Breeder permanently banned from being licensed
Brownsville, PA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, May 3, 2001
County: Fayette

Disposition: USDA Citation

Person of Interest: Janice Ritsko

Unlicensed animal dealer Janice Ritsko of Best Friends Exotic Pet Store in Brownsville, Pa. Ritsko settled her case with the USDA and agreed to a $19,000 fine (suspended). She is also permanently disqualified from receiving an AWA license.

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