citation_inspection

During the inspection, it was discovered that two Tamarins that were identified during the last inspection were no longer at the facility. The licensee refused to provide the inspector with any information regarding where the animals had gone stating " I did not sell the animals, I gave them away so I don't have to tell you anything." I informed the licensee at least twice that according to the AWA, the disposition of all animals, regardless of if or how they left the facility or if a profit was made or not, must be made available during the inspection. At that point the licensee became visually frustrated and told the inspector "the government already knows too much about me. I have never had to tell the inspector where my animals go and I am not going to do it now." In front of the licensee, I then showed the male employee working with her how to navigate to the animal care website, and walked him through ordering animal disposition forms. After that I informed the licensee again that providing information on the animals that left the facility was required, her response was "I wish I still had my last inspector." I informed her that by refusing to provide me with the information, I would have to cite the infraction on her inspection report. Refusing to cooperate during the inspection process makes it impossible to properly conduct the inspection as required. She told me she did not care, and that I could write whatever I wanted on the report, again stating that she had no intention of letting the government know what she does with her animals. The disposition of every regulated animal must be provided in order to ensure that the animals were transferred in a safe and legal manner. Provide all required information during the inspection process. Correct Immediately. A full exit briefing was not able to be concluded due to a refusal by the licensee to provide all required inspection documents to ACI 6021.