Freedom for Hoover the tiger after life spent in circus cage

UPDATE: Sadly, Hoover passed away on October 7, 2019. He had suffered ongoing health issues and earlier in the year squamous cell carcinoma was removed twice from one front leg. After Hoover was observed limping, the Big Cat Rescue vet found what looked to be bone cancer in his back leg, and severe arthritis throughout all of his joints. With Hoover already being given much pain medication, they made the difficult decision to let him go. We are thankful to them for giving Hoover the best care and environment he had been denied for all those years in the circus. His memory will live on, and his story never forgotten, helping others who are still suffering in circuses as Hoover and his cagemates did.
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The remarkable story of Hoover the tiger, saved by Animal Defenders International from a circus in Peru, where secretly filmed video shows him being trained with whips and sticks and living in small cage, and now living in natural woodland with his own pool, at Big Cat Rescue in Florida. Find out more and how you can help animals like Hoover: bit.ly/1QhNQJd

[@tonym6920]

That last shot of him sitting in the water up to his neck and loving it tells it all. Bliss!

[@luciabraithwaite3446]

I am stunned and amazed that so many wonderful people are involved in the freedom of 1 tiger, bless you all for your kindness and devotion to the freedom of these majestic animals.

[@lindashawkfan4444]

Lucia Braithwaite of course

[@neili4970]

People power ftw :) now if only we could come together and get along with each other like we care for some animals that would be even better!

[@htx92]

Yea it's awesome isn't it? With all the resources spent on rehabilitating this tiger a village in Africa could of been saved from starvation.

[@savtraffic]

Animals are the only truly innocent creatures and deserve all the love and Respect we have to give. Be Kind.

[@htx92]

@@savtraffic A predator in the wild would not think twice about ripping you apart in the most violent way imaginable for no other reason than to feed. Lets be kind to our own species first.

[@sharonwaite9862]

Poor thing, he was so wary of the water at first , and Tigers love water. Probably never seen it in his life. Thanks to the wonderful people that rescued him.

[@gena5270]

A circus was supposed to come to our town but people protested so much against it their show was canceled.

[@maddat8701]

Good

[@savera700]

God how grate your country people are ...what's your country please.

[@jollyjokress3852]

Good news! Power of the GOOD people

[@ycaceres3357]

Good job!

[@nicholasdepina2944]

Gd

[@AranMcGinnis]

I would give up my career to be involved with the rescue of these beautiful animals. Much love and respect to you heroes. Keep doin' what you do!

[@noelasandstrom9761]

I'd join you

[@Collins170]

Then do it

[@tonyennis1787]

How is your new life as a rescue person going?

[@fayvandunk8347]

Incredibly sad to see a tiger so broken in spirit and knowing he was the only tiger survivor of that hellhole. Either his former captors are totally ignorant or wicked or both. Thank you for rescuing this beautiful tiger Hoover and for giving him a life worth living.

[@annother3350]

Tigers got to tige

[@chooiteang5138]

Capture of these wild animals are purely for money. Noyhing else. 😡

[@anuarbinabusamah6895]

Implementation of the tigers is good thing

[@Freeagent-4-life]

@Mr. Goodbar So what is your Utopian solution?

[@macnutz4206]

@Mr. Goodbar Your cultural bullshit gives you no right to torture and treat animals in this fashion. It is done for money. Stop lying, stop pretending. Perhaps you should note that the people fighting the hardest to save Asian elephants from such cruelty, such as that seen in Thai logging ventures, which are horribly cruel, including intentional blinding, are Thais. Go give your speech to them. Your PC BS is cruel and racist.. A stupid excuse for ignoring this evil shite. The idea that no one of the incorrect colour or incorrect birth place may even have an opinion, sounds like PC racism. Just a bit full of yourself, aren't you Mr.shitebar? Yes, i am laughing at you and your Very western PC BS. You do not understand and likely do not know that people who are part of that culture are why Big Cat Rescue and ADI knew about Hoover and were able to do anything. You talk like a western SJW. Not impressive.

[@lucinda2329]

I'm thankful he knew freedom before his passing.

[@dianaceliz3096]

Thank you all for Hoover's freedom !!! 🙏🌺🌺🌺

[@deslynnsporne8684]

Ah, so sad that Hoover the tiger passed away, however I am glad that he spent his last days in freedom.🐅💙 He was a beautiful animal.

[@animaldefenders]

We are so grateful for that as well. He is and will always be deeply missed.

[@xtrmonkey9421]

How long did he have in the new enclosure before he passed? How did he pass?

[@kdrag7560]

@@xtrmonkey9421 Read the description

[@xtrmonkey9421]

@@kdrag7560 It was just a question. Jheeez. The internet ay

[@mindyvaughn8217]

How long did he live after being rescued?

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

BOYCOTT ALL CIRCUSES! TY For Freeing this guy!!

[@Katseye102]

That was one of the best things I’ve seen in a while! Love and light to the team that made this happen! ❤️❤️ and a big thanks to Big Cat Rescue for giving Hover a forever home!!

[@diannenicholas4086]

This was wonderful, to rescue this beautiful tiger and nurse it back to health. You all do such a fantastic job, A Big Thank you to you all xx 😘

[@kindram.9445]

The awful people who cage these animals should be put in a cage. SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT.

[@karenS6392]

Well said

[@GildaLee27]

Today was dear Hoover's last day and I'm feeling sad. But I want to thank all the wonderful people at ADI and Big Cat Rescue for their persistent hard work in rescuing him and many other animals from cruel situations. ADI are superheroes! And BCR lovingly cared for Hoove for 3 good years, providing a beautiful spacious habitat for him, vet care, and abundant excellent quality food. He had already gone to heaven when he got to BCR. Now he's truly free and reunited with those he loved in the presence of the Creator. God bless ADI. God bless BCR. God bless Hoover. May all beings be free from suffering.

[@animaldefenders]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for loving Hoover and following his story. We are so grateful that he was able to experience freedom from the circus, and be loved, cared for and respected.

[@doncompton5433]

@@animaldefenders So many times do I hear about how awful humans are. How they destroy everything sacred and are a scourge to Gaia the mother our planet earth. It is a story like this, and there are many, of humans displaying extraordinary acts of kindness and sacrifice to animals and to other humans. It gives me belief, and hope, in the world.Thank you for who you are and what you do.

[@animaldefenders]

@@doncompton5433 Thank you for your thoughtful message and kind words. It gives us hope, too, to know that there are caring people around the world who love and respect animals as they are. Thank you for being one of them.

[@amandaturner8928]

It is true Hoover is in heaven forever with his Creator,🐯 he was given a taste of it when ADI rescued him and now he will forever roam free🌈as it was always meant to be. Thank you to all people who have care and compassion for animals, they need us so much. Love and my highest regards to you animal "angels".💟🐾

[@jwjjwjsj]

@@animaldefenders thank you. Just thank you all for being such wonderfull humans ❤people like you are the reason why some animals get the life they deserve ❤god bless you all ! Alot of love from switzerland.

[@toddsalvati5694]

Thank you for rescuing this incredibly beautiful animal from a life of hell, circuses are pure evil.

[@georgejarman2987]

That’s so feel good. A small story, a big effort by the team and an immense change for Hoover. Well done.👌

[@lindataylor6321]

I was mesmerized by the beautiful sanctuary he got to live in. I was just expecting space to roam but that was a paradise.

[@samgeorge1452]

And people say BCR's enclosures are small. These enclosures are the standard.

[@zzzzz77771]

This is heartwarming, but it also reminds me that so many weren`t and aren`t so lucky. Like Hoover`s unfortunate cellmates. Why can`t people just LEAVE ANIMALS ALONE!

[@corsicanlulu]

the other 11 died! so horrible

[@muffinmonster2634]

corsican lulu ikr and it's all because of humans using them for entertainment 😫😫😫😫😫

[@jennyhildebrand9335]

Cause there's money to be made! Like **SeaWorld** people go there to watch animals do TRICKS! Never go to any place that has animals Performing! NEVER!

[@Irish-King]

But we leave humans alone in a cage for years. It's gonna happen with all species.

[@sagerider2]

777: Well, they won't leave other humans alone. So what IS your point?

[@clridesagain7308]

Hoover must be thinking ,have.I died and gone to heaven ? God bless all who rescued him.💖💖💖

[@Kilee1129]

Check Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. They are amazing. They are a sanctuary. They rescue different cats who were abandoned, abused, surrendered by their owners.

[@jonp.6131]

I like it when he is first pawing at the water, like he's thinking "I've remember this, but haven't seen it in a long time."

[@acmcgowan751]

I love it when they help a sick animal. This is truly a worthy cause. The lord God made them all. Animal abusers are awful.

[@FLG232]

this is how humanity should behave

[@kawythowy867]

Les J. Suli agreed

[@Shaberries]

I love that Hoover got to live his remaining days at BCR. He was loved, left to be a tiger. We will miss you so much R.I.P. sweet Hoovie Doo

[@joijencuyah2345]

So beautiful to see him feeling the grass, sniffing the air, settling in to the water with a look of utter contentment! Bless you & your kind work!

[@Orion227]

Tigers love water and they fact he is so tentative getting in is sad, but he lived out the rest of the days making up for it. No wonder the animals attack their trainers, they have been driven crazy by boredom.

[@TheSapphire5]

Thank you everyone for bringing Hoover to such a lovely place, it must seem like heaven to him. Let's hope & pray he has many good years to enjoy his new home.

[@victoriaoneilvictoriaoneil937]

All animal circuses and RODEOS need to be BANNED worldwide!!! Hoover's freedom brought tears to my eyes! Just sorry this couldn't have happened for him years sooner!

[@amandah6676]

Aw it's so lovely, they really do love their water. Circus are the worst

[@helensieben3182]

I have always refused to go to a circus even when I was a child, I was taken to a parade once and that’s why. It brok my heart

[@Trouble-Clef]

Thank God we have people like this to help save our big cats, elephants, and other captured wildlife. They’d have no chance for happiness without them 🌹

[@kawythowy867]

debbiemacd I agree.

[@darliskawhitaker1979]

@@kawythowy867 Me Too 💖💗💖💗

[@jbrettyoo3952]

Animal circus sould be banned in any countries.

[@jessop5125]

jbrett yoo Circuses with massive animals like tigers, yes. But, not animals like horses, sheep, dogs etc.

[@naniij9837]

Jessop the horses, sheep, dogs would be abused to..

[@trevorphillips3075]

Jessop They abuse them though

[@vincentbain1392]

You know how to make that happen? You start shunning and shaming the people who pay to see them; even if it’s family. Once it becomes a larger mass conviction, it will stop. But evil thrives where good is too lazy to shine the light on it.

[@YukiTheOkami]

I think its ok when they have horses and chickens if they are kept properly wich i man a huge trailer for the horses and a second one to carry the electrik fance for a ninimum 100 squeremeter paddock and if they ride the horses out from time to time medical care and so on its also ok to keep 5 chickens in a huge trailer wich has a house part and a open air cage part minimum 12 squere meters and a grass carpet in the open air part

[@tinaornelas3944]

Thank you too all of you who helped this precious animal. That is no way for an animal live. He's beautiful!! ❤

[@hixxyted1244]

Shame hes gone now least he had a good happy peaceful retirement

[@savtraffic]

Everyone who did this good thing is appreciated by me and especially God. Bless You.

[@evil1knight]

wow what a wonderful enclosure, literally a paradise compared to his cage

[@TampaJohn]

I wish this video was a few hours longer. I could watch Hoover explore his new home all day long.

[@nastaran8418]

Any parents who bring their children to circus ,participates and teach about animal abuse

[@Trid2bnrml1]

One would think that since these animals make the money for the owners, they'd treat them like an investment and treat them very well. These animals should've AT LEAST had basic veterinary care, and the best food and environment possible...but once again, man believes these lives are replaceable. When it dies, go get another...this is one of many shames upon "humanity.

[@radicalmama135]

agreed and amen

[@alexfernandez7823]

That is good but, no circus animals is the only solution.

[@gedison5551]

@@Trid2bnrml1, well, this will probably rarely -- if ever -- happen in a country where the standard of living is quite low for the general population. Apparently, in Peru there is a ban on keeping exotic animals for commercial purposes, or at least for these smaller commercial operations, but it seems there aren't enough wildlife officials to enforce the laws there, or in many other countries, as well. You can bet the circus owners don't charge a high entrance fee (because so few people could afford to attend), so they probably don't make much of a profit at all, and proper care of large wild cats (and other large animals that belong in their native wild territories, not in circuses or zoos!) would require expensive care. So glad this rescue operation exists and is doing as much as it can to locate and rescue these exotic animals that deserve to have large spaces in which to roam and enjoy a natural environment. Down with all animal circuses and businesses that keep and mistreat these majestic creatures that should be living in sanctuaries, at least and preferably in their natural habitats.

[@andreap9869]

I once went to a circus as a little kid, never went to another and i'm 46 now

[@johnleos1687]

God please bless every single person involved with saving this beautiful tiger "Hoover" 🐾🐾💕 please allow him to have many happy, healthy years out of his small cage!🐾🐾💕🙏

[@AugustAdvice]

Poor baby. It makes me so sad to see what horrible monsters do to these magnificent creatures.

[@cacampbell3654]

People who abuse animals are not "horrible monsters" in my humble opinion! To label them as such demonizes people who some of us perceive as a problem. But it is a "problem" that has existed since humans first began: the problem of cruel, controlling behaviour. Abusers of any form of life are simply human beings doing what they've learned and been allowed to continue.

[@cacampbell3654]

People who abuse animals are not "horrible monsters" in my humble opinion! To label them as such demonizes people who some of us perceive as a problem. But it is a "problem" that has existed since humans first began: the problem of cruel, controlling behaviour. Abusers of any form of life are simply human beings doing what they've learned and been allowed to continue.

[@AugustAdvice]

I'm curious what your definition of a monster is then. Because my definition of a monster is a person who abuses either people or animals. We're talking about physical abuse, which is torture. People who get pleasure out of torturing another living creature is my exact definition of a monster and the prison cells are full of them. Doesn't matter where they've learned the behavior, what matters is that they choose to do it.

[@naiynajy4364]

every one ...kill.abuse..hunting..these poor magnificent animals i will brutality fuck his heart with his mother'face ..iam so sorry about this words but iam very very angry.and nervous.

[@catbyte0679]

Tom Kim Before you insult someone about their writing, I suggest you learn how to spell first. smh. FYI, it's "write", not "right", idiot.

[@elizabethadams2113]

It is so beautiful seeing him wandering among trees and plants and swimming in a real pond, he must be so much happier. This is one of the best habitats I have seen for rescued tigers! All he needs now is a girlfriend:) God bless everyone who worked so hard to rescue him and Big Cat Rescue for giving him such a wonderful home! I wish this for ALL big cats still suffering out there.

[@dobbylein93]

During my trip in Portugal this past summer I drove by a circus and they had a white tiger sitting directly next to the road in a tiny cage...I was so upset and still am.

[@animaldefenders]

Absolutely heartbreaking, especially knowing that that is just one aspect of that poor tiger's suffering. :( If you're interested in organizing a protest or getting involved to stop circus suffering, you can email our outreach team at [e-mail] and visit www.stopcircussuffering.com/ As it stands, Portugal has a nationwide ban restricting the use of great apes in circuses and the acquisition and breeding of CITES listed species.

[@traceecupcakes9136]

They going to hell those piece of shit bastards & I hope they all get hit by a truck stupid circuses

[@goodheaps]

So something. Q. What did the zoo keeper and visitors say to the raper and kid fiddler? A. Nothing they where all to busy enjoying themselves.

[@ericbeselin9231]

I agree, animals should be treated with care and respect....by the way, do you eat porc? our swine in the food industry are at least as intelligent as Tigers, and yet they have 0 chase of living a natural life before they are slaughtered to nourish our bodies. Eat free-range or bio...or be a vegetarian!!

[@tammypeltier8641]

Thank God for people like you 🙏❣️ thank you so much for saving him 🙏♥️❤️

[@emmcatherine1460]

With tears in my eyes I type this. Thank you so much to all the people who help these animals.

[@dagobertduck8280]

We feel the same. I have tears in my eyes also.

[@Evija3000]

That blissful face in the end says everything :)

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Thank you to everyone who has given their time to help this old tiger...it seems even tigers have find happiness after retiring to Florida! He seems very happy in his new digs!!

[@animaldefenders]

Sadly, beloved Hoover passed away in October 2019. However, we are so incredibly grateful that he had the chance to experience a few years of freedom surrounded by people who loved and respected him. If you'd like to see more heartwarming stories and action from our rescues, you can subscribe to our new channel ADI TV where we'll soon launch a new online series called 'Wild Rescues'. Here's the trailer for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LGh4uJYrmYmrs

[@Lav-cx8ob]

Rewatching this for what feels like the millionth time, but the way Hoover and many other animals in circuses are treated truly disgusts me. Thank you for helping Hoover live his last few years in peace and comfort, and the closest feeling to freedom he could get. He was my favourite tiger and the reason I found out about BCR and big cat abuse in general. Thank you for everything you’ve done and will continue to do

[@HMIslander]

What a magnificent animal. Hopefully he has a happy life now.

[@doralevitt2879]

This brought tears to my eyes- God bless you all for rescuing Hoover!! 💗🌷🎉

[@elizabethdeak1374]

me too

[@carlossantos2147]

Excuse me, I can't stop crying, sadness, happyness? i think the question in Hoover's mind is : "why did they do this to me?"

[@mariagiemellanavarette8946]

I love you guys for being sooo passionate in helping these wonderful creatures! 😭❤️

[@reginacollins6880]

These people need to know the feeling of the abuse they brought upon this animal and all animals they abuse every day , warms my heart to see this beautiful tiger loving his new home.

[@andresletson572]

Put them in a cage for those years. You have won't last

[@traceecupcakes9136]

They all going to hell & I hope they do get hit by a truck

[@rahulxyz7855]

Awesome Big Cat Rescue.... Angels at work!!

[@helenpoyner9475]

Glad he found some happiness in his last forever home bless him.

[@zazuthesiamesecat1273]

Thank you so much for saving him. Wish all circuses could be shut down forever. God bless you all for saving such animals🤗❤👍🏻

[@maureensmith9328]

I think people are forcing change. Keep up the excellent work, rescuers.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

He is so magnificent. He didn’t deserve to live in a cage and be abused. This is the closest to freedom. He has a forever home now. Thanks ♥️

[@fheadjones9903]

I'm so glad he got to walk in the trees.

[@nicolekirkpatrick7125]

Thank you ADI & Big Cat Rescue for providing Hoover with a fur-ever home and sharing this journey and providing education to the world about the inhumane treatment and no animals especially Big Cats do not belong in a cage or a circus atmosphere. All your contributions are appreciated .

[@CindyRizzato]

*Have a long happy life Angel* ~♥~

[@NurulSyifa67]

look at his face as he touches the grass... awww be happy hoover.. be happy n healthy

[@lee1066]

This absolutely breaks my heart, those years in captivity, thank the wonderful people.

[@haleemabibibibi6751]

Thank God for amazing people who dedicate there lives to rescuing these poor innocent animals from such cruelty.

[@tomter7540]

So happy to see.him happy&safe!

[@go3119]

Animal Defenders and Big Cat Rescue are my heroes!!!!

[@christydowns783]

One of my cats is also named Hoover and I'm glad this sweet boy finally knew freedom, love and the care of humans

[@beroukhiaeliana2435]

Une joie immense dans mon cœur pour ce tigre qui à pu profiter de ses derniers jours en liberté dans la nature 🙏

[@katakittieks]

I'm so happy that this kitty got treated so much better!

[@philiq18]

I love seeing tigers and their love for water. He looks right at home. Great job!

[@jonburrows2684]

Only thing is, hes been given 3 hots and a cot since birth. Now he dont know how to hunt for it.

[@gj9736]

Thank God that there are still people and organizations out there that truly love and care for animals and that are willing to step up and help whether these creatures are great or small. Thank you so much for rescuing this Tiger, this made my day!😊❤️

[@dorisgarner9193]

Love how he looks like he thinks he’s at the Taj Mahal. Ke looks like he loves it. It has to be great to get out of the cage. You guys are marvelous

[@animaldefenders]

Thank you Doris! For more action on rescues and the animals' heartwarming stories, subscribe to our new channel ADI TV where we'll soon launch a new online series called 'Wild Rescues'. Here's the trailer for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LGh4uJYrmYmrs

[@Catherine-xf3pc]

That look at the end of the video looks like he's saying thank you. So heartwarming to see his rescue.

[@CynthiaSchoenbauer]

He really does!

[@kathyweddle4874]

Crying because of the horrible life he had in the zoo. Crying because of the joy he must have felt being cared for and loved. Lastly, crying as I read the update that he passed away. Thank you to all who made his rescue possible!!

[@animaldefenders]

Thank you, Kathy, for caring about animals like Hoover. We felt the same way. We are so grateful he got the freedom he deserved and spent his last years loved by everyone around him and those from afar who followed his rescue story.

[@tpr747]

THANK YOU, KIND PEOPLE, FOR SAVING "HOOVER"...

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

Shut down all circuses, these poor animal abusers need to be prosecuted and jailed. Many thank you’s for the kind compassionate people working so hard to give them a better quality of life 💖🌟💖

[@grumpyoldfart7302]

What a beautiful fur coat. It would only be beautiful on a big beautiful big cat like that. Best wishes big guy.

[@Janet7144]

THANK YOU for sharing this. Tigers, in my opinion, are the most beautiful creatures on earth and should NEVER be caged. They deserve better. Thank you again to everyone involved.

[@kildare160]

Janet 7144 I agree with you 100%...the tiger is my favourite animal..the most gorgeous animals on this planet..and we must look after them the best we can

[@unknownangel3101]

Hallelujah praise and bless you for saving this beautiful animal. Animals do not belong in circuses or anywhere other than free in the first place!! 🙏🏻👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

Miss this dear sweet boy so much. So thankful to ADI and BCR that because of them he was able to live his last years in peace, surrounded by beauty and love and people who respected him and spoiled him rotten!

[@utemiri8372]

I had to cry for Hoover , but now he is in good hands. A BIG THANK YOU for the job you've done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏❤❤❤😘😘😘😘😘

[@salindream1]

Thank you ADI for rescuing Hoover and finding him BCR for his permanent home. Thank you BCR for giving him love, care and permanent home. He is so obsess with his lake. o think how he lived his previous 11 years life... How could human could be so cruel because of greed.

[@alikaslanyan4073]

Such a wonderful video. Thanks to everyone, who make himself a human and trying to take care of animals. Especially, circus animals,who was tortured always since they was born. Ban to all circuses, and time to take care of animals and plants. Thanks again for your greatest job ever.

[@3ag1e]

If the circus owners life was switched with the circus animals, he'll/she'll feel the true pain and suffering the animals have faced #emptythecages

[@MrCharliefarlie123]

Wow this has touched my soul. May Hoover live his life as all Tigers should :) Thank You x

[@eddieluvski4499]

Angel's on earth--all of you! Thank you for all you do for these precious creatures!😉👍

[@donnamealy4877]

To all of Hoover’s rescue and care teams, thank you for giving this cat happy memories to take to the great Tiger World. 💖

[@c.r.broken_human]

Thank you, just thank you. I am so glad I met Hoover. I hope the rest of his life is peaceful and tranquil. Thanks.

[@richardmyhan8755]

Thank you so much! ADI

[@ep081598]

Too bad no one beat and whipped the owners for torturing this magnificent cat! It is well deserved!

[@pseltoro4]

You sound like a sjw. take it easy. you are becoming the oppressor

[@kathleenegan6196]

Being a circus animal = cruelty. There's your evidence, @Jamie Nelson

[@kathleenegan6196]

You literally want us to prove that circus animals don't exist? Just look around, @Jamie Nelson

[@ankles632]

@Jamie Nelson Torture does not need to be physical. Lets put you in a 20 x 10 cage for say 5 years. At the end of that time tell me its not torture or cruel.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Fendi P they probably did.

[@morganbryndle7051]

It’s nice to see Hoover roaming freely and looking contented. He should have never been caged and confined. Being caged is abuse for such a magnificent animal.

[@chr.burm.2529]

Danke für eure wundervolle Arbeit.

[@claredisano2023]

He's so gorgeous! Thank you to ADI and to Big Cat Rescue for giving him a much better life xx

[@evalu3260]

Hallelujah Hoover!!!! Thank you to all that helped him on his journey home.

[@triciaaw4539]

Thank you ADF, for giving Hoover the best years of his life - literally. It is sad, but just think how incredible Hoover felt in that time. And _YOU_ made it happen 💞💖💕💖💞

[@animaldefenders]

Thank you! Yes, we are so grateful that he at least had a chance to experience the freedom to simply be. If you'd like to see more heartwarming stories and action from our rescues, you can subscribe to our new channel ADI TV where we'll soon launch a new online series called 'Wild Rescues'. Here's the trailer for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LGh4uJYrmYmrs

[@valeriec.4756]

Thanks a million Angels 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

What a sweet boy! He is so calm. I love how he stops to smell everything, and that last shot of his happy face as he sinks into the water. Beautiful! ❤️🐯

[@mitchellwhite9920]

Can anyone just imagine how many more of these traject scenarios occur without anyone knowing..or care? Loving mother nature immensely of late..and not enjoying my species much at all.

[@marycamilleri9450]

Soooooo HEART felt...💞💙💜Thank you. Blessings 2 U

[@kathryncarter6143]

So grateful this wonderful animal was rescued. God bless all rescuers

[@missycitty9478]

This is so tough ! On one hand I hate people, and the harm they are willing to cause to beautiful creatures for their own selfish reasons. Then, on the other hand, I love the people who rescue these amazing, beautiful creatures. It warms my heart. Warms my heart even more to see how happy Hoover is now. So, thank you to these amazing people for rescuing Hoover. ❤️❤️

[@animaldefenders]

Thank you! We remain hopeful and optimistic despite the suffering that exists. There are many good people out there working tirelessly to help animals, and we're thankful for those who support our work to secure protections for animals. We're currently working to bring 21 lions and tigers we rescued from circuses in Guatemala to their forever homes (3 tigers will go to Big Cat Rescue, and 18 lions and tigers will go to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa). Any support you can give will go a long way--international rescues like this require a lot of time and resources. donate.adiusa.org/guatemala/

[@missycitty9478]

@@animaldefenders Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment. Tht means Alot to me. You truly are the reason I still have some faith in humanity . Thank you for all that you do. ♥️

[@animaldefenders]

@@missycitty9478 thank you! It's wonderful to be able to connect with people who share our love and respect for animals.

[@Madheim777]

You could do a nice work along with Frank Cuesta, another wild protector pretty known as well

[@jlin0321]

Thank you, ADI!!! It's so hard to imagine that it's the first time that he ever landed his feet on the grass, but it's all good now. Love seeing him chilling in the water! It's priceless:-)

[@rubylalmuanpuii274]

People like these,who cared...makes the world a better place than those who selfishly think of only themselves.God bless 🙏 everyone involved

[@rosabellewildlifeart3656]

It is so heartwarming to know this was possible and Hoover was able to experience safety and care for his last years - Thank you for all your hard work and dedication xx