The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminated tiger show operator Michael Todd’s exhibitor’s license after finding a history of Animal Welfare Act (AWA) violations by him and his employee Marcus Cook, a notorious animal exploiter. PETA has been pressuring the USDA for years to revoke Todd’s license due to his continued employment of Cook despite his nearly 100 AWA violations.
USDA Terminates Tiger Show Operator Michael Todd’s Exhibitor’s License
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