MAURY COUNTY, TN — A Maury County family is trying to track down a missing kangaroo named Ollie after the animal disappeared from Mount Pleasant. The family shared the search on Facebook, saying Ollie was last seen in the area of Mack Benderman Road.
According to those posts, the kangaroo was wearing a purple leash and collar when it went missing. The family is urging people nearby to keep an eye out and to let authorities know if they see the animal.
In one post, Cody Felty asked the public to help bring Ollie home safely, saying the kids miss him and the family wants him back.
Facebook posts drive the search for the missing kangaroo
The search has largely unfolded through social media, where Felty has been posting updates and asking neighbors to share the information. The posts identify Ollie as a family pet and say the kangaroo vanished from Mount Pleasant.
That online call for help is the main public notice tied to the disappearance. No additional circumstances about how Ollie got away were included in the Facebook messages.
The posts also give a specific area for the last known sighting, which may help residents narrow down where to look. Mack Benderman Road is the location the family has pointed to most directly.
Last known details include the purple leash and collar
The family says Ollie was last seen with a purple leash and collar, making those markings important for anyone scanning the area. That description could help distinguish the kangaroo from wildlife or other animals people might encounter nearby.
Because the pet is a kangaroo, the family is asking people not just to look, but also to spread the word quickly if they spot it. The request is simple: notify authorities rather than trying to handle the animal alone.
The family has not said how long Ollie has been missing. What they have emphasized is that the search remains active and that every sighting tip could matter.
Residents are asked to alert authorities if they spot Ollie
Anyone who sees the kangaroo is being told to contact authorities. The family did not specify a particular agency in the Facebook posts, but the message is to get official help involved if Ollie turns up.
That advice reflects the practical challenge of a loose exotic pet in a residential area. Even when an animal appears calm, it can move quickly and unpredictably, which is why the family wants anyone who spots Ollie to pass along the information right away.
The family’s public plea also shows how local animal searches can depend on neighbors, social media shares, and quick tips from people in the area. For now, the focus is on finding the kangaroo and getting it home safely.
A family pet search that has drawn local attention
Ollie’s disappearance has drawn attention because it is unusual and because the family is plainly worried about the animal’s safety. The Facebook posts center on that concern, along with the hope that someone in or near Mount Pleasant will recognize the kangaroo.
The posts also make clear that the family has children who are upset by the loss. Felty’s message says the kids miss Ollie and want him back home safe.
For now, the search depends on the public keeping watch around Maury County and the surrounding area. If someone sees a kangaroo matching the description, the family wants that sighting reported immediately.
What neighbors in Mount Pleasant should know now
The main details are straightforward: Ollie is missing, he was last seen near Mack Benderman Road in Mount Pleasant, and he had a purple leash and collar. Those specifics are the best clues available to the public at this point.
Residents who think they may have seen the animal are being asked to alert authorities and share the information quickly. The family’s message is that any lead could help bring the kangaroo home.
Until Ollie is found, the Facebook posts remain the central way the family is spreading the word. Their hope is that someone nearby will recognize the animal and help end the search safely.
