Escaped Pet Monkey in Laredo Gets Hit by Car, then Rescued by Born Free
Incident Date:
02/14/2024
Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Rhesus Macaque
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Laredo, TX – Pablito, a three-year-old rhesus macaque, ran loose in Laredo, TX, before being hit by a car. He suffered serious head injuries from the incident. He was then transported to a local vet clinic and underwent life-saving measures. Born Free USA’s primate sanctuary in South Texas welcomed Pablito after he was held by animal control for the requisite length of time to declare him a stray. In February 2024, keeping a primate without a permit within the city limits was illegal in Laredo. Officials said Laredo Animal Control issued no permit for a monkey fitting Pablito’s description.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Rescued Pablito, who will now spend the remainder of his years at the Born Free USA primate sanctuary in south Texas.Notes: