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Animal-welfare group sues, alleges unsanitary conditions at zoo in Manchester, Iowa
Source: Omaha World Herald-AP
MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) — An animal-welfare group has filed a lawsuit against an eastern Iowa zoo, alleging mistreatment of animals and violations of federal laws.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed the lawsuit this week against the owners of Cricket Hollow Zoo in Manchester.
The suit claims the zoo houses animals in unsuitable and unsanitary conditions and unlawfully possessed protected species. The group asked a federal judge to remove several animals and declare violations of the Endangered Species Act.
FULL story at link.
Read more: http://www.omaha.com/news/iowa/animal-welfare-group-sues-alleges-unsanitary-conditions-at-zoo-in/article_f2eecb8f-1867-5bd9-8d7f-63e778689304.html
I hope the lawsuit proceeds and the animals get a better home.
