Exotic Incident #1802

Incident Date:
08/07/2012
Location:
Cleveland, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Cleveland Animal Control was called out to a residential backyard for the report of a alligator. Officers found a 4-foot alligator in a small pool with four dogs in the yard. All 5 animals were confiscated. The owner of the animals was already in jail when the animals were seized – the reason for his incarceration was unknown at the time.

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