Exotic Incident #1774
Incident Date:
07/03/2012
Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wolf-hybrid
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A wolf-dog hybrid that had been on the loose since March of this year has been caught. The animal is believed to be a wolf-Alaskan malamute mix that was purchased in Florida as a pet and escaped when the owners were visiting Philadelphia. Wolf-dog hybrids are legal in Pennsylvania only with a special permit. The animal was taken to the Wolf Sanctuary in Lancaster County.
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