Black Wolf Rescue
Triangle, Virginia

The above is asking for $ to save wolves. Does anyone know if this is a real place that really saves these animals or just a scam?

thanks

***Edited By: caramia on 4/4/2005 9:49:33 PM***
Reason: removed address and persons name so not to be thought of promoting they

Posting this might be classed as promotion.. without a website to look at, no one can tell you much.

http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/107773.html

I am not promoting this in any way. Please feel free to remove any part not allowed. Just want to know if its real or not.

Above is where I saw the information.

***Edited By: caramia on 4/4/2005 9:46:00 PM***
Reason: two ll's and ab e

I'm not sure.. if you click on their name "blackwolfrescue" you can see that they are also selling champion german shepherds as well.

Sorry not any help.

And it also looked like when of the GSD was part wolf.

I thought some of the same but when I looked online there were quite a few endorsements from buisnesses including a local pet store and a coffee house which has adopted one ofthier wolves as a mascott. Black Wolf Rescue was also shown on the news and the story can still be viewed online. I think they're for real. I put alot of money down and am supposed to recieve a puppy in six weeks. If it doesn't arrive I'll message back for sure, but I'm pretty sure this guy does do rescues. (Weather the puppy millers have a real Wolfdog, or are promoting muts as Wolves who can tell. I am interested in breeding white Samoyed/Wolf crosses. Anyone with leads let me know. NIN.Szot@gmail.com

I work in an animal shelter in VA. and with some rescue groups. You may want to contact any others in the area or that field to see if anyone's heard of it.

The owner of this site was arrested 4/26/2005 for animal cruelty in PW County, so I would say SCAM...please refer to ManassasJournalMessenger.com for the full story. It is heart wrenching. One dog was found dead with no food and water, others in cages so small the hair had rubbed off their backs, another died when it reached the shelter. As of right now the animals are not available to view or adopt until they have been properly evaluated.

***Edited By: SYRN11 on 4/27/2005 12:48:03 PM***
Reason: More info to add

I could not find it on that site

hrm...Im thinking SYRN joined TP long enough for a shameless plug about a website they're affiliated with? If I'm wrong, by all means, tell me off, but then also explain where such a story would be on that website....

I think you can contact the BBB as they may be able to help or refer you to a charity monitoring group.

Manassas Journal Messenger is a local news paper the story was front page on 4/27/05 I believe it was. Not a scam you nimwit I'm trying to help you avoid being taken for your money. See link below there is another article today about him. He is being charged with 28 counts of animal cruelty. Prince William County Police seized 28 live dogs and wolf hybrids.

http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM/MGArticle/WPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031782429755&path=

For those who can't view the link here is the story:
Black Wolf Rescue founder in jail


Potomac News
Friday, April 29, 2005


The founder of Black Wolf Rescue in Triangle remains in jail after he was charged Tuesday with 28 counts of animal cruelty.

Robert Clifton Artois, 56, was scheduled to appear in Prince William General District Court Thursday for a hearing to determine if the dogs and wolf hybrids would be returned to Artois or if the county can take ownership.

Animal control officers seized 28 live dogs and wolf hybrids from 19325 Fuller Heights Road, where Artois had his home and shelter on three acres of land. The animals are being held at the Prince William Animal Shelter. None are available for viewing or adoption at present.

In court Thursday, Artois, who appeared in a green jail jumpsuit, told Judge Wenda K. Travers that he wanted his attorney present at the hearing. Travers explained that because the case is a civil case not a criminal case, he is not entitled to a lawyer. Animal control authorities are required to present the petition regarding ownership within 10 days of seizing the animals, Travers said. But Travers agreed to postpone the case if Artois waived his right to the hearing within 10 days.

The civil petition and the 28 animal cruelty charges are scheduled for hearing June 1.

-- Maria Hegstad


***Edited By: SYRN11 on 4/29/2005 9:22:19 AM***
Reason: misspelled word

I am so disgusted by this I feel like I need a Valium to make it through the rest of the work day.

Bob took a rescued wolf hybrid puppy off my hands because my roommate realized he couldn't keep it.

We made the arrangements to drop the pup off and the outside of the house looked totally "Sanford and Son" (we were not invited in) but the animal area looked very clean and safe so we figured it was an okay place for our little pup to live with his own kind. Bob really seemed to have a way with the wolves and I was totally impressed he was doing this wonderful thing by himself.

I was so greatful to find this place, close to my home and if you've read his website, doing "wolf ambassador" stuff, etc, that I decided to volunteer to collect donations for the wolf pack.

After collecting a trunkload of varried dog food, a puppy crate, a large amount of bedding for the three pregnant German Shepherds to have their puppies on, and an assortment of other random doggie stuff, we made our second trip.
The excitement of seeing the wolves had worn off and my roommate and I saw the place for what it was- a kind of wierdo man living alone in squalor with a ton of dogs. We decided that would be our last donation drop off.
The entire time he kept asking for a deposit on a German Shepherd puppy my roommate had mentioned he was thinking about getting.

I washed my hands of the place when Bob told me he'd been feeding my little puppy McDonald's (which I don't even eat) and chocolate cake. Everyone knows you don't feed dogs chocolate.

This morning I got an email from one of the donors asking me WTF she made a donation then she sees the place on the news??

I spoke to the Prince William County Animal Shelter today and they said the animals will not be put to sleep because of the pending legal case. If anyone has proof they gave a deposit for a puppy, or if anyone had proof they had a dog there that they would like to have back- bring documentation such as photos of the animal or a reciept and I hope you will be able to either get your dog and your money back. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get your dog, dunno about the deposit.

I will not check this board again because this kind of thing makes me too sad, but feel free to email me if you have any questions I may be able to answer- arttart1974@yahoo.com

I'm sickened because I feel like I was inviting people to dinner at Jeffrey Dahmer's house.

Here is another article on this.

[url]http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4463/[/url]

Wolf hybrid neglect - (Triangle, VA - US)

Crime Date: 04/26/2005
Case Status: Alleged
Abusers/Suspects:
# Robert Clifton Artois

Case Report

The founder of Black Wolf Rescue shelter in Triangle was charged with 28 counts of animal cruelty on Tuesday, April 26.

Robert Clifton Artois, 56, was arrested, Prince William Police Master Detective Samson Newsome said.

Additional charges may be pending. Authorities are awaiting the results of a necropsy, or animal autopsy, performed on a dog found dead at Artois' home, said Newsome, head of the Prince William County Animal Shelter.

Animal control officers entered Artois' home and shelter after receiving a complaint of abandoned dogs April 18, according to documents filed with Prince William General District Court. The complainant told authorities that Artois was incarcerated in the Alexandria City Jail and had asked her to care for the animals until he was released.

Artois was held at the Alexandria City Jail for six days for contempt of court in a civil case, according to Alexandria City Jail records. He was released April 19.

The complainant told animal control authorities that there was a strong smell of animal urine and feces coming from the house and a large rodent problem was apparent inside, according to court documents.

Inside the house, surrounded by three acres on a hill, animal control officers discovered 25 dogs and wolves. Most of the dogs were locked inside crates and standing in their own waste, according to court documents. Four more dogs were found with no food or water in crates in a shed. One of the four was dead.

"They were not in the best condition. It warranted immediate attention and removal," Newsome said. "The way they [the animal control officers] went in and the compassion I saw from them in handling these animals was amazing. The conditions were extremely harsh and unfavorable."

The animals were taken to the county shelter, where a veterinarian was standing by to treat them, Newsome said. The dogs had a variety of medical problems, including skin ailments from their backs rubbing against crates that were too small, according to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Sandra R. Sylvester.

According to court documents, 13 of the 28 dogs were wolves or wolf hybrids. The remaining dogs included German shepherds, cocker spaniels, a black Lab and a Jack Russell terrier.

One of the dogs died at the shelter, and another gave birth to a litter of puppies Friday. The county shelter didn't have room for so many animals, but Newsome was able to make arrangements for some of the shelter's adoptable animals to go to shelters in Manassas City and Fauquier, Fairfax and Loudoun counties to make room for the new arrivals.

"The conditions weren't fit for man or animal," said Sylvester, who accompanied the officers April 18 when they seized the dogs and took them to the shelter. "It broke my heart. I'm an animal lover."

This isn't Artois' first contact with animal control officers. Artois was charged with one count of cruelty to animals in November 2004. The summons filed with Prince William General District Court noted unsanitary conditions, not providing adequate food, water or living space, but gave no other details. Artois is scheduled for a June court date in that case.

The Black Wolf Rescue was licensed by both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the county. The rescue was still licensed with the USDA last week. An official at the USDA's Animal Care Eastern Region office in Raleigh, N.C., wouldn't release the status of Artois' license or any additional information over the phone. Prince William County had issued Artois a kennel license for up to 12 dogs, Newsome said. He declined to comment on the status of Artois' county license.

According to its Web site, the shelter was "dedicated to the rescue and survival of abused and abandoned captive born wolves. Black Wolf Rescue saves the lives of wolves and wolf dogs in the Northern Virginia area."

The site also describes the rescue's ambassador program, which provided education about wolves and wolf hybrids. For several months, Artois showed his wolves at the Dale City Petco on Sundays, Petco manager Tony Fuentes said. A few times Artois offered Lab dogs for adoption, Fuentes recalled. Artois stopped coming about eight months ago.

In addition to providing photos and information about Artois' wolves or wolf hybrids, the site solicited donations for the shelter. But that wasn't Artois' only dealings on the Internet.

In 2003, Artois was convicted of two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He met a 15-year-old boy on the Internet, according to documents filed with Prince William Circuit Court. Artois was sentenced to a suspended 24-month jail sentence, based upon successful completion of two years' probation, according to Circuit Court records. Since Artois was still on probation when he was charged with animal cruelty, he could face probation violation proceedings if convicted, Newsome said.

Artois also had convictions for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 1997 and felony larceny in 1983 in Fairfax County, according to a criminal record filed with Prince William Circuit Court.

Artois will be arraigned today on the animal abuse charges, Newsome said. Artois is also scheduled to appear in court Thursday on a petition seeking to transfer the dogs' ownership to animal control authorities. Without the court order, the dogs and wolves can only be kept at the shelter for 10 days. A General District Court judge will hear the petition and determine if the dogs are to be returned to Artois or if the shelter can assess them for adoption, Newsome said.

None of the dogs are available for viewing or ready for adoption. The dogs have to be medically stabilized and then each will be assessed to determine if it is adoptable, Newsome said. He added that the dogs are not only victims, but also evidence in the ongoing criminal investigation.

"Some of them are probably not adoptable -- we're talking about the wolf hybrids," Newsome said. "We have to make sure they are stabilized. … Dogs kept in this kind of situation can be very unpredictable."

Here is another article on this.

[url]http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4463/[/url]

Wolf hybrid neglect - (Triangle, VA - US)

Crime Date: 04/26/2005
Case Status: Alleged
Abusers/Suspects:
# Robert Clifton Artois

Case Report

The founder of Black Wolf Rescue shelter in Triangle was charged with 28 counts of animal cruelty on Tuesday, April 26.

Robert Clifton Artois, 56, was arrested, Prince William Police Master Detective Samson Newsome said.

Additional charges may be pending. Authorities are awaiting the results of a necropsy, or animal autopsy, performed on a dog found dead at Artois' home, said Newsome, head of the Prince William County Animal Shelter.

Animal control officers entered Artois' home and shelter after receiving a complaint of abandoned dogs April 18, according to documents filed with Prince William General District Court. The complainant told authorities that Artois was incarcerated in the Alexandria City Jail and had asked her to care for the animals until he was released.

Artois was held at the Alexandria City Jail for six days for contempt of court in a civil case, according to Alexandria City Jail records. He was released April 19.

The complainant told animal control authorities that there was a strong smell of animal urine and feces coming from the house and a large rodent problem was apparent inside, according to court documents.

Inside the house, surrounded by three acres on a hill, animal control officers discovered 25 dogs and wolves. Most of the dogs were locked inside crates and standing in their own waste, according to court documents. Four more dogs were found with no food or water in crates in a shed. One of the four was dead.

"They were not in the best condition. It warranted immediate attention and removal," Newsome said. "The way they [the animal control officers] went in and the compassion I saw from them in handling these animals was amazing. The conditions were extremely harsh and unfavorable."

The animals were taken to the county shelter, where a veterinarian was standing by to treat them, Newsome said. The dogs had a variety of medical problems, including skin ailments from their backs rubbing against crates that were too small, according to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Sandra R. Sylvester.

According to court documents, 13 of the 28 dogs were wolves or wolf hybrids. The remaining dogs included German shepherds, cocker spaniels, a black Lab and a Jack Russell terrier.

One of the dogs died at the shelter, and another gave birth to a litter of puppies Friday. The county shelter didn't have room for so many animals, but Newsome was able to make arrangements for some of the shelter's adoptable animals to go to shelters in Manassas City and Fauquier, Fairfax and Loudoun counties to make room for the new arrivals.

"The conditions weren't fit for man or animal," said Sylvester, who accompanied the officers April 18 when they seized the dogs and took them to the shelter. "It broke my heart. I'm an animal lover."

This isn't Artois' first contact with animal control officers. Artois was charged with one count of cruelty to animals in November 2004. The summons filed with Prince William General District Court noted unsanitary conditions, not providing adequate food, water or living space, but gave no other details. Artois is scheduled for a June court date in that case.

The Black Wolf Rescue was licensed by both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the county. The rescue was still licensed with the USDA last week. An official at the USDA's Animal Care Eastern Region office in Raleigh, N.C., wouldn't release the status of Artois' license or any additional information over the phone. Prince William County had issued Artois a kennel license for up to 12 dogs, Newsome said. He declined to comment on the status of Artois' county license.

According to its Web site, the shelter was "dedicated to the rescue and survival of abused and abandoned captive born wolves. Black Wolf Rescue saves the lives of wolves and wolf dogs in the Northern Virginia area."

The site also describes the rescue's ambassador program, which provided education about wolves and wolf hybrids. For several months, Artois showed his wolves at the Dale City Petco on Sundays, Petco manager Tony Fuentes said. A few times Artois offered Lab dogs for adoption, Fuentes recalled. Artois stopped coming about eight months ago.

In addition to providing photos and information about Artois' wolves or wolf hybrids, the site solicited donations for the shelter. But that wasn't Artois' only dealings on the Internet.

In 2003, Artois was convicted of two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He met a 15-year-old boy on the Internet, according to documents filed with Prince William Circuit Court. Artois was sentenced to a suspended 24-month jail sentence, based upon successful completion of two years' probation, according to Circuit Court records. Since Artois was still on probation when he was charged with animal cruelty, he could face probation violation proceedings if convicted, Newsome said.

Artois also had convictions for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 1997 and felony larceny in 1983 in Fairfax County, according to a criminal record filed with Prince William Circuit Court.

Artois will be arraigned today on the animal abuse charges, Newsome said. Artois is also scheduled to appear in court Thursday on a petition seeking to transfer the dogs' ownership to animal control authorities. Without the court order, the dogs and wolves can only be kept at the shelter for 10 days. A General District Court judge will hear the petition and determine if the dogs are to be returned to Artois or if the shelter can assess them for adoption, Newsome said.

None of the dogs are available for viewing or ready for adoption. The dogs have to be medically stabilized and then each will be assessed to determine if it is adoptable, Newsome said. He added that the dogs are not only victims, but also evidence in the ongoing criminal investigation.

"Some of them are probably not adoptable -- we're talking about the wolf hybrids," Newsome said. "We have to make sure they are stabilized. … Dogs kept in this kind of situation can be very unpredictable."

Hahahaha SYRN called me a nimwit! That's funny. But seriously, the original link you gave, ManassasJournalMessenger.com, takes you to an advertising page with all kindsa links that have zero to do with any articles...that's all.

But, manassasjm.com takes you to articles. So, my original suspicion (sp?) wasn't completely unfounded. But, I concede, and apologize for my comment. Now apologize for calling me a nimwit! haha just kidding.

Thanks for the info, though. Pretty crappy stuff.

bumping hoping siejun reads this and has some input =)

HEY HEY, you said I could tell you off if you were wrong ;) I didn't truly mean it, but your right the original website was off, my apologies.
Oh yeah and to top off the scam or not here it is he is being investigated for FRAUD!!!
Wolf rescue founder checked for fraud


By MARIA HEGSTAD
mhegstad@potomacnews.com
Saturday, April 30, 2005


Prince William County police are investigating the founder of Black Wolf Rescue in Triangle for possible fraud.
Robert Clifton Artois, 56, is under investigation for obtaining money by false pretenses, according to an affidavit for a search warrant filed Friday with Prince William Circuit Court.

Artois was arrested Tuesday on 28 counts of animal cruelty. A week earlier animal control officers seized 28 live dogs and wolf hybrids and one dead wolf hybrid from his shelter.

In an interview Tuesday with Prince William County Police Master Detective Samson C. Newsome, Artois admitted that he claimed his shelter was a federally recognized non-profit organization on his Web site, http://www.blackwolfrescue.com. Artois also admitted that he doesn't have 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, according to the affidavit for the search warrant. Newsome confirmed Artois' lack of tax-exempt status with the IRS.

Artois told Newsome the donations to the shelter have been his sole source of income, according to the affidavit. He admitted to using the solicited donations for his personal use. He estimated the donations at $3,000.

Authorities seized some paperwork along with Artois' dogs April 18. The documents indicate Artois has received larger sums of money, according to the affidavit.

To get food stamps, Artois told the Department of Social Services that he had no income and hadn't received any donations in over a year, according to the documents.

Prince William County police Detective Jennifer Evans requested another search of Artois' 19325 Fuller Heights Road house and shelter, and any vehicles parked on the property for computers, disks, receipts and bank account statements. No return of the search was available Friday.

Artois' dogs and wolf hybrids remain at the Prince William County animal shelter, where Newsome, also head of county animal control, said they remain under a veterinarian's care. The animals were suffering from a variety of medical problems, including skin ailments, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Sandra R. Sylvester said Tuesday. One of the dogs died at the shelter and another gave birth to a litter of puppies last week.

The animals are not available for adoption or viewing. Prince William General District Court has not ruled on the ownership of the animals. County animal control authorities have asked the court to transfer ownership to them. A hearing is scheduled June 1 to determine if the animals will be returned to Artois or turned over to the county.

According to court documents filed Tuesday, animal control officers entered Artois' premises and seized the animals after a complainant informed them that Artois had been jailed in Alexandria and had asked her to look after them. Animal control officers found 25 animals inside Artois' home, many of them standing in their own waste in small crates.

Three other dogs and a dead wolf hybrid were found without food or water in crates in a shed.

Artois was charged with one count of animal cruelty in November 2004. The court file contains none of the details of the allegation. Artois is scheduled for a June 6 hearing in that case. Artois was previously convicted of two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 2003 and in Fairfax County in 1997. In 1983, he was convicted of felony larceny in Fairfax County.

Artois remains in jail without bond on the 28 counts of animal cruelty charge. A trial is set for June 1 in Prince William General District Court.

Just thought that you would all like to know that Mr. Artois got out on BOND and with a court appointed attorney. His bond was $29,000 and he only needed 10% to get out, which he did on Friday the 13th. He is out there and at large - so to speak - and is sending e-mails to individuals blaming everything on others!!! He is still asking for donations and is working on getting "friends" to get animals out of the shelter .... hopefully NOT to be given back to him. He is still supposed to appear on June 1 ... will he appear or will he take off? WHO put up the bond and the collateral for the $29K, will they receive it or lose it? Time will tell and boy, what a mess.

The fact that he is asking for $$ and people believe that "it can't possibly be his fault" that these are "trumped up charges" is utterly ridiculous! HOW can anyone believe that?? There are gullible people everywere....

Alert others if you can... this guy is a flight risk and if he gets off on June 1, you can bet your bippie that he will be out of Virginia and in another state starting over again.

Here is an update, people in NC becareful......not only has he been charged with animal cruelty but he is also a known sex offender in this area.....

Wolf Rescue founder skips court date


By MARIA HEGSTAD
mhegstad@potomacnews.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2005


The founder of Black Wolf Rescue in Triangle appears to have run from the 29 animal abuse charges he faces.

Robert Clifton Artois, 56, failed to show Monday for a hearing in Prince William General District Court.

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Sandra R. Sylvester told the court she has reason to believe Artois may have fled to North Carolina. After 29 dogs and wolf hybrids were seized from Artois' rented Triangle home April 18, Artois left several voice mail messages for animal control officers, telling them of plans to move to North Carolina, Sylvester said after the hearing.

Artois was charged with animal abuse after a woman called Prince William County Animal Control to report the conditions of multiple dogs and wolf hybrids at Artois' 19325 Fuller Heights Road home. The woman said Artois had been jailed in Alexandria and he had asked her to care for the animals. The animals were in such a condition that she couldn't, the woman said.

Authorities found 29 dogs and wolf hybrids shut in cages that were too small for them, according to a criminal complaint filed with General District court. The animals were standing in their own waste. A dead dog was found in a truck. All the live dogs were in various stages of ill

treatment, including inadequate food, water, sanitary habitat and/or veterinary care, according to the criminal complaint. The animals were taken to the county animal shelter, where they remain.

"Mr. Artois maintains his innocence and that he did provide adequate care for these animals," defense attorney Timothy Ward said after the hearing. Ward wouldn't comment on Artois' apparent flight or say if he had spoken with Artois.

Artois was arrested April 26. At a May 3 bond hearing, General District Court Judge Charles F. Sievers denied Artois bond, and he remained in jail. About a week later, Artois sent a note to jail authorities, requesting another court hearing. Artois wrote that he wanted a defense attorney appointed to him, according to court documents. On May 11, General District Court Judge Peter W. Steketee appointed Ward to Artois' case. Artois had told General District Court Judge Wenda K. Travers during an April 28 hearing that he was trying to retain Ward.

According to Circuit Court records, Ward represented Artois in 2003 when he was charged with two counts of crimes against nature. The victim was a 15-year-old boy Artois met on the Internet, according to court documents. The two met online and in person for a year, according to court documents. Artois pleaded guilty to two amended charges of carnal knowledge and was sentenced to 24 months in jail. The jail time was suspended based on a two-year probation period during which Artois was to complete sex offender treatment, undergo random lie detector tests and have no contact with minors.

Artois failed to attend his appointment last week for sex offender treatment, Sylvester said. Not complying with terms of probation can lead to a probation violation hearing. Since Artois was still on probation when he was charged with animal cruelty, he could also face probation violation proceedings if convicted. Artois was also convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 1997 and felony larceny in 1983 in Fairfax County, according to a criminal record filed with Prince William Circuit Court.

During the May 11 hearing, Steketee also granted Artois bond: $1,000 on each of the 29 animal abuse charges.

Artois posted the required percentage of the bond amount and was released. He told the court he would be living at his Fuller Heights Road home. Sheriff's deputies went to the address seven times to inform Artois of his Monday court date, and were unable to locate him, according to notes in Artois' court file. Sylvester told the court Monday that Artois had been evicted from the Fuller Heights address several weeks ago for failure to pay rent.

After the hearing Monday, Sylvester said she was unaware of the May 11 court date at which Steketee granted Artois bond until two days later, when a witness called her.

"The commonwealth had no ability to argue he was a flight risk," Sylvester said.

Under Virginia law, a judge or magistrate can deny a defendant bond if he believes the defendant will flee the area before his court date if released from jail, or if the judge believes the defendant to be a danger to the community, or both. Sylvester said Artois was a flight risk because he had no fixed address.

Steketee, who presided over the hearing where Artois failed to appear, said Monday he was unaware another judge had denied Artois bond before he granted it.

In an e-mail prosecutors intercepted, Artois wrote that he was living out of his car on the street, Sylvester said. After the hearing, Sylvester said Artois had written the e-mail to a woman in California to whom he was trying to give one or more of his dogs.

Artois is also under investigation for fraud, according to a search warrant filed in Circuit Court in April. Artois admitted soliciting funds for his animal shelter while claiming non-profit status he did not have, according to the search warrant. He also admitted using the donations for personal use though he filed paperwork for food stamps stating he had no income.

Ward said he did not know anything about the possible fraud charge.

"I did have discussions with the Commonwealth's Attorney about the possibility of other charges. At this moment, I don't know where that investigation stands," Ward said.

Artois is scheduled for a trial June 1 on the animal abuse charges. Animal control authorities have also asked the court to give the county ownership of the animals in a civil hearing scheduled June 1.

Steketee issued a warrant for Artois' arrest Monday. The Alexandria commissioner of accounts has also issued a warrant for Artois' arrest in regard to a civil matter, Sylvester said.

Artois is a white male with brown eyes and hair. He is described in court documents as 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. It is suspected Artois is driving a 1997 Ford Expedition sport utility vehicle.

the owner of black wolf rescue bailed out of jail an is on the run your can see a pic of him at the sit but again hes on the run his charges are 28 count of animal abuse then he bailed out of jail befor thay could find out that he has issues with children to