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Search Underway in Lehigh Valley for Three Escaped Serval Cats After Storm Damage

The Alburtis refuge urges sightings be reported to 717-381-9893, saying the older cats are unlikely to pose a threat.

Overview

  • A wind storm toppled a tree onto the serval enclosure at Cricket Wildlife Center in Alburtis, allowing three African servals to escape Wednesday night.
  • The nonprofit shared photos of the cats and the damaged pen on Facebook as the search continues.
  • Refuge staff say the animals are older with limited ability to care for themselves and ask the public not to harm them.
  • The center says these were the only servals in its care and is coordinating efforts to locate them.
  • Servals are medium-sized wild cats native to sub-Saharan Africa, and Pennsylvania permits their ownership with special licenses, while Savannah cat hybrids are legal without restrictions.