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Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates gives presentation

February 12, 2013, 5:46 pm
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Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, State Attorney, HSUS and "We LOVE wildlife!" campaign

February 14, 2013, 10:18 am
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Events

We Love Wildlife Campaign
A Word on Wildlife from United States Attorney Andre Birotté Jr.:
Our Nation’s wildlife protection statutes were created to protect and conserve threatened and endangered species.
The illegal purchase and sale of protected wildlife and their parts creates a market for such products.  That market increases demand for species at risk of extinction.  The illegal market for protected wildlife leads directly to illegal poaching in the forests, fields, oceans, and streams of this country and other countries.
Illegal trafficking includes the offer to sell protected wildlife online, importing or bringing undeclared wildlife into the United States, the mislabeling of wildlife and wildlife products, and the purchase of protected wildlife products.
The United States has become one of the largest consumers of illegal wildlife products.  The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California is committed to the conservation of our natural resources, including threatened and endangered wildlife species.  The office is a leader in the prosecution of environmental crimes.  Since 2009, with the assistance of our law enforcement partners at the United States Department of Justice, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, my office has prosecuted dozens of corporations and individuals in over 50 separate cases involving wildlife crimes.  We need your help to accomplish this mission.
Do not buy or sell protected wildlife.
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The United States Attorney’s Office Hosts the We Love Wildlife Campaign
February 11-15, 2013
A. Lunch and Learn about Wildlife Series at the United States Attorney’s Office
United States District Courthouse
312 North Spring Street - 12th Floor
Dan Goodman Conference Room
Los Angeles, California 90012

1. Monday, February 11, 2013 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Whales & Ship Strikes
Shauna Bingham
NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Coast Guard
Petty Officer Langman, Sector LA-LB Waterways
CG Port Access Route Study

2. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Wildlife Enforcement
Lisa C. Nichols, Senior Special Agent
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Office of Law Enforcement

3. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Wildlife Rehabilitators
Tigers

Mary Cummins
Animal Advocates
CA DFG permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator
Rio Hondo Police Academy
State Humane Association of California
Animal Law Enforcement Academy
HSUS NDART, USDA
IWRC, NWRA, CCWR
Cindy Reyes, Director – California Wildlife Ctr.
Duane Tom, DVM (Vet. & Director of Animal Care)
California Wild Center

4. Thursday, February 14, 2103 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

Shark Finning
Michelle Zetwo
Special Agent
NOAA Fisheries OLE
Wildlife Protection and Forest Service
Smokey Bear

5. Friday, February 15, 2013 (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Fisheries Management

Rebecca Hartman
California Department of Fish & Wildlife

B. Community Outreach
San Diego Zoo, February 15 -18, 2013
Cool Cats Program, 11-3 p.m.

U.S. FWS
NOAA
CA FWS
USAO


Los Angeles Zoo, February 23, 2013
Safari Days, 10- 4 p.m.
U.S. FWS
NOAA
CA FWS
USAO
US Forest Service - Smokey Bear

Long Beach Aquarium, February 24, 2013
African-American Festival aimed at educating families about our efforts to stop global wildlife trafficking, prevent the introduction of invasive species, and to protect fish and marine mammals.
LINKS TO WEBSITE THAT CAN ASSIST YOU
Click on this link to view relevant statutes.
Federal and State Law Enforcement Agencies
The websites below are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Justice. The Department of Justice does not endorse the organizations or views represented by this site and takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over, the accuracy, accessibility, copyright or trademark compliance or legality of the material contained on this site. By clicking on one of the links below, you will leave this Department of Justice website. Thank you for visiting.
Humane Society
Los Angeles Zoo
Aquarium of the Pacific
Wildlife Rehabilitators


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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League of Humane Voters presents LA Mayoral Convention

February 15, 2013, 11:55 am
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The League of Humane Voters presents the Los Angeles Mayoral Convention
by Animal Advocates ( Mary [at] AnimalAdvocates.us )
Friday Feb 15th, 2013 11:52 AM
Join us this Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Beverly Garland Hotel at 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91602 to meet the next Mayor of Los Angeles! This will be the only humane community event prior to the March 5, 2013 primary election. Take this opportunity to share your concerns about animal issues in this city.
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The following leading candidates for Mayor will be speaking (in no particular order):
City Controller Wendy Greuel Wendy Greuel campaign website
Councilwoman Jan Perry Jan Perry campaign website
Former Prosecutor and radio host Kevin James Kevin James campaign website
Businessman Emanuel Pleitez Emanuel Pleitez
Councilman Eric Garcetti Eric Garcetti campaign website
All candidates will receive a list of major animal issues from the Los Angeles Humane Community. Anyone is free to submit recommendations for questions to CA@LOHV.org
You ask questions! You listen! You register to vote! Make your voice is heard to assure the most humane vision for our city for the next four years.
FREE ADMISSION & VOTER REGISTRATION!
Hotel parking costs $5.00. There is also free street parking.
League of Humane Voters: The Mission of the League of Humane Voters® (LOHV) is to create, unite, and strengthen local political action committees, which work to enact animal-friendly legislation and elect candidates for public office who will use their votes and influence for animal protection. http://www.LOHVCA.org For further information: Mary Krasn (310) 951-7686
Animal Advocates: A non-profit animal rescue and education organization in Los Angeles, California. http://www.AnimalAdvocates.us For further information: Mary Cummins
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http://www.LOHVCA.org


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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League of Humane Voters California Mayoral Convention 2013, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

February 17, 2013, 4:08 pm
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Eric Garcetti speaking at the League of Humane Voters California Mayoral Convention


The League of Humane Voters California held a political convention for pro-animal candidates February 17, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at the Beverly Garland Hotel at 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91602. 

Councilman Eric Garcetti, City Controller Wendy Greuel, Councilwoman Jan Perry, Senator Ted Lieu, Mayoral candidate Kevin James, Mayor candidate Emanuel Pleitez, West Hollywood candidates Jeffrey Prang and John Duran, Mike Feuer and Senator Curren Price who are currently candidates for office spoke at the event. 

Eric Garcetti speaking at the League of Humane Voters California Mayoral Convention

Also in attendance were Judie Mancuso, Rich Mc Lellan, Christy Metropole, Dr. Jennifer Conrad of the Paw Project, Dr. Jim Jensvold Commissioner of LA Animal Services, Kathleen Riordan Commissioner of LA Animal Services, Jim Bickhart from the Mayor's office, Mary Krasn, Scott Sorrentino, Michael Bell, Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates, Eileen Smulson of Operation Blankets of Love,  Diane Lannes, Patty Shenker, Dr.Armaiti May, Phyllis Daugherty, Marie Atake, LauraBeth Heisen, Ed Buck, Jeff Fleiss, Jane Garcia and many others. 

The videos of the speeches will be on YouTube. Search the speakers name, name of the event and date. Mary Cummins http://www.MaryCummins.com Animal Advocates http://www.AnimalAdvocates.ushttp://www.Mary-Cummins.com League of Humane Voters California http://LOHVCA.org


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Bat World Sanctuary USDA permit CANCELLED! Amanda Lollar

February 17, 2013, 7:47 pm
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Bat World Sanctuary's USDA permit was cancelled March 2012. After this date she continued to exhibit bats. From her own website she shows her attorney Randy Turner  of Bailey & Galyen feeding a fruit bat in its enclosure June 2012. She even posted a pic of it. He admitted in court June 2012 that he did not have rabies pre-exposure shots. This was after he admitted then denied he was in the enclosure. Perjury!

You need a USDA permit to be a breeder, carrier, intermediate handler, exhibitor, dealer, research facility. She lets people see the bats. That's exhibiting. She also says she's a research facility and she's allowing them to breed. She doesn't want the permit because she doesn't want inspections.She doesn't want to have to abide by the Animal Welfare Act. Her large flying fox does not have enough room to fly. And here she is reporting other people with valid USDA permits for non-violations.
USDA permit for Bat World Sanctuary CANCELLED! Amanda Lollar

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Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Please, object to the Dept of Firestry's "vegetation treatment plan which will destroy wildlife," Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

February 18, 2013, 9:15 am
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Mary Cummins, "grinding up living habitat along with small wildlife throughout California is not acceptable. There are more effective ways to protect people and property without destroying the ecosystem."
 
Background
 

In a misguided attempt to reduce fire risk, the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) has issued a proposal called the "Vegetation Treatment Program" to "treat" millions of acres of native habitat. An open-ended amount of clearing, burning, herbicide application, and grazing would occur in our chaparral and sage scrub ecosystems, all absent a scenitific basis or meaningful oversight. As studies have shown, the resulting loss of wildlife habitat and conversion to weeds would not reduce the risk from large wind-driven fires. The plan is now out for environmental review. EHL is submitting detailed comments.

The Chaparral Institute has organized a petition to decision-makers. The petition points out the severe flaws in the proposal and outlines a better approach.

Instead of focusing exclusively on habitat clearance in the name of fire protection, we call on the Board of Forestry to work with other agencies to create a Comprehensive Fire Protection Program that:
  • focuses on actual structures at risk rather than habitat clearance
  • reflects regional differences in natural resources and the built environment
  • puts fewer structures at risk through better land use planning
  • incorporates the most current science
  • invites participation by citizens and independent experts
  • allows public oversight as the program is implemented
Action requested

Please sign the online petition before the deadline of February 25, 2013. Here is the link:
<http://www.change.org/petitions/california-board-of-forestry-stop-plan-to-target-38-million-acres-of-habitat-in-california-for-clearance?utm_source=supporter_message&utm_medium=email>

If you wish to submit individual or group comments, you may paraphrase the petition and email to <VegetationTreatment@fire.ca.gov>.

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Eric Garcetti speaks at League of Humane Voters California Mayoral convention, Mary cummins

February 19, 2013, 7:06 pm
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League of Humane Voters endorsements, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

February 24, 2013, 11:34 am
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League of Humane Voters California

Endorsements for the LA City Municipal Election Tuesday March 5th
  
Please distribute to your lists. Refer to our website for more information. Vote by Mail if you have received your ballot in the mail

Los Angeles
  
• Mayor: Eric Garcetti

• City Attorney: Mike Feuer

• City Controller: Dennis Zine

Remember that only 1/2 of the City Council Districts are on the ballot and therefore you may not be able to vote for one of these candidates. If your District has a race, only one of these names will be on your ballot

• City Council Dist. #1 : No Decision As Of Yet

• City Council Dist. #3 : Bob Blumenfield

• City Council Dist. #5 : Paul Koretz

• City Council Dist. #7 : Felipe Fuente (Unopposed).

• City Council Dist. #9 : Curren Price Jr.

• City Council Dist. #11: Mike Bonin

• City Council Dist. #13: Mitch O’ Farrell

• City Council Dist. #15: Joe Buscaino (unopposed)
  
Prop: A Yes

No one likes higher taxes but we are advised that if the sales tax measure does not pass, shelter budgets will be cut even further. We recommend a “yes” vote on Prop. A

Los Angeles - West Hollywood

• City Council: John Duran

• City Council: Jeff Prang


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.



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Wendy Greuel speaks at the League of Humane Voters Mayoral Campaign 02/17/13, Mary Cummins

March 4, 2013, 4:54 pm
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Jan Perry speaks at the League of Humane Voters Convention, Mary Cummins

March 4, 2013, 6:03 pm
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Kevin James speaks at League of Humane Voters Mayoral Convention, Mary Cummins

March 5, 2013, 10:35 am
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Randy Turner, Randall Turner, attorney lawyer Texas

March 9, 2013, 9:43 am
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Mom squirrel picks up her fallen baby, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocats

March 9, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Raccoon colors, albino, melanistic, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

March 9, 2013, 2:26 pm
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Wild raccoons generally come in a combination of brown and silver. They can also be pure white, pure black, blonde, champagne, red and any combination of the above. Here's a photo showing from left to right clock-wise a light red, albino, solid dark black/brown and a mixture of white, brown and silver.

Basic raccoon colors, i.e. red, white, dark brown/black, mixture.
A solid black raccoon would be melanistic while a solid white raccoon with pink eyes would be an albino.

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Cute baby bunny video for Easter! Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

March 23, 2013, 11:20 am
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Eric Shupps' testimony did not help Appellees' case, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

April 3, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Eric Shupps, BinaryWave, Sharepoint Cowboy


Eric Shupps of BinaryWave Sharepoint Cowboy consulant in Texas

Eric Shupps of BinaryWave Sharepoint "Cowboy" consultant gave testimony in a Texas court in June 2012. In his testimony Eric Shupps stated that Cummins was the author of articles in Exhibit 18. Not only did the Judge not believe him but neither did his own client. In the final order not one item from Exhibit 18 was included. Even Appellees knew that Eric Shupps' testimony was incredibly flawed.

Appellant also pointed out in trial that Eric Shupps is not an expert at authorship analysis at all. Based on his own resume it appears he did not even graduate from high school. He'd never been an expert witness in any legal proceeding or any other capacity. At best he might be considered a consultant for Sharepoint software and nothing more. He did not even know how to act on the witness stand. The Judge had to reprimand him and remind him that he is not allowed to ask questions. He is only allowed to answer questions.

Forward to 2013. In sworn testimony Eric Shupps stated he did not have minimum contacts with the State of California. That was not true. Lying under oath is perjury which is actually a crime punishable by jail time. Plaintiff in that case gave the court proof that not only did Eric Shupps have minimum contacts with the State of California, but he actually lived and worked in California for years. Shupps forgot that he bragged about living in California on his Twitter account @eshupps.

In that same case Shupps stated he did not write any items in a claim. Out of the other side of his mouth he claimed everything he wrote were matters of public concern. Which is it? Did he write the items or not? Both statements can't possibly be true.

FTR the image of Eric Shupps above is embedded from his own websites. @eshupps #eshupps #ericshupps #binarywave #sharepoint #cowboy #fraud #perjury


Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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Supreme Court's opinion on value of a lost pet, Strickland v Medlen

April 5, 2013, 1:24 pm
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The Supreme Court of Texas ruled today that there is no monetary award for sentimental value in the loss of a pet. Sentimental value is for regular property and not pets or people. They will not recognize emotional or sentimental value for loss of pets when they do not recognize it for people except for loss of a spouse or child. While they recognize that people love their pets and would suffer emotionally if they were killed, they leave it to the legislature to pass bills to change this. If the Court had ruled for sentimental value for loss of a pet, it would have opened up a can of worms.

Justice Don R. Willett wrote the opinion. He did a great job, very well balanced and compelling. While I'm all for a monetary award or punishment if someone accidentally or intentionally kills your pet, after reading the opinion I agree with the Judge. He's also a very good writer.

The most important thing we can learn from this is don't let your pet out. Secure your yard or don't leave your dog out there. If you lose your pet and find him at the shelter, instantly bail him out. Don't wait days like these people did. I personally feel the Medlens were in the wrong for letting the dog escape and leaving him at the animal shelter. They only needed $70 I think to bail him out. If their kid were locked in the shelter, they would have found the money instantly. Makes you wonder how much they really cared for that dog to leave him in a horrible shelter knowing he could be killed at any moment even with an owner alert. 
Justice Don R.Willett of the Supreme Court of Texas

Kathyrn and Jeremy Medlen who owned Avery

Attorney Randy Turner of Bailey & Galyen representing the Medlens

John Cayce attorney for Carla Strickland of Kelly Hart law firm

Case NO. 12-0047
CARLA STRICKLAND, PETITIONER,
v.
KATHRYN AND JEREMY MEDLEN, RESPONDENTS


Full opinion

Case documents

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Hattie the office cat is on CuteOverload today! Mary Cummins

April 9, 2013, 10:02 am
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Appellant Mary Cummins files reply to Appellees' motion to strike brief, Animal Advocates

April 9, 2013, 4:59 pm
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CDFW Reminds the Public about Baby Wildlife they may find, Mary Cummins

April 10, 2013, 6:31 pm
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CDFW Reminds the Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone

APRIL 10, 2013
Media Contacts:
Carol Singleton, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8962
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Fawn
During this season of rebirth and renewal, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they see them in the outdoors. The improper handling of young wildlife is a problem in California and across the nation, especially in spring.
“Many people don’t realize that it is illegal to keep California native wildlife as pets,” said Nicole Carion, CDFW’s statewide coordinator for wildlife rehabilitation. “Never assume when see young wildlife alone that they need assistance. Possibly, their mother is simply out foraging for food. If you care, leave them there.”
Healthy fawns may lay or stand quietly by themselves in one location for hours while their mother is away feeding. Once a fawn is removed from its mother, it can lose the ability to survive in the wild. The same danger applies to most animals, including bears, coyotes, raccoons and most birds. (Comment by Mary Cummins. We rehab orphaned coyotes, raccoons and other animals. While it's always best to leave them with mother if she is alive, we care for them if they are truly orphaned. They can learn how to survive in the wild.)
On average the state’s rehabilitation facilities receive an average of around 400-500 fawns per year from well-meaning members of the public. Many of these fawns were healthy and should not have been disturbed. People can call a rehabilitator, who will determine whether there is a need for a rescue. Rehabilitators are trained to provide care for wild animals so they retain their natural fear of humans and do not become habituated or imprinted.
Nan Powers from Sierra Wildlife Rescue in Placerville gets hundreds of calls a year from concerned foothills residents. “When people call us about a young wild animal they think is injured or abandoned, we first ask them the circumstances,” she said. “We may ask them to watch the animal from a distance for a short time and keep children and pets away. If it is clear that the mother is dead, has abandoned the baby, or it is ill or injured, we will either come get the animal ourselves or, if the rescuer is willing, provide information on the safe way to transport it to a rehabber.”
Wild animals carry ticks, fleas and lice, and they can transmit diseases to humans, including rabies and tularemia, so it is best to leave the responsibility for intervention to CDFW personnel or permitted wildlife rehabilitators. In addition, it is illegal to keep orphaned or injured animals for more than 48 hours in California.
“It’s always best to leave young wildlife alone, unless it is confirmed that they are orphaned or injured, and never keep them as pets. Wildlife look so cute and cuddly when they are young, but when they grow up, they are difficult to handle and even dangerous,” Powers warned. (Comment by Mary Cummins. Baby wildlife do look very cute as babies. They become VERY wild as they mature. You do not want to keep them as pets.)
For more information on wildlife rehabilitation, visit http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/rehab/facilities.html


http://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/cdfw-reminds-the-public-to-leave-young-wildlife-alone/

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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