Zebra Illegally Kept as a Pet Escapes and Is Fatally Shot by Owner

Incident Date:
03/29/2019
Location:
Callahan, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Private Residence/Farm
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death by human (DH)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Zebra
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Shadow, a zebra kept as a pet in a private home in Callahan, Florida, escaped from her enclosure and was shot and killed by her owner. Authorities say that her owner did not have the proper license to own the animal.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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