An African serval cat that was discovered with drug in its system after an escape at a traffic stop now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home, much to the pleasure of social networks users still entertained by the current release of the film ” Cocaine Bear.”
The wild cat’s story has actually trended online, where users enjoyed in the absurdity of the scary funnywhich is based upon the real story of a 175-pound black bear that was discovered dead near a duffle bag and some $2 million worth of drug. Social media users have actually naturally called the serval “cocaine cat.”
The slim feline made its escape after its owner was pulled over by authorities on Jan. 28, according to regional animal control authorities. It jumped from the car into a tree.
Ray Anderson of Cincinnati Animal CARE said that regional animal control, Hamilton County Dog Wardens, were called around 2 a.m. in the property Oakley community.
In Ohio, it is prohibited to own the animals, which can weigh as much as 40 pounds. During the rescue objective, the cat called Amiry broke its leg and ended up being more upset.
Once Amiry was taken in for treatment by Cincinnati Animal CARE, the group ran a drug test in which they identified that Amiry had drug in his system.
It’s not the very first time that Cincinnati Animal CARE, which has actually been running as the county animal shelter, has actually had a wild animal test favorable for drugs. In 2022, the group took in a capuchin monkey, called Neo, that had methamphetamine in its system.
Since that case, it has actually ended up being guideline for the shelter to test unique animals that reach the shelter for drugs, Anderson said.
Anderson validated that the owner of Amiry given up custody of the cat to Cincinnati Animal CARE prior to it was taken into the care of the Cincinnati Zoo.
Servals have actually grown in appeal with some appearing in TikTok videos as animals. Julie Sheldon, scientific assistant teacher of zoo medication at the University of Tennessee, said a serval is a significant obligation that needs a well balanced diet plan and specialized care beyond a house cat.
“There are way better options for pets that are way more safe, economically smart and sustainable,” she said.
The Cincinnati Animal CARE gets about 8,000 animals a year, said Anderson.
Instead of attempting to keep a wild animal as a family pet, Anderson said, “You could save a whole lot of money and get a really awesome house cat at your local animal shelter.”
