WEST BEND, Wis. - An arctic fox that a woman bought as a pet created a stink for neighbors who tipped police about an exotic animal in their apartment complex.
The fox was being kept in a cage in the basement of the apartment building, and some described the smell as similar to rotten eggs.
Conservation warden Bill Mitchell said there are a number of reasons why the arctic fox, which is not native to Wisconsin, doesn't make a good house pet.
"They have a high-pitched yip, plus their urine is pretty offensive. It's like a skunk," Mitchell said.
Acting on the tip, police officers confiscated the 6-year-old male fox Wednesday.
Nicole Budzinski, 21, was issued a $145 city citation for harboring an exotic animal.
She told officers she purchased the fox some time ago, police Lt. Dave Rettler said.
Mitchell, a warden with the Department of Natural Resources, said the fox would go to a licensed facility that handles such animals. It appeared to be in good health.
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