Resources
Oct 23, 2024. Transcript of the Hearing for a Special Prosecutor.
Jan 9, 2025. Judge Lanford Order Granting Petition for a Special Prosecutor.
March 5, 2025. Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board Investigation.
Sept 30, 2025. Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board suspends Rick Van Domelen’s veterinary license.
Oct 14, 2025. DATCP referred case with hundreds of violations to DA Ozanne. Complete files below.
Oct 28, 2025. Signed Agreement between DA Gruenke and Ridglan Farms to avoid criminal prosecution for animal cruelty.
Nov 2025. Special Prosecutor Report.
DATCP Packet Sent to DA Ozanne and forwarded to DA Gruenke
Exhibit 1: Dog Seller Inspection June 2024
Exhibit 2: Dog Seller Inspection September 2024
Exhibit 3: Ridglan Farms Compliance Review
Exhibit 4: Photos June 2024 Part 1Part 2
Exhibit 5: Photos September 2024
Exhibit 6: Klapper letter
Exhibit 7: Notice of Admin Conference Nov 08, 2024
Exhibit 8: Initial Notice of Noncompliance Nov 08, 2024
Exhibit 9: Notice of Admin Conference Nov 18, 2024
Exhibit 10: McLeod Letter Jan 03, 2025
Exhibit 11: Affidavit in Support of Petition Seeking Summary Suspension
Exhibit 12: Petition Seeking Summary Suspension of Respondent’s License
Exhibit 13: Ridglan Farms Surgery Records Part 1Part 2
Exhibit 14: Civil Forfeiture Stipulation Feb 2025
Exhibit 15: Notice of Enforcement Conference Feb 25, 2025
Exhibit 16: Performance of Daily Body, Mobility, and Behavior Checks Guidance Doc
Exhibit 17: Daily Positive Human Contact Guidance Doc
Exhibit 18: Initial Notice of Noncompliance Amended May 01, 2025
Exhibit 19: USDA Records of Disposition and Death Report
Exhibit 20: Ridglan Surgery Log
Exhibit 21: Surgery and Disposition Summary; additional USDA Records of Disposition
Exhibit 22: Civil Forfeiture Stipulation August 2025
Exhibit 23: McLeod Letter Sept 26, 2025
Exhibit 24: DA Civil Prosecution Request
Exhibit 25: Draft CF Complaint Referral
Exhibit 26: Photograph log
Exhibit 27: Ridglan Farms Socialization SOP