Exotic Incident #2390
Incident Date:
04/21/2016
Location:
Conroe, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Animal control officers recaptured a tiger seen wandering around the city wearing a collar and leash. A passerby said the tiger ran up to him, jumped and put her paws on his shoulders then started licking his face like a dog. Officers said the owner had to leave home because of flooding, and brought the tiger to a friend’s house, where she escaped.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/04/21/runaway-pet-tiger-captured-after-approaching-stranger-licking-his-face/