Many of you may know cocaine bear, comedy thriller based on true story A photo of a black bear found dead near a duffel bag containing $2 million worth of cocaine.
But have you heard of the Cocaine Cat?
No movie yet, but thankfully his story has a happy ending.
Earlier this year, a 35-pound African Serval — named Amily — escaped from a car pulled over by police in Cincinnati.
The frightened cat ran up the tree. During a rescue by the local animal control agency, Amily broke her thin leg.
Photo Credit: Cincinnati Animal Care/Facebook
He was admitted to Cincinnati Animal Care, where a medical team tested him for drugs. “After we rescued Neo, a capuchin monkey who tested positive for methamphetamine in early 2022, this became standard procedure for ‘exotic’ animals,” the hospital said on Facebook.
They soon discover that Amily is addicted to cocaine.
Photo Credit: Cincinnati Animal Care/Facebook
recover at the zoo
It is illegal to own a serval cat in Ohio. Amily’s owner was not arrested, but had to hand over the cat to the Cincinnati Zoo.
The zoo announced on Facebook that Amily is recovering.
“Amily’s health has improved sufficiently following treatment at our veterinary facility that we were able to transfer him to the Cat Ambassador program area yesterday. As he is still recovering from his leg injury, The CAP team will monitor it before allowing him to run, jump, or engage in other activities that may impair healing. Focus on helping you adapt.
So where did Amily get hit? Police are investigating whether Amily’s cocaine intake was accidental or coercive. Troy Taylor, Hamilton County’s chief dog keeper, said charges against his former owner are still under review. city beat.
What is a serval?
Serval is a wild cat native to Africa. It has a small head, large ears, golden yellow to buff black spots and stripes on her coat, and a short black-tipped tail. Servals have the longest legs of any cat for their size.
Cats are becoming more popular as pets these days and are legal in certain states.according to pet 4 youwill cost between $1000 and $1500.
Still, many animal experts don’t support this trend, saying servals need a balanced diet and special care even more than domestic cats.
“There are better options for pets that are safer, more economically sensible, and more sustainable,” said Julie Sheldon, a clinical assistant professor of zoological medicine at the University of Tennessee. Associated Press.
Photo credit: Cincinnati Zoo
