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Emu on the Loose: Picasso Escapes Nashville Suburb
25 Apr
Summary
- Picasso the emu escaped her home in Mt. Juliet, near Nashville.
- Animal control officers safely contained the emu in a special trailer.
- It is legal to own an emu in Tennessee, but requires significant care.
An emu named Picasso recently made an unexpected visit to Nashville's Metro Animal Care and Control after escaping her enclosure.
Picasso, who resides in Mt. Juliet, a suburb of Nashville, was found approximately one mile from her home on Thursday, April 25th. She was loose for only a few hours before animal control officers were able to safely corral her into a specially renovated trailer.
According to a spokesperson, the emu's owner had reported the escape immediately. The owner intends to pick up Picasso on Saturday. While the emu is legally permitted as a pet in Tennessee, officials stressed the significant commitment involved in caring for such an animal, recommending thorough research and family discussion before adoption.
