Animal dealer charged under AWA
Austin, MN (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, May 31, 1997
County: Mower

Disposition: USDA Citation

Person of Interest: Lisa R Hayungs

In June 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Lisa Hayungs, a licensed animal dealer doing business as Lishay Cattery in Austin, Minn., agreed to a consent decision and order regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Hayungs neither admitted nor denied any violations of the AWA but agreed to a 15-year license disqualification and a civil penalty of $6,750. The fine is suspended provided Hayungs does not violate the AWA for a period of 15 years.

"This is the type of agreement I like to see," said W. Ron DeHaven, acting deputy administrator for animal care with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a part of the marketing and regulatory programs mission area. "We've removed Hayungs from the animal-dealing business for 15 years and that, in turn, will deter others from violating the law."

The AWA requires that regulated individuals and businesses provide animals with care and treatment according to the standards established by APHIS. Animals protected by the law must be provided with adequate housing, handling, sanitation, food, water, transportation, veterinary care, and shelter.

References

• USDA - June 13, 1997

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