39 Tigers: The story of the largest tiger rescue in US history.

[@markgardner4426]

I read that 18 of the original 39 tigers are still alive. Most of them are considered elderly now. I am glad these magnificent animals have a chance to live out their days with dignity, quality of life and care. Bravo, PAWS!

[@cocohorselover8059]

Only 10 apparently are still alive I don't if they still are cause they would be extremely old by now But i hope they are

[@cambridgeratmom]

The only reason I can watch this is because I know what a good ending it had for the 39 tigers at PAWS. Thank you PAWS for everything you do for the animals, not only their care, but your advocacy on their behalf. Kisses and hugs to everyone there, most especially the creatures.

[@sunrisekm6146]

ME TOO I CAN WATCH BECAUSE I KNOW THERE WAS AN HAPPY END .BUT STILL DEAD 58 TIGERS CUBS , TIGERS BY THESE CRUELS AND CRIMINALS MEN BEFORE THEY HEARD ABOUT THE ABUSED TIGERS .THEY HAVE RESCUED 39 TIGERS IN U.S.A.IN SAN ANDREAS , CALIFORNIA .MAYBE NOW , IT WILL BE NICE AND THE BEST , TO RELEASE ALL THESE TIGERS IN THE WILD WHERE THEY BELONGS .IN SUMATRA , IN AFRICA OR IÑDIA UNDER PROTECTION OF ANIMALS OF COURSE BY RANGERS OR PROTECT ASSOCIATIONS .IT WILL BE WONDERFULL .THEY HAVE RELEASE A LION NAMED SIMBA WITH BELGIUM AND KENYA AIRLINES TO RUN FREE IN AFRICA .THE LION WAS TRANSPORT BY PLANE FROM BELGIUM TO AFRICA.AT THE BEGENING .SIMBA THE LION WAS IN A CIRCUS IN FRANCE CONFISCED BY THE AUTORITIES FRENCH.

[@sherrs960]

ME TOO ❤ !

[@jacquelinesmith1103]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellecolligan2017]

This rescue was most desperately needed. I am a voice and advocate for them.

[@Stephanie-bi9zr]

My apologies for what humans have done to you ! Thank you for this remarkable work to all the volunteers, the rescuers, what a great job !!!!

[@kiracattan4624]

I used to live near there and, way back when during the Colton Fire down in the wash, me and a friend went down there to try and see if we couldn't help with getting the tigers calmed. The gate was locked and several other people were there as well, but no one was answering the phone calls and you could hear the tigers in the background as the fire came closer. Finally one guy came out, waved, and went back into the trailer up front. Thank the deity of your choice that the fire trucks managed to get the fire put out before it got into the compound. Thank you PAWS, for giving these majestic creatures the home they deserve!

[@rosischatz5728]

😢❤

[@Bonobo3D]

Thank you so much to the kind people who worked so hard to rescue and provide for these wonderful animals.

[@sccg.blogcom4563]

The more I read the more I weep, The work you have done those you have saved, for those who are gone, there will never be enough gratitude, I am simply grateful for people like you.

[@marciacarlson6071]

To all of the dedicated people at PAWS as well as the other volunteers who helped before, during and after this incredible tiger rescue, a heartfelt THANK YOU!!!

[@ampicado]

I was one of the many volunteers who went out to Colton after CA Fish & Wildlife took over. I was only there a few days, and Linda Miles' comment describes a lot of what I recall. Looking back, it seemed like every corner you turned was bad news for one animal or another. The unsuitable enclosures made for unsafe conditions for people, too. Feeding the wild cats was pretty intense. Things had to be timed so that each cat in the same space was fed simultaneously to avoid fights. Trying to jam a big piece of chicken with tongs through gaps in the fencing could be tricky with big hungry tigers eyeballing you. Colton is a hot miserable place in summer, and that compound was a big ugly patch of dirt and crumbling concrete. I give kudos to the people who were out there many days doing the dirty work, including Chuck Traisi, who spent, I believe, 21 months dealing with this big, sad mess. Happy to see these tigers in a better place.

[@wmoy8507]

This is California. Moonbeam and the progressives think it is more important to protest illegals. Leaving this sh*t hole state soon.

[@MiaEZ]

Woah y'all are Great people. Thank you thank you so much

[@belovedwoman3398]

Thank you for donating your time and energy to this wonderful cause. I appreciate you. Thank all of the volunteers you know please.

[@giovanna722]

@ampicado Huge thanks and appreciation for your part in this. You're a good man!

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Thank you for sharing and all you did. God bless

[@carlito7351]

Thanks for caring and giving them ❤what they should of had in the beginning.

[@sherryspies4517]

What a beautiful thing you all did for these tigers I can't find a word in the English vocabulary for the spirit you've all displayed to helping free these 39 beautiful courageous majestic tigers. Thank you so very much for all the hard work, patience and persistent courage you've all displayed on being the 39 voices of these tigers and then some. You are my hero's. 🐾🐾

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I remember roadside zoos from my childhood and particular bear. I knew even as a child that bear was waiting to die. I started crying hysterically, begging my Dad to save the bear. We never went to another one. God I wish the federal government would outlaw this.

[@naomigerhard1244]

Thank. You for. Rescuing them.

[@ValHH1]

Thank you for rescuing them !!

[@chenoah7963]

If only we did not need wonderful groups of people like Paws to rescue animals that have been neglected and mistreated. Thank you for caring

[@halfnelson6115]

Great job PAWS. it's folks like you that helps to keep my faith in humanity.

[@moondragon111]

I have such an affinity for tigers.Beautiful story. Rough beginning with a happy ending :) Thank you PAWSWEB for all you do

[@sherrystewart7745]

Why are humans cruel and irresponsible to all animals?????? These are God's creatures he created them for our enjoyment in their on natural habitats ONLY!!!!

[@barbaravance6774]

Sadly, many are better off here. I support a wild cat sanctuary in S.A. but, I have also witnessed a baby Elephant doused in gasoline and lit on fire with her mother chasing after her to put her put on video!!! It was taped in India. And Bengal Tigers in tiny cages in China, waiting to be cut open to remove organs for medicine. Sure the majority of wild cats in captivity are in the Middle East as pets, seconded by can hunting areas. And last by those who think they are helping only to realize they have gotten themselves in way too deep.

[@Applecider-Poetry]

i really do not know any god like that. that "created" adapted beings. from something. nothing was created for mindless "enjoyment". IT WAS NOT CREATED FOR US, i would think. we are all a part of one whole. i believe every living thing is equal to every other living thing. i believe in that GOD or whatever you want to call it. i like your empathy and i join you in that. thank you for caring. i hope you continue to do so.

[@cedricchampion5739]

Correction. God made us as caretakers of his animals we make a mistake to believe he made them for us.we are here to look after his creation but we abuse that .god help us.

[@guerino8945]

That would be true except that there is no God. If there were and He or She were a God of love then such things would not be possible.

[@host3503]

Man's inhumanity to man, is only surpassed by man's inhumanity to animals 💔💔💔😢

[@suzib777]

Your organization should be applauded for the amazing rescue of these beautiful and majestic creatures. What a feat to transfer them from Southern California to San Andreas.....and I thought transferring horses was a challenge!

[@AstraiaDivineGodChildQueen]

Thank you so very much PAWSWEB, for rescuing and taken care this magnificent anaimsl and providing them a better life. You are all earth angels. I deeply appciated all the amazing works you did for them. Much blessings, love and proseprity to you all amazing people.

[@nicholegutierrez7624]

THANK YOU PAWS!!! Though I MUST ADD.... please know that the volunteers DID give all of these Tigers names when they were being cared for at that horrible "Tiger Rescue" place. For the two years while waiting for a proper sanctuary volunteers worked very hard most of the time in over 100 degree weather, to do the best they could for these beautiful creatures. They were not able to do all the wonderful things PAWS has done and is still doing. They loved, cherished, and did all they possibly could in the situation these volunteers were all in. But all these wonderful Tigers did have names and some received cool different name or some stayed the same names when they arrived at PAWS.

[@VitalityMassage]

Nice job PAWS. I'll continue to support you!

[@larrypierce6023]

PAWS gives me hope in humanity, thank you for your incredible work!

[@avanteacres]

Wow...amazing rescue and beautiful story. Disgusted at the aholes who savagely and inhumanly treated these beautiful cats. Posing as a cat rescue??? Fing sick!!! Thank you PAWS for being the beautiful cats Angels! 😍

[@mylenaj2123]

PAWS,VERY PROUD TO SAY YOU DO AN AMAZING JOB.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@watchingfromaworldaway771]

Wow! Thats amazing.If I werent dirt poor I'd share and support this group with donations and volunteerism. Maybe someday somehow....

[@shiniestar32]

U dont need to be rich to volunteer though but i agree if i had more money I'd also donate more

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

You don't Need $$$$ to Share or volunteer to many rescues. Though some like Carole Baskins may charge, many are Not free!!

[@yvettenewell7520]

I have tears in my eyes. I so get it. I love that you guys have helped these defenseless creatures. Thank you❤️

[@rangerstigerforcescreaming2636]

Thanks again for your love and support ❤️ Tiger's are special to me and I will be in touch with you about this matter as soon as possible 😊❤️ make it happen for them and they will live

[@annmarie7488]

Love, love, love this! A special piece of heaven belongs to the rescuers. Thank you, from the bottom of my soul. I'm also pleased when I clicked on the "like" button, it went to 1.6K. Yaaaay!

[@Dawny59]

All I can think to say is Thank you!

[@sccg.blogcom4563]

You guys are GREAT just great. Thanks , I truly thank you

[@jenjoseph9394]

LADY, BLESS YOUR HEART FOR ALL TIME

[@franpie2264]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful rescue of the precious tigers. God Bless all of you xx

[@Imagodfollower]

Thank you all for the rescue of these big cats & for loving them & taking care of them. They are beautiful amazing animals.

[@giabella9344]

Amazing video . The people who helped and worked to give these beautiful creatures a better life are true gifts to this world . Perfectly said " we are waking up and collectively knowing that animals like this belong in nature ." They where spiritually mentally and physically broken . Those things do terrible things to your health . Blessed you people

[@kurtvonkleist5237]

Thank you paws,..a job well done...

[@deemariedubois4916]

It's a shame that these agencies have to be FORCED to take action in the meantime the Tigers' health continued to deteriorate. They let them suffer for years before taking action and look at all the Tigers that died while waiting for someone with the legal power needed to change their lives. PAWS your work is so important. Giving these beautiful proud amazing Bengal tigers a good life for the time they have left is so uplifting. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do. I love the Tigers but my soft spot is the elephants. I watch and share your videos of those elephants' joy of just being elephants all the time. To others who watch PAWS videos please share, the more people that know about REAL SANCTUARIES, more money will be raised, the more people will work to make ownership of wild animals illegal, and the more people keeping these animals as 'pets' or as performers hopefully will be educated that what they are doing to these animals is just damn wrong.

[@carolclover1238]

Well said..Thnx

[@rosemaryalles6043]

Thank you PAWS!

[@TuxyKat]

I know this is an older video, but I am so thankful for what all of you did for those needy tigers. How cruel to be born and that's all they know. So sad. But you gave them space, grass, trees to scratch, ability to run. Just THAT. Ability to run. I hope some are still alive, or you have saved others. Thank-you so very much. It's HUGE, what you do for these animals. 💞💜💖💕💝👍

[@morganlast5498]

The world needs more places like this. This is incredible. I would give money to a place like this over a zoo any day, and I don't even care if I get to see the animals in person. Awesome job!!

[@jamesgoldner2804]

Very sad beginning. .actually heartbreaking. ..you all helped these AMazing cats..if it weren't for you ..they would of perished. .to say the least..Awesome job..and thank you for being so loving toward these Beauty's. .hope they continue to rebound and grow in heath..and enjoy the Spectacular home the Now have..Bless you🌋

[@zanthine1]

We need more helpful people in this world.Thank you.

[@georginafeliz9842]

Animals need to be loved, respected, and care for. I just can not understand how there are people that are so cruel and heartless!!

[@michelletafoya4634]

This particular evening, I wanted to feel something good, see something uplifting, and know that somewhere people still care about our responsibilities and our natural good will towards others, especially these magnificent creatures. I'm so thankful for these rescuers and their mission. It's beautiful.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Been donating to them for years. I have gotten multiple signatures for them to stop elephants performing and saving wolves. A great organization. I love you PAWS

[@KristinBauerStuff]

Thank God for PAWS! This is so horrific. I am stunned this can go on so long. Inconceivable abuse. If it werent for PAWS…just, thank God for their work.

[@sandracoan4529]

Kristin Bauer you rock for saying these 😄😄😄😄

[@kitten8699]

What you did for those tigers is exactly what they needed. You did great. They needed to live in the space that mimicked tiger homes. Go on all of you for saving their lives.

[@spideywhiplash]

Very commendable of you all. I lived in that area and it's perfect for all the cats you rescued. Everyone featured in Tiger King could learn a lot from PAWS.

[@karlasteele5301]

I adore these magnificent beasts they are totally stunning I love them 🐅💖.

[@460jokesonewe]

Los Angeles for the good of movies. This guy made bank. God bless you for all your time, patience, love of the tiger and compassion for animals. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jorgepadro8380]

Thank you PaWs 👏 and the future of our grandkids thank you 👏 ,but most of all the future of the Tigers 🐅 thank you even more 👏🙏😇🥳🇺🇸

[@suzymanker5597]

This story breaks my heart. Thank you so much for the kind people who make these rescues happen.

[@darthveatay]

Seeing this makes me angry why isn't the federal government doing anything that will put a dent in this sort of thing

[@seesthruit]

Darth Vitiate the NRA lobbies to keep a lid on it

[@deboraharnold8615]

That's not the job of the federal government. Why did the people living in that area let it continue ? Why did the local officials do nothing? Why did the state of California do nothing?

[@krisaaron5771]

Because the laws regulating big cat ownership are weak and rarely enforced. The newest money-making scheme is tiger cub-petting operations, a cruel use of exhausted, helpless cubs allowed by the USDA. The shows are set up in shabby roadside facilities just off interstate highways, often with inadequate fencing and big signs to bring in tourists. The cubs are ripped away from their mothers at birth and bottle-fed to get them accustomed to being handled by humans, who pay $20 for the chance to have their photo taken holding a baby tiger. The only way to stop this kind of exploitation and abuse of big cats and other exotic animals is to TAKE THE PROFIT OUT OF IT! We need to educate the public about the cruelty that comes with forcing wild animals to perform and tolerate petting. We need to convince people to stop supporting businesses that profit off using these magnificent animals for “entertainment”. We need to show the public why forcing big cats into circuses is wrong and ask them not to buy tickets or support them. That includes refusing to attend performances at places that exploit animals. For example, Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin has hired Ryan Easley, owner of ShowMe Tigers, a traveling circus act, to force the tigers to perform in the summer of 2020. Easley buys some of his big cats from Kevin Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where visitors are allowed to pet tiger cubs taken from their mothers at birth. Easley “trains” the tigers “through the violent use of whips and sticks (video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImwq3-ah6yMe5Y), forcing to perform tricks that could lead to physical ailments,” according to an HSUS investigation. What goes on behind the scenes is horrific. These wonderful animals are mentally and physically broken by years of vicious abuse, all in the name of profit by greedy, heartless “owners”. The abuse will stop only when they can't make money off breeding and exhibiting the big cats!

[@carolclover1238]

Yes...people...stop going yo these shabby roadside zoos....you are Supporting wild animal Abuse

[@rileyhall7777]

WOW GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT PAWS! THANKYOU for all that you've done and continue to do!

[@lorettademaio4334]

Thank you for saving these majestic animals and providing them with lifetime care.

[@macssimpson183]

Thank you for making some of my brothers & sisters happy

[@izzybarr2710]

I REALLY..would have RATHER been watching the tigers roaming and playing freely , than watch the people who were speaking instead of narrating. None the LESS...AWSOME JOB U DESERVE THE CREDIT FOR SURE!! GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS!!

[@karenterrell6111]

I admire these people for taking on such a task.These tigers are powerful, beautiful, magnificent animals, that should have never been living in unspeakable conditions. Thank God for humans like the ones who gave them a better life!😘

[@karenmoore6061]

Thank God for good people that are willing to help and support these majestic, beautiful, innocent animals! They don't deserve this life being trapped in a cage and abused!!! 😢

[@secretlady45]

Thank you Pat Derby, & Ed, & all who pour their hearts & souls into this desperately needed sanctuary. May God continue to keep you & all your animals safe, healthy & loved. ❤

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

Wish I'd heard of Y'all much sooner, what a beautiful place fur them all to be! There are so many so called rescues, etc and many don't compare to yours! Down to your volunteers, vets, owners, etc. Just a huge Bless Y'all.....I will look up how your ALL doing!! Love!!

[@shahidkarim6110]

Thank you paws angels for saving all those tigers Please take good care of them

[@lynzeymarie3609]

I love it! A tiger named Fluffy! PAWS you do great work! Thank you!

[@muffassa6739]

Thank goodness for people who are going to rescue the tiger's. All animals deserve humans treatment

[@jamesfigueroa382]

God bless PAWS and all Rescuers and Animals in accordance to Proverbs ... +*

[@maxb4074]

Ed and Jackie are remarkably well-spoken and sincere. Very fine video.

[@carolcornell6332]

You worked so hard to help these beautiful angels ...I thank you from my ❤️❤️

[@1Lotusflower]

Excellent video!! Beautiful cats

[@tracyeakins2271]

Theres a special place in heaven for people like yall...God bless you all..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chantalou604]

Thank you Paws!

[@aaronthomas5666]

Thanks for rescuing these cats

[@stevesimmons6685]

Wow! Beautiful documentary with a good ending. Tears were rolling down my face as the movie closed and I looked at each magnificent creature. Thank you for taking on this monumental task.

[@virginagobetz4756]

THANK YOU PAWS !!!!

[@renatochaves1650]

Congratulations ! God bless you are Thanks from Brazil

[@donnawilcock5774]

Bless all of you for rescuing and giving these magnificent creatures a wonderful life. I agree they should be in the wild, but you did the best thing possible for them. Thank you!

[@equarg]

Those owners of the horse trailers are gonna have to SCRUB those trailers. One whiff of a super predator being in THEIR trailer and that horse will fight hoof and teeth to NOT go in there! No amount of grain and carrots will convince them otherwise!

[@cynthiafritze7418]

So beautiful. Loved the end with their faces and names.

[@happyhello5988]

God bless the volunteers that were there for 2 years helping keep these beautiful animals alive so they could get to a sanctuary. They are the underrated heroes of this story because without their dedication and hard work most of these tigers would have died before feeling freedom.

[@drniki888]

Thank you PAWS, Ed for All you do!

[@LloyettaJEwing]

Thank you for saving these cats...

[@jen77860]

God Bless All Of You!

[@dubemccready7438]

Thank you for allowing me to see the wonderful People who came together and gave a few beautiful Animals a life of Peace, in an otherwise alien environment - I love what you all do and it so satisfying that these mistreated animals can be happy for a time is just super indeed.

[@chrissycarter1127]

I think they know you were there to give them the life they deserve. Thank you, and god bless you!

[@mariamerlino8019]

Thank goodness for the animal warriors and all the work that they do to create a better world for these abused, neglected majestic animals. Bless your wonderful hearts

[@eunicejury788]

Thank you for the help you give you are wonderful . Thank goodness they were forced to allow this. People hate this and it is time you had the support of the Governments.

[@s.wright6945]

Wow! Amazing job, keep rescuing these majestic animals 💕🐱

[@veronicalake2751]

I went ONE time To NY. City Zoo as A Child. I was Asked How did I like The Zoo. I said, all the Animals where beautiful. But, when do they go home.? I was told That is where they live. I said they didn't go back home like they show on TV.! I Started to Cry. I never went to a Zoo Again. I went to a circus with elephants 2000 & talk to a Keeper he said the elephants will retire & They are closing it down the circus. I said to him I prayed for this day & Now its Starting. 🙏

[@JyotiSinghIITD]

When I started my hair was black and when I finished my hair was gray, this shows the magnitude of importance, pure hard work and passion.

[@estherl2407]

Thank you PAWS for doing what y'all do

[@davidhill1220]

Thank God for you all But I never see in any of these animals getting water I’m sure they do but I wish I could see them get water Thank you all for taking care of these beautiful animals Patricia

[@GrammyTweety]

Poor animals...a miracle no humans had been mauled.

[@zaynalsikder9213]

Thank u guys to saved tiger's.I love tiger.

[@TheWalterke1959]

You are special people its special to see those tijgers back in the natural home ,go. On

[@RoseClaighen]

In this world there are takers and givers Thank God for all the AMAZING human beings involved in this huge and complicated rescue Every one of you has given back the dignity and grace to these beautiful souls We should be treating the animals with reverence and love, not as a commodity! A big thank you to all the GIVERS!

[@Frenzy2409]

You people are truly amazing & I hope you succeed with all your projects 💖

[@carolclover1238]

You are All...ANGELS wish I could have helped...Thnx million times

[@manuelaredding1936]

in those last pics the tigers with their own names looked all so happy! I was wondering, did they go in the big area still together?

[@eunicejury788]

thank you this thing should be jailed for abuse for 10 years. Thank you for everything

[@isamarhecht7031]

Thank you from bottom of my heart!!!! I can only pray that every animal in this universe gets rescued from the real animals called humans!! Thank you PAWS! 💞

[@twentony9984]

They appreciate you more than you will ever know. There also needs to be a law that if/when someone gets unfortunately attacked while being around these animals that no one can "put the animal down", if you are not familiar with the risk, leave them in the jungle. Don't blame them for being what they are! Remember they've already got a life sentence behind a cage for no reason.