Exotic Incident #2455
Incident Date:
06/21/2016
Location:
Bellmore, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Bird, turtle, chinchilla, prairie dog, sugar glider, skunk
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Approximately 400 animals were seized from a home. Officers with the Animal Crime Unit found more than 250 birds (mostly exotic), 151 reptiles (mostly turtles, including an alligator snapping turtle), chinchillas, prairie dogs, sugar gliders, and a skunk. The animals were kept in horribly cramped and unsanitary conditions.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://abc7ny.com/pets/400-birds-turtles-seized-in-bellmore-animal-cruelty-case/1395126/