Exotic animal hoarder sentenced - Ames Tribune

Exotic animal hoarder sentenced - Ames Tribune

Exotic animal hoarder sentenced - Ames Tribune

Posted: 12 Dec 2019 07:37 PM PST

An Ames resident was sentenced to probation, a mental health evaluation and fines in connection to "one of the worst" local hoarding cases in August.

Schyler Defreece, 21, was the owner of over 100 exotic animals, which included birds, snakes, rats, reptiles and fish. She plead guilty to the charge of animal neglect on Dec. 2, Story County Attorney Jessica Reynolds said.

Defreece was formally charged on Nov. 12 by the Ames Police Department, according to Ames Police Sgt. Jason Tuttle. She was not arrested, but cited to appear in court on Dec. 2.

On Aug. 13, authorities responded to a call on the 600 block of Billy Sunday Road about a terrible smell coming from an apartment unit. When animal control arrived they found more than 100 different animals ranging from geckos to cockatiels.

"(To see the apartment) was pretty hard and emotionally challenging for all of us," said Ron Edwards, director of the Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control. He added that, in his 34-year career, it was one of the worst cases he'd ever seen.

After rummaging through the apartment unit, animal control found 43 animals that were still alive and transported them to Ames Animal Shelter. Of the 43 animals recovered from the apartment, one hamster died while in their possession.

"It was pretty tough, but I'm glad we were able to save every animal that we could," Edwards said. "We did the best that we could, and I'm really proud of my team."

Some of the animals found in the worst conditions were transported Oaks Veterinary Clinic in Des Moines.

Over 60 animals were found dead in cages, drawers, under beds and "anywhere imaginable," Edwards said.

It was found that there was not an adequate amount of food or water for the animals, which resulted in them eating carcasses, the Tribune previously reported.

More than 40 exotic pets rescued from apartment complex in SW Houston - KTRK-TV

Posted: 13 Dec 2019 10:02 AM PST

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- More than 40 animals, mostly exotic pets, were removed from a southwest Houston apartment complex.

On Wednesday, deputies removed the animals from an apartment located in the 8900 block of Chimney Rock after the tenants left the pets behind.


SEE MORE: 45 dogs and cats rescued from deplorable conditions in Spring Branch

Deputies say a corn snake, a Tokay gecko, two chinchillas, three hedgehogs and 26 fish were rescued. Nine of the pets, including a chameleon, a ferret and five sugar gliders, were found dead.

"It's a crime in Texas for anyone to abandon their pets, even in the case of an eviction," said Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap. "I'm just glad that a majority of these animals were rescued before it was too late."

The surviving animals were transferred to the BARC Animal Shelter where they will receive medical care.


RELATED: 59 dogs rescued from property in Shepherd

Deputies identified the owners and will turn over the investigation to the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

If you suspect animal abuse, neglect, hoarding or torture, report it at www.927PAWS.org or 832-927-PAWS.

Copyright © 2019 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post

This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post This fish is worth $300,000 - New York Post Posted: 05 Jun 2016 12:00 AM PDT With exacting precision, the surgeon inserted the scalpel above the eyeball and cut out a snotty deposit of fatty tissue. The routine eye-lift was nearly complete when suddenly the patient awoke, suffocating, and began to flop about on the table. The audience gasped. Knowing time was of the essence, the surgeon scooped up the patient in his arms, raced across the stage, and dropped her into a tank of water. She revived. Because she was a fish. Yes, fish eye-lifts exist. As do fin jobs and tail tucks. The operating theater was a mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, where a pet expo was under way. As for the patient, she survived, her formerly droopy eyes now bright and perky. A good thing, too, as this was no ordinary goldfish but rather an Asian arowana, the world's most expensive aquarium denizen, rumored to sell for as mu...
Read more

Catching Dory: selling aquarium fish supports coastal livelihoods in Indonesia | npj Ocean Sustainability - Nature.com

Image
Abstract The global marine aquarium trade has created new local markets across the planet, including in Indonesia, now the second-largest exporting country of marine aquarium fish in the world. Participating in the global aquarium trade has been touted as a potentially sustainable addition to fisher livelihoods, but scant data exist showing the numbers of fish coming off the reef and how those fish contribute to income. To determine how participants in the trade incorporate aquarium species in their livelihoods, we examine source-level aquarium fish collecting and trading data in the Banggai Archipelago, a region in Central Sulawesi that has become a significant source for popular aquarium, also known as ornamental, fish species. Using a sustainable livelihoods lens, we examine this data to understand how participants in the aquarium trade both contribute to as well as benefit from the trade and consider how their participation relates to emerging Blue Justice principles. From one year...
Read more

NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire

Image
NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire NilocG Launches New Website for the Only All-in-One Thrive Fertilization Solution for Planted Aquariums - PRNewswire Posted: 11 Mar 2021 02:00 AM PST ALBANY, Ore. , March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NilocG launches a new website for planted tank enthusiasts to gather and make THRIVE, a plant fertilizer that assures planted tank aquascapes flourish while eliminating the need for multiple products more readily available online. The company also takes it a step further in the industry, making its flagship product easy to dose, super-concentrated, and an all-in-one solution based on an effective EL dosing method with all essential micro and macronutrients. Continue Reading Thrive fertilizer: North America's most trusted aquarium plant fertilizer Colin Grice , CEO, a self-described planted tank lover, re...
Read more