Exotic Incident #1037
Incident Date:
08/07/2007
Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Lizard, Tortoise, cockatoo, chincilla
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Animal Control officials removed nearly 40 animals, many neglected, including exotic lizards and tortoises, birds (including a duck and cockatoo), chinchillas, and 5 Pomeranian dogs and a cat. Several chinchillas did not survive the move and 2 dogs had to be destroyed. The animals remained in the care of the city’s animal shelter and the possessor’s home was condemned.
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