February 12, 2016 Stanton, CA Eric LeBlanc, a reptile enthusiast and pet store owner, reported that he continues to allow his three young children to play with reptiles despite repeated bites, including the following injuries: his daughter was bitten by a bearded dragon and his 2-year-old son was bitten on the forehead by a ball python. He recently had to move dozens of the apex predators into his home when a fire at his reptile store killed some of his animals and injured many more. Reptiles
January 20, 2016 Charlestown, IN Respondents failed to notice or obtain veterinary care for a female brown bear named Chloe who was observed to have an injury to her left arm, as evidenced by a significant amount of fresh blood in her fur. Bears
December 29, 2016 Kansas City, MO A 33-year-old female hippopotamus named Labor Day was euthanized due to a months-long “period of illness and decline in quality of life.” Other
December 29, 2016 Sacramento, CA A 24-year-old Grevy’s zebra named Akina died after an apparent bout with colic. Other
December 28, 2016 New York, NY A 10-foot-long dead boa constrictor was found in the parking lot of a Bronx high school. Officers with the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit removed the snake. Reptiles
December 27, 2016 Arlington County, VA Arlington County Animal Control responded to a call about a snake in a toilet at an apartment building. They rescued the 4- to 5-foot-long anaconda, which was then turned over to a reptile expert. Officials believe the snake was a pet who was abandoned or escaped. Reptiles
December 26, 2016 Bolton, MA A white fox was captured by rescue group Animal Adventures. According to the organization, she is white as a result of breeding on fur farms, where foxes are selected for different coloration. She is 8-10 pounds underweight and approximately a year old. They believe she is an abandoned pet. Other
December 22, 2016 Cleveland, OH Fishermen found a dead 16-foot boa constrictor frozen in the Chagrin River. The snake was likely a pet who was released. Reptiles
December 22, 2016 Sacramento, CA Percy, a 17-year-old North American river otter, died. She had been suffering from a nervous system disorder, hip arthritis, and renal disease, and was euthanized after a decline in her health. Other