2021-APHIS-05077-F Spencer, Tedde - 8/5/2021 9/2/2021 I, Tedde (Theodora) Spencer, am requesting any and all records or informat on pertaining to me, my 

name, any of my animals, my farm, my land, "Spencer Sanctuary and Freedom Farm" (in abbreviation or 

similar), or any other persons/ent ties involving me as of today's date (7/30/21). This should include but 

not be limited to: 1) Any and all applicable (to me or my animals) United States Department of 

Agr culture policies, procedures, laws, and regulations 2) Any emails and/or reports concerning the above 

mentioned names/titles (if any) 3) Any "concerns or complaints" received concerning the above 

mentioned names/titles (if any) 4) Any emails and/or other documentation concerning the above 

mentioned names/titles (if any) This, and clear, written documentation pertaining to any and all previous, 

current, or potential concerns is expected to be provided by mail or email immediately. If none have 

existed/do exist, please clarify/confirm this in writing as well. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

1/1/2018 To 8/5/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04679-F Phillips, GAIL Farris Bottoms 7/12/2021 8/9/2021 TN200011-VS Gail Phillips (Date Range for Record Search: From 04/01/2020 To 07/12/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04748-F Hodanish, M chael Howling Woods Farm 7/16/2021 8/13/2021 We request a copy of the investigat on report prepared by Roland F Marquis (roland.f.marquis@usda.gov) 

regarding Luv2howl Animal Rescue, dba Howling Woods Farm, 1371 W Veterans Hwy, Jackson, NJ 08527 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 04/01/2021 To 07/16/2021) 

2021-APHIS-05026-F Buckmaster, Christine - 7/29/2021 8/26/2021 All public information related to all USDA inspections of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary (58-C-0667) 

from 7/22/2021 until the completion of the inspection related to complaint number 21AC-293. (Date 

Range for Record Search: From 07/22/2021 To 08/31/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04525-F

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People for the Ethical Treatment of 

Animals 

7/2/2021 8/2/2021 Dear FOIA Officer, I hope this e-mail finds you well. This request is made on behalf of People for the 

Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552. 

PETA is a non-prof t organization, based in Norfolk, Virginia. On September 1, 2020, PETA subm tted a 

complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the agency to investigate concerns 

regarding the treatment and care of animals at the Washington National Primate Research Center 

(WaNPRC) at the University of Washington (UW; USDA Certificate No. 91-R-0001). The concern was 

assigned tracking number AC20-468, and I am writing to request copies of the following documents in 

relation to this case: 1. Complete narratives of any inspections and/or investigat ons conducted by the 

USDA, including the results of the USDA’s findings; 2. Correspondence between the USDA and UW for the 

period from September 1, 2020, to the present; 3. Copies of any photographic or videographic 

documentation recorded by the USDA during its inspection and/or investigation; 4. Copies of any teaching 

moment memoranda filed by the USDA in regards to this case; 5. Final investigative reports and 

settlement agreements filed by the USDA; and 6. Off cial warnings issued by the USDA to the parties 

involved in this case. (Date Range for Record Search: From 09/01/2020 To 07/01/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04526-F

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People for the Ethical Treatment of 

Animals 

7/2/2021 8/2/2021 On April 15, 2021 PETA subm tted a complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting 

the agency to investigate concerns regarding the treatment and care of animals at the Washington 

National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) at the University of Washington (UW; USDA Certif cate No. 

91-R-0001). The concern was assigned tracking number AC21-232, and I am wr ting to request copies of 

the following documents in relat on to this case: 1. Complete narratives of any inspect ons and/or 

investigations conducted by the USDA, including the results of the USDA’s findings; 2. Correspondence 

between the USDA and UW for the per od from December 1, 2020, to the present; 3. Copies of any 

photographic or videographic documentation recorded by the USDA during its inspect on and/or 

investigation; 4. Copies of any teaching moment memoranda filed by the USDA in regards to this case; 5. 

Final investigative reports and settlement agreements filed by the USDA; and 6. Official warnings issued 

by the USDA to the parties involved in this case. (Date Range for Record Search: From 04/15/2021 To 

07/01/2021) 
 

2021-APHIS-04978-F Lahay, Mary Iowa Friends of Companion Animals 7/27/2021 8/24/2021 I respectfully request the following: 1. A copy of the written policy and procedures for referring animal 

cruelty cases, identified by APHIS inspectors in USDA-licensed facilities, to the States where the facility 

exists; and 2. Documentation of all animal cruelty cases referred to the States pursuant to that policy 

during 2019 and 2020. 

2021-APHIS-04754-F Hoogeweg, Justin - 7/16/2021 8/13/2021 Request for USDA PPQ 526 permit APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO MOVE LIVE PLANT PESTS, NOXIOUS 

WEEDS, SOIL, AND PROHIBITED PLANTS. Specifically for people who hold permits for the interstate 

movement Manduca sexta aka tobacco hornworms. 

2021-APHIS-04554-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 7/6/2021 8/3/2021 PETA requests all photos and videos in their original dig tal format taken during the March 10, 2021, April 

29, 2021, and June 3, 2021 inspections of Thomas Edmonds DBA Walnut Prairie Wildside. If records 

which are responsive to this request are located in other USDA offices, please forward this request to all 

appropriate offices. (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/10/2021 To 06/03/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04645-F Pittman, Arianna Animal Folks 7/12/2021 8/9/2021 I request all inspection reports, photos, videos, CVDs, and CDs related to Minnesota Class A and Class B 

USDA-licensed dog and cat breeders between June 1-June 30, 2021.This request pertains to all breeders 

and brokers, whether they are active or inactive, or their license was terminated or revoked during this 

period. This request also pertains to all inspections, investigations, and enforcement action reports, 

including written correspondence between licensees and the USDA. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

06/01/2021 To 06/30/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04749-F Hart, Chris Holman Fenwick Willan USA LLP 7/14/2021 8/11/2021 This request seeks copies of all ev dence, including photographs or recorded images, notes, tests and test 

reports, and all other records or data related to the Emergency Action Notification Serial No. 284384 

issued 02/20/2021 by the US Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (a copy of 

this EAN No. 284384 is attached for your ready reference), that supports the reported finding stated in 

this EAN that "cargo and/or solid wood packaging material (SWPM) with this shipment are infested with 

live pests." This request seeks copies of all ev dence indicating that live pests and/or any contaminant 

were found in this shipment. 

2021-APHIS-04515-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 7/1/2021 7/30/2021 Request all records pertaining to any animal care employee’s inspect on of or vis t to a dog dealer or dog 

breeder during the month of June 2021. Please include any reports, photographs (in original format w th 

full resolution), videos, and observations recorded by the animal care employee such as inspection 

reports, teachable moments or other documentation reflecting any visit to or inspect on of the licensee. 

2021-APHIS-04615-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 7/8/2021 8/5/2021 PETA requests all videos and photographs in their original digital format taken during the June 8, 2021 

inspection of 23-C-0307, John & Pamela Pape DBA Wild Woods Animal Park. (Date Range for Record 

Search: From 06/08/2021 To 06/08/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04616-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 7/8/2021 8/5/2021 PETA requests all inspection report appeal requests, the inspect on report under appeal, and the final 

inspection report as a result of the appeal, any related correspondence for all licensees and registrants, 

from June 1-June 30, 2021 (the appeal package). (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/01/2021 To 

06/30/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04803-F Smola, Jennifer The Columbus Dispatch 7/20/2021 8/17/2021 "I am requesting the most recent exhib tor license on file with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspect on 

Service for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and documents and forms that accompany the exhibitor 

license." (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2019 To 07/20/2021) 
 

 

 

 

2021-APHIS-04676-F Lewis, Joseph Steptoe & Johnson PLLC 7/9/2021 8/6/2021 I am seeking self-authenticating copies of all USDA menagerie inspection reports of Farmer's Inn. 

Farmer's Inn is owned and operated by Kimberly Lucas. Famer’s Inn holds customer number 2264 and 

certificate number 23-C-0046. Farmer's Inn's address is 759 Shaffer Road, Sigel, PA 15860 I am looking 

for all menagerie inspection reports (including reinspection reports) from 1994 to 2020, to the extent 

they exist. I have attached a copy of the 2019 report for your convenience. I am also seeking copies of 

the licenses Farmers’ Inn’s has w th the USDA to exhibit animals, which I did not previously request. I am 

looking to have the menagerie inspection reports and licenses authenticated – sealed and signed – for the 

purposes of admitting them at trial. 

2021-APHIS-04860-F Koebler, Jason MuckRock 7/21/2021 8/18/2021 Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Widespread news 

reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "Asian Giant 

Hornets" / "Murder Hornets" in the last year. Earlier this year, a joint press conference was held about 

eradicat on efforts: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/newsreleases?article=32279 Therefore, I request the following information: - Any lab reports, internal 

communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the Asian Giant Hornets. - Any case 

reports about Asian Giant Hornet sightings or suspected sightings - Any sightings / emails / audio 

recordings / photos / videos from the public about Asian Giant Hornets sent through "agr.wa.gov/hornets, 

via email at hornets@agr.wa.gov, or by calling 1-800-443-6684" - Any forensic analysis or 

communication w th law enforcement (state, local, or national) about Asian Giant Hornets. - Any 

presentations or other documents prepared about Asian Giant Hornets - Any photos or v deo related to 

Asian Giant Hornets Please search from May 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed. 

2021-APHIS-04927-F Ravnitzky, Michael - 7/26/2021 8/23/2021 A copy of records regarding APHIS and National Veterinary Stockpile part cipation in and responses to 

requests for assistance with mass swine depopulation in five states (Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma 

and Missouri) that experienced supply chain disruptions due to Covid-19. 

2021-APHIS-05035-F Record, Tracy West Seattle Blog 7/30/2021 8/27/2021 Reports w th specific information about coyote killings/euthanizations, with dates, locations, reasons, in 

Washington state, 2016-2020. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2016 To 12/31/2020) 

2021-APHIS-05080-F Jones, Tony - 7/30/2021 8/27/2021 I am requesting records from the USDA that record the amount paid to individuals and corporations who 

have been paid by the USDA to depopulate their cervid farms due to chron c wasting disease. Please send 

those records from 2015-2020, inclusive. 

2021-APHIS-04939-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 7/23/2021 8/20/2021 Request any and all records reflecting the total number of courtesy visits conducted from January 1, 

2018, to present. 

2021-APHIS-04811-F Owens, Emily - 7/19/2021 8/16/2021 This request is made under the Freedom of Informat on Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552, on behalf the 

National Foundation for Rescued Animals d/b/a Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary (USDA Customer ID 7538) 

and Great Cats in Crisis (USDA Customer ID 503949), collectively “the Sanctuary”. The Sanctuary is a 

nonprof t organization. I am writing to request copies of all records within the past year (from June 1, 

2020 to present) in relation to the following: - Videos and photographs in their original digital format 

related to USDA inspection and investigation of the Sanctuary; - All attachments or exhibits to the above 

records; - All wr tten correspondence, including emails, between members of the public (complainants) 

and the USDA. - All records provided in response to FOIA requests 2021-APHIS-02065-F, 2021-APHIS01974-F and 2021-APHIS-01381-F. 
2021-APHIS-05008-F Dingley, Elizabeth - 7/29/2021 8/26/2021 During the month of March, 2020, in the town of Bath, Maine, USDA agents placed traps for small 

animals. The animals caught were then killed. I need to know the names and credentials of the agents 

who set these traps, the type/size of traps set, the cond tion and sex of any and all animals captured, 

method of euthanasia used, specific chemicals used for the euthanasia. the name and credentials of the 

person or persons conducting the euthanasia, location of each trap, temperatures on the days the traps 

were set, length of time between each trap being checked, and copies of any printed or electronic 

correspondence between agents or representatives of the City of Bath and agents or representatives of 

USDA/APHIS connected to this trapping. Thank you. (Date Range for Record Search: From 12/01/2019 To 

05/31/2020) 

2021-APHIS-04574-F Underhill, Maryann Trans-Overseas Corp. 7/2/2021 8/2/2021 Please refer to the enclosed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, dated July 1, 2021 and 

submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from Maryann Underhill of Trans-Overseas 

Corporation. The requester seeks records related to the issuance of CBP EAN 309049 for pests found in 

the packing wood. While processing this FOIA request, we identified records, totaling 1 page that contain 

information that may be of interest to your agency. Please review this information, redact any necessary 

information and respond directly to the requester at the information below. Please return the documents 

and your agency’s appeal procedures to: Maryann Underhill Trans-Overseas Corp. 28000 Goddard Road 

Romulus, MI 48174 Email: munderhill@tras.com 

2021-APHIS-05044-F Dorman, Mandy - 7/30/2021 8/27/2021 I write to request a copy of all current active APHIS full time employees’ first, middle (if available) and 

last names, including their job t tle/posit on, their campus/office locat on (city and state only), date of 

hire and email address. Please provide this information in an electron c format such as Excel or .csv. 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 07/01/2021 To 10/01/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04629-F Bruegger, Samantha WILDEARTH GUARDIANS 7/9/2021 8/6/2021 1) All records pertaining to the establishment of the NWSAC including charters, directives, and statutory 

authority; 2) Internal communications, including letters, emails, fax and text messages, regarding the 

NWSAC from 2017- present. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2017 To 07/08/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04733-F Martinez, Enr que - 7/15/2021 8/12/2021 I am requesting a complete copy of the 2012 Decis on Memorandum - "Importation of Zoo Ruminants 

from Countries affected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)" 

2021-APHIS-04513-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 7/1/2021 7/30/2021 Request all documents from Animal Welfare Act enforcement act ons (7060s, Complaints, decisions and 

orders, pre-settlement agreements, stipulations, etc.) for June 2021. 

2021-APHIS-04514-F Moraz, Gina ASPCA 7/1/2021 7/30/2021 Request all records relating to any dog dealer’s appeal of an inspect on finding and any appeal 

determinat ons made for month of June 2021. Please include any records reflecting the inspection 

finding(s), the appeal(s) subm tted by or on behalf of the l censee, the agency’s cons deration of the 

appeal(s), and any determination(s) made as a result of the appeal, including any final reports. 

2021-APHIS-04549-F Pell, Trevor - 7/2/2021 8/2/2021 Requesting a copy of all USDA application information and accompanying documents for "Kennedy 

Meadows Wild Conservation" Inyokern, CA 

2021-APHIS-04624-F rodriguez, magdalena - 7/8/2021 8/5/2021 festival fun parks (Date Range for Record Search: From 06/01/2021 To 08/10/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04692-F Kraus, Molly - 7/13/2021 8/10/2021 information about any incidents of violation of the AWA and full inspection reports for the Blaszak Royal 

Tigers Show (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2000 To 07/12/2021) 
2021-APHIS-04791-F Marshall, Teresa PETA Foundation 7/20/2021 8/17/2021 PETA requests all photos and videos, in their original digital format, taken during the February 3, 2021, 

March 25, 2021, and June 3, 2021 inspections of SeaQuest, 88-C-0216. (Date Range for Record Search: 

From 02/03/2021 To 06/03/2021) 

2021-APHIS-04570-F Leo, Carrie - 7/7/2021 8/4/2021 Please send photocopies of every year's veterinary plans subm tted w th the renewal of every year's 

license for Michelle Smith in Mineola, Texas certificate numbers #75773 and 74-C-0482. She may have 

been licensed with e ther license since 2000 to the present day. Therefore, there should be at least 20 

different veterinary plans submitted under e ther or both licenses. (Date Range for Record Search: From 

01/01/2000 To 07/06/2020)