Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Jun 06, 2012
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Animal: Cayman Alligator
Animal Disposition: unknown

Facility Type: Exotic Pet
Facility Name: unknown

Category: Abandoned animal, Animal health issue
Species: Reptile

Summary: A New Bedford landlord discovered an alligator and a pit bull while he was clearing out an abandoned apartment. The animals were being kept as pets, then abandoned. The former owners will be charged with possessing an illegal animal and animal cruelty. The alligator was taken to a sanctuary and the pit bull to a rescue group.

Source: 1.WHDH.com