USDA charges unlicensed animal dealer
New Haven, CT (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 31, 1994
County: New Haven

Disposition: USDA Citation

Person of Interest: Robert Chmiel

In August of 1996, the U.S. Department of Agriculture charged animal dealer Robert Chmiel of New Haven, Conn., doing business as Pet Paradise, with violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Dale F. Schwindaman, deputy administrator for regulatory enforcement and animal care with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a part of USDA's marketing and regulatory programs mission area, said that in 1994, 1995, and 1996 Chmiel violated AWA regulations and standards.

APHIS inspectors charged Chmiel with violations involving housing, veterinary care, sanitation, recordkeeping, and handling. Also, Chmiel was not licensed to do business as an animal dealer.

References

• USDA - August 12, 1996

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