its members worked tirelessly on their behalf in 2011, and those efforts were rewarded with many victories, advances and other positive developments. Challenges remain many and daunting as the new year approaches, but with your continued generous support and activism we can build on our 2011 successes, many of which (but by no means all!) are listed here.


Primates and Our Sanctuary


Rescued 112 macaques and a baboon. When the Wild Animal Orphanage declared bankruptcy, we started a long, difficult but very rewarding process of arranging for the transfer of 113 primates to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary near Dilley, Texas. The monkeys are scheduled to arrive early in 2012, but late in 2011 we were busy making preparations such as the construction of enclosures and the search for more caregivers.

I pray BF makes the wise decision not to hire the Reiningers as their

Animal caretakers should be the voice of those animals that cannot speak for themselves.  Right?

On a different note, the Cryers still have not submitted the November WAO Operations Report.  What a surprise.  Gee, I wonder when the OAG and the bankruptcy court will finally catch on that the Cryers are undoubtedly stealing money, supplies, and equipment from the WAO?