May 16, 2014 Washington County, UT An escaped monkey roamed a neighborhood and bit the finger of a teenager before being caught and confiscated. The monkey’s guardian is being investigated for keeping the primate illegally. Primates
May 15, 2014 Las Vegas, NV A Savannah hybrid cat was on the loose in Las Vegas. The cat was returned to its guardian – investigation is ongoing. Small Cats
May 14, 2014 Rio Rancho, NM Animal control officers impounded a large sulcata tortoise who had escaped from a “secured” backyard. Reptiles
May 13, 2014 College Station, TX A woman found a 12-foot python in her bathroom and called police. The snake was captured and transported to a reptile rescue facility where the guardian eventually claimed it. Reptiles
May 6, 2014 Eaton, OH A 5-year old boy was bitten in the arm and face by a wolf hybrid kept as a pet. Other
May 6, 2014 Olathe, KS A 2-year old wallaby named Wally escaped his enclosure and was spotted hopping along a residential street. The animals was captured and returned to his guardian after several hours. Other
May 3, 2014 Chillicothe, MO A capuchin monkey escaped from its breeder and ran amok in a neighborhood before being shot and killed by police. Primates
May 2, 2014 Scottsdale, AZ A 3-foot, 10 pound Tegue lizard considered to be dangerous was spotted by residents. The lizard is believed to be someone’s pet who either was dumped or escaped. Reptiles
May 1, 2014 Houston, TX A capuchin monkey featured on “Great Day Houston” slapped the hostess in the face on live TV when he became agitated by the hostess’ teasing. Primates
April 29, 2014 Los Angeles, CA Rapper Tyga turned his pet tiger into an animal shelter after finding out he was keeping the animal illegally. Big Cats