Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026
Dead animals, filthy cages: Ohio breeder ordered to surrender 1,100 chinchillas
Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland
A chinchilla breeding operation in Ohio has been shut down after years of violations.
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WKBN Youngstown
Ohio pet breeder surrenders over 1,100 chinchillas ↗ (opens WKBN Youngstown)Published
WKBN Youngstown's feed description
A pet breeder in Ohio has agreed with federal authorities to turn over more than 1,100 chinchillas.
FOX 8 Cleveland
Dead animals, filthy cages: Ohio breeder ordered to surrender 1,100 chinchillas ↗ (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)Published
FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description
A chinchilla breeding operation in Ohio has been shut down after years of violations.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio chinchilla breeder agrees to surrender more than 1,100 animals after federal lawsuit ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)Published
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
An Ohio chinchilla breeder surrendered over 1,100 animals and lost his federal license after inspectors said they found severe neglect.
