Folsom, Jan. 10 -- This morning, PETA sent a letter requesting that the City of Folsom Animal Services investigate SeaQuest-which just opened an aquarium in the city in November-for numerous apparent violations of Folsom's animal services ordinance, which requires that all animals be provided with "veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering" and "humane care and treatment ... at all times."
In the letter, PETA points to several instances of neglect and inhumane treatment of animals reported by eyewitnesses at the aquarium in December and January. Video footage taken by a visitor shows a fish who'd jumped from his or her tank likely suffocating on the ground for up to two minutes before a staff member finally placed the animal back in...