I can confirm one of the individuals in question does have a criminal record and he was a day laborer. I'm leaning towards this person, but before I release this person's name, I want to make absolutely sure he took the pigs... :) Hugs...k
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I just cannot understand why ALD is not helping the WAO animals?!
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Greetings Gentlemen:
I have new information regarding the change of ownership for the 100+
>potbellied pigs (to include numerous piglets).
As a refresher -
Approximately 100 pigs were rescued from a breeding farm. Ms. Jeanette
Ferro took in the pigs until a permanent home could be found for the
animals. Ms. Asvestas agreed to take all the pigs (and five foxes), but
there were certain conditions - Ms. Asvestas needed money to build a
shelter and the foxes and pigs would have to transport to the WAO at Ms.
Faro's expense. Ms. Ferro, using her own funds and providing jewelry to
Ms. Asvestas to sell, was thereby able to raise over $5,000 to relocate
the pigs and foxes from Louisiana to Texas in January 2001. Ms.
Asvestas contacted Ms. Ferro via email (dated February 3, 2001) to let
her know that 3 of the 5 foxes "tested positive for heartworms. I had
to euthanize them. What an awlful way to start the day!"
For three years, Ms. Ferro contacted Ms. Asvestas from time to time to
check on the animals. Each time Ms. Asvestas told Ms. Ferro the pigs
were doing fine. Ms. Ferro became concerned when she received reports
from visitors at the WAO that the pigs were not located on the main
property or at the Talley Road location. Ms. Asvestas repeatedly denied
anything happened to the pigs. It wasn't until Ms. Faro told Ms.
Asvestas she planned to come down and visit the pigs that Ms. Asvestas
told her that the pigs were placed with "colleagues and board members
that had land and were capable of taking care of them [email from Ms.
Asvestas to Ms. Ferro dated May 18, 2004]."
Interesting enough, according to the sworn account on September 22, 2004
(Patricia T. Williams vs. Carol Asvestas, page 84), Ms. Asvestas claimed
the pigs were "sent out to other areas because we were not capable of housing 90-98 pigs. " She further stated, "I have two friends that both
>operate different ranches in the area locally that I sent half to one
and half to the other." "They had more land to deal with it than me."
Finally, according to a statement made by Mr. Matthes via email to Mr.
Anthony (dated June 11, 2007), "the pigs were in our possession for
about 1 year. We were not equipped to care for that many pigs." He
further stated "The pigs were in our possession and cared for during
1999-2000 for approximately one year. At that point, the pigs were
relocated to an individual who had done labor work for us , and he, in
turn, kept some of the pigs to roam."
Mr. Matthes claimed because of the 2002 flood, the pigs records were
unavailable. Mr. Matthes wrote that the day labor took "some of the
pigs" in exchange for work performed at the WAO. He did not state where
the remaining pigs were relocated.
I recently learned Ms. Asvestas did indeed know to whom she gave "some
of the pigs." The individual is:
Leon Asbury
8707 Meadow Song
Converse, TX 78109-2530
(Meadow Hill Subdivision)
Home: 210-945-9416
According to his court records, Mr. Asbury's occupation was listed as a
"day laborer" and has been a resident at 8707 Meadow Song as far back as
1996. Mr. Asbury was arrested twice, once for unlawful carry of a
weapon and once for Indecent exposure. I was unable to find a "ranch"
under his name or those of his female siblings.
With some many different stories told by Ms. Asvestas, I believe we will
never know the truth as to what happened to the pot bellied pigs. Based
on this information, I am concerned that many more animals may have been
sold or given away to the friends or workers of the ASUS/WAO.
Kind Regards,
Kristina Brunner
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April 29, 2009
From: Kristina Brunner
Subject: ASUS/WAO Update
To: "Domby, Adam"
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 2:33 PM
Greetings Adam:
Just checking in to see if you received the CD I sent you a few weeks ago? Still awaiting word when the OAG will reschedule its meeting with the WAO. Turns out on the day of the meeting, the attorney injured himself in an accident. I believe he is out of the Office for several weeks. When I hear when the meeting has been rescheduled, I'll let you know.
In the meantime, here is some information regarding Hannah, the lion, whom escaped the WAO in 2003 (the unregulated/non-inspected property w/no perimeter fence). Scroll to page 9:
April 6, 2003/San Antonio, Texas: A lion from Wild Animal Orphanage escaped and roamed through a northwest area neighborhood for several hours. An employee required hospital treatment for a fractured pelvic bone and bruised rib when the lion charged and knocked her down as she attempted to shoot the animal with a tranquilizer dart. The lion was shot and killed by four police officers armed with handguns and shotguns
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Hanna, 350-lb lioness at Wild Animal Orphanage, escapes her cage and roams neighborhood. Police on ground and in helicopter find Hanna. Sanctuary director shoots Hanna with tranquilizer dart, frightening lioness who charges and knocks director down. Director is treated for fractured pelvis bone and bruised rib. 90 minutes later Hanna is again found and another dart fired. Hanna charges group and 4 police fire with handguns and shotguns, killing Hanna. (San Antonio Express-News)
WAO tried to blame a former employee named Lilac Alfke for the lioness' escape (the person who started the petition I sent you last week). I spoke with Lilac, and needless to say, she believes she was accused of helping the lion escape as retaliation for filing a formal complaint with the USDA and the OAG at the time she left the WAO. Hannah was one of her favorite lions, so she was absolutely devastated to learn about her death in the news. I saw the enclosure one week after the lion escaped, and there was absolutely no way the lion escaped under the enclosure's cattle panel enclosure with the help from any person. After talking to the WAO workers, I have reason to believe the Talley Road workers failed to properly lock the enclosure after cleaning, thereby accidentally allowing the lion to escape.
Sadly, the lioness was not the first or the last animal to escape its enclosure. I am concerned that with only two animal caretakers (both females over 40 years of age) caring for over 300 hundred animals (bears, lions, tigers, wolves, chimps, primates, horses, and so forth), more mistakes are bound to happen. The animal caretakers need qualified help, so they can take a break from working 7 days a week with no vacation time off.
I hope this day finds you well and I'll keep you posted of the latest -
Regards,
Kris
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Found these pictures taken by Mark Florence on the Internet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/copazetic/3499147601/in/set-72157617670014212/
Much later: It is so heartbreaking to see these pictures, knowing that many of the animals seen in Mark's photo collection are now in Heaven.
May 4, 2009
Dear Megan:
In the event you would like to discuss this case, please feel free to contact me at home (210) 647-1789 (6-9pm CSD). I can provide documents required to plead my case.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter -
Regards,
Kristina Brunner
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From: Kristina Brunner
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:54 PM
To: Z
Subject: Great News!
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:54 PM
To: Z
Subject: Great News!
Greetings Z!
I just wanted you to know that Mr. Thomas, after reviewing the Petition, your site, and YouTube, has elected NOT to send his animals to the WAO!!! So far, we have saved several monkeys, a bear, and now 4 tigers! Thanks for keeping the www.Rexano.org/WAO.htm site alive...it is really making a difference...k
May 9, 2009
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May 12, 2009
Gggrrrrrr....
This email response from PETA burns my beanie! I asked Lisa numerous times--begged her for PETA's help. Lisa told me they could not get involved because (1) I didn't give her enough information and (2) because she was too busy on the PPI case to get involved with another Texas sanctuary case.
As to the petition, I am not working in concernt with Lilac, but I certainly understand her frustration as I got very little response from PETA myself. I spoke to Lilac last year and was assured she spoke to PETA several times. She provided them pictures and was willing to go on the record if the organization decided to investigate the case. Again, PETA politely turned her away because she did not give them enough "evidence" to go on. Lilac provided information to PETA around 2002. I emailed Lisa in 2006 (I still have my email traffic from Lisa which I would be happy to share with anyone in PETA). As to encouragement from Lisa -- huh??? What encouragement??? I had just started my investigation and I begged repeatedly for advice, but she was too busy with the PPI case to help me. Yes we talked on the phone a couple of times, and the only helpful thing she told me was to continue my complaints to the USDA and OAG. Big advice, whooppie. I left her a few voice messages asking for assistance and those calls were ignored.
Lisa made it clear she was not interested in helping me, so I stopped sending her emails--especially since she did not bother to respond the ones I sent her. Then I find out PETA had a hand in sending primates to the WAO last year!!! According to a university staff member email communication, PETA was instrumental in sending the animals to WAO from New York. So, needless to say, PETA is not on my list of favorite animal groups at the moment. And what is worse, when I confronted Lisa, wanting to know why PETA was instrumental in sending the animals to the WAO, she had the nerve to lie to me and say PETA had nothing to do with sending the animals to the WAO. AAAuuuggghhh....
PETA is on my list of organizations that know what is happening at the WAO, but refuses to help.
Sad... Thank you so much, Rita, for letting me know PETA's thoughts behind this case. Needless to say, I'm disappointed they still refuse to step up to the plate to help the animals--passing the buck to the USDA and AG's Office. I guess their new found trust in the USDA is based on....? So, it looks like based on Jessica's last line, PETA is blowing off this case once again! Double whoopie!!
You rock, Rita -
Hugs,
Kris
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...the will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
Time to send another person in to the WAO to see how the animals are doing...
Greetings Leah!
Thank you so much for wanting to help the WAO animals! Attached is a copy of the WAO tour map as of May 2009 and a copy of the WAO's last sent out newsletter. After reading all this, please let me know if you have any questions. I'll send you some pictures of animal enclosures that need special attention throughout the week, so you have an idea of what the property looks like! Photo requests: Try and take as many pictures as you can of each animal. There are 35 animal enclosures, so I'm hoping your camera can hold close to 100 pictures (fingers crossed)?? If any animal looks thin, injured, or sick, please take really good shots of the animals with the camera as they may become photo evidence. Some enclosures are very easy to see into, but there are hidden cages in the back property. If there is anyway to get close-up pictures of the animals hidden (see map -- cages 15, 22 & 23), that would be great...we need number of tigers in the back cages and if you remember, ask where the tigers came from so I can narrow down the names of the animals.
Try and find out how many cougars live in the main compound. Last report in May, there were 8 cougars left. If you could get pictures of all eight cougars, that would be fabulous!
The following tigers live alone: Zee Zee (baby tiger), Lulu, Zeus, and Bubba. As they are at high-risk for euthanasia, I'd really like to get some great shots of them. Cage 19 is supposed to house 6 macaques from a New York college. The May tour reported severe injuries to tail and private areas (plus urinating blood). I really need some good pictures of the primates and their wounds. Also, try and find out how many bobcats and servals are left. Carrie, the caricole, lives with the bobcats and serval. I pray she is doing well. Previous tours had problems getting good shots of the bobcats and serval because they like to hangout at the back of their enclosure. How do the domestic cats look? Do they look sick (watery eyes, sneezing, etc). If you see any sick animals, be sure to get close-up shots. As to the baby cougar Noel, I've attached a newsletter that was sent out this year, detailing the cougar's "arrival." If there is anyway you could mention you saw a newsletter from a friend about the baby cougar (all truthful) and you were hoping to take some pictures of her, that would be great! Noel has disappeared, allegedly taken to the "Talley Road" property. I'm hoping you can finagle an invite to Talley Road in the future, so you can take photos of the animals living there. As to Bubba - here's the YouTube link on Bubba - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQSJ3ZHMJM. I pray Bubba is there when you visit. If you could get some good shots of him, I'd really appreciate it. Bubba holds a special place in my heart and needless to say, I'm worried sick over how he looks today. When he first arrived in 2005, he looked much, much better. Attached is a link to an animal welfare group's WAO page: http://www.rexano.org/WAO.htm to include further information regarding Bubba's situation as well as USDA/OAG documents: http://www.rexano.org/WAO_Bubba.htm. While I realize there is a lot of controversy regarding ownership of exotic animals, I have learned one main truth -- there are good pet owners and there are bad pet owners... There are also good exotic wild animal sanctuaries and some very bad exotic wild animal sanctuaries. I am just so grateful the Rexano site posts the investigative material for the public to see regarding the situation at the WAO. Thanks to this site, lives have been saved and for that I will be eternally grateful. While on tour, take note of how many workers are on the property. You may want to work in questions regarding the number of animal caretakers, if they have a vet on staff, how many animals they have, what they feed the animals, etc. Look for dirty water bowls. Do you see a lot of mosquitoes? See any metal sticking inside the animal enclosures that could potentially harm the animals? See any beer cans or other trash around the animal cages? Are all the cages clean? Are there any animals hidden behind the "clinic" that was supposed to have been demolished? How are the tortoises doing (there should be 3)? Also, I'll need some really good pictures of the wolf puppy. He can be seen next to the tortoises. And finally, here is the WAO's web page: www.wildanimalorphanage.org (210-688-9038). Sadly, a few pictures of the animals shown on the WAO's site are pictures of animals which died at least two years ago. The site will at least give you an idea of their operation. To send an e-mail introduction, you can contact Carol Asvestas athttp://www.wildanimalorphanage.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=12. Best tour dates would be 14-20 June. Not too much earlier than the 14th and not too much later than the 20th would also work too--don't want you to miss Bubba's return! When you take the pictures, please keep them in order of your "tour" taken, so I can identify the location of each animal. Needless to say, I'd like to cover any out of pocket expenses (if the WAO charges you for a tour, I will of course cover the admission fee). I can't thank you enough for doing this for me and the animals. Your pictures will permanently document the animals at the WAO, and sadly at the rate the animals are dying, a lasting record of their existence. Whew! I hope all this information is not too overwhelming! Again, I cannot thank you for helping me out with this case! You are the best!
Kindest Regards,
Kris
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May 28, 2009
Thank you so much, Laurie -
Still waiting to see if the USDA is going to check on the sick primates and the missing animals. With so many animals missing, I just wish something could be done, and soon -
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>>> kbrunner 05/31/09 13:12 >>>
Greetings Gentlemen:
It is my understanding, Ms. Asvestas elected to remain on "vacation"
to be present when the large check in the approximate amount of $379,000
arrives via express mail from the sale of a California property left to
the ASUS/WAO.
The care of the Leslie Road animals have been left in the hands of one
experienced new animal caretaker and two individuals (Terry Minchew and
Michael Dereadt) whom will not seek medical care for the animals without
first seeking approval from Ms. Asvestas (speaking from personal past
experience). I am concerned, if the bloody urine and open tail wounds
of the Lehman primates are left unseen/treated by a qualified
veterinarian, the animals may not survive, or as a minimum, may continue
to suffer in pain and discomfort. I am also concerned with the high
number of cougar deaths and the missing tigers, which may be indicative
of a serious health problem at the Leslie Road facility. I urge the
USDA to conduct an immediate inspection of the Leslie Road facility to
ascertain the condition of the Lehman primates and the cause of deaths
of the 6 cougars which allegedly died within just a few short months.
As a result of the hot weather, many of the animals' water bowls
appeared green and filled with algae (and possibly mosquito larvae) as
witnessed (and pictured) by a tour last week. If bowls are left
unclean, the animals may not be receiving enough water to remain
hydrated in the 90+ degree plus weather. With Ms. Asvestas on vacation
for approximately one month, and Mr. Asvestas on a separate vacation for
several weeks, I am concerned the health and well-being of the animals
may not be a priority for the staff at the ASUS/WAO.
Your urgent attention to this matter is greatly appreciated -
Kindest Regards,
Kristina Brunner
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----- Original Message ----- From: Kristina Brunner
To: Robert M. Gibbens
Cc: sharon.himmanen@gmail.com ; Lisa Wathne ; Chris Krhovjak ;
james.anthony@oag.state.tx.us
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 6:26 PM
Subject: ASUS/WAO - Additional Informatio - Current Animal Inventory -
May 2009
VIA E-MAIL:
CC:
sharon.himmanen@gmail.com
May 25, 2009
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 animal
welfare act violations perpetrated by the non-profit 501 (c) (3) tax
exempt organization's owners/operators 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 Whisker's and Wag's Humane Society.
This weekend a tour visited the Leslie Road facility and reported the
following events:
1.. Tour reported the Lehman College Rhesus Macaques (Wanda,
(see attached animal WAO Inventory Map) appeared to have infected
bottoms and tails (see attached photo - Lehman College Monkeys -
052309). The tour reported the primates' tail wounds appeared to bloody
and swollen. When tour members asked about the primates' condition, the
tour guide (new to the ASUS/WAO), at first said there was nothing wrong
with the primates, and then she changed her story and said the primates
were biting their tails due to stress. Tour guide claimed the primates
recently arrived at the ASUS/WAO and were exhibiting stress as they were
still acclimating to their new environment. It was at this point, the
tour witnessed one of the primates urinating blood. Unfortunately this
person was unable to photograph the bloody urine stream due to shock and
dismay. When another member of the tour asked about the bloody urine,
the tour guide mumbled something about contacting the vet. The tour was
then quickly diverted to the next exhibit.
The tour guide carried a walkie-talkie, which, according to the tour
witness, did not use at any time to contact the office to report the
primate's distress. Based on the audio tape and the tour member's
visual recollection, the tour guide did not seem surprised when the
primate urinated blood.
While volunteering at the ASUS/WAO, I witnessed a similar injury to a
primate's private area and tail. Approximately 2002/2003, Josh, a Patas
monkey, used to live in the exact same enclosure. He also had an
infected bottom and bloody tail. Josh was denied veterinarian care and
it was not long before he passed away.
For the record, Lehman College signed a transfer agreement,
transferring the six primates from Lehman College, New York, New York,
to ASUS/WAO, San Antonio, Texas on April 1, 2008 with assistance from
PETA. The primates were not recent arrivals. They have been living at
the ASUS/WAO for approximately one year. Tours were able to take
pictures of the primates in January, February (2 separate dates), and
May 2009. Each time seen, the primates' health appeared to be
deteriorating.
2. A tour in February reported 14 cougars living in the cougar
compound (enclosure 9a/9b), with Noel, the cougar cub, allegedly
relocated from the Leslie Road facility to the Talley Road facility.
This weekend, the tour reported only 8 cougars living in the enclosure.
The tour reported seeing only 3 cougars, but after viewing the
photographs, I was able to spot 3 cougars on the ground and 1 cougar in
a tree. I find it very disturbing that the ASUS/WAO is missing,
presumed dead, 6 cougars in such a short time span.
3. In January and February 2009, cage 13 and 14 contained a total
of 6 big cats (5 tigers and 1 lioness). In May 2009, the enclosure
contained 4 big cats (3 tigers and 1 lioness). Large transporters can
be seen in the attached photographs (Cage 13 and Cage 14 - 052309 -
1-3). It seemed odd the 2 tigers from cage 13 were removed and possibly
relocated to Talley Road (???), leaving the 3rd tiger behind. In light
of the decline in cougar population, plus primates not receiving
veterinarian care and the high number of animals supposedly transferred
to "Talley Road" over the last few years, I am very concerned for the
health and welfare of the missing 2 tigers - can their health be
verified by any agency?
4. The Arctic Fox, Lexus, is no longer on tour. When Lexus first
arrived, Terry Minchew indicated Lexus would receive a specialized
enclosure with a connecting air conditioned shelter, so Lexus would be
comfortable during the hot summer months. It is unknown where Lexus
currently resides. Again, Talley Road?
5. Tour guide reported Bubba will be going to A&M next week for
surgery to allegedly fix his degenerative joint disease in his hips. I
am concerned Bubba may not return from A&M alive (assuming he is indeed
actually scheduled) as Dr. Ehrlund has already diagnosed this problem as
inoperable in 2006 ( see web link for further details:
It is my understanding Bubba's pain medication has become expensive
and the ASUS/WAO is looking for ways to reduce costs.
6. Tour reported a wolf puppy named Looky on tour located across
from the tortoises (whose hay looked filthy). Tour guide indicated a
breeder gave the 90% wolf puppy to the ASUS/WAO. Tour guide reported
the wolf puppy to be less than 3 months old. It has been reported to me
that on or about April 24, 2009, the ASUS/WAO sold a wolf puppy in the
amount of $750. The purchaser agreed to make monthly payments to the
ASUS/WAO in the amount of $150 per month until the balance was paid off.
While the ASUS/WAO may not require a USDA dealer's license, as this
puppy may not have been a full-blooded wolf (crosses between wild and
domestic animals are considered domestic, e.g. a wolf-dog cross), I do
believe this raises some very serious concerns about what is happening
at the ASUS/WAO. The adult wolves/wolf-hybrids currently reside at the
Talley Road facility, which is unlicensed and unregulated by the USDA or
any other governmental agency. I am concerned the wolf puppy seen at
the Leslie Road facility may be sold in the near future, and therefore
may not be on the tour much longer. As it is unlawful to keep wild
animals and many other species within the City of San Antonio, to
include wolf-hybrids, I am concerned the ASUS/WAO may be selling wolf or
wolf-hybrids to individuals not authorized to keep such animals within a
city or county prohibiting such animals.
It is my understanding; Ms. Asvestas has been taking a rather extended
vacation from the ASUS/WAO. Last I heard, she was staying at a hotel
off the coast of Texas, with an expected return to work sometime this
week. In light of the alleged serious problems at the ASUS/WAO, I
encourage the USDA to conduct an immediate investigation into the health
and welfare of the injured primates; check into the missing cougars,
tigers, and Arctic Fox situation; verify Bubba's A&M appointment, and
look into the ASUS/WAO possibly breeding their animals for profit.
A response to this request would be greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards,
Kristina Brunner
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Later: I learned once I returned to the WAO late 2009 that the WAO did not buy a wolf pup, rather the its former owners paid the WAO money to take the wolf pup. The WAO had two young wolf pups named Loki and Silver.
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