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 the moment on the free.
The proprietor, Christopher Solomon, is determined to seek out his companion.
Solomon acquired his pet serval, named “Reese” from a lady in West Virginia final month.
He stated the earlier proprietor bought the Serval to him on account of his data and expertise working with unique animals.
Solomon stated his pal left the door open and that is when Reese escaped. He stated he’s devastated as a result of he solely had a bit of time with him.
“If you see him he’ll pose no menace to you or your youngsters. I am unable to promise something about your small pets as a result of he’s a predator,” Solomon stated. “He’s not aggressive. He might look scary, however he is actually not aggressive. He’s truthfully an ideal boy.”
There have been disputes over the legality of the possession however Solomon says the Illinois Department of Natural Resources despatched him an e mail permitting him to personal the cat.
He stated his house complicated was conscious of the animal and allowed him to maintain it.
Solomon stated Macon County Animal Control has not been in a lot contact with him and he would not know if Reese will likely 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 a press release saying the division solely oversees native Illinois species.
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