December 29, 2016 Kansas City, MO A 33-year-old female hippopotamus named Labor Day was euthanized due to a months-long “period of illness and decline in quality of life.” Other
December 29, 2016 Sacramento, CA A 24-year-old Grevy’s zebra named Akina died after an apparent bout with colic. Other
December 28, 2016 New York, NY A 10-foot-long dead boa constrictor was found in the parking lot of a Bronx high school. Officers with the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit removed the snake. Reptiles
December 27, 2016 Arlington County, VA Arlington County Animal Control responded to a call about a snake in a toilet at an apartment building. They rescued the 4- to 5-foot-long anaconda, which was then turned over to a reptile expert. Officials believe the snake was a pet who was abandoned or escaped. Reptiles
December 26, 2016 Bolton, MA A white fox was captured by rescue group Animal Adventures. According to the organization, she is white as a result of breeding on fur farms, where foxes are selected for different coloration. She is 8-10 pounds underweight and approximately a year old. They believe she is an abandoned pet. Other
December 22, 2016 Cleveland, OH Fishermen found a dead 16-foot boa constrictor frozen in the Chagrin River. The snake was likely a pet who was released. Reptiles
December 22, 2016 Sacramento, CA Percy, a 17-year-old North American river otter, died. She had been suffering from a nervous system disorder, hip arthritis, and renal disease, and was euthanized after a decline in her health. Other
December 22, 2016 Knoxville, TN Mondo, a 44-year-old Southern white rhino, died. He was euthanized due to declining health. Other
December 21, 2016 Spokane, WA Three pet wallabies were killed and partially eaten by the owner’s dog. Other