Investigative reporter with @ocregister and @SoCalNewsGroup. Formerly covering wildlife crime @NatGeo. Medill Justice, @MedillSchool alum. Dessert connoisseur.
Joined September 2012
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Soon after I published, the Department of Justice secured the surrender of more than 4,000 beagles, who were later adopted into loving homes around the country.
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In March, two women were found not guilty of theft after taking two chickens from a Foster Farms transport truck—even though they posted video footage of their actions online.
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All 18 chimps at the abandoned @WWaystation sanctuary are finally home.
Earlier this month, the last group departed Los Angeles and traveled 1,600+ miles to their new home at Chimp Haven in Louisiana.
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Beagles from Envigo take their first steps of freedom! These animals were rescued from a research breeding center earlier this year.
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Good news: After a 39-hour journey, 20 of these monkeys were finally returned to the DRC! They are being cared for at @JackChimps sanctuary.
The DRC has so many incredible endemic species, but it's "losing animals at an incredible rate." My latest story on 25 monkeys that followed a familiar trafficking route from the DRC to South Africa on.natgeo.com/3rj7u3a
Pumpkin is elated that a fellow shelter pup will be in the White House. He hopes his primary political interests—treats for all and unlimited naptime—will be represented. By @natashaldaly nationalgeographic.com/anima…
Apparently it's #InternationalDogDay, and I'll take any opportunity I can get to share a picture of my chihuahua-terrier, Pumpkin! His professional accomplishments include being very tiny and being the best recipient of belly rubs #NatGeoStaff @NatGeo
CITES: The only conference where you get stuffed animals to take home. #CITES #CITESCoP18
