Animal Advocates News, Wildlife Rehabilitation in Los Angeles, California. Animal Advocates rescues ill, injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. We rescue coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, squirrels .... and bats. Mary Cummins is a reporter with Animal Advocates News.
Mary Cummins Animal Advocates Los Angeles California Wildlife Rehabilitation Real Estate
Today we were at 939 N Spaulding in West Hollywood, California. A pack of coyotes has taken over the condo construction project which has been idle since 2022 or 2024. There are gaps in and under the fencing where coyotes can easily enter the property. People are leaving cat food and water for the coyotes.
Our goal is to talk to the owner to consult them on humane nuisance wildlife control. As I look at the building plans here are my suggestions. It may be too difficult to fence the coyotes out as coyotes can climb eight foot fences. It may be easier to block their entrance to most of the building. I suggest gating the entrance to the subterranean garage. I suggest using plywood to block off the one set of stairs leading from first to second floor. Coyotes will then be limited to only the ground floor. It may be possible to use fencing or plywood to block off the first floor where it's open. I'd also suggest doing a better job with the current perimeter fence so they can't climb over it, through it or under it. We obviously use fencing to keep coyotes in their enclosures. If we can keep them in, we can keep them out. I suggest an angled lip, extension arm on the top of the fencing angled out. I also suggest an angled piece on the bottom of the fencing so they can't crawl under it. They can add extra fencing pieces at the gates so they overlap and there's no space in between. Cost of each project should be considered. Reinforcing the fencing may be cheaper than blocking the building.
I'd really have to look inside the building to come up with a better plan. I'm going off the building plans. After doing that work the coyotes will be long gone from the activity and hopefully not be able to come back. I'd suggest some security trail cameras to see if the plan is successful. There are gate companies and companies that board up vacant buildings that can help. We'd come up with a plan for free but obviously we can't afford to pay for fencing or plywood. We just sent a more detailed plan to the city of WeHo.
We saw an adult coyote resting at the property. We didn't see the three juvenile coyotes which others have seen.
One good quote "Mary Cummins with Animal Advocates said coyotes generally do not pose a threat to people.
"No, coyotes don't attack humans. Their main prey is small animals. It's generally California ground squirrels, gophers, chipmunks and bunnies," Cummins said.
Cummins said there are safe ways to encourage the animals to leave the area.
"The best way to get them to move out of this area is to exclude and deter. By exclude, I mean we make it so they can't go under, over, or through the fencing. And to deter is, after we've excluded them from the fencing, we go inside, and we deter them by basically hazing and scaring them out. We leave one exit for them, and we herd them all in that direction, and we get them all out of the building. And then we secure that one last gate," she said.
Wildlife experts said the coyotes are not a danger to humans, but residents are encouraged to keep small pets inside."
Response from the City of West Hollywood. They told the owner to contact a humane nuisance wildlife control officer to make a plan to deal with the situation. https://www.weho.org/Home/Components/News/News/12218/
Property information main legal address 939 N. Spaulding. APN 5530-024-024. Addresses 939-941, 949-953. It was originally multifamily multibuildings on three lots. It sold for $1,600,000 as a tear down project to build condos. Architect John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects. Other address is 7732 Romaine Street. It has four affordable housing units, i.e. Includes units designated for very-low-, low-, and moderate-income households. There are two levels of subterranean parking.
Property is owned by 939 N Spaulding Ventures LLC, 922 E Green St, Pasadena, California. The corporation is run by Paul Lee service agent, Leo Chan and David Trunzo. Clement Tung is also related to the property. The property is in default of property taxes $50,000 per year and has a mechanic lien. The loan is not in default. It's owned by a private party. Original loan was $2,000,000 in 2020. It is now $16,000,000 and may cover more than one property. Sounds like funding and construction just fell apart. Click to see larger. The last deed filed was from 2020. It was signed by David Anthony Trunzo notarized in China.
The project is called the Spaulding Condos. JFK Architects. It's 22 units on floor stories. It should look like the below photo when finished. The contractor was https://www.dwellingconstruction.com/ who hasn't been involved in many years.
Deborah sue Culwell, debra sue culwell, debbie culwell, sarah garcia, seven puppies, 7 puppy, riverside county california mary cummins, 597 animal cruelty felony animal abandonment, coachella, trash can, live puppies, arrested, charged,
UPDATE: 04/25/2019 She was released on $10,000 bail on 04/23/2019. Her mom probably bailed her out. There was a hearing this morning.
04/23/2019 Next court date 06/18/2019 07:30. She's still in jail. Bond is $10,000.
Animal Control went to her home and found her mother Myrle Ann Culwell and 30+ dogs. They impounded the dogs as there was allegedly no one there to care for them. The mother owns the property at 1576 and 1592 3rd St, Coachella. It's a multi-family property, two units. Mother lives in larger 1576. Deborah is in a 2 bed, 1 bath 906 sf unit. Deborah's father was Jess Willard Culwell. He's a veteran, Evangelical Christian who is pro gun rights.
ORIGINAL: Deborah Sue Culwell aka Debra Sue Culwell aka Debbie Sue Culwell aka Sarah Garcia has a criminal history. She was charged with seven felony counts of 597(A) animal cruelty and seven misdemeanor counts of abandoning an animal 597 S.
Deborah Sue Culwell born June 20, 1964 is 5'3" 120 lbs 54 years of age, brown hair, brown eyes, white. She was born in Riverside County, California. Her mother's maiden name is Lancaste which I think may be cut off or a mistake. She is currently in Indio jail at the Indio Larson Justice Center. Her bail is $10,000 which she hasn't posted as of yet.
Below is video.
Below is the current case. Here it is as a pdf which is easier to read.
Arrest information. Her next hearing is April 25, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. She was arrested at her home at 3rd St in Coachella. We were told Deborah had 30 other dogs at the property. If anyone is in the area and can politely check the situation, much appreciated. We see addresses for Deborah at 1576 3rd St, and 1592 3rd St, Coachella, CA 92236.
Deborah sue Culwell, debra sue culwell, debbie culwell, sarah garcia, seven puppies, 7 puppy, riverside county california mary cummins, 597 animal cruelty felony animal abandonment, coachella, trash can, live puppies, arrested, charged,
She was arrested in 2011 for fictitious bill/note, forge/sign as fictitious person, receiving stolen property, possess controlled substances, defraud property of another, possess controlled substance paraphernalia. She was convicted of fictitious bill/note, receiving stolen property and possess controlled substances. She was given 36 months probation.
Case INF1900699 - Defendants
SeqDefendantNext Court DateStatusAgency /
DR NumberArrest DateCount 1 ChargeViolation Date
1 CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE BLAC
A19173811 04/22/2019 PC 597(A) 04/18/2019
ALIAS: CULWELL, DEBRA SUE
ALIAS: CULWELL, DEBBIE SUE
ALIAS: GARCIA, SARAH
WarrantTypeStatusIssuedAffidavit ARR ISSUED 04/22/2019 N/A
ProbationTypeGrantedExpiration N/AN/AN/A
SentenceConvicted DateFine and PenaltyRestitution Fine N/A 0
Case INF1900699 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Charges
Arrest Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
1 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019
Filed Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
1 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
2 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
3 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
4 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
5 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
6 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
7 PC 597(A) F Cruelty to Animal 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
8 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
9 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
10 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
11 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
12 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
13 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
14 PC 597S M ABANDON DOG OR CAT 04/18/2019 ACTIVE
Alleged Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
999 PC 1203(E)(4) F Convicted Twice of Felony-Probation shall not be granted 04/18/2019
Case INF1900699 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Probation
Probation Has Not Been Granted On This Case For This Defendant.
Case INF1900699 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Related Cases On Calendar
Related Cases On Calendar
This Defendant Does Not Have Any Other Cases With Future Hearings Scheduled.
Case INF1900699 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - All of Defendant's Other Cases
Case NumberFiled DateChargesNext HearingJurisdictionStatus
INF1100840 05/12/2011 PC 476
PC F470(A)
PC F496(A)
HS 11377(A)
PC M484(A)
HS 11364 None Scheduled SUPERIOR COURT - INDIO Closed
Case INF1900699 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Actions & Minutes
Action DateAction TextDispositionHearing Type
04/22/2019 DEFENDANT ALSO KNOWN AS: SARAH GARCIA
04/22/2019 DEFENDANT ALSO KNOWN AS: DEBBIE SUE CULWELL
04/22/2019 DEFENDANT ALSO KNOWN AS: DEBRA SUE CULWELL
04/22/2019 CASE DESIGNATION: VERTICAL. CASE ASSIGNED TO DEPT. 3R
04/22/2019 DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF ARREST WARRANT FILED; JUDGE OTIS STERLING
04/22/2019 COMPLAINT FILED. (IMAGED)
04/22/2019 DECLARATION BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR WALK-THROUGH ARREST WARRANT AND ORDER.
04/22/2019 JURISDICTION SET TO BL BY OTS310.
04/22/2019 COMPLAINT FILED BY INKL1
Below is a previous case from 2011. Here it is as a pdf.
SeqDefendantNext Court DateStatusAgency /
DR NumberArrest DateCount 1 ChargeViolation Date
1 CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE RSCO
Y102560011A 08/02/2010 PC 476 08/02/2010
ALIAS: CULWELL, DEBRA SUE
ALIAS: CULWELL, DEBBIE SUE
ALIAS: GARCIA, SARAH
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Status
CustodyN/A
Filing TypeCertified to SuperiorFiling Date05/12/2011
Ordered Bail$25,000.00Posted Bail$0.00
D.A.DDA K. KnappDefenseDPD R. Salvador
Next Action:Deputy Report #:RSCO Y102560011A
WarrantTypeStatusIssuedAffidavit ARR RECALLED 05/19/2011 N/A
ProbationTypeGrantedExpiration Formal07/12/201107/11/2014
SentenceConvicted DateFine and PenaltyRestitution Fine 07/12/2011 0
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Charges
Arrest Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
1 PC 476 F Fictitious Bill/Note 08/02/2010
Filed Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
1 PC 476 F Fictitious Bill/Note 08/02/2010 GUILTY CERTIFIED
2 PC F470(A) F Forge/Sign as Fictitious Persn 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
3 PC F470(A) F Forge/Sign as Fictitious Persn 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
4 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
5 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 GUILTY CERTIFIED
6 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
7 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
8 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
9 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
10 HS 11377(A) F Possess Controlled Substances 08/02/2010 GUILTY CERTIFIED
11 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
12 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
13 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
14 HS 11364 M Possess Controlled Substance Paraphernalia 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY CERT ACTIVE
Certified Charges
CountChargeSeverityDescriptionViolation DatePleaStatus
1 PC 476 F Fictitious Bill/Note 08/02/2010 GUILTY CONVICTED
2 PC F470(A) F Forge/Sign as Fictitious Persn 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
3 PC F470(A) F Forge/Sign as Fictitious Persn 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
4 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
5 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 GUILTY CONVICTED
6 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
7 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
8 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
9 PC F496(A) F Receiving Stolen Property 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTY DISMISSED
10 HS 11377(A) F Possess Controlled Substances 08/02/2010 GUILTY CONVICTED
11 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTYDISMISSED
12 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTYDISMISSED
13 PC M484(A) M DEFRAUD PROPERTY OF ANOTHER 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTYDISMISSED
14 HS 11364 M Possess Controlled Substance Paraphernalia 08/02/2010 NOT GUILTYDISMISSED
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Probation
FORMAL PROBATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1)OBEY ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND COURT ORDERS. 2)BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF FOR 120 DAYS; 111 DAYS TO BE SERVED IN THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM. REPORT ON OR BEFORE 08/01/2011. 3)PAY VICTIM RESTITUTION. AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT (PC 1203.1(A)(3)). ANY DISPUTES AS TO RESTITUTION AMOUNT TO BE RESOLVED IN A COURT HEARING. 4)DO NOT KNOWINGLY USE NOR POSSESS ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, UNLESS LAWFULLY PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. 5)SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BLOOD, SALIVA, BREATH, OR URINE, OR ANY REASONABLE PHYSICAL TEST UPON REQUEST OF PROBATION OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. 6)SUBMIT TO IMMEDIATE SEARCH OF PERSON/AUTO/HOME/PREMISES/GARAGE/STORAGE AREAS & PERSONAL/LEASED PROPERTY, WITH OR W/OUT CAUSE, BY PO OR LAW ENFORCEMENT 7)PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE AS DIRECTED BY PROBATION OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL (PC 296(A)). AUTHORIZED AGENCY TO FORWARD SPECIMENS TO DOJ FOR ANALYSIS. DEFENDANT TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLIANCE TO CLERK OF THE COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS. 8)REGISTER WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WITHIN 5 DAYS FROM TODAY OR WITHIN 5 DAYS UPON RELEASE FROM CUSTODY PURSUANT TO 11590 H&S; 9)PARTICIPATE AND COMPLETE AT YOUR EXPENSE ANY COUNSELING, REHABILITATION/TREATMENT PROGRAM DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY PROBATION OFFICER; AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATIVE TO PROGRESS. 10)DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH ANY UNRELATED PERSON YOU KNOW TO BE ON EITHER PROBATION OR ON PAROLE. 11)NOT LEAVE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PROBATION OFFICER. 12)INFORM THE PROBATION OFFICER OF YOUR PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND RESIDE AT A RESIDENCE APPROVED BY THE PROBATION OFFICER. 13)GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PROBATION OFFICER 24 HOURS BEFORE CHANGING YOUR RESIDENCE AND DO NOT MOVE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE PROBATION OFFICER. 14)SEEK AND MAINTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT OR ATTEND A FULL-TIME SCHOOL OR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM; 15)TERM: HARVEY WAIVER ON ALL DISMISSED COUNTS. 16)IF EXPELLED OR DEPORTED, DO NOT RE-ENTER THE UNITED STATES ILLEGALLY. IF EXPELLED OR DEPORTED, DO NOT RE-ENTER THE UNITED STATES ILLEGALY. 17)IF EXPELLED, DEPORTED, OR VOLUNTARILY LEAVE THE UNITED STATES, YOU MUST REPORT TO PROBATION BY TELEPHONE OR IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DEPARTURE. 18)REPORT TO PROBATION OFFICER IMMEDIATELY OR WITHIN 2 DAYS OF RELEASE FROM CUSTODY FOR INITIAL INSTRUCTIONS, AND FOLLOW ALL REASONABLE DIRECTIVES OF PO. 19)REPORT ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS TO THE PROBATION OFFICER WITHIN 48 HOURS. 20)PAY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE EQUAL TO 15% OF VICTIM RESTITUTION (PC 1203.1(L)). 21)PAY THE ACTUAL COST OF COURT ORDERED DRUG TESTING THROUGH THE COURT AS DIRECTED BY ENHANCED COLLECTIONS DIVISION.
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Related Cases On Calendar
Related Cases On Calendar
This Defendant Does Not Have Any Other Cases With Future Hearings Scheduled.
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - All of Defendant's Other Cases
Case NumberFiled DateChargesNext HearingJurisdictionStatus
INF1900699 04/22/2019 PC 597(A)
PC 597S
PC 1203(E)(4) None Scheduled SUPERIOR COURT - BLYTHE Warrant
Case INF1100840 - CULWELL, DEBORAH SUE - Actions & Minutes
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03/13/2013 VICTIM RESTITUTION INITIATED BY RTM.
02/24/2013 FINE PAYMENT OF 56.70 RECEIVED Minutes
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We generally skim the animals for sale on Craigslist checking for illegal exotic and wildlife sales. If you want to own an exotic animal or wildlife, you need special permits from Fish & Wildlife. They can only be used for educational purposes. You need at least two years of experience handling the animals under someone else's permits first. You then have to go through a long and expensive process to get your exhibiting permits. Because this is all a huge hassle and the desire to own a unique animal is high, people buy them on the black Craigslist market without permits.
Back in May 2017 I saw fox pups offered for sale on craigslist. Above is the ad. I reported it to the appropriate warden then I flagged the ad and it was removed. Two days later and the seller reposted the ad. Two women forward the ad to me. I forwarded that to the warden. These two animal loving people wanted to stop the sale and get the fox puppies to a sanctuary. Among all of us, I won't say how, we managed to drag the selling process out long enough for the warden to take the puppy/puppies from the illegal vendor. The vendor is a young guy living here in Los Angeles. We were able to track him down through identifying markers he left in communications.
The warden went on vacation so I hadn't heard what happened to the fox pups. Earlier today a volunteer with The Nature of Wildworks posted pics of herself holding the puppy on Facebook. One fox pup now named Michael J Fox aka Mikey is now at Molly Hogan's The Nature of Wildworks. I'm so happy the fox pup ended up in good hands. As for the vendor I don't know what actions Fish & Wildlife took against him. There are still penalties for selling wildlife or exotics without proper permits. Below are some pics of the fox pups the vendor sent to us.
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Below is a pic of the fox today. He's a little bigger.
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This pet fox craze was started by a March 2011 National Geographic magazine article titled. "Designing the Perfect Pet." It was about research done by Russian scientists to find out how we domesticated wolves. They experimented on foxes. They would test the foxes for tameness. They would only breed the tamest of the foxes. The wild foxes were sold to fox fur farms. This continued for a few generations. Ultimately the foxes were as tame as dogs. They could be a house pet. They also noticed changes in the fox. Their ears drooped a little. They had different coloring.
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More great follow up news! This is from The Nature of Wildworks email.
“Meet Mikey ( short for Michael J ! ), our new 9-week-old red fox pup.
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Excuse me. Did you say Red Fox? He doesn't look red, does he? And he's not going to turn red later. Red foxes come in different colors like red, brown, black, and silver but they all have one thing in common-- a white tip on the end of their tail. Well, maybe more than one thing. As puppies, or "kits" as they are also called, they are about as cute as it gets and as adults they're absolutely beautiful.
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And apparently a fox is a fox is a fox. When red foxes first meet, even though they weren't raised together and have never seen each other before, they literally almost die of excitement overload, fluffy white-tipped tails wagging in a blur and making their fox happiness noise, which I can't even pretend to describe. This is exactly what happened when Mikey fox met Fire fox.
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Fire is our sweet adult female red fox and she loves everyone. Every person, every animal. I always say she has no appropriate relationships because when walked on a leash she rolls over on her back wagging her tail and whining in front of the mountain lion cage. "Come play with me, Pirate." Not a good idea, Fire. Fire loves Australian Shepherds and was raised by our Aussie dog Hopi. When Hopi passed away Fire moved on to love again with Aussie dog, Star, as her new playmate.
How did we get Mikey? Where did he come from? The foxes were in Sacramento but we met halfway in Bakersfield and there I got the whole crazy backstory. The following is from the Animal Advocates Blog, (Mary Cummings, who initially reported the ad. mmmaryinla@aol.com)
"We generally skim the animals for sale on Craigslist checking for illegal exotic and wildlife sales. If you want to own an exotic animal or wildlife, you need special permits from Fish & Wildlife. They can only be used for educational purposes. You need at least two years of experience handling the animals under someone else's permits first. You then have to go through a long and expensive process to get your exhibiting permits. Because this is all a huge hassle and the desire to own a unique animal is high, people buy them on the black Craigslist market without permits.
Back in May 2017 I saw fox pups offered for sale on craigslist. Above is the ad. I reported it to the appropriate warden then I flagged the ad and it was removed. Two days later and the seller re-posted the ad. Two women forward the ad to me. I forwarded that to the warden. These two animal loving people wanted to stop the sale and get the fox puppies to a sanctuary. Among all of us, I won't say how, we managed to drag the selling process out long enough for the warden to take the puppy/puppies from the illegal vendor. The vendor is a young guy living here in Los Angeles. We were able to track him down through identifying markers he left in communications.
The warden went on vacation so I hadn't heard what happened to the fox pups. Earlier today a volunteer with The Nature of Wildworks posted pics of herself holding the puppy on Facebook. One fox pup now named Michael J Fox aka Mikey is now at Molly Hogan's The Nature of Wildworks. I'm so happy the fox pup ended up in good hands. As for the vendor I don't know what actions Fish & Wildlife took against him. There are still penalties for selling wildlife or exotics without proper permits."
Well, it was a normal day at the wildlife center for me. Just minding my own business answering one rescue call after another, usually regarding an orphaned or injured squirrel or opossum, when a call from Fish and Wildlife came in. "We have a litter of foxes. Can you take one?" Yes! One of them was particularly friendly and I said, "Then he's the one for us. He'll be a perfect education animal for our outreach programs."
Mikey slept in his carrier the entire way home and who could blame him. But nothing like a red fox mom substitute to make you sit up in bed. Upon first sighting the tail wagging and whining began and hasn't stopped since. The first day it was pretty cute because Fire has a swing which is her favorite spot in the enclosure. In her old age she now spends much of the day napping and relaxing on her personal hammock and Mikey , uncoordinated puppy that he is, couldn't quite figure out how to get up there with her. It was making him crazy. But on the second day he had devised a plan and could walk from the shelf along the midline metal bar of the enclosure and then "jump". Fire growls a little at this invasion of her private island but she's an understanding mom and Mikey has now won his place at the top.
I was right, by the way, when I guessed he would be good at outreach. His first program was last Saturday at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles where he wowed everyone posing (and napping on stage) as a modern day dire wolf. We're happy in every way to have him with us. Right now...and for a lifetime.
If you'd like to meet Mikey up close and personal you can enjoy a private tour of the wildlife center, sign up for our on-site class "Clicker training with a fox" or schedule your own personal outreach educational program.
