Young serval Noa breaks front leg after misstep

Saved from an injection Noa escaped from her owner in Lexmond, Utrecht, this summer, just two days after she had purchased the serval. The animal ambulance was fortunately able to catch Noa quickly, but Noa’s owner did not want her back.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is responsible for implementing animal welfare legislation. Because they did not proceed to confiscate the animal, it was suggested that the animal be put down. This decision led to great indignation among the staff of the Animal Ambulance.