Pair of baby Siberian lynx allegedly stolen from Animal Gardens petting zoo
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[quote]A pair of precious belongings have gone missing from a petting zoo here. The staff at Animal Gardens is certain someone stole their two seven-week-old Siberian lynx overnight Monday, July 3rd.
"There's no way they could've crawled out," said Danette Vincenti, Animal Gardens' caretaker for the cats.
Vincenti said they last saw the lynx around 5:00 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday morning, the baby cats were missing, and Vincenti thinks the thieves sliced open the top of the cage to make it look like they escaped. She said she's especially concerned because of how vulnerable the lynx are at their age.
"The issue with these animals is they were just transitioned from their milk to meat, so they're barely eating the meat right now," said Vincenti.
Town of Delavan police confirmed they are investigating the disappearance. Vincenti suspects someone is trying to sell the animals.
The workers at Animal Gardens said they just want the lynx to be returned -- adding if someone were to drop them off anonymously, they'd be fine with that.
Animal Gardens is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the cats' safe return.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been notified. If you have any information related to the two stolen lynx, you're asked to contact the Town of Delavan Police Department 262-728-9777 or Animal Gardens at 262-728-8200.[/quote]
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Hopefully they're found ASAP and before any harm is done to them.
Aw man they look so god damn precious.
Hoping they return to safety as soon as possible.
Update: they have been returned safe and sound.
[quote]Animal Gardens officials confirmed for FOX6 News Wednesday night, July 5th that the two missing lynx were returned to the petting zoo, and they are safe.
We're told someone drove up to the petting zoo, handed over the lynx, and took off. They were handed over around 8:30 p.m., and Animal Garden's owner, Dana Montana said they're safe and healthy.
In a news release, Town of Delavan police said they were notified about the return of the lynx around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.
They said the animals were hungry, but otherwise in good health.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, and they "do have suspects," but said "due to this investigation, no further information is available at this time."[/quote]
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hooray!
I mean they are just the cutest little buggers ever, I would find it hard not to pick one up and walk off.
Jokes aside, glad they ere found safe and sound.
Lynxes are best cats.
[QUOTE={TFS} Rock Su;52438807]Lynxes are best cats.[/QUOTE]
A challenger appears!
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The leg to fattiness ratio on lioncubs is just the [I]perfect tubby tabby[/I].
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