Exotic Incident #2708

Incident Date:
11/07/2016
Location:
Pahrump, NV - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger, monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

Police officers found three tigers loose in a backyard that only had a 4-foot field fence to contain them, being watched by a 17-year-old. Eight monkeys, a skunk, a cougar, and a fox were also found on the property. Owner Trisha Meyer did not have the necessary permits to keep these animals, and was extradited to Harris County, Texas, where she faces charges for theft and endangering a child. The tigers were taken into protective custody.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://mynews4.com/news/local/sheriffs-office-deputies-find-3-tigers-loose-in-womans-pahrump-backyard http://www.wfmz.com/news/pets/texas-woman-with-exotic-animals-in-home-charged/157429373