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Ohio Chinchilla Breeder Ordered to Relinquish Over 1,100 Animals Following Animal Welfare Violations
A federal court in Ohio has approved a consent decree requiring R & R Chinchilla Inc. and its owner, James F. Ritterspach, to surrender more than 1,100 chinchillas after repeated violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The case highlights enforcement efforts by USDA and the Department of Justice to ensure humane treatme…
Wednesday, November 4, 2026