Exotic Incident #1274
Incident Date:
02/27/2009
Location:
Hamilton County, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A 300-lb Bengal tiger was rescued from a home near Waco and put in the care of the Humane Society of North Texas. The tiger was found living in unsafe conditions, underweight and infested with hookworms.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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