Exotic Incident #1505
Incident Date:
04/21/2011
Location:
Frankfort, KY - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
African Green Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An African Green monkey was confiscated by KY Fish & Wildlife from a private resident and taken to the Primate Rescue Center Sanctuary. The resident was asked to “babysit” the monkey, which turned into the monkey being dumped on her. She contacted authorities intending to obtain ownership papers, which resulted in the monkey being confiscated.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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