Exotic Incident #2381

Incident Date:
05/20/2016
Location:
Brentwood, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

A 22-year-old white-faced capuchin monkey named Luna was seized from a house, and her owner of more than two decades is now facing charges for not having the proper permits.

Luna was taken to a licensed wildlife facility.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/22/brentwood-monkey-seized/