Exotic Incident #2516
Incident Date:
06/24/2016
Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Officials were tipped off to a pet alligator via email. The 6-year-old, 4-foot-long gator, named Boots, was then voluntarily surrendered by his owner. It is illegal to keep a pet alligator in Washington, but the owner said he didn’t know he was breaking the law and he will not be facing charges.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.nwcn.com/mb/news/local/spokane-county/alligator-found-in-spokane/255500817