Wellness check in Detroit leads to alligator discovery

A wellness check in Detroit turned into something entirely different when police arrived at a home whose resident hadn't been seen or heard from in weeks. Unfortunately, the homeowner was found dead inside the home, the city's general service department director said. No foul play was suspected - however, police found something else when they entered the residence.

[latoyaveizaga-noreiga]

That's so selfish to keep an alligator locked up. I'm happy it's going to an alligator sanctuary

[dustinfisher]

That poor thing doesn't look good. It wasn't cared for at all

[sosoc]

You could tell that the alligator was extremely weak

[kaycampbell]

Being illegal is the least of the problem. How about animal cruelty. Alligators don't belong in a house. What kind of sad life would that be?! Disgusting!

[writerconsidered]

That gator doesn't look healthy at all. His coloration is way off. he needs medical attention.

[nikoqaddadeh]

Poor gator. I am glad the dog and gator are safe.

[sibhuskyguy]

poor thing probably didn't want to be sitting on the hot asphalt... animal welfare should know better.

[MissylovesTrouble]

That dog is NOT ok! Izzy looks sick. They both have been without food/water for weeks.

[AFloridaSon]

Sad to see that gator in that tiny cage. I hope both pets find happiness.

[chriskolb]

That gator doesn’t look like it’s healthy at all.

[isaacfox]

I bet the alligator has a higher IQ than the owner did

[Mittenpaw]

Having an alligator in Michigan is cruel

[LilyJ]

Her poor mouth looks pretty beat up. Missing so many of her bottom teeth. Poor thing😭

[ceemee]

Bless the hands that rescue and protect all living creatures.❤

[msnos]

That alligator should be taken to Louisiana, or Florida.

[adamwonder]

that alligator is the least dangerous animal in detroit

[janetfernandez]

I’m sick of people abusing animals
Why don’t we have a law to held people accountable
The law are not putting fear into people that why they keep hurting animals

[Redeleiser]

So you think a German shepherd is ok without food for weeks??? How stupid!

[sister]

Get her off of the concrete!!!! You're burning her!!!!

[roja]

Poor alligator. They are not meant to be locked in a cage in a house.