Julie Reid

2.126(b) (Non-Critical) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 2:03PM on April 6th, 2023. The licensee was called and a voicemail was left by the USDA Inspector requesting to conduct an inspection. End Section

2.50(b)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
One adult male Egyptian Mau cat had no collar/tag, tattoo, microchip, or other official identification. This cat was housed with an adult female Geoffroy’s cat. Live cats and dogs acquired by class “B” dealers must be immediately identified by a collar and tag, tattoo, or microchip. Failure to properly identify animals may lead to the inability to trace animals and coordinate records and care. Correct to ensure that all animals are properly identified no later than 7/19/23.

3.125(a) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Facilities, general.
In an enclosure housing one caracal, there is a dilapidated wooden platform that leans to one side causing possible instability of the structure. On one side, this platform has numerous protruding nails creating sharp points. An unstable structure with sharp points could lead to unnecessary injury to the animal. The facility shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to contain the animals. The facility must ensure platforms within the enclosure are structurally sound and do not have sharp points. Correct by 6/19/23.

3.127(b) (Critical) – Facilities, outdoor.
According to the licensee, in January 2023, three bare-tailed woolly opossums were found deceased in their enclosure following three nights of inclement and freezing weather. The animals were housed in a large shelter consisting of a roof, rear and side walls with closed doors and access to heating pads. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures for the area were below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 days out of 31 days for the month of January. The shelter alone was inadequate to protect the animals from the low temperatures observed in the area during the month of January. Adequate shelter appropriate to the climactic conditions for the species concerned shall be provided for all animals kept outdoors to afford them protection. Correct from this day forward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.131(a) (Non-Critical) – Sanitation.
There is an accumulation of dirt, excess food debris and excreta between the wire mesh and the wall on the back side of the bat enclosure. This accumulation needs to be removed more frequently to reduce this accumulation, odors and minimize disease hazards. This needs to be addressed for the health of the animals. Correct by: July 20, 2024 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).