Animal advocate and author, Jim Willis, was involved in an
animal seizure on a property in Elizabeth Pennsylvania last Thursday that
involved an alleged animal hoarder and 74 animals. After Jim had an
altercation with an animal officer, Jim was removed from the property by
local police. Jim then called the media and a Pittsburgh television
station sent a reporter to interview Jim and a local humane officer. Most
of Jim's comments were edited out before the broadcast. Other local media
picked up the story and extrapolated on it with numerous inaccuracies.
In the week prior to the seizure, Jim in cooperation with
humane officers, agencies, shelters, volunteers, and friends was
successful in removing thirty animals. Jim adopted a blind pit bull puppy
with health issues.
Jim has been instructed by legal council to not yet issue
a public statement regarding his involvement. However he is concerned
about the damage done to his reputation by inaccurate reports in the rumor
mill.
He and his rescued animals are staying with friends for
the time being and he welcomes the opportunity to testify in court about
this situation. He may be contacted by email at
[email protected]
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