It's a Ferret Life

Unchecked Animal Cruely/Hoarding in Ohio

Date Released: 03/12/2007
Fast Pitch Press Release

Ohio – For over ten years ferret owners, shelters and pet lovers in general have been working to close down a breeder in Marengo, Ohio.

“We have gone through proper channels for years. Animal Control, Health Department, USDA. And for years we get no where.” States Jean Caputo-Lee from Ferret Shelter. “This last time that the Health Department was at the farm, the owner was told to clean up the ankle deep piles of feces in the spring, they couldn’t have walked the farm very long or very far, there are dead animals, there always is dead animals. Breeding season is upon us; the situation is going to get worse, you will see dead babies on the ground just about everywhere. I have seen it. I never could get pictures, those who knew what it was like never wanted to go back again.”

When asked about the USDA, Caputo-Lee says grimly, “To quote a USDA Officer, “I like the way you care about animals so much but just like ********** told you in his e-mail if these mink are sold for fur you need to contact animal control, DNR or the county health dept.” “ They weren’t contacted about the mink, although they need help too, we have receipts showing he sells to individuals, and breeders. Cash and he doesn’t put his name on them. Great way to dodge the IRS.”

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