Animal exhibitor charged under AWA
Hoosick Falls, NY (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Sep 30, 1996
County: Rensselaer

Disposition: USDA Citation

Persons of Interest:
» Charles E Lohnes
» Beverly A Lohnes

On Sept. 30, 1996, the U.S. Department of Agriculture fined licensed animal exhibitors Charles E. Lohnes and Beverly A. Lohnes of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., doing business as the Vermont View Animal Park, $10,000 for violating the Animal Welfare Act. In addition, the Lohnes cannot apply for a new exhibitor's license for at least one year.

APHIS inspectors found AWA violations in the areas of shelter, storage, veterinary care, housing, and sanitation.

References

• USDA - September 30, 1996

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