Ohio’s State Veterinarian says testing of a half-dozen exotic animals from Muskingum County that survived release after their owner Terry Thompson killed himself won’t begin for several weeks. Dr. Tony Forshey said Monday the animals must be anesthetized to have blood drawn. He’s worried they’re too weak to survive the procedure. The Columbus Zoo is caring for three Leopards, two Monkeys and a young Grizzly bear taken from Thompson’s farm two weeks ago after he...
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Some Perry County residents are nervous over a Madison Township property housing exotic animals... Following last week's incident in Muskingum County at Terry Thompson's farm.
Perry County Sheriff William Barker said he has been keeping a sharp eye on the Township Road 106 property. At last count the Sheriff said homeowner Andrea Morris had four bears and four lions. But he believes there has...
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In light of the recent incident where nearly 50 exotic animals lost their life, a tattoo shop in South Zanesville invites the community to show their support of the surviving animals.
Of the all the animals released by Terry Thompson, only 6 survived and are now being cared for by the Columbus Zoo. Owner of Yellow Rose Tattoo Billy White will donate 100% of proceeds...
Sheriff Matt Lutz spoke to media outlets Thursday morning to wrap up the release of exotic animals and the death of their owner Terry Thompson.
Sheriff Lutz said a coroner's report confirms that Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and that he suffered a bite to his head that appeared to have come from a large cat, like a bengal tiger just moments later. In all 56 animals were on the property, 48 were killed by law enforcement, one was killed by a cat and six were...
The Columbus Zoo said the animals taken from Thompson's Farm in Zanesville are doing well.
The young grizzly bear, two Celebes Macaques Monkeys and three Leopards that were rescued are being housed at the zoo's C. Joseph Cross Animal Health Center where they are receiving around the clock care and monitoring in order to assess their condition and ease their transition.
Zoo Spokesperson Patty Peters said that the situation has been difficult for both the staff of the Wilds and the...
The search for exotic animals in Southeast Ohio is still active but is getting closer to the end.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said Thursday Morning that a monkey believed to be the last animal missing at the Thompson Farm, may have been killed by another animal on the property after their release Tuesday.
Sheriff Lutz said Wednesday the monkey was believed to be carrying Herpes B. Officials from the Wilds said the monkey, if loose, would be considered highly...
Once it was reported that there were wild animals on the loose people were asking what they could expect if they ran into one. There were sightings in multiple areas.
In Licking County the sheriff's office reported four calls to their office about exotic animals on the east end of the county. Perry County Sheriff's Office also reported a wolf near State Route 668 and Interstate 70. Wildlife expert Jack Hanna said Tuesday's rain would slow down the animals.
"This is not a...
The incident involving the animals has brought to light exactly what is the law in Ohio.
Wildlife expert Jack Hanna said the laws concerning exotic animals in the state are week. He explained the state had a bill from former Gov. Ted Strickland that would toughen the laws and Hanna said it was six weeks from passing.
The new rules would regulate how the law would be enforced, who will inspect places and how to shut down exotic animal auctions. State Representative Brian Hill...
As local authorities respond to the escape or release of exotic animals in Muskingum County the Humane Society of the United States is calling on Governor John Kasich and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to issue emergency regulations restricting the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals.
The Humane Society said in a press release that the Kasich Administration allowed emergency rules put in place by former Governor Ted Strickland to expire in April. It also said...
The Licking County Sheriff's Office said they received at least four calls Tuesday night in regards to sightings of exotic animals. Though none on the sightings could be confirmed by law enforcement.
As a precaution the sheriff's office has activated members of its SWAT team. The team is equipped with night vision and necessary weapons to deal with any encounters as such animals may pose an inherent threat to county residents.
Sheriff Randy Thorp encourages residents to use...
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