Exotic Incident #1947

Incident Date:
10/08/2010
Location:
Bethel, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
African Serval
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection seized an African serval cat that was living in a residential basement. It is illegal to possess African servals in the state. The animals was transferred to a facility in Florida. The owner was arrested and fined.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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