Deer Confiscated (Riverside Department of Animal Control)
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GLEN AVON -- A deer who was seized by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services has been transferred to an exotic animal sanctuary. Officials believe the deer was being kept as a pet by a homeowner in Glen Avon.
Officers were conducting a routine check of the property in the 2600 block of Mears Avenue when they discovered the deer that had been obviously domesticated, according to John Welsh, spokesman for the Riverside Animals Services. It's believed the deer may have been kept at the home for several months.
Officer Will Luna informed the man he was in violation of the law. He released the deer to the officer who then contacted officials with the state Department of Fish & Game.
Animal control officers say the deer would not be able to survive in the wild on its own. It was taken to "Forever Wild" in Phelan but may be transferred to another refuge.
The homeowner was not cited because he fully cooperated with authorities, officials said.
The deer, which is described as a mule deer, is very friendly. The deer quickly became the star attraction at the Riverside Shelter Tuesday afternoon.
Officers were conducting a routine check of the property in the 2600 block of Mears Avenue when they discovered the deer that had been obviously domesticated, according to John Welsh, spokesman for the Riverside Animals Services. It's believed the deer may have been kept at the home for several months.
Officer Will Luna informed the man he was in violation of the law. He released the deer to the officer who then contacted officials with the state Department of Fish & Game.
Animal control officers say the deer would not be able to survive in the wild on its own. It was taken to "Forever Wild" in Phelan but may be transferred to another refuge.
The homeowner was not cited because he fully cooperated with authorities, officials said.
The deer, which is described as a mule deer, is very friendly. The deer quickly became the star attraction at the Riverside Shelter Tuesday afternoon.
