Exotic cat on the free in Decatur, proprietor determined to seek out it
by Kaira Willis
Solomon’s pet Serval, Reese (Courtesy of Christopher Solomon)
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) —
A 30-pound African native cat referred to as a Serval is at present on the free.
The proprietor, Christopher Solomon, is determined to seek out his companion.
Solomon acquired his pet serval, named “Reese” from a girl in West Virginia final month.
He mentioned the earlier proprietor bought the Serval to him attributable to his data and expertise working with unique animals.
Solomon mentioned his buddy left the door open and that is when Reese escaped. He mentioned he’s devastated as a result of he solely had somewhat time with him.
“If you see him he’ll pose no menace to you or your kids. I am unable to promise something about your small pets as a result of he’s a predator,” Solomon mentioned. “He’s not aggressive. He might look scary, however he is actually not aggressive. He’s truthfully a fantastic boy.”
There have been disputes over the legality of the possession however Solomon says the Illinois Department of Natural Resources despatched him an electronic mail permitting him to personal the cat.
He mentioned his condominium complicated was conscious of the animal and allowed him to maintain it.
Solomon mentioned Macon County Animal Control has not been in a lot contact with him and he would not know if Reese might be returned to him as soon as discovered.
We reached out to the Macon County Animal Control for an interview however we didn’t hear again.
IDNR despatched an announcement saying the division solely oversees native Illinois species.
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