Shri Thanedar ignored offers to care for abandoned testing lab animals

In 2010, U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's New Jersey testing lab, AniClin, faced a significant crisis after defaulting on its loans. Bank of America, the lending institution, appointed a court receiver to manage the financial distress of Thanedar's businesses, including AniClin. As part of the proceedings, the bank offered to continue caring for the animals—dogs and monkeys—at the testing lab at its own expense, but court documents revealed that Thanedar's legal advisors ignored these repeated offers. This led to a chaotic situation wherein the animals were left in limbo for months and ultimately required placement in sanctuaries due to neglect allegations. The implications of this incident resurfaced in public discourse in April 2025 when accusations about Thanedar abandoning the animals were rehashed following his introduction of impeachment articles against President Donald Trump. Consequently, this situation has drawn considerable attention, and in previous statements, Thanedar claimed he was unaware of the details surrounding the care for the animals once the bank took over operations. However, testimonies and court documents suggest a more complicated narrative, where evidence points to ignored opportunities to provide proper care for the animals. Further, opinions varied regarding the condition of the animals when they were eventually removed from the facility, highlighting discrepancies between statements made by Thanedar and those from animal rescue organizations and the court-appointed receiver.