PETA files lawsuit against local animal sanctuary

PETA files lawsuit against local animal sanctuary

OROVILLE — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation over multiple apparent violations of the Endangered Species Act at its wildlife sanctuary which has been closed since February. The sanctuary’s closure came after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife opened a criminal investigation over allegations of animal safety and welfare violations and denied Kirshner…