Monday, April 23, 2007

Latest on Sheridan, Aquarium

Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 at 4:41 PM

In a story last fall about Internet activists, I interviewed Toni Zotto, a former employee of James Island veterinarian Thomas Sheridan. She runs a web site that notes past accusations of abuse and mistreatment by Sheridan. Earlier today, she called to alert me to a Columbia City Paper (no relation) story about an upcoming state board hearing regarding Sheridan’s treatment of an exotic bird.

She also said that she had noted an advertisement by the South Carolina Aquarium for a new veterinarian. The aquarium has stood by Sheridan, who the facility has contracted as a part-time vet. It turns out the two events are unrelated. Aquarium spokeswoman Beth Nathan says the facility is looking for a full-time vet as part of a new strategic plan that will include an expanded animal health program and increased veterinary research regarding sea turtles and other animals. The aquarium will also begin work later this year on a centralized medical care facility. —Greg Hambrick

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New Stragic Plan? That's what the SC Aquarium is saying. The SC Aquarium was up for review by the AZA (American Zoos and Aquariums) with recertifications being announced the end of March 2007. Shortly after that Sheridan is gone from his position there. Lots of people including myself wrote to the AZA expressing concern. No connection? I think NOT!

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Posted by liza on May 30, 2007 at 11:05 AM

Sheridan should be hung from a noose-type leash, have his tooth jammped through his tongue, be beaten, kicked, and abused just like the animals he took care of. Why are people defending this man? There is so much evidence against him in official paperwork, people testimonies from his clients, his employees, and even the institutions he worked for AND the vet board itself. It is so obvious that the AQUARIUM fired him. Why doesn't he work there until they hire someone else? It's obvious the AQURIUM won't admit they hired someone responsible for beating up animals, AFTER the fact. They are trying to cover their ass.

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Posted by elisabeth on June 6, 2007 at 9:21 AM

Sheridan's reign of horror is over at the Aquarium and the creatures are better off for it! The Aquarium is of course covering their ass. Hats off to the supporters of the ASK THE SC AQUARIUM TO FIRE THOMAS SHERIDAN petition on www.sheridantruth.com - people from all over the world expreseed their concern for the welfare of the creatures! Sheridan had a recent date in court - May 30, 2007 in a case brought against him by a former client (PUBLIC RECORD). The charges were: Malicious Prosecution/Veterinary Malpractice/Unfair Trade Practices/Lost Wages/Legal Fees/Pain and Suffering. The case settled. The moral of this story is: If you have been wronged by a Veterinarian - by all means file a complaint with the SC Veterinary Board but if you can't get no satisfaction there - haul their ass into small claims court - the veterinarian will have to hire an attorney, it will probably effect their insurance and they will probably settle to keep it out of court.

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Posted by liza on June 6, 2007 at 11:33 AM
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