The state Department of Fish and Game provided a detailed account Friday for the first time of alleged health and safety violations by the Wildlife Waystation animal sanctuary.

The revelations were made public on the same day a team of environmental, medical and animal experts, and actress Dyan Cannon rallied to defend the refuge and its director, Martine Colette.

Dr. David Levine, an orthopedic surgeon, said in a news conference that the nonprofit organization has been blocked from raising money because the state recently ordered the Waystation closed to the public.