Tiger Cub Rescued From Dog-Sized Cage Can’t Hold Back Her Happiness When She Finally Gets Free
In a heartwarming twist of fate, a baby tiger cub has been rescued from the clutches of illegal captivity, opening the doors to a fresh start and a brighter future. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of wildlife advocates and the swift action taken by authorities, this brave little tiger is now on a journey filled with hope, freedom, and the promise of the life it rightfully deserves. Join us as we explore the inspiring tale of this courageous tiger cub, emphasizing the value of compassion and the need for everyone to work together to stop poaching and other illegal wildlife activities.
A few months ago, the police discovered a suspicious social media post offering a baby tiger for sale for $25,000. Private ownership of wild animals, including tigers, is forbidden in the state of Arizona. Hence, the police immediately set up a plan to rescue this poor little animal. They then contacted the seller and "negotiated" the price to $20,000 before they "picked up" the tiger.
When officials arrived at the suburban address listed in the post, they were shocked to find the tiger tucked in a closet, locked inside a cage "the size of a dog kennel," which is around 2 to 3 feet.
The rescue team also discovered baby snapping turtles and an American alligator in a tiny aquarium. Quickly, an indictment for the unlawful taking, handling, possession, and sale of wildlife, a class 6 felony, was brought against Eduardo Castro Alcaraz, the person selling the tiger.
The tiger was required to stay inside the state as long as this case was pending. During this time, the baby tiger was placed in the care of the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Arizona, a facility that houses a variety of animals such as javelinas, wolves, and coyotes. When staff members got a call that a baby Bengal tiger, an animal that typically lives in forests and swamps, was headed to their facility, they were surprised.
The tiger arrived at Southwest Wildlife at about four weeks old and weighed 23 pounds. They placed her inside a large enclosure, where she was free to run and play.
The 4-week-old tiger was placed in a sizable enclosure once she arrived at the facility, where she had plenty of room to grow. The tiger already appears very different from how she did when she first arrived in January, having gained about 10 pounds per week.
“She’s often doing watersports,” Jamie Haas Oliver, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center marketing and development manager, told The Dodo. “She likes to sit in her little water tubs that we have out there for her [and] bat balls around just like your housecat would, although she’s absolutely not a housecat.”
She gains about ten pounds a week. She’s eating a lot. She’s so playful. very curious, and active. "She is social; she cries whenever someone is not giving her attention,” Jamie Oliver shared. “She has the opportunity to be outside to climb and jump off of things, and you know, learn how to be a tiger and really help build those muscles she needs to grow.”
While the investigation was ongoing, Southwest Wildlife kept the tiger in the center. After that, the tiger will be moved to a sanctuary outside the state where it can coexist with other tigers.
The cute tiger finally got her own name a week ago, and it's Indy. And just a few days ago, she traveled a great distance to return to Sandtone's Wildcat Sanctuary, where she belongs. When she left, Indy received lots of love from the caring volunteers and staff members at the center.
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Source: Southwest Wildlife
A tiger was discovered in deplorable conditions inside a private home in Arizona.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
A few months ago, the police discovered a suspicious social media post offering a baby tiger for sale for $25,000. Private ownership of wild animals, including tigers, is forbidden in the state of Arizona. Hence, the police immediately set up a plan to rescue this poor little animal. They then contacted the seller and "negotiated" the price to $20,000 before they "picked up" the tiger.
When officials arrived at the suburban address listed in the post, they were shocked to find the tiger tucked in a closet, locked inside a cage "the size of a dog kennel," which is around 2 to 3 feet.
There were other wild animals inside the house besides the tiger.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
The rescue team also discovered baby snapping turtles and an American alligator in a tiny aquarium. Quickly, an indictment for the unlawful taking, handling, possession, and sale of wildlife, a class 6 felony, was brought against Eduardo Castro Alcaraz, the person selling the tiger.
Fortunately, authorities intervened to save the tiger before it could be harmed.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
The tiger was required to stay inside the state as long as this case was pending. During this time, the baby tiger was placed in the care of the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Arizona, a facility that houses a variety of animals such as javelinas, wolves, and coyotes. When staff members got a call that a baby Bengal tiger, an animal that typically lives in forests and swamps, was headed to their facility, they were surprised.
The tiger arrived at Southwest Wildlife at about four weeks old and weighed 23 pounds. They placed her inside a large enclosure, where she was free to run and play.
The wonderful thing is that, despite its harsh living conditions, the tiger did not develop any diseases or medical conditions.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
The 4-week-old tiger was placed in a sizable enclosure once she arrived at the facility, where she had plenty of room to grow. The tiger already appears very different from how she did when she first arrived in January, having gained about 10 pounds per week.
“She’s often doing watersports,” Jamie Haas Oliver, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center marketing and development manager, told The Dodo. “She likes to sit in her little water tubs that we have out there for her [and] bat balls around just like your housecat would, although she’s absolutely not a housecat.”
The tiger was initially a little unsure, but it has adapted to its new life and is eating well.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
She gains about ten pounds a week. She’s eating a lot. She’s so playful. very curious, and active. "She is social; she cries whenever someone is not giving her attention,” Jamie Oliver shared. “She has the opportunity to be outside to climb and jump off of things, and you know, learn how to be a tiger and really help build those muscles she needs to grow.”
As of May 1, 2023, the tiger is now four months old and weighs around 85 lbs.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
While the investigation was ongoing, Southwest Wildlife kept the tiger in the center. After that, the tiger will be moved to a sanctuary outside the state where it can coexist with other tigers.
The cute tiger finally got her own name a week ago, and it's Indy. And just a few days ago, she traveled a great distance to return to Sandtone's Wildcat Sanctuary, where she belongs. When she left, Indy received lots of love from the caring volunteers and staff members at the center.
Source: Southwest Wildlife
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