Exotic Incident #2716
Incident Date:
11/21/2016
Location:
Stony Ridge, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Tiger Ridge Exotics
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Tiger, bear, leopard
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A county judge ordered Ohio state officials to return six tigers, a bear, and three leopards to a roadside facility where they lived when they were seized nearly two years ago amid a crackdown on keeping exotic animals. The ruling said the Ohio Department of Agriculture unfairly denied a permit to the facility’s owner, Kenny Hetrick. The animals are currently living in sanctuaries in other states.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://journaltimes.com/news/national/judge-orders-return-of-tigers-other-seized-exotic-animals/article_d5073d7d-f208-58f7-aa3c-bd3744f607be.html