On March 27, 2009, the Department of Agriculture issued Pet Rescue a "Formal Complaint & Notice of Hearing" (Docket No. AW-09-16). The Department has charged an additional 22 violations of the Illinois Animal Welfare Act. The hearing date is listed as April 14, 2009, although we have been informed that it has been postponed due to motions by Pet Rescue's attorney.
In its Complaint, the Department of Agriculture states:
The Department is seeking revocation of Respondent's license.
Pet Rescue's attorney seems intent on allowing the animals at this pet prison to suffer for as long as he possibly can. He uses every legal game to drag the case out. He has filed a motion to continue to proceedings to "perform discovery." Ironic because discovery is a device to obtain documents and information from the other side, but ALL 22 violations are for Pet Rescue's failure to provide records to the Department of Agriculture. So, even though Pet Rescue has not complied with the state's request for documents, counsel for Pet Rescue is seeking to delay the revocation of the pet prison's license by demanding documents from the state.
The schedule is as follows: discovery requests are to be submitted to opposing counsel by April 28. Responses are due May 8. Another scheduling conference is scheduled for May 19. Hearing most likely will be June 2.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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This delaying tactic is disgusting but not really surprising, given Rick's LONG relationship with Dale. She must pay him very well to keep him on the payroll for so many years. Meanwhile, the poor animals continue to suffer while this legal wrangling goes on and on. How many animals will die in the dark horror of that hell before June?
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