Exotic Incident #1763

Incident Date:
06/06/2012
Location:
New Bedford, MA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Cayman Alligator
Animal disposition:

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.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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