Tiger filmed roaming Houston raises concerns about exotic pet ownership in the Lone Star State
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A video of an escaped tiger wandering a residential street in Houston and coming face-to-face with an armed off-duty sheriff’s deputy is making the rounds on social media.
GRAPHIC LANGUAGE WARNING: Texas is one of the most lenient states when it comes to exotic animal ownership laws. Possession and regulation of these animals are controlled by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. Texans wanting to own a tiger or other large cat must qualify for a permit. To qualify, prospective owners must prove they can properly cage and provide for the tiger as a pet.More Related News
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