Feds Cite Methodist Research Institute of IU in Dog Death; Watchdog Group files Official Complaint, Demands Fine
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Please contact Elizabeth Goldentyer to demand that the Methodist Medical Research Institute of Indiana University receive the largest fine possible under the Animal Welfare Act for the negligence which killed a dog during a medical procedure, and caused a second dog to experience severe pain. Please insist that the USDA issue a fine, and let Dr. Goldentyer know
that she MUST take action now! Dr. Elizabeth Goldentyer |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, April 6, 2012
Attn: Assignment Desk
Feds Cite Methodist Research Institute of IU in Dog Death; Watchdog Group files Official Complaint, Demands Fine
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Recently obtained federal reports reveal that negligence
at the Methodist Research Institute of IU has killed one dog, and caused
severe pain to another, leading to seven violations of federal law.
A USDA report dated 3/1/12 recounts an incident in which a dog died during a
surgical procedure at the Methodist Research Institute of IU due to
negligence. The scathing four page report which recounts this incident
reveals six other violations, several of which center around a dog who
experienced so much pain he/she was unable to eat after receiving less than
half the prescribed dose of pain medication.
According to the USDA report this laboratory killed one dog through
negligence, allowed another to unnecessarily experience severe pain,
improperly constructed research protocols, failed to look for alternatives,
and staff are afraid to report animal welfare issues.
“The negligence at the Methodist Research Institute cost one dog to die and
forced another to experience excruciating pain,” said Michael A. Budkie,
A.H.T., Executive Director, SAEN. “This facility should pay the most
severe penalty allowable under federal law.”
SAEN has contacted the Eastern Regional Office of USDA/APHIS/AC to demand
that a fine be issued against the Methodist Research Institute of Indiana
University.
All USDA reports are available upon request from SAEN.
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See also:
- Methodist Research Institute, Clarion Health, Indianapolis, IN
- Feds Cite Methodist Research Institute of IU in Dog Death; Watchdog Group files Official Complaint, Demands Fine Press Release
- USDA - Inspection Report - 1 Mar 2012
- Letter of Complaint to USDA - 6 Apr 2012
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