Nevada Man Arrested as Seven Tigers Seized for Violating Ownership Laws

Karl Mitchell, a 71-year-old resident of Pahrump, Nevada, is fighting to regain custody of seven tigers seized from his property, which he claims were his emotional support animals. The Nye County Sheriff's Office took the tigers early Wednesday morning, citing Mitchell's lack of required permits and his arrest for resisting a peace officer. Mitchell maintains that the tigers were prescribed as emotional support by his Veterans Affairs doctor due to his PTSD from military service. His fiancée, Catherine Griffiths, supports his claims, alleging that they were treated well and expressing concerns over the treatment of the tigers during the seizure. County officials confirmed that Mitchell had been in violation of ownership regulations for several years, with a prior investigation into his possession of the big cats. The tigers are currently being held at an undisclosed sanctuary while Mitchell awaits further legal proceedings.