Exotic animal neflect - cougar seized
Reno, KS (US)Date: Jun 2005
Disposition: Alleged
Abuser names unreleased
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Wildlife officials and the Reno County Sheriff's Office joined forces recently to remove a malnourished and underweight mountain lion from a residence on Palomino Trail.
The female cougar, known as Wilma, is about 12 to 14 years old, Sheriff's Detective Wayne Baughman said.
After several warnings from KDWP to transfer the animal to a different location, sheriff's officers were able to take possession of the animal under the state's animal cruelty statute.
Baughman said the animal had escaped several times in the past, and when officers arrived to remove Wilma, she was caged with no food, had stagnant water and weighed less than 60 pounds - about 70 pounds lighter than a healthy weight.
Under current regulations, Kansans who want to possess a mountain lion or other big cat, bear or wolf must fill out an application with KDWP and submit to a one-time inspection. References« Back to Search Results
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