Exotic Incident #2057
Incident Date:
02/25/2014
Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Big Run Wolf Ranch
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
John Basile, the owner of the Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport, was arrested and charged with reckless conduct and possession of a dangerous animal when he walked into a bar with a tiger. The animal was restrained only by a leash and unmuzzeled.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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