Alberta woman fined $15,000 for illegally importing serval cats

thestar.com February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

An Alberta woman has been fined $15,000 for illegally importing two serval cats into the province. She pleaded guilty to the charges after purchasing the cats in British Columbia and Quebec. Alberta law prohibits the importation of serval cats without special permits, which are typically only available to zoos. The cats are now being housed at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals warns that servals do not adapt well to domestic life and can pose risks to their owners and local wildlife.


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