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Friday, March 8, 2024

International Women's Day from Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins in Los Angeles, California



Today is International Women's Day! This year's theme is "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Did you know that as of 2024 89% of wildlife rehabilitators in the United States are women? Most animal rescuers in general are women.

Our founder Mary Cummins was inspired by her Mexican American grandmother Maria Rivera who raised her. Maria Rivera was an animal rescuer and a vegetarian. She instilled in her granddaughter the desire to help all creatures in need. Cummins' first animal rescues of a bunny, squirrel and deer were with her grandmother. 

Today we honor women and especially those in animal rescue and care. Thank you, women, for spending countless hours rescuing and caring for animals around the clock. Thank you for educating the public about animal and wildlife issues. And thank you for helping out, investing in and donating to animal care organizations to accelerate progress for animals. 

In loving memory of our great women volunteers Mari Shepard, Janet Adams and Julie Murray. #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2024 #AnimalAdvocates #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehabilitator #losangeles #california #animalrescue

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Op-Ed: Mountain Lion P-22 Killed by Poison by Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates in Los Angeles California

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Los Angeles' most famous mountain lion P-22 was euthanized by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife December 17, 2022 due to fatal injury and illness. The necropsy report (https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/final-necropsy-results-released-for-mountain-lion-p-22) was released June 14, 2023. It showed his death was caused by exposure to anticoagulant poison and traumatic injury.

The report stated he suffered "recent trauma to his head and right eye, including an orbital fracture." He  had "older, significant trauma, including a diaphragmatic rupture, through which the liver and sections of connective tissue from the abdomen had herniated and were inside his chest cavity." The injuries were most likely from a car strike.

He was "underweight, arthritic and had progressive and incurable kidney disease." He had "a severe parasitic skin infection over his entire body, caused by demodectic mange and a fungus, specifically ringworm." Toxicology "revealed exposure to five anticoagulant rodenticides compounds."

Research has shown that long term exposure to anticoagulant poison causes the immune system to be suppressed. The body is no longer able to fight off common parasitic infections such as mites and ringworm. The poison also causes anticoagulant-related nephropathy and results in bleeding in the kidneys which causes kidney failure. Over time the animal becomes weak, dehydrated and unable to easily procure prey animals. This causes the animals to more easily be hit by cars. Poison ultimately killed P-22.

All of the bobcats, foxes, coyotes that we've taken into our wildlife rehabilitation facility over the last 20 years that were hit by cars had major mange mite infestations. They were thin, weak, dehydrated and had poor coat condition just like P22. This was caused by the animals eating poisoned animals. Poisoned animals are easier to catch than healthy ones. People use anticoagulant poison to kill ground squirrels, gophers and rats around homes, golf courses and parks. You can clearly see the poison bait stations scattered all around Griffith Park where P-22 lived. We've taken in many poisoned animals from this park.

The main causes of mountain lion deaths are depredation permits, poison and auto collisions. A depredation permit is a permit to kill a specific mountain lion after they have injured or killed someone's pet or farm animal. The owner of the dead animal requests the permit and a hunter shoots it dead. Some estimate there were or are about 4,000 mountain lions in California. From 2001 to 2018 1,400 were killed by depredation permits per Fish & Wildlife.

The other main cause of death is poison. 96% of mountain lions that have been tested have been exposed to anticoagulant poison per Fish & Wildlife. They are poisoned for their entire lives if they live near human development. This causes kidney failure besides many other health issues similar to what P22 suffered. Poisoned animals are more likely to be hit by cars.

Fish & Wildlife has tried to limit the poisoning but failed because pesticides are not under their jurisdiction. Depredation permits are under their jurisdiction. We need state politicians to step up and call for an emergency injunction to all depredation permits. There also must be tougher restrictions on the use of anticoagulant poison outdoors where non-target wildlife can be poisoned. I've witnessed coyotes sitting right outside poison stations in Griffith Park waiting for the animals to exit so they can eat them.

While wildlife crossings will help some wildlife it may cause others to encroach deeper into developed parts of the city increasing their risk of being killed by depredation permits, poisoning and car strikes. One can only hope our local mountain lions use them to exit the city instead of entering. We owe it to P22 and all of Los Angeles' wildlife to do better. For years people have complained about poison and depredation permits yet nothing has changed. Maybe P22's cruel and agonizing death will be the impetus Los Angeles needs to finally change things.

Mary Cummins
President

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Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Saturday, February 4, 2023

P-22 Celebration of Life Event at Greek Theater, Hollywood, California, Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins

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Today February 4, 2022 was the P-22 Celebration of Life event at the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, Hollywood, California. The sponsor was the National Wildlife Federation. Animal Advocates was there along with congressmen Ted Lieu, Adam Schiff, Diplo, The Tokens playing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," Wallis Annenberg representative, Charlton Chuck Bonham of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Seth Riley, Jeff Sikich and David Szymanski of the National Park Service, Beth Pratt, Griff Griffith, National Geographic photographer Steve Winter, Warren Dixon of 3rd Rock Hip Hop, Francis Appiah drummer Caltrans singer, Alan Salazar tribal elder, Steven Garcia Tongva Indian, Tina Calderon, Rainn Wilson Actor, Friends of Griffith Park, Miguel Ordenana of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Tony Lee filmmaker, Lana Duffy, Laura Friedman, Gavin Newsom via video, Alex Padilla via video, Senator Anthony Portantino, Actor Julia Butters, Wade Crowfoot, Jeremy Guff and many more whom I'll list below.

It was a beautiful 70 degree sunny day. The event did not appear to be sold out as the rear and side sections were empty. The front section was reserved for VIPs and friends of NWF but the rest was general seating. The event ran 1.5 hours long ending at 3:30 pm instead of 2:00 pm. People started leaving around 2 and 2:30 pm.

Beth Pratt of the National wildlife Federation read the eulogy which was in the LA Times. Senator Anthony Portantino presented a California Senate Declaration. Congressman Adam Schiff talked about the new P22 stamp and pro wildlife legislation. Congressman Ted Lieu talked about what P22 meant to California. Actor Julia Butters read a letter she wrote when she was eight about P22 trying to help him. Rainn Wilson Actor sang a song he wrote about P22. The Tokens relatives sang two songs including "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Governor Gavin Newsom appeared via video as did Senator Alex Padilla. 

I posted photos below and will add the video tomorrow. There are videos on our Facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA Here is the full video of the event.
https://savelacougars.org/p-22-celebration-of-life #p22forever #p22legacy #savelacougars

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Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Interview with Jeff Sikich, National Park Service, by Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

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Interview with Jeff Sikich, Biologist with the National Park Service, by Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates. Jeff Sikich talks about mountain lions at the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing groundbreaking event. 



Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Friday, October 4, 2019

1,700+ mountain lions killed in California with depredation permits last 18 years. Only 4,000 left. Spending millions on a wildlife crossing may be moot

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The California Department of Fish & Wildlife gave depredation permits to people in California who killed 1,702 mountain lions from 2001 to 2018. California's statewide lion population is estimated to be approximately 4,000 animals and dropping. 42% were killed with depredation permits alone in the last 17 years. The number killed being hit by cars is minuscule compared to these numbers. While wildlife crossings are important it's questionable to spend millions on a crossing over the 101 freeway to save five mountain lions when 1,700+ will be killed with depredation permits. Makes more sense to focus more energy to limit the depredation permits which are unnecessary anyway. 

One big issue is what happens after they cross over the Wildlife Crossing? They'll just be in more developed area. They're more likely to die by car strike, poison and depredation permits.Maybe they are safer in more wildlife areas away from development. Maybe the crossing will cause more to come into harms way and die. Time will tell.

The Wildlife Crossing will of course save more than mountain lions. There are many other species which will benefit from the crossing not to mention the reduction in car accidents from animal strikes. I believe wildlife crossings should be considered when they first design any new highway or freeway. Currently there is the Liberty Creek culvert which goes under the 101 freeway in that area. There is also Liberty Canyon Blvd which goes under the 101 freeway right where the Crossing will be built. Liberty Canyon is 40' wide under the freeway and 76' wide just south of the freeway, see photo below.  Mountain lions have used the culvert.  In fact a pet tiger used the culverts to cross under the freeway and highways for almost two weeks in that area. Other wildlife have been recorded using the culverts.


Below is the Liberty Creek and I assume the culvert exit. It's just west of Liberty Canyon.





Here is a 2015 study that goes into the main causes of mountain lion deaths. The current main causes of death are depredation permits, vehicle collisions, rodenticide poisoning, intraspecies conflict, illegal shooting, public safety in no particular order. 

A person can apply for a depredation permit if a mountain lion has killed or injured their livestock. Killing a mountain lion will not prevent other mountain lions or other animals from killing other animals. It clearly makes more sense to protect your livestock with bars and enclosures. They should make it mandatory to protect your livestock. In actuality someone who leaves their livestock unprotected is creating the problem. The chart and numbers are of the least amount of mountain lion killed. The actual numbers are higher.

https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=171192&inline&fbclid=IwAR2EJv38R2h8D0fZvtH6xvdJ9IufLJJi22Havj4l4CB4YabzJ7Y8o2DsZg0

"Pursuant to California Fish and Game Code Section 4802 (et. Seq.), the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall, upon request, issue (depredation) permits to individuals reporting livestock loss or damage caused by mountain lions, if the loss or damage is confirmed by CDFW staff to have been caused by mountain lions."

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Mammals/Mountain-Lion/Depredation

In 2017 they modified the depredation permit. The person must first do everything possible to protect their livestock. If that's the case, they should never give a depredation permit. This is the process to currently get a depredation permit for a mountain lion from the link below.

"GUIDANCE FOR MOUNTAIN LION INCIDENTS

Receiving reports of Mountain Lion Sightings, Depredation, Potential Human
Conflict, or Public Safety Situations (for non-sensitive populations refer to
Department Bulletin 2013-02)

STEPWISE PROCESS FOR MOUNTAIN LION INCIDENTS IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION AREAS

1) First Depredation Event
a. Confirmation of depredation. Per Fish and Game Code section 4803, a
mountain lion depredation must be verified by a responder.
b. Oral authorization. Per Fish and Game Code Section 4805, oral
authorization to pursue (haze) the depredating mountain lion may be
granted if the immediate pursuit will assist in the non-lethal removal of the
mountain lion from the property. A depredation permit shall be issued as
soon as practical.
c. Education. The responder should discuss site-specific options for
managing mountain lion depredation with the RP and educate the RP
regarding mountain lion behavior. Additionally, the responder should
communicate that as a condition of any depredation permit, the property
owner should institute logistically and economically feasible measures
designed to reduce the potential for attracting mountain lions. Potential
measures include, but are not limited to: 1) removing the carcass and
carcass parts of depredated animals; 2) install/repair/replace fencing or
other shelter designed to exclude mountain lions from the attractant; 3)
removing potential suitable habitat (e.g., cover) from the immediate vicinity
by clearing brush or removing lower limbs from shrubbery.
d. RP requests a permit. If the RP requests a depredation permit, the
Department shall issue a permit. The Department should issue a ‘nonlethal’ depredation permit to pursue/haze the mountain lion. Measures that
could be part of a permit include, but are not limited to: 1) deploying
temporary deterrent systems (e.g., motion-sensitive lighting, loud music),
and 2) the use of livestock protection dogs, etc. Such permits shall explicitly
indicate that no mountain lion shall be intentionally killed during this phase
of the permitting process. Unique characteristics or specific collar/tag
information on suspected lions shall be noted and monitored by the
Department when possible.

2) Second depredation event. If a mountain lion depredation is reported at the
same physical location (e.g. reported on animals owned by the same RP within
the same geographic ownership or area) within a time period strongly
suggesting a lion’s affinity for the site, the Department will confirm the reported
mountain lion depredation, and issue, if necessary, oral authorization in
accordance with Sections 1(a) and (b) above.
a. RP requests a permit. If damage is confirmed, and the property owner has
demonstrated that all reasonable preventative measures recommended by
the Department were implemented, the responder should modify the
existing permit or issue a new non-lethal depredation permit specifying
additional measures not included in the previous permit (e.g., use of beanbag shots). Such permits shall explicitly indicate that no mountain lion shall
be intentionally killed during pursuit.

3) Third depredation event. If a mountain lion depredation is reported a third
time at the same physical location (e.g. reported on animals owned by the
same RP within the same geographic ownership or area) within a time period
strongly suggesting a lion’s affinity for the site, the responder will first verify the
reported mountain lion depredation in accordance with Section 1(a) above.
a. RP requests a permit. If damage is confirmed by the Department, the RP
has demonstrated that all reasonable preventative measures required in
the existing permits were implemented, and the RP requests a lethal
depredation permit, the Department shall issue a depredation permit to
lethally remove the mountain lion. This permit could be via oral
authorization per Fish and Game Code Section 4805.
4) Terms and conditions of mountain lion depredation permits. Only one
mountain lion may be killed under a depredation permit. In order to ensure that
only the depredating lion will be taken, the permit shall: (1) expire 10 days after
issuance; (2) authorize the permittee to begin pursuit of the depredating
mountain lion not more than one mile from the depredation site; and, (3) limit
the pursuit of the depredating mountain lion to within a 10-mile radius from the
location of the reported damage or destruction. If damage continues to occur
following the killing of a mountain lion under a permit, the Department may
issue an additional depredation permit, o"

https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=153021

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Who is Alfredo Gonzalez who shot a mountain lion in the head in Simi Valley, California? History, family, biography

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10/03/2019 Update. He will not go to jail as long as he abides by probation. He was fined $150. His gun was destroyed. He must do 240 hours at an animal shelter. The vandalism charge was dropped.

Alfredo Gonzalez pleaded guilty and got 30 days in jail. Alfredo Gonzalez, a 60-year-old resident of Simi Valley, was also sentenced to 30 days in a work-release program, three years of summary probation and he must complete at least 240 hours of community service, the DA’s office stated. He must also pay an undisclosed amount of restitution. He is expected to enter jail on Oct. 25. 

He pleaded guilty. The vandalism charge was dropped. His attorney is Shanit Frydman #245122
License Status: Active. Address: 269 S Beverly Dr # 230, Los Angeles, CA 90212. Below is the docket.

10/03/2019 Arraignment Continued Arraignment Heard in Courtroom 11 on Oct 03, 2019 at 10:00 AM .
10/03/2019 Judge - Hirsch, David .
10/03/2019 Judicial Assistant - Vick, J .
10/03/2019 Digital recorder - 11:39 AM .
10/03/2019 The defendant is present with Attorney Frydman .
10/03/2019 Spanish interpreter Verdiny , is present and interprets for the defendant. (Badge verified, oath on file, certification number stated on the record.)
10/03/2019 Deputy District Attorney Wold, Karen L present.
10/03/2019 The defendant was advised: "If you are not a citizen, you are hereby advised that conviction of the offense for which you have been charged may have the consequences of deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States (1016.5 PC)". The defendant was advised of charge(s), rights, and consequences including maximum and minimum penalties. After inquiry the court found that the defendant understood the nature of the charge(s), the consequences of conviction and his/her rights, and that he/she expressly, voluntarily, intelligently and understandingly waived his/her rights.
10/03/2019 The defendant is advised of the right to trial by court or jury; right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him/her; and privilege against self-incrimination
10/03/2019 A guilty plea is entered as to count(s) 1 . Pursuant to Penal Code Section 1465.8, each violation resulting in a conviction will be assessed a $40.00 security fee. Pursuant to Government Code Section 70373, a Criminal Conviction Assessment fee of $35 on every conviction for infractions, and $30.00 on every conviction for misdemeanors and felonies will be imposed. Pursuant to Government Code Section 76000.10,an Emergency Med Air Transport fee of $4.00 will be added for each convicted vehicle code violation.
10/03/2019 A Harvey Waiver is taken.
10/03/2019 The Court orders the remaining counts to be dismissed.
10/03/2019 Waiver of Constitutional Rights filed and incorporated in court's file.
10/03/2019 The Imposition of Sentence is suspended.
10/03/2019 The court has released you on Conditional Revocable Release for 36 months. You are subject to and must obey each of the conditions listed below. If you fail to do so, the court may impose any sentence previously suspended. If you fulfill all of the conditions, you may then apply for a dismissal of the charges.
10/03/2019 You are to obey all laws, city, county, state and federal.
10/03/2019 Report to court any arrest, citation, probation violation or change of address within 10 days, thereafter. Report in writing to: Ventura County Superior Court, Post Office Box 6489, Ventura, California 93006-6489. Include your name and case number.
10/03/2019 Pay a total fine of $150.00 .
10/03/2019 You are to pay victim restitution as determined by further order of the Court, as investigated by Probation, with the right to credit for amounts paid by other responsible persons. Pursuant to Penal Code sections 1214(b) and 1202.4(f)(3)(G) restitution shall include interest, at the rate of 10% per annum, that accrues as of the date of sentencing, unless otherwise specified by order of the court. Pursuant to Penal Code sections 1214(b) and 1202.4(i) the restitution order shall be enforceable as if the order were a civil judgment.
10/03/2019 You are to pay Prob Investigation fee of $100.00 .
10/03/2019 Until further order of the court, your State Restitution Fd in the amount of $150.00 is stayed, pursuant to People vs Dueþas.
10/03/2019 Until further order of the court, your Security Fee in the amount of $40.00 is stayed, pursuant to People vs Dueþas.
10/03/2019 Until further order of the court, your Crim Cov Assessment in the amount of $30.00 is stayed, pursuant to People vs Dueþas.
10/03/2019 You are to report immediately (unless in custody) to the Collection Unit in Room 205 or Room 107 if you are exiting a first floor courtroom. You are to pay as directed by the Collection Unit. You are to pay an administrative (ARF) fee of $35.00. Pay your fine and/or fees to Ventura Superior Court Collection Unit, at one of the following locations: *Appear at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Room 205, Ventura or mail to P.O. Box 6489, Ventura, California 93006-6489; phone (805) 639-5010. *Appear at or mail to 3855-F Alamo Street, Window 5 or 6, Simi Valley, California 93065. *Appear at the Juvenile Courthouse, Room 122, 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard If you are in custody, you must report to Superior Court Collection Unit within 5 days from the date of your release.
10/03/2019 This case can be collected as a civil judgment. Civil enforcement may include wage or bank garnishments and or liens on property. Any costs associated to civil enforcement will be added to the case.
10/03/2019 You are ordered to serve 30 Day(s) in the Ventura County Jail.
10/03/2019 Defendant is entitled to credit for time served of: 0 days actual time and 0 days of 4019(b)(1) and (c)(1) time, for a total credit of 0 days, (calculated at the rate of 2 days 4019 for every 4 days sentenced).
10/03/2019 Report to the Sheriff to begin your jail sentence on 10/25/19 at 07:00 PM . Please be advised that the personal property you may bring is limited to the following: 1) Valid driver's license or identification card 2) Court papers 3) Car keys 4) Cash (no personal checks-money will be put into trust account for commissary use).
10/03/2019 Electronic Monitoring is not authorized.
10/03/2019 Additional Jail Sentence The defendant is ordered to serve an additional 30 Day(s) in the Ventura County Jail.
10/03/2019 Work Release approved. Pay a Work Release Daily Fee. Within 5 days report to Work Release at 345 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, California 93010 to enroll. Follow their directions for enrollment and booking. Take this paper with you. By agreeing to participate in the Work Release Program, you agree to appear for work as directed by Probation and comply with program rules. If you fail to appear or comply with program rules, the Sheriff or a Probation Agency official may immediately take you into custody to serve the balance of your sentence at the Ventura County Jail.
10/03/2019 You are directed to complete work release by 03/23/20 .
10/03/2019 You are directed to complete 240 hours of Community Service to be done by 03/23/20 .
10/03/2019 Defendant must do community service at an animal shelter .
10/03/2019 The Court declares the weapon to be a nuisance and orders the weapon to be destroyed.
10/03/2019 Case continued to 03/23/20 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 11 for Miscellaneous Proof Of Completion .
10/03/2019 Defendant is to show proof of completion of work release and community service
10/03/2019 The court orders you to appear.
10/03/2019 Defendant accepts probation as stated by court.
10/03/2019 The court orders the defendant released on probation.
10/03/2019 Signature Required
10/03/2019 File located to Judicial Assistant Supervisor for quality control.
10/03/2019 Remittance from receipt # 6900448 received in the amount of $505.00 .
10/02/2019 Media Request by KTLA is filed.
10/02/2019 The court grants all media requests.
10/02/2019 The court Granted extended media coverage to KTLA .
10/02/2019 The Order on Media Request by KTLA is KTLA and filed.
09/23/2019 Arraignment 1st Appearance - Advanced By Party Heard in Courtroom 11 on Sep 23, 2019 at 09:00 AM .
09/23/2019 Judge - Hirsch, David .
09/23/2019 Judicial Assistant - Vick, J .
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Disposition Date 10/03/2019 Appearance / Due Date
Warrant Amount Warrant Date
Case Balance $0.00

Scheduled Hearings
Calendar Date Time Court Room Court Location Reason on Calendar
3/23/2020 9:00AM 11 Ventura Miscellaneous-Proof of Completion

Violations
Violation Offense Correctable Plea Disposition
4800(b)(1) FG Misdemeanor N Guilty Pled guilty
UNLAWFUL TAKING OF PROTECTED MAMMAL
594(b)(1) PC Misdemeanor N Dismissed
Vandalism over $400

09/12/2019 More info on the shooting. Alfredo Gonzalez worked and lived at the camp. He cared for the animals on the property such as goats, horses...It is not illegal to kill a mountain lion if the person is acting in self-defense or in the defense of others, the code states. I assume that will be his argument. Unless there were witnesses, court may buy that. Seems Alfredo cut off the collar and left it miles away. That makes him look guilty. 

https://www.toacorn.com/articles/mountain-lion-dead-at-hands-of-simi-valley-man-d-a-says

09/11/2019: Alfredo Gonzalez born January 12, 1959 was charged with shooting and killing a mountain lion and vandalizing its tracking collar. Alfredo P Gonzalez was living, working at Camp Alonim a Jewish Summer Camp in Brandeis, California. His address is the address of the camp 1101 Pepper Tree Lane. It appears he killed the big cat because of a human wildlife conflict. The Jewish Center and Camp has promised the California Department of Fish & Wildlife that they will work with the Department to deal with any future human wildlife conflicts. It sounds to me like the Camp told Gonzalez to kill the cat whom they felt was a threat to the children. I sent questions to the Jewish Center and Camp and received no response.

Below is from the court record. The charges are California Department of Fish & Game code 4800 b 1 illegal take of a mountain lion and California Penal Code 594(b)(1) vandalism over $400. His first appearance is October 9, 2019 at 9:00 am Court rm 11 in Ventura County Superior Court.

From the docket.

09/11/2019 Complaint submitted for filing by VCDA on 9/11/2019 00:00:00 .
09/11/2019 Gonzalez, Alfredo filed as name of record.
09/11/2019 Misdemeanor charge 4800(b)(1) FG filed as count 1 with violation date of 07/02/19 00:00:00 .
09/11/2019 Misdemeanor charge 594(b)(1) PC filed as count 2 with violation date of 07/02/19 00:00:00 .
09/11/2019 Case calendared to 10/09/19 at 09:00 AM in 11 for Arraignment First Appearance .
09/11/2019 853.6 P.C. requires booking before arraignment. If not booked, refer to arresting Police Agency.
09/11/2019 Defendant notified by letter to appear in court. Letter is filed.

Name Gonzalez, Alfredo Case Number 2019026185
Citation Number Violation Date 07/02/2019 Case Status Open
Arresting / Issuing Agency Ventura County District Attorney Offense Level Misdemeanor Mandatory Appearance Yes
Disposition Date Appearance / Due Date
Warrant Amount Warrant Date
Case Balance $0.00

Scheduled Hearings
Calendar Date Time Court Room Court Location Reason on Calendar
10/9/2019 9:00AM 11 Ventura Arraignment-FIRST APPEARANCE

Violations
Violation Offense Correctable Plea Disposition
4800(b)(1) FG Misdemeanor N
UNLAWFUL TAKING OF PROTECTED MAMMAL
594(b)(1) PC Misdemeanor N
Vandalism over $400

From the Ventura County District Attorney

https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19-108-Gonzalez-KWold.pdf

"CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED FOR KILLING OF MOUNTAIN LION

VENTURA, California - District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today the filing of criminal
charges against Alfredo Gonzalez (DOB: 01/12/59), of Simi Valley, for the killing of a protected
mammal, namely a mountain lion known as P-38, and for the vandalism to its collar. National Park
Service (NPS) biologists studying the population have collected GPS-enabled radio collar data to study mountain lions for more than a decade. P-38 was a male mountain lion born in 2012. First collared in 2015, this animal predominantly roamed portions of the Santa Susana Mountains.

On July 10, 2019, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife received a report from the NPS that
collared mountain lion P-38 may have been killed in Simi Valley after a mortality signal was detected
on July 2, 2019. It was ultimately determined that the mountain lion died of a gunshot wound to the
head. It is unlawful to kill a mountain lion without a permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Gonzalez will be arraigned on October 9, 2019, in courtroom 11 of the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura, located at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, 93003."


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Happy Earth Day from Animal Advocates in Los Angeles, California - Mary Cummins

Happy Earth Day from Animal Advocates in Los Angeles, California, Mary Cummins

Today April 22 is Earth Day.  20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970 to increase public awareness abut the damage humans were doing to the environment. The purpose of Earth Day is to educate people about the relationship we have with our natural resources. California was one of the first states to enact statutes to protect our flora and fauna. Today Earth Day is celebrated by more than a billion people in 192 nations.

You don’t have to be a professional wildlife conservationist to protect our wildlife, ecosystems and earth. Here are a few things you can do to help save our environment.


  • Pick up litter. Wildlife sometimes mistake it for food, eat it and end up dying. Birds can also become entangled in fishing line and die.
  • Don’t use rat poison. Let rodent’s natural predators, i.e. coyotes, foxes, bobcats, raptors and snakes, control their populations. 
  • Replace your lawn with native drought tolerant plans to conserve water and native pollinators.
  • Conserve water. This is especially important here in California. Use as little water as possible to prevent shortages and assure sufficient amounts of water for crops and the ecosystem. 
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle. Most cities by now have recycling programs. 
  • Use your car less often. Walk, bike, carpool, use public transportation or use a hybrid vehicle.
  • Never dump anything into a storm drain or gutter as they lead to the ocean.
  • Educate your children about local plants and animals so they will grow up with a positive conservation attitude. 
  • Volunteer at nature centers, wildlife preserves or wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
  • Keep your dog on a leash in wild places. Don’t let your dog chase birds. Birds need undisturbed time to nest, forage, rest and clean themselves.
  • Keep cats indoors. Cats kill millions of birds and small animals every year. Many of the animals we receive were cat or dog caught. 
  • Go solar. Most utilities now offer rebates.
  • Conserve electricity and gas. The less you use, the less pollution. Plate trees to offer shade. Line dry clothing. 


There are many Earth Day events planned throughout California. Here are a few from the California Department of Fish & Game.

Earth Day Festival at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach (92647). The free event will include educational activity booths and guided tours of the reserve. Exhibitors include CDFW, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Wetland and Wildlife Care Center, Native People of SoCal, Orange County Coastkeeper, Shipley Nature Center, Air Quality Management District, Wyland Foundation, Shed Your Skin, and co-host Amigos de Bolsa Chica. Enjoy the Windows to Our Wetlands bus, interactive booths, native plant stations, a craft booth, food for sale, and more. The event is handicap accessible, held in the north parking lot. For more information, call (714) 846-1114.

CDFW will be at the U.S. Forest Service’s Kern River Valley Bioregions Festival at Circle Park in Kernville April 22, to explain the Kern River Hatchery renovation project and the new Kern River Rainbow program with the Friends of the Kern River Hatchery. The CDFW Natural Resource Volunteer Program will provide a booth with information on volunteer opportunities.
CDFW will host booths at three Sacramento area events: the Roseville Celebrate the Earth Festival and Sacramento Zoo Earth Day on April 22, and the ECOS Sacramento Earth Day on April 23. Ask staff about California wildlife, Watchable Wildlife locations in the greater Sacramento area and Nimbus Fish Hatchery, which is open to visitors year-round. Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, including the Salmon Survival Wheel, where players learn about the obstacles that salmon must overcome in order to spawn.

Volunteer Work Day at Friant Interactive Nature Site, April 21 and 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 17443 N. Friant Rd, Friant (93626). Spend a fun day outdoors, doing trail maintenance (pulling weeds, raking, pruning) in a lovely setting for outdoors education. For more information, please call (559) 696-8092.

Gray Lodge Clean-up and Field Day and Public Meeting, April 22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). The event is in partnership with California Waterfowl Association (CWA), and will include habitat and maintenance projects, followed by a lunch sponsored by CWA. The day will be informative and will help improve the quality of wildlife habitat. At 1:30 p.m., CDFW will hold an annual public outreach meeting regarding the Gray Lodge and Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Areas at the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area’s main office building. For more information, please call (530) 846-7500 or email GLWLA@wildlife.ca.gov.
Los Banos Wildlife Area will have a hands-on activity booth at the Modesto Earth Day Festival in Graceda Park.

Animal Advocates
http://www.AnimalAdvocates.us/
http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Monday, October 31, 2016

Animal Advocates IRS, California corporation, Attorney General reports, 990 tax returns, licenses, permits Los Angeles

We are licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) customer number 22273, permit 93-C-0973. We have a 13 year perfect history of inspections since we first got out permit in 2003. We have never had a violation ever. We follow all guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act.

We are licensed by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (used to be called Fish & Game) as wildlife rehabilitators. We have a perfect record and history. We are permitted to rehabilitate all small mammals including coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, opossums, all squirrels, skunks, small rodents and bats. We also can rehabilitate all non-protected birds. We have legal unreleasable educational animals. We were first approved for our license in 2003. Mary Cummins worked as a satellite for other rehabbers since 2001. We have never had a violation ever. We follow all guidelines of Fish & Wildlife. We were approved for an exhibit permit.

We are a legal non-profit organization recognized by the IRS since 2002. We have never had a problem with our status or any violations ever. We follow all rules and regulations. We've never been audited. Here is our legal organization on Guidestar where you can see our 990 tax returns.

http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/48-1287089/animal-advocates.aspx

IRS determination letter 2002

http://animaladvocates.us/animal_advocates_irs_letter%202002.pdf

IRS determination letter 2007

http://animaladvocates.us/animal_advocates_irs_letter%202007.pdf

We are a legal California non-profit corporation originally filed in 2002. We have never had any violations ever. We have never been audited. We follow all rules and regulations. http://www.animaladvocates.us/animal_advocates_legal_corporation.jpg

We are a legal charity per the California Attorney General since 2002 entity #12118. We have never had any violations ever. We have never been audited. We follow all rules and regulations. Here is our report from 2003 to 2016.

http://animaladvocates.us/animal%20advocates%20california%20attorney%20general%20report.pdf

Below are our annual reports from 2010 to 2015. This includes number of animals rescued, released, domestics adopted, animals spayed and neutered, events, new fans, new programs, future goals...

2015
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-2015-end-of-year-report-1711-animals-rescued/10153290790198199

2014
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-2014-end-of-year-report-mary-cummins-los-angeles-california/10152534703458199

2013
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-2013-year-end-report-thanks-everyone/10151834141638199

2012
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-end-of-year-2012-report-thanks-everyone/10151192840383199

2011
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-year-end-report-and-thank-you/10150439712748199

2010
https://www.facebook.com/notes/animal-advocates/animal-advocates-annual-report-2010/10150146808213199

It is against the law for us to show wildlife being rehabilitated for release back to the wild to the public. We can only show our educational unreleasable animals to the public. We cannot give tours or let people view our facilities. This is why we show photos and videos. NO ONE except USDA and Fish & Wildlife inspectors have ever been to our facilities since 2006 when we move to a new facility. We don't give out our physical addresses.

President of Animal Advocates Mary Cummins has a perfect history and has passed many Department of Justice background checks to have her many professional licenses (real estate appraiser, real estate broker, notary...), work with abused children, have a gun permit and go to the police academy, humane academy to become a Humane Officer. Mary Cummins has passed the strictest of all background checks to work with many high level government agencies. Cummins does not even have a speeding or parking ticket on her record.

A mentally ill, obsessed lady has been stalking us for the last few years. She has been stating completely false things about our founders and organization. If anyone ever says we have ever had a problem with our permits or the law, that is false. We have a perfect record. We've had our USDA permit since 2003 with no violations ever. This stalker woman has gone so far as to threaten to harm us and the animals in our care. We are working with authorities to have this person incarcerated.

Please, do not post pleas for money, donations, items for sale, services for sale... for yourself or another organization on our page. We don't know which are scams or not and don't have the time to research them all. We don't want our friends or fans to get ripped off by a scam. Ads, pleas for money will be removed. Don't ask us for money. We are a small non-profit with a small budget. We spend all of our money helping animals. We help the public with native wildlife in Los Angeles, California. We can only give advice for anyone outside of California of the US. Thanks.

Animal Advocates
http://www.AnimalAdvocates.us
http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA
http://www.youtube.com/MaryCummins
Licensed by USDA, California Dept of Fish & Wildlife
USDA customer # 22273, permit # 93-C-0973
Legal non-profit organization IRS # 48-1287089
Legal non-profit California corporation # C2472297
California Attorney General Entity # 12118
Rio Hondo Police Academy
Humane Academy
IWRC, CCWR, NWRA

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Friday, September 30, 2016

California Department of Fish & Wildlife new bat listings, conservation

Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) photo credit: Ann Froschauer/USFWS

Previously the Cal Dept of Fish & Game (now called Fish & Wildlife) was going to list the Townsend's bat as threatened.

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2013/townsends-big-eared-bat-06-27-2013.html

Per the current commission agenda they will not be listing it as threatened or endangered.

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2016/Oct/10192016agd.pdf

21. Ratify findings on the decision to not list Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus
townsendii) as a threatened or endangered species
(Pursuant to Section 2075.5, Fish and Game Code)

They will be giving an update on California bat conservation.

30. Informational presentations on bat conservation
(A) Scott Osborn, Department of Fish and Wildlife, concerning the California
Bat Conservation Plan
(B) Dr. Dave Johnston, H.T. H

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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