of them. However, the man who owns the home, and the birds, said his birds were
stolen. Ten of the birds are safe at the Dayton South Veterinary Clinic, while the
rest may be starving in the home. Sources say there are dead birds everywhere.
Local veterinarian Daniel Brauer, of Dayton South Veterinary Clinic, said this is
the “most horrific” display of animal cruelty he’s seen. Brauer, said the home’s
owner, Doug Ratcliff gave him permission to remove 10 of the exotic birds from
his home that were starving and in need of medical treatment. The bird club said
someone tipped them off to the conditions. Doug Ratcliff, the owner, apparently
gave the group permission to feed the birds and take 10 that needed special
medical attention. News Center 7 talked with Ratcliff on the phone and he said
the birds were stolen and he only told the club that they could do blood work.
However, the group provided a copy of a signed form, where Ratcliff agreed
to relinquish ownership. “Now, he has put a stop on everything, and they
are no longer allowed to go in and feed, clean or water,” Brauer said.
Steve WilsonWHIO Radio - info source WHIO TV /Dayton Daily News