She can be seen jumping in and out of her water trough all day long, no matter what the weather. Yoli has been at LARC since 2010 and lives with Virginia whom he is very watchful over. Kimmi is a mid to high content alpha female who lives with Kihei. This mischievous cockatoo loved to play and would call out to anyone who passed by his aviary. Before her passing, she willed Archie to Dr. Lindner who is so grateful to be able to love him in Lorrie's absence. We've joined forces, Docket Alarm is now part of This Alpha female is one of 28 Wolves. Even so, he behaves very wolfy and has never warmed up to too many people, preferring to "hang" with his own kind. Upon threat of euthanasia for having bit a child, one of LARCs dear supporters alerted us to Leeloos dire straits. The Waystation is caring for 475 animals, including chimpanzees, lions, bears, eagles, owls and peacocks. It can take up to 5 minutes for us to download a document if the court servers are running slowly. This potbellied pig was surrendered to LARC by a human companion who did not realize how big she would become! In the frigid winters, the snow is not so bad for wolves and wolfdogs but the unending ice storms make it slippery and dangerous for older, arthritic animals. : 56-2021-00551025-CU-CO-VTA We enjoyed every moment of the year that we had Apache in our care and where devastated when we discovered he had terminal cancer. Tentative ruling on case Lockwood Animal Rescue Center vs. Matthew Hoobler Simmons from ca on August 10, 2021. developments on your cases, and gather intelligence on and Lobo he now has his permanent home here at LARC. Try it out with a Toggle between "Show Only" filtering modes. Pay-As-You-Go members incur more. PACER charges $0.10 per page with a 30 page (or $3.00) cap for all He is a Native American Indian Dog (like our beloved deceased Montauk) and lives with Sisters Shawnee and Breezy. Big Boy came to LARC in 2018. He was rescued from the Contra Costa Humane Society after his family dropped him off and told the staff to euthanize him for biting in 2020. LOCKWOOD ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, 12/3/2020: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (HEARING ON EX PARTE APPLICATION RE: TRO AND OSC RE: PRELIMINA), 11/16/2020: Summons - SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT, 12/8/2020: Objection - OBJECTION (EVIDENTIARY) TO THE DECLARATION OF TERESA LOCKWOOD, 12/1/2020: Proof of Service (not Summons and Complaint), 11/16/2020: Notice of Case Management Conference, 12/3/2020: Proof of Service (not Summons and Complaint), 3/2/2021: Notice - NOTICE OF NEW CASE NUMBER - VENTURA COUNTY 56-2021-00551025-CU-CO-VTA, 1/25/2021: Receipt for Transmitted Record, 1/14/2021: Stipulation and Order - STIPULATION AND ORDER TO TRANSFER VENUE TO VENTURA COUNTY, 12/31/2020: Proof of Service (not Summons and Complaint), 12/28/2020: Order - ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST DEFENDANT MATTHEW SIMMONS, 12/28/2020: Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (STATUS CONFERENCE RE: CONTEMPT), 12/23/2020: Declaration - DECLARATION OF LORIN LINDNER, PHD, MPH RE: CONTEMPT AGAINST MATTHEW SIMMONS AND EXHIBITS 1 TO 10 HERETO, 12/23/2020: Proof of Service (not Summons and Complaint), DocketNotice of New Case Number - Ventura County 56-2021-00551025-CU-CO-VTA; Filed by: Clerk; As to: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant); Rebecca Richards (Defendant), DocketUpdated -- Notice of New Case Number - Ventura County 56-2021-00551025-CU-CO-VTA: Status Date changed from 03/26/2021 to 03/02/2021; As To Parties changed from Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff), Rebecca Richards (Defendant) to Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff), Rebecca Richards (Defendant), Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), DocketUpdated -- Defendant Matthew Simmons' to Proposed Order and Request for a Hearing: Name Extension: blank; Exact Name: Defendant Matthew Simmons' to Proposed Order and Request for a Hearing; As To Parties: removed, DocketUpdated -- Defendant Matthew Simmon's Brief Re: Stay of Action: Name Extension: blank; Exact Name: Defendant Matthew Simmon's Brief Re: Stay of Action; As To Parties: removed, DocketUpdated -- Supplemental Brief in Support of Ex Parte Application for TRO and OSC Re: PI; Declaration of Joseph M. Kar, Esq. Were going to get all these permits squared away, he said. analytics. MARIA CARMEN SEGOVIA, ET AL. The three digits on the back of your card. Those photos misrepresent Mr. Simmons as still being associated with LARC, in pursuit of donations that do not support the animals and veterans at LARC. (866) 773-2782, opt 2 Although we get some snow in California, it's not of the same severity as the icy winters like the east coast endures. Operating on 160 acres in the Angeles National Forest, the nonprofit has been a sanctuary for everything from skunks to tigers. Fees apply when performing supplemental searches in Video Link: The Power of Positivity, featuring LARC's Animals. Matthew Simmons is the Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer at Lockwood Animal Rescue Center based in Frazier Park, California. LARC advocates against the breeding and selling of high-content wolfdogs and exotic animals. After purchase, you can access this Learn More About Us. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Santa Monica Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. He encouraged those who want to give money to the Waystation to call his office directly at (818) 686-6681. LARC Staff drove right up to Oakland and brought him to his forever home here at LARC. Simmons is a Navy veteran. It was a good story. Wiley had a very calm temperament, loved everyone, and was a wonderful wolfdog ambassador for LARC. filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 10/28/2021. Please do not participate in "Pet and Plays"! Wiley was the wolfdog that started it all here at LARC! SYLMAR, CA Lions and tigers and bears, goodbye. Spirit lives with Leeloo and they are two of the alpha animals at LARC. She loved her forever home on earth, to become another angel we surely miss. These fees are only incurred for Stay aware of newly filed suits and new An email will be sent to you with a new password. Have an opinion on this matter? All rights reserved. Mark H. Epstein in Department R Santa Monica Courthouse, Ventura County Superior Courts | Contract | Both of them came to us from New Hampshire. DocketMinutes finalized for Court's Order to Show Cause (CCM) heard 10/21/2021 10:00:00 AM. One moment please. And Exhib to To Opposition To Motion/ Ex Parte Application For Issuance Of A Temporary Restraining Order And Osc Re: Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Matthew Simmons; Memorandum Of Points And Authorities; Declaration Of Joseph M. Kar, Esq. Ex Parte Application - Other (for Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order and OSC re Preliminary Injunction against Defendant Matthew Simmons ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ; Declaration of Joseph M Kar Esq and Exhibits 1 to 12 hereto) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. Sadira is a dominant alpha female and we are looking for the right male to pair her with. Docket Alarm has relationships with many large firms such as You can also find him on Twitter @Jeremy_Childs. Super-friendly with people, this mid content wolfdog loves to be petted but also loves to chase the neighboring wolfdogs in the enclosure next door to her. Family Asks For Helping Finding Missing Man Last Seen On Roscoe Blvd. Sweet Harmony came to LARC from our big Alaska rescue in 2011 and was one of the reasons we decided to embark on that rescue she looked at us with those plaintive eyes. Learn how the stars of Animal Planet's Wolves and Warriors started their sanctuary in Dr. Lorin Lindner's bookBirds of a Feather. Breezy loves the company of her sister, Shawnee, and their pack mate, Mowgli, who is very protective over them. She now resides in the other Valley, and is enjoying exploring her new San Fernando environs. We started NEWARC (New England Wolf Advocacy and Rescue Center) because two sanctuaries were closing down and we took over one and brought all the other animals to NEWARC. He was detained by deputies as he was driving away from his residence, authorities said. If you have proper credentials to access the file, you may proceed 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Marina Del Rey, $39 Million Stolen From SoCal Families In Skimming Scheme: FBI, Middle School Teacher Accused Of Molesting Student. Frazier Park Public Utility District Special Meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. Lebec County Water District Regular Meeting, Wed., Feb. 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. ETUSD Regular Board Meeting, Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. These fees are only incurred for Cloud could leap a 6-foot fence from a sitting position! Although we get some snow in California, it's not of the same severity as the east coast endures. State governments are focusing on agricultural legislation that can greatly impact farm animals, people and the environment. We started NEWARC because two sanctuaries were closing down and we took over one and brought all the other animals to NEWARC. 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Declaration - Other (of Lorin Lindner , Phd Mph in support of Exparte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Setting of an OSC re Preliminary Injunction) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. Amendment to Complaint (Doe 1 - Rebecca Richards DVM) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. When she first came to LARC, she instantly bonded with Apache, who was rescued around the same time. 2022-11-10, Kern County Superior Courts | Probate | Filed By: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center(Plaintiff) Refers To: Simmons, Matthew(Defendant) | Richards DVM, Rebecca(Defendant) | Richard, Rebecca(Defendant), Kern County Superior Courts | Labor | See our pricing for more details. and password. Certain state courts, mostly in California, charge for access to some Vigil was another owner relinquishment when the human companions realized this animal was not meant to live in a home environment. Billy is very standoffish but he has a beautiful heart and soul that a few of his devoted veterans and caretakers get to feel on occasion. RELATED STORY: Exotic animal refuge Wildlife Waystation to reopen. She likes to perch on the shoulder of a veteran while he or she is cleaning her enclosure and is always ready for a cuddle. Peter Marco, LLC et al. M.J.S., INC. VS XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL. She is also quite affectionate with her packmate, Bryce, a coydog mix, and they both like to tease anyone who comes up to their enclosure with a bark and a yip. (Left) Matthew Simmons, 46, the co-owner with Lorin Lindner, PhD, of Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (LARC)a wolf dog rescue facilitywas arrested in Lockwood Valley on multiple charges as a convicted felon in possession of firearms (above), including guns allegedly illegal to own in California, such as sawed-off shotguns and extended-load With a Docket Alarm membership, you'll Minutes finalized for Court's Order to Show Cause (CCM) heard 10/21/2021 10:00:00 AM. According to CDFW, the agency is "contacting its network of local and national animal welfare organizations both for assistance and expertise in care of the animals as well as assistance in finding permanent placement for the more than 470 animals at the facility.". She lives with Moon ever since their days in New Hampshire. Shawnee came from New Hampshire with her sister, Breezy, and they are both very recognizable by their pink noses and tall ears, like White German Shepherds. and Exhibits 1 to 4 Hereto; Document changed from Brief (name extension) to Supplemental Brief; As To Parties: removed, Updated -- Reply To Opposition To Motion/ Ex Parte Application For Issuance Of A Temporary Restraining Order And Osc Re: Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Matthew Simmons; Memorandum Of Points And Authorities; Declaration Of Joseph M. Kar, Esq. 2022-04-26, California Courts Of Appeal | Other | Archie had a difficult past. She loves visits from the veterans, but wants to make sure that she gets all the petting - she can be known to be jealous if you pay attention to Vigil over her! Repair expenses piled up, and its founder departed after decades at the helm. Contact. Public Records Policy. Lauren Lindner and her husband, Matthew Simmons, hang out with Wiley at their wolf dog sanctuary at Lockwood Valley Animal Rescue in this 2012 photo. Here is a poem by a LARC employee who loved Gandalf: Licensed by the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife. 2022-12-23, Ventura County Superior Courts | Property | On February 22, 2021 a Contract - Other case was filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, represented by Kar, Joseph M, against Lindner, Lorin, Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, Richard, Rebecca, Richards Dvm, Rebecca, Simmons, Matthew Hoobler, represented by Ramirez, Gregory J., in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. He spent many years at our sanctuary and his passing was very difficult for us all. analytics. The move follows a months-long management shakeup that began with the May departure of founder/president Martine Collette. Notice - Other (of Case Assignment - Los Angeles #20SMCV1748) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. He spends his days happily roaming around with his pals Tara and Tie Dye. Matthew Simmons Director of Operations at Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (LARC) Frazier Park, CA 791 others named Matthew Simmons are on LinkedIn See others named Matthew Simmons. Though extremely aggressive when caged, he transformed almost immediately with dirt under his paws and the open space at LARC. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. outcome. Lakomi is living with Midnight as they are both from New Hampshire and knew each other from there. "We rescued dozens of wolves that came from this facility, and are happy that wolves will be protected going forward thanks to this settlement agreement," says Matthew Simmons, co-founder of Lockwood Animal Rescue Center. The Frazier Park-based therapy program was launched at the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center in July 2011 by Simmons and his wife, clinical psychologist Dr. Lorin Lindner. This beautiful girl once lived at the FurEver Wild petting zoo and fur farm, but we are delighted that she is has been safely here at LARC since 2018. example, a five page document is $0.50 and a 50 page document is $3.00. He was stopped in his vehicle and arrested at(please see below to view full stories and photographs). Though he was a high-content wolfdog, he enjoyed human companionship. DocketDeclaration - Other (of Lorin Lindner , Phd Mph in support of Exparte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Setting of an OSC re Preliminary Injunction) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. We will always remember this very special animals. Massaw came from New Hampshire, like so many others. And Exhib; As To Parties: removed, DocketUpdated -- Objection o Proposed Order and Request for a Hearing: Name Extension changed from Defendant Matthew Simmons Objections to Proposed Order and Request for a Hearing to o Proposed Order and Request for a Hearing; As To Parties: removed, DocketNotice of Outgoing Transfer; Filed by: Clerk, DocketReceipt for Transmitted Record; Filed by: Clerk, DocketHearing on Motion for Change of Venue scheduled for 02/04/2021 at 09:30 AM in Santa Monica Courthouse at Department R Not Held - Vacated by Court on 01/21/2021, DocketDeclaration of Lorin Lindner, PhD, MPH in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Setting of and OSC Re: Preliminary Injunction; Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff), DocketEx Parte Application re: TRO and OSC re: preliminary injunction (amended/corrected); Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), DocketProof of Personal Service; Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant); Service Date: 11/23/2020; Service Cost: 157.50; Service Cost Waived: No, DocketCase Management Conference scheduled for 05/17/2021 at 08:30 AM in Santa Monica Courthouse at Department R, DocketNotice of Case Management Conference; Filed by: Clerk, DocketComplaint; Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), DocketSummons on Complaint; Issued and Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, a California Non-Profit Corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Matthew Hoobler Simmons (Defendant), DocketNotice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case; Filed by: Clerk, DocketCase assigned to Hon. Kihei means open spaces in the Native Hawaiian language and this boy who is mostly wolf never seems to stop moving. DocketNotice - Other (of Taking Off Calendar Hearing on the OSC Re Contempt against Lockwood Animal Rescue Center and Lorin Lindner for Violations of the Courts Restraining Order without Prejudice) filed by Simmons, Matthew Hoobler on 11/12/2021. Instead of searching by keyword, search by motion type and They complain of falsehoods, explosive temper, reckless speeding on private dirt roads, escaped wolf-dogs in their yards and promises unkept. viewing. He can be reached by calling805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com. The three digits on the back of your card. Big Boy is shy around men, but absolutely loves pets and cuddles from a few female caregivers that he has come to trust. The search yielded a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol inside the vehicle, as well as 14 other firearms and thousands of ammunition rounds inside the residence, including assault rifles, a sawed-off shotgun and a.50 caliber rifle. DocketAmendment to Complaint (Doe 1 - Rebecca Richards DVM) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. Massaw was the gentlest being we have ever had. Cincy is mostly a long haired Malamute, but there is enough wolf in her that makes her quite wary of people. Many think that a wolf or a wolfdog would make good protection for their businesses. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center vs. Matthew Hoobler Simmons. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center vs. Matthew Hoobler Simmons, Aug. 10, 2021. Lockwood Animal Rescue . In his own testimony, LARC co-founder Matthew Simmons admitted that he is the source of much of the friction and miscommunication with his neighbors. PACER charges $0.10 per page with a 30 page (or $3.00) cap for all Because tours, petting, photo ops, and walk a wolf programs can add undue stress to the animals we protect, LARC is closed to the public. DocketDisassociation of Attorney (Joseph M. Kar, Esq.) Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal (served on 11-23-2020) filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. Convinced by a breeder that he could be kept in a crate all day while they were at work, Vigil became unruly during his brief stretches of freedom in the backyard. Docket Alarm uses PACER to access Federal Court documents. Maggabee was already four years old when we brought her to LARC. The sanctuary usually. systems, e.g., PACER. We, the undersigned animal protection and conservation organizations, small business owners, and Native American tribal representatives, and on behalf of our millions of supporters throughout the United States, urge you to oppose any legislation to remove any or all wolves from protections under the federal Endangered Species Act ("ESA"). Join our fight today! Tak was bought from a breeder in the Mid-West in May 2020 when he was only four weeks old. 3 day trial and He was adored by our veterans who did every they could to keep him comfortable and happy during his brief time at LARC. Wolves are very wary creatures by nature and they don't care at all about your property; they will run for the hills if an intruder comes along. On the morning of April 13, Ventura County Sheriffs deputies arrived at the door of Simmons home at the top of Curtis Trail in Lockwood Valley with a search warrant. Please refresh this page in a few minutes to see if the Case No. It was a popular destination for animal lovers and volunteers. Creek is another wolfdog that LARC brought out to California from our New Hampshire Sanctuary, NEWARC, in 2016. Breezy was transferred from NEWARC to LARC in 2016 with her sister, Shawnee. Everything we do takes into consideration the comfort and safety of our sanctuary residents. Select the 2020-0417 edition. Matthew Simmons is personally responsible for interviewing and supporting the veterans in the program, having served as a decorated petty officer in the US Navy during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. An email will be sent to you with a new password. Breezy is part wolf mixed with a lot of White German Shepherd with a distinctive pink nose and high pointy ears. . Luna is the newest and youngest resident at LARC! Note: free views don't apply to documents purchased from government View Matthew Simmons' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Areas Paws n Claws Animal Rescue Of WNY , Inc. serves. Site Photography:Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals, Howard Morris Photography, and Stephanie Dergarabedian. When he howls, he sounds like a whale and this happy boy loves just about everything the veterans, his packmate CinCin, running around his 3.5 acre enclosure, and howling every time someone walks by. Yoli was owned by a woman so he still sits and takes treats gently from Dr. Lindner like he is still a small pup. Due to this previous neglect, unfortunately, he now suffers from chronic ear infections. City, State: Frazier Park . Previous to Joe Exotic's Wynnewood, Big Boy was a product of a Minnesota wolf fur farm and wolf cub "Pet and Play", FurEver Wild. Docket Alarm has relationships with many large firms such as George came from the FurEver Wild fur farm and was in poor health when we rescued him. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. We could not find this document within its docket. DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet filed by Lockwood Animal Rescue Center on 02/22/2021. As you may have seen on our Animal Planet series Wolves and Warriors, we rescued Sadira from a wolf sanctuary in Oregon when she became too much for her caregivers to handle.
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