Exotic Incident #1652
Incident Date:
12/19/2011
Location:
Heiskell, TN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Lynx, Monkey, Snakes
Animal disposition:
Summary:
More than 100 animals, many of them illegal wildlife, were found living in bad conditions in a house in Heiskell. Among the animals found were a lynx in a cage in the backyard, a large monkey kept in a bird cage in the living room, multiple venomous reptiles, dogs, cats and numerous non-venomous snakes. The residence is being condemned and the owner is expected to face charges.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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