Exotic Incident #1552

Incident Date:
08/03/2011
Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Baboon
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Dane County Humane Society seized a 3-year old baboon that was being kept in a basement. The man on two separate occassions lied to authorities about keeping a baboon, but admitted owning one when confronted with an inspection warrant issued by a judge. The man gave up the baboon to authorities.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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