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February 19, 2013
Philadelphia, PA

A city police officer killed an 80-pound Husky when it killed a doe at the Erie Zoo. The guardian of the dog will be cited for failing to control the animal.

  • Other
February 12, 2013
Fairfield, CA

Vacaville police found approximately 50 pounds of marijuana and a handgun in a vehicle they stopped driven by a couple, and upon a search of the couple’s residence, found more marijuana, seven more guns, over $29,000 in cash and a 3-foot dwarf caiman. It is illegal to own caimans in California. The couple were arrested and the caiman was taken to a humane society.

  • Reptiles
February 5, 2013
West Allis, WI

A man could be facing charges after police say he stole a snake a pet expo and left his son behind. A volunteer was showing the corn snake to the boy when the boy’s father walked off with the snake leaving the child. The man was apprehended and the boy was turned over to Child Services.

  • Reptiles
February 1, 2013
Fenton, MI

Three kayakers found a dead boa constrictor while kayaking down the Shiawassee River in Michigan. It is believed that the snake was an abandoned pet.

  • Reptiles
January 16, 2013
Golden Gate Estates, FL

A 2-year old, 125-pound grizzly bear cub named Boo-Boo escaped from a home. The Coliler County Sheriff’s Office and FL Fish & Wildlife found him, tranquilized him, and returned him to his owner.

  • Bears
January 10, 2013
Castro Valley, CA

A 5-foot alligator was found guarding 34 pounds of marijuana valued over $100,000. The alligator seemed sickly and stressed. A Castro Valley man was taken into custody.

  • Reptiles
January 9, 2013
Cape Canaveral, FL

An emu escaped from it’s enclosure and ran around stopping traffic.

  • Other
January 7, 2013
Oldsmar, FL

A couple was arrested for animal cruelty and child abuse when deputies found nearly 300 animals – including snakes, lizards, rats, mice, birds, rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs. Some animals were found dead and eaten. Deputies were responding to a missing girl. They also found the couple under the influence of alcohol.

  • Reptiles
  • Other
January 7, 2013
Calhan, CO

According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to notice or communicate to a veterinarian that a 6-year-old tiger named Thurston was extremely thin, with visible ribs and protruding hip bones.

  • Big Cats
January 2, 2013
Lincoln County, NC

A Lincoln man was arrested after he shot and killed his pet snake. He faces several charges including felony cruelty to animals and was jailed on a $20,000 bond.

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