Guzoo

[cheche]

I agree with Queen of Poop. I had seen the pictures on my facebook page and thought that maybe someone was once again trying to raise havoc with this Zoo. It appears to come under fire by activists every time licensing comes up for renewal.

On the news tonight, there was a spoke person for a group that had recently been to the GuZoo and saw nothing to be concerned about.

Knowing that the SPCA and Fish & Wildlife are investigating satisfies my concern. If the license is renewed, it will be because there are no violations. GuZoo is also a rescue facility. Could it be they are currently overwhelm and need extra help??

Publicity good or bad, gets your name out there.

As for this being one of the largest in Canada, I don't think so. Calgary has a fair size Zoo. Edmonton also has a Zoo that is constantly expanding. I'm sure most major cities in other provinces also have zoos.

[Catty1]

Gazoo has been in the news several times over the years, and no authority has managed to have it closed down. I volunteered at a wildlife rescue site many years ago, and two people there went to Gazoo as "guests" and had a look round. They were not impressed.

I hope a proper inspection is done soon and that the blowhard who runs it is shut down, and the animals properly looked after. Threatening euthanasia to get his way; idiot!

ETA: The carcasses were apparently road kill and other stock that had died. I find it hard to believe that the Dept of Highways would bring road killed deer to this farm...but stranger things have happened.

[Medusa]

Whether or not the people are overwhelmed doesn't mean that the animals suffer any less. After watching Animal Cops Houston yesterday, I wondered what in the world would become of some of the animals rescued besides dogs and cats, that is. There were countless horses, an alpaca, alligators, etc. Each and every one of them was rehabilitated, given a clean bill of health and homes were found for all. So threatening euthanasia as an excuse to keep the place open is just plain wrong. I've grown weary of hearing about how overwhelmed the so-called workers are at zoos, sanctuaries, rescues, etc. When it gets tough, you ask for help. If you don't, it's ego. ("I can handle this.") but when it gets to a really bad place and the animals are suffering, suddenly it isn't their fault. It's "edited photos", it's "license renewal time", it's "people trying to make a name for themselves". Ridiculous. And totally transparent.