CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES
OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA
NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES
No. 2002/074
Geneva, 19 December 2002
CONCERNING:
Confiscation of live animals
List of sources of assistance provided by the Species Survival Network
1. Following an incident in 2001, a coalition of non-governmental organizations, the Species
Survival Network (SSN), offered to collate information regarding persons and organizations that
could offer assistance to Parties following the seizure or confiscation of live animals.
2. SSN has subsequently prepared a list of such sources, which it hopes the Parties, and their
enforcement agencies, may find of use should they require advice relating to the detention or
disposal of live animals that have been seized. The list is attached and is being distributed in
English only.
3. SSN has advised the Secretariat that those entries marked with an asterisk have not been visited
by SSN members but are simply known by it to exist.
4. The Secretariat wishes to make clear that it is distributing this list purely as a potential source of
assistance to the Parties. It does not endorse any of the individuals or organizations listed and
has not consulted the Management Authorities of the countries in which they are situated to seek
their endorsement either. The Secretariat takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the
information provided or the qualifications of those listed.
5. The Secretariat reminds the Parties that technical advice on this issue is provided in Resolution
Conf. 10.7 (Disposal of confiscated live specimens of species included in the Appendices).
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Animal confiscations
Establishments and individuals to contact for advice and guidance
The list is split into five separate sections:
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Small mammals
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Reptiles
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Birds
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Felines
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Primates
Details listed:
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country
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name of contact
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email address, telephone number
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qualification, type of facility
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Small mammals
Argentina
United Kingdom
Diego Albareda
anba@teletel.com.ar
+54 (11) 4807 0770
Pinnipeds
Sanctuary
Ray Jackson
+44 (0)1565 755 082
Small mammals and birds
Nature reserve and sanctuary
Guatemala
MVZ Marco A Benitez Garcia
arcaspeten@intelnt.net.gt
Mammals
Sanctuary
South Africa
Karen Trendler
karojay@global.co.za
+39 012 808 1106
Small mammals, ungulates
Sanctuary
John Knight
+44 (0)1482 257 708
Small Mammals
Vet
Gay and Andy Christie
+44 (0)1505 502 415
Small mammals and birds
Sanctuary and rehabilitation
John and Kate Hodges
+44 (0)1520 722 640
Small mammals and birds
Rescue and advice
Reptiles
Bolivia
Juan Carlos Antezana
ciwy99@hotmail.com
Reptiles
Sanctuary
Canada
Bonnie Beresford*
musqua@hotmail.com
Reptiles (except crocodilians)
Rescue, vet care
Julie Tougas*
julie.tougas@mail.mcgill.ca
Reptiles, amphibians especially chelonia
Species expert, vet care
Neil Meister*
nm@semaphor
Reptiles including turtles, snakes, lizards
Nova Scotia Herpetoculture Society, specialist
in geckos
Jeff Hathaway and Jenny Pearce*
jeff@scisnake.com
Reptiles and amphibians- no
crocodilians/venomous non-native snakes
Rescue and rehabilitation
China
Dr Gail Cochrane BVMS MRCVS and Dr Tiger
Bradley BVMS MRCVS*
gailcc@netnavigator.com
Reptiles especially turtles
Animal Hospital, vets
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Germany
Spain
Ralf Sommerlad*
crocodilians@web.de / steffen-five@ish.de
Crocodilians
Species expert
Jaime A de Urioste*
fundacion@neotropico.org
(00) 34 922 23 04 04
Reptiles
Rescue, rehabilitation
Hans J Bidmon Ph.D*
hjb@hirn.uni-duesseldorf.de
Tortoises
Care, species expert
Albert Martinez-Silvestre DVm, MSc MCVS*
crarc_comam@hotmail.com
Tortoises, lizards, snakes
Vet, rescue, sanctuary
Italy
South Africa
Nicola Bressi*
museisci@comune.trieste.it
+39 040 301 821
European and Mediterranean reptiles
Species expert
Geoff Hill*
talkafrica@zol.co.zw
Snakes including black mamba, rock python,
Egyptian Cobra
Sanctuary, species expert
Netherlands
Mr Ad Bom*
fonssleijpen@zeelandnet.nl
Reptiles, amphibians non-vertebrates
Care
Guatemala
MVZ Marco A Benitez Garcia
arcaspeten@intelnet.net
Reptiles
Sanctuary
Namibia
Liz Komen
Liz@narrec.schoolnet.na
061 264409
monitor lizards, indigenous tortoises, snakes.
Rehabilitation and release
Poland
Ogrod Zoologiczny w Poznaniu*
zoo-pozn@man.poznan.pl
+48 61 8480847
Turtles, Tortoises and lizards
Vet
Karen Trendler
karojay@global.co.za
+27(0) 12 808 1106
Reptiles
Sanctuary
Craig Van Rensburg and Terence Whittle*
craig@synaptrix.co.za
+27 (39) 314 4641
Snakes, lizards, geckos.
Quarantine facility and species expert
Rob Carmichael*
carmichr@cityoflakeforest.com
Snakes and lizards
Rescue
Switzerland
Phillippe Golay*
phillippe.golay@edu.ge.ch
+41 22 785 60 60
Amphibians, arthropods and reptiles Rescue
facility
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United Kingdom
United States of America
Paul Rowley*
P.Towley@liverpool.ac.uk
+44 0151 705 3106
Venomous snakes
Species expert
Rick Bradley*
info@grare.org
Snakes and amphibians
Hospital facility
Paul Townrow*
Paul_Townrow@hotmail.com
+44 0151 513 2852
Snakes
Rescue
Alan Wilkie*
alanwilkie@aol.com
+44 (0)1905 827 051
Reptiles and amphibians
Species expert- Secretary of the International
Herpetological Society
Chris Newman*
chris-newman@cviewmedia.com
+44 (0)23 8044 0999
Reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
Federation of British Herpetologists- species
experts, sanctuaries.
Gary Dickinson*
gary@codot.com
+ 44 (0)1244 373 945
Snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises
Sanctuary
Gareth Dixon*
gareth@proteus.uk.net
+44 (0)121 523 9500
Snakes, lizards, chelonia, crocodilia
Sanctuary, vet
John Knight
+44 (0)1482 257 708
Big Cats
Vet
Sherry Koontz-Howell*
reptiliacs2000@earthlink.net
non-venomous snakes and lizards
Rescue sanctuary
Bonita Taylor*
contact@reptilerope.org
Native venomous snakes
Rescue
Connie Haynes*
naturecorners@mindspring.com
Snakes, turtles, lizards,crocodilians, amphibians
Rescue sanctuary
Mark Patterson*
patterma@co.gwinnett.ga.us
Native reptiles and amphibians, exotic chelonia
Species expert
Tim Cole*
atrox13@swbell.net
Snakes also experienced with crocodilians and
boids
Rescue and care
American Tortoise Rescue*
turtleresq@aol.com
Turtles including sulcatas, chinese box, box,
blandings and red eared sliders
Rescue, Sanctuary
Beth Shoaf*
wildlifeworksinc@yahoo.com
Native turtles non-venomous snakes,
amphibians
Care and rehabilitation
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Holli Friedland*
holli@reptileinfo.com
Reptiles and amphibians
Rescue
Marion L. Janusz*
reptilespecialist@juno.com
Exotic tortoises, lizards, snakes non-venomous
Rehabilitation, care
Kathy Michell*
Kmichell@citilink.net
Turtles, snakes
Care and rehabilitation
Expert on turtles and injuries
Bonnie Keller*
vareptilerescue@comcast.net
Reptiles
Sanctuary, care, rescue
Laura Osanitch*
haffpynt@yahoo.com
Reptiles and amphibians
Rehabiliation
Mary Pritzl*
exoticofans@cs.com
Tortoises, Chameleons
Rescue, care
Lynn Cuny
WRR78@gvtc.com
Reptiles and other animals
Sanctuary
Julia Whittingdon DVM*
jkwhitti@uiuc.edu
Non-venomous, native reptiles
Vet
Birds
Argentina
South Africa
Jorge Anfuso
+54 (3757) 15670684
Falcons, Parrots, Partridges, pheasants, turkeys
Sanctuary
Karen Trendler
karojay@global.co.za
+39 012 808 1106
Raptors
Sanctuary
Bolivia
United Kingdom
Juan Carlos Antezana
ciwy99@hotmail.com
Birds
Sanctuary
China
College of Life Sciences
asterzhang@sina.com
86 10 6220 5666
Gary Dickinson*
gary@codot.com
+44 (0)1244 373 3945
Birds of prey, exotic birds
Sanctuary
John Kenward
+44 (0)1622 737 884
Birds
Vet
Guatemala
MVZ Marco A Benitez Garcia
arcaspeten@intelnet.net.gt
Parrots
Sanctuary
John Knight
+44 (0)1482 257 708
Birds
Vet
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United States of America
Tom and Cece Saunders
wtmtwild@rmi.net
Exotic Birds
Sanctuary
Loreen Bustardi
azmagpie@earthlink.net
Native birds
Sanctuary
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Rondi Large
rondilarge@yahoo.com
Native birds
Sanctuary
Linda Searles
swref@extremezone.com
Native birds
Sanctuary
Felines
South Africa
United States of America
Tim Parrat
timparrat@hotmail.com
+27 42 203 1119
Big Cats
Sanctuary
Kay McElroy
CKMcElroy@aol.com
Exotic and native cats
Sanctuary
Dr Johan Joubert
wildlife1@shamwari.com
+27 42 203 1037
Big Cats
Vet
United Kingdom
John Kenward
+44 (0)1622 737 884
Big Cats
Vet
John Knight
+44 (0)1482 257 708
Big Cats
Vet
Mark Jenkins
mtnlionwv@sbccom.com
Exotic cats
Sanctuary
Loretta Jones
hawkcreekw@aol.com
Exotic cats
Sanctuary
Pat Craig
wildlife@loveable.com
Exotic cats
Sanctuary
Carole Lewis
SaveTheCats@aol.com
Exotic and Native cats
Sanctuary
Carol Asvestos
WAO@stic.net
Big Cats
Sanctuary
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Primates
Bolivia
Juan Carlos Antezana
ciwy99@hotmail.com
Primates
Sanctuary
Borneo
Aurelien Brule
kalaweit@hotmail.com
Gibbons
Sanctuary
Cameroon
Tony Chasar
Limbewc@aol.com
All local primates
Sanctuary
Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund
cwaf@camnet.cm
+237 (98) 03 25
Primates and other wildlife
Sanctuary
Ian Henderson
ppg_congo@hotmail.com
+871 (762) 031 646
Gorilla
Sanctuary
Graciella Cotman
info@janegoodall.org.uk
+242 (533) 483
Chimps
Sanctuary
Aliette Jamart
cge110@calva.com
+242 (94) 15 20
Chimps
Sanctuary
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominique Morel/ Claudine Andre
morelhartigan@raga.net/claudine@ic.cd
+243 (88) 40 009
Bonobo
Sanctuary
Gabon
Dr Sheri Speede
s speede@yahoo.com
+237 (21) 78 07
Chimps
Sanctuary
Liz Pearson
gorilla@inet.ga
+871 (762) 557 175
Gorilla
Sanctuary
Chile
Elba Munoz
macacos@ctcinternet.cl
South American Primates
Sanctuary
Jane Goodall Institute
caccio@calva.com
+241 (55) 08 98
Chimps
Sanctuary
Congo
Gambia
Benoit Goossens
benoitgoossens@hotmail.com
Chimps/ monkeys
Sanctuary
Stella Marsden
david@jdmar.freeserve.co.uk
+44 (0) 1242 675 720
Chimps
Sanctuary
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Guinea
Sierra Leone
Estelle Raballand
esthel@yahoo.com
+237 (83) 80 77
Chimps
Sanctuary
Rosalind Alp/ Bala Amaraskaram
Hanson-Alp@amazed.nl / 211sab@sierratel.sl
+232 (22) 22 40 98
Chimps
Sanctuary
Indonesia
Uganda
Willie Smits
bosbpn@indo.net.id
+62 (0542) 413069
Orang Utan
Debby Cox
Chimpldy@imul.com
+256 (41) 320 662
Chimps
Sanctuary
Ksbk@indosat.net.id
Monkeys, gibbons
Sanctuary
Kenya
Annie Olivecrona
ann.olivecrona@swiftkenya.com
+254 (0176) 324
Chimps
Sanctuary
Mexico
Juan Carlos Sanchez Olmos
uyumilceh@correoweb.com
+01 (5) 568 7771
Primates
Sanctuary
United Republic of Tanzania
John MacLachlan
jgiinformation@janegoodall.org
+(255) 695 3404
Chimps
United States of America
Shirley McGreal
Ippl@awod.com
Gibbons
Sanctuary
Carol and Rob Asvestas
WAO@stic.net
+1 210 688 9038
Primates
Sanctuary
Nigeria
Liza Gadsby and Peter Jenkins
drill@hyperia.com / pandrillus@earthlink.net
+234 (0176) 324 08
Drills and Chimps
Drill Rehabilitation Centre/ Sanctuary
Zena Tooze
CERCOPAN@compuserve.com
+234 (87) 234 670
Guenons
Sanctuary
Chris Byrne
blackbeautyranch@aol.com
Primates and other animals
Sanctuary
Lesley Day
chimps@bendnet.com
Primates especially chimps
Sanctuary
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Susan Carey
mostmonk@cox.net
Monkeys
Sanctuary
April Truitt
kyprimate@earthlink.net
Primates
Sanctuary
Linda Barcklay
MindysMem@aol.com
Primates
Sanctuary
Zambia
Lou Griffin
chango@vsta.com
Monkeys
Sanctuary
Dave and Sheila Siddle
chimfunshiUSA@aol.com /
chimps@zamnet.org.za
+260 (311) 293
Chimps
Sanctuary