October 28, 2003 Gillette, WY Two men were hospitalized after being bitten by one of two rattlesnakes that were being illegally kept at their home. Reptiles
October 26, 2003 Hamilton Township, NJ A man was trapped inside his car by someone’s escaped “pet” emu. Other
October 23, 2003 Mauldin, SC Golden Strip residents reported in the previous few weeks at least eight sightings of what appeared to be a mountain lion. The animal was likely an escaped “pet” as wildlife officials disputes the possibility that it wass from wild stock. Big Cats
October 21, 2003 Glendale, AZ Authorities found a “pet” python that escaped from his enclosure. Reptiles
October 20, 2003 Elmira, NY A “pet” python was found by authorities who were unable to identify its possessors. Reptiles
October 19, 2003 Jacksboro, TN For the previous three weeks, many local residents sighted what appeared to be an escaped “pet” orangutan. Primates
October 16, 2003 Stamford, CT A “pet” chimpanzee bolted from a vehicle after unbuckling his seatbelt and unlocking the door. The Intersection in town was closed off for two hours until his possessors and police were able to corral him back into the car. No injuries were reported. Primates
October 14, 2003 Little Ferry, NJ A 44-year-old man was found dead in his garage, the apparent victim of a bite from his “pet” Gabon viper. Reptiles
October 12, 2003 Northampton Township, PA Several residents reported seeing a large cat, possibly a cougar, roaming the area for days. The animal was thought to be someone’s exotic “pet” turned loose. Big Cats
October 6, 2003 Girard Township, PA A woman captured on her video camera what appeared to be either a black panther or a cougar in Girard Borough Park. The animal was likely someone’s “pet.” Big Cats