15-year-old lion feels grass for first time

15-year-old lion feels grass for first time
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[@GeoBeatsAnimals]

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[@shannondiaz73]

Thank you for sharing God bless you and furbabies if you have any lol I have 2 pitties n 2 Gatos 🐶🐶 😺🐈❤️💓 that we 💓with all of our 💓💓😘

[@lindazuba]

So glad to see how wonderful his life will be now. ❤That had to be so hard for him all that time. Thank you for saving him And for all the love and care you'll be giving him. God bless you. 😊❤ I don't know about for big cats but for little actual cats dogs and people Rescue Remedy by Bach works well.

[@patriciabourke1930]

Thank you 🦁🐯🐾🐾❤️

[@user-rc8zw3ps6z]

​@@patriciabourke1930😊 😊😊l mkd nnnnnn😊n😊nm😊

[@ADITV-animals]

Thank you so much!

[@emke9326]

Unbelievable how some people are just detached from compassion and empathy. I’m so glad his final years are filled with attention and love.

[@ledsalesoz]

Lots of psychopaths out there...

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@Trigger-Warning not really virtue signalling - more like decent humans who know what kindness, empathy and compassion look/feel like. A social animal kept in isolation for five years is pretty shabby, actually... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Thomas-fg1ds]

@@GypsyGirl317 It is called 'isolation torture' for a reason.

[@michelereay2290]

Lions life span is only 15 years

[@Trigger-Warning]

I agree keeping him in a cage too small for exercise was cruel beyond measure. BUT the comments were not about that. They were about how keen the commenter was at noticing cruelty, and how the commenter were NOT the guilty party. ex: _"There are a lot of psychopaths out there"_ actually says "I'm not a psychopath". The sentence is telling us (not about the lion) but about the commenter and their amazing qualities. Clearly signalling to us of their virtues. Same with the first: _"Unbelievable how some people are just detached from compassion and empathy."_ just telling us how the commenter has amazing awareness, compassion and empathy. JFC they might as well tell us that god takes their advice. Virtue signalling.

[@eternallight4425]

"When he roared no one roared back" that broke me 😭😭 so glad he's in a much better place, thanks to you guys

[@denisemezynski8014]

Sometimes having lots of Empathy is gut wrenching ...... But I wouldnt have it any other way! Much LOVE I pray that Your roars are ALWAYS answered ......

[@natashabegley1346]

He'd be dead by now 15 is maximum age for a lion r.i.p

[@walterfrog2840]

I am 65 and have been through some tough times, but this brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful beast, shame on the people who made the lions life hell

[@denisemezynski8014]

Weve been through Alot .....but it seems Empathy NEVER goes away !

[@dumpmail555]

You're doing good big man, keep on keeping on 😘🙂

[@lisaivey8392]

Me too😢 happy tears

[@nataliemeier8640]

These are criminals! I always wonder where are they?! Nobody cares! For people Police they search all over the world for such abusing

[@jweber3044]

É assustador ver isso de ruim acontecer com um tão fantástico animal. Q gente má o fez sofrer.

[@felixthecat9347]

I wonder if mankind, as a whole, will ever realize that animals are a remarkable gift that we should be protecting?

[@TheRobbiUno]

Not until we stop thinking of everything as secondary to profit and human life.

[@MargotHypnos]

Unfortunately, most humans will not.

[@mochimochi82]

Sadly, it’s not just about animals. There seems to be a general lack of empathy and compassion and a tolerance for neglect and cruelty in way too many people.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

Vegans realize it.

[@laurat1129]

Unfortunately, we’re in what’s known as the sixth mass extinction, and escape is futile. The Earth will go on in some form or another. In all likelihood, however, humanity itself will be near extinct before mankind as a whole realizes what we’ve done to our own damn selves.😢

[@silviavoss6411]

Leaving Ruben was bad enough but 5 years of empty sad grief for this majestic lion is incomprehensibly cruel, thank you to all involved in his magic moment new life and wishing him a abundance of love, happiness and friends,❤

[@lunasinger8702]

No one should live a life like this poor creature. Not human nor animal.

[@renferal5290]

This is what helps restore my faith in mankind. This rescue was everything

[@HollywoodJoJo2]

Yes....yes....yes!

[@vectorm4]

You are better than I; I harbor anger at the previous "owners" who seemingly made no attempt to get the cat to a suitable environment.

[@Uncommonsensesc]

@@vectorm4I'm with you 100% on that. It just infuriates me how people mistreat animals like it's no big deal.

[@renferal5290]

@@vectorm4 So do I. Evil vile people that did this to that innocent Lion should be, something I can't say on KZbin.

[@kristenkern4247]

Yes 💯 percent

[@AhJodie]

The poor guy walks so poorly, I thought it was anesthesia, but I see it is probably from the cage. It is beautiful that he gets to see other lions and come out into where there is sky, plants and dirt! Just beautiful, thank you!

[@marciapartekel1726]

Remember they mentioned they didn’t know if his health would allow him to eventually be placed with another lion

[@79nmcompton]

I'll never understand how a person can abandon an animal. It's cruel.

[@natantataii8195]

Money is a guess. Compassion with out "means" to transform it into action is unfortunately of no large value in a mainly physical/material world.

[@irgendeinname9256]

Chill We do much worse to them on a daily basis

[@GabGotti3]

We shouldn’t even have these animals. Taking animals away from their natural habitat is cruel. Even your dogs and cats

[@peaveyst7]

@@GabGotti3 a dog has no natural environment since it is not a natural animal.

[@anteversus8471]

@@GabGotti3 Since man appeared on earth, dogs have always sought to live with humans. What is cruel is to chain them or lock them in a house, but in the countryside free as air they are very happy to accompany their humans in the meadows

[@tmm5115]

Spot on, "it's crushing what people do to these animals".....fantastic to see this majestic boy will lead a happy life from now on 💛💛

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Five YEARS of complete isolation is brutal, never knowing freedom, grass, the sky, winds... Poor poor animal 😔 I'm so very glad he was rescued and am truly horrified he was Left when the zoo closed..... 😢

[@a.w.thompson4001]

And now he has social contact by sight, and we can hope for companionship.

[@Uncommonsensesc]

I'd like to have a come to Jesus meeting with the owners, me and a Karma bat.

[@AnrchyK1ng]

There are some people in Melbourne who had a whole year and a half spent in isolation. I can tell you first hand 100% that it still has a lasting effect even 2 years after. Socialisation is so important for survival for all creatures of the land, sea and sky

[@lunasinger8702]

Parrots live decades in cages and yet that is perfectly acceptable in every culture and every nation. Yet, parrots are can fly, are the most sentient of all non-humans, and the most intelligent as well. They are even smarter and more social than non-human primates and cetaceans. Yet the words bird and cage are always said together as if birds are meant to be kept in cages.

[@didshereallysaythat]

You can see his soul looking into his eyes. What a magnificent lion. Bless those who saved him 💜♥️💜

[@khanakhano4082]

His eyes are so expressive ! One can almost 'touch' his sadness and feel his loneliness ! Thank you for bringing confort in his old days !

[@shadowhund]

Now I'm sitting here crying for him. He almost couldn't walk when he entered his new environment. Thank you for helping and saving him. You are very honorable human beings! ❤

[@jeanmccallum-xs8rk]

Ruben is such a beautiful guy. I love his green eyes. I hope he gets everything he wants. Such a fine boy.

[@MinnieSpencer]

That's because he's used to being in a VERY VERY SMALL ENCLOSURE

[@shadowhund]

@@jeanmccallum-xs8rk yes he is stunning, his eyes are something else, they tell us about, where he came from, how poorly his life was, and also how he actually should have lived, in the wilderness of a prairie together with his pride. ❤️

[@shadowhund]

@@MinnieSpencer sadly yes💔

[@heatherbryant4197]

I suspect the wobbly gait was at least partly a result of the sedatives wearing off (they said they had to sedate him to get him in the crate). It's exactly the way a cat walks when anesthesia or gabapentin is wearing off. However, it's still very heartwarming nonetheless.

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

His little roar is heartbreaking …. but heartwarming too! Wishing him lots and lots of years to come. 💜

[@rampz975]

Until he rips your face off…

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

@@rampz975 Well, I don’t plan on getting in his enclosure and playing with him. I’m sure his rescuers don’t either. You can try to though! Make sure to let us know how that works out for you. 😉😋

[@rampz975]

@@Butterfly-mt5ml when did I say I wanted to? 😂 you’re the one saying awwww wild aggressive animals are so cute

[@niluferozyoruk7718]

@@rampz975stop trolling and exposing your ignorance!

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

@@rampz975 Where did I say wild animals are cute? And even if I did say a wild animal was cute, why do you think me saying they’re cute, means I’d attempt to interact with one? You’re doing a ton of ASSuming.

[@kirri1312]

Oh please keep us updated on Rueben! He’s such a majestic beautiful boy and he deserves a companion!!

[@danielmorris6523]

Massive shout out to Qatar Airlines who are not just the friendliest to deal with (I have flown with them) but also have empathy for animals and wanted to help Ruben. So sad he had to live on his own for so long which is not good for lions at all. Enjoy the sun and grass, Ruben, you deserve it sir.

[@johnedgar7956]

This was heart wrenching to watch. Why on earth would the villains who ran that zoo just abandon him like that, not to mention hold him in such cruel captivity for so long? Thank you so much for what you did for Reuben. I wish there were harsher deterrents and more aggressive law enforcement towards animal cruelty. Thank you for sharing this.

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Answer to why: They used animals for profit, pure and simple. You and I are the opposite! Blessings 🦁❤‍🔥

[@Thomas-fg1ds]

Simple answer: Money makes the world go round.

[@Uncommonsensesc]

A lot of the roadside "zoo's" in the US are just hell holes for the animals. I was so glad to see the Waccatee Zoo in South Carolina finally shut down but there's so many more. I don't know why the USDA lets any of them keep operating (other than it's another federal agency who doesn't do its job).

[@joystewart7862]

If it was 6 months but five years worse than being in prison. I'm glad he will live the rest of his life in his sanctuary

[@joystewart7862]

I honestly think they should ban animals from performing at Circus as well as the zoos..

[@roaringfromthelionofjudah]

What a beautiful creature Reuben is! Magnificent! So glad he now gets to enjoy simple pleasures that should be necessities for him from the get-go.

[@valleygirl8356]

Exactly, these animal should be in their natural habitat!!!!!! Humans that do this to animals are simply CRUEL!!!!!!!!!!

[@saxon1177]

I feel for him, poor guy. It looks like he has some muscle atrophy, he doesn't walk right. I hope he gets well and gets a companion, too. He really needs and deserves one.

[@Hinestyler2]

He is still a beautiful, magnificent animal. Even despite all the suffering.

[@WhoGotSoulHere]

Yeah... but at the same time he is the worst looking lion ive ever seen, very sad.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

His gait shows that his muscles atrophied due to confinement in a small cage. Here's hoping he gets his strength back. Good luck, Reuben! 🥰🥰

[@SuperSeanobrien]

Or he was still drugged up

[@skehleben7699]

Thank you for giving Reuben the dignity he so deserves.

[@patriciawilson2013]

We pretty much all get treated the same when we grow old. No one wants us anymore, theres no more space for us or cost too much to take care of. I’m glad that there’re are rescue places for animals to go to live their final days out in peace and with dignity. ❤

[@lunasinger8702]

Disabled people are also isolated and discarded. I know, I am one of them. But, certainly, in most countries, we are not put in cages, alone. Even if the conditions we are in are bad, we usually don't live the life that animals who are kept in enclosures do.

[@patriciaguth6882]

Although Reuben looks a bit ragged, he still has a lovely mane. May he get stronger, more beautiful, and happier every day in his new home!!! 😍😍😍

[@p9rsian]

Hope the lion enjoys it’s life now with peace and do what a lion does!

[@TheSmokey999]

These zoos should be outlawed everywhere. Thank you for rescuing him and giving him a better life ❤

[@lunasinger8702]

All zoos should be outlawed--why should animals have to stay in enclosures and be gawked at by people? If scientists need to "study" animals, why can't they work as field biologists? If they want to "protect" endangered species, why not just create sanctuaries? I don't go to zoos, aquariums, or circuses. Animals do not belong in enclosures; and they do not exist to entertain us.

[@penjim2013]

What a beautiful Lion, his eyes are so expressive....it's heart breaking to think that he lived in solitary confinement for 5 long years, but he's obviously happy in his new home and hopefully he'll be able to mix with other Lions and perhaps bond with one of them. Thank you for saving him and giving him the chance to be a Lion. 👏🦁🐾💕 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@lucastostes9460]

"He traveled really well. He seemed to know something good was happening." Amazing

[@scc6454]

He was so happy for a change of scenery. So happy he's getting his roar back.

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

That was so heartbreaking to see him left behind like trash! I’m really thankful for him to finally make it home! Thank you ❤

[@vardaelentari8907]

I can't imagine the loneliness and discomfort Ruben had. Hoping he lives long and content. Thank you so much, kind hoomans. ❤️🦁❤

[@user-ys7eh9kx9p]

You got to be a women then =)

[@dianebannister4591]

It was heartbreaking to me that Ruben was left alone for several years in a small cage. I am so thankful to the rescuers for giving him a greatly improved life and freedom to be a normal Lion.

[@clicheguevara5282]

Ah man.. Five years all alone for the most social species of cat. Poor guy! The fact that he just stopped roaring is SO sad. I’m glad Ruben is happy and doing well now! 😊

[@rockreader4298]

Absolutely heart-warming story. May Ruben live a long, healthy life, with a mate and a pride surrounding him. May the memories of loneliness fade away, being replaced by dignified and truly amazing memories. Thank you for rescuing this courageous being, gifting him a new life and the chance to feel the love there is in this world. Ruben will always be in my prayers.

[@MichelleInnes-pc2zn]

Amen everything they robbed Ruben of I know that loneliness well

[@susanstarling7543]

His ability to walk was greatly compromised from being in the too small cage in Armenia.Hoping his strength ,in time,will return and give him the ability to walk and run with managed care and good healthy food.I have nothing but praise for the people who saw the need to rescue him and then actually set the wheels in motion to save him and not die alone in that wire cage.There is a special place in heaven for people like you!!May God bless you for your kindness.

[@NikkiGRocks4Ever]

God bless the wonderful people that rescued Reuben. I’m glad he is a great environment where he can walk on grass and see the sky. He is no longer alone. Truly beautiful.

[@JoshWilliams-gq5cl]

Hello 👋🏻 how are you , I must say you are very beautiful your beauty caught my attention

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

It’s wonderful to hear him roar‼️ Thank you for making his last years better 👍✌️☮️

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

I'm literally sobbing. How on earth did the people responsible for leaving Reuben on his own, caged up for 5 years, not have an ounce of decency and humanity? It's so wonderful that Reuben gets to live the rest of his life out, knowing how grass feels, how the sun feels, how wind feels. But more importantly, how *freedom* feels.

[@kathib2612]

May his remaining years be filled with love, kindness and companionship. ❤❤

[@brookeholiday7264]

They need jail time its a crime

[@elizabethtencer7950]

Armenia is a poor and backward country, maybe there are no laws protecting animals... I'm sure there are people with heart but can they afford keeping and feeding this lion? I doubt. So this couple provided the best for him, bravo and sincere thanks.

[@jutta4683]

Julian Assange ist seit 7 Jahren eingesperrt.

[@lizstallard9902]

My tears are flowing but at least these wonderful people and organization gave him a life he so deserves ❤️

[@MonikaMundell]

Bless these rescuers and everyone who is involved in animal rescues. ❤

[@Allison_Chaynes]

I've been doing rescue work for about 7 years now. I'm over 500 dogs. Also have done cats, Opossum, Raccoons, and even relocated Mice and even Rats. However, I'd love to do giant cats. I bet this work is very rewarding.

[@JoshWilliams-gq5cl]

Hello 👋🏻 how are you , I must say you are very beautiful your beauty caught my attention

[@MonicaCastellanos-lm3iy]

Just so happy that this Lion is free to feel grass and see other lions.God Bless.❤

[@helena8274]

All I can say is a a big thank you to all who helped him return his natural environment. ❤ from Kenya ❤❤

[@Khalid-mf3iu]

Kenya HAKUNA MATATA

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Heartless people leaving him, Angel people rescuing him and bringing him home ❤

[@heatherlynn3438]

Videos like this make me so grateful for people with a heart! ❤

[@rcascott7354]

I just can’t get over the difference in how he looks my prayers r with him

[@Bence_Shane]

God bless the people who care for animals and give them voices when no one else can.

[@NinJaCat6667]

The real stars of the world. Thank you.

[@KohalaLover]

In hysterics. Such suffering. A sanctuary! I have such a kinship with big cats, specially lions. Heartbreaking eyes. Thankful for his rescue and for adding love and kindness to Ruben’s life.

[@Uncommonsensesc]

I've always said that if my death came about because of a large animal attack, whether it be big cats, bears, etc, do not harm that animal. If I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time, so be it. They are just doing what they do and I was too stupid not to be there!

[@KohalaLover]

@@Uncommonsensesc I understand and agree.

[@justmestephanie1269]

I would like to see more about this story and his progress . I’m so happy he was rescued Thank you to everyone involved in bringing him home.

[@jujuoliver6959]

Poor wobbly boy, bless his soul. How anyone could leave him behind is just mind boggling and so cruel. Thank goodness for these people and their organization.

[@laurat1129]

From one of your supporters, thank you, ADI, for saving Ruben, bringing him home to Africa, and giving him the life he deserves w/other lions, only wish it could’ve happened for him sooner.💕🦁🌍

[@ADITV-animals]

Thank you for your support! It looks like Ruben is making the most of his new life, and he is not letting his past get him down.

[@von40me]

It'll never be a continuing life for him in the wild. He list his ability to be himself as a skillful hunter.

[@rebelmaam]

Thankyou so much for rescuing that beautiful boy 💞🇦🇺

[@dans2376]

One of the most beautiful and majestic creatures in the world. Glad he finally is where he belongs.

[@kylenelson6138]

God bless all of you in this endeavor, including the airline company. Saving all these animals and giving love and dignity back to them is a worthy thing. God bless you all.

[@Mama-Ames]

There are none with more beautiful, selfless hearts... or whose actions are in greater service to God than the noble rescuers of His most helpless creations. May those who rescued majestic Ruben be profoundly blessed.💕🙏💕

[@towmlvb3423]

Enough of that stupid, obsessive, invasion of animal videos and threads by people desperate to plead the cause of delusions of mythical entities that rule everything, while there is no material evidence of anything concerning the existence of those mythical entities and even less of their actions. Mass hysteria is not proof. If I did not pity the afflicted I would not be so kind to followers of deist religions. Maybe I would invade their tales of fantasy, but I know that would only drive them even further from the fact-based life that reason demands. Stick to your own videos and discussion threads!

[@Cil3464]

Thank you for your love and compassion for animals❣️

[@emeraldeyes6313]

Started off crying, ended up smiling. Thank you for taking care of him. 🙏🫶❤️

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

I see so much in his face and eyes. I hope this second part of his life is as happy as the first part was awful. What a beautiful creature!

[@robertcasey7312]

Thank God. I swear we’ve never deserved this amazing wondrous planet.

[@menmykrazycat8129]

Very thankful for this sweet couple, the sanctuary and everyone who helped him in his journey to freedom! A lion who gets so despondent he doesn’t roar anymore is heartbreaking - no animal should feel hopeless due to human ignorance. 🦋☮️

[@JoshWilliams-gq5cl]

Hello 👋🏻 how are you , I must say you are very beautiful your beauty caught my attention

[@loranabrabster3078]

I am crying, this is so beautiful, thank you!

[@teresacobianchi4151]

My heart was aching watching and listening to this incredible survivor..God Bless Him and God Bless you for doing such Humanitarian good work 🙏🏻

[@greatspottedwoodpeck]

Great story, thank you so much for saving this poor old lion from caged life and giving him a proper life to live for the rest of his days. Wonderful, wonderful work, you guys.

[@Devoted_1]

May God bless the wildlife sanctuary and everyone involved in saving Reuben, and all the Lions.

[@kjames5682]

Thank you for rescuing him. His face seems very perceptive. Poor lion, walking so stiff but now he can walk more and roar to the other lions to be part of a community.

[@rachelrobinson5804]

What a truly gorgeous animal, I can't remember seeing a lion with so much mane (for years).

[@FullofSouthernCharm]

May you roar be able to be heard all over the world!!!! God bless you Ruben and your wonderful future

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

Oh my god, this absolutely breaks my heart. No animal should have to live like this. They should be able to live their lives the way nature intended. Utterly heart wrenching. I hope he lives for many, many years now the way he always should have. 😭❤

[@niluferozyoruk7718]

Amen to that my friend ❣️🙏🏻

[@claudinedemantet]

Marvellous, brings a tear to the eyes just seeing him finally free, and happy. Thankyou so much ❤❤😊

[@cattailer1077]

What a soul melting sound his roar is!🥰

[@camez2345]

I love this channel so much. Every story is important, and there's never any doubt of whether it's real or exaggerated or if some important details were left out. The people in the stories are the real deal. ❤❤❤ long and happy life, Ruben! 😘

[@ingridredfern5065]

God bless this beautiful animal and huge respect to the people who rescued him from those terrible conditions.Such a wonderful ending to his tragic beginnings 🦁❤️👌

[@monicastenberg4801]

I'm crying! This story hurt and caused actual physical pain to my heart. God bless these wonderful people for helping out this elderly lion

[@JoshWilliams-gq5cl]

Hello 👋🏻 how are you , I must say you are very beautiful your beauty caught my attention

[@Clowebvvv]

God people r do cruel. Thank God he was rescued !!! God bless him and you all for what you do for these beautiful animals. ❤😊

[@stephanieh.777]

I hope the people who ran the "zoo" in Armenia are ashamed of themselves! Ruben was in their care, and they failed him miserably. I'm so grateful for people like this couple who take it on themselves to organize such a complicated voyage to bring lions like him to a place of safety and love!

[@starseed1756]

To see his eyes and hopelesness in the cage was heartbreaking. Such an impressing, majestic animal in such a condition...😢 My heart still cries while writing. Thanks to all who helped to rescue him, care for him, giving him back life in dignity and love he needs and deserves. Be blessed...thank you ❤

[@rustinequigley2838]

So happy he can enjoy his life now♥️

[@josephnardone1250]

This is a beautiful story of love, kindness and compassion. May the people who rescued Rubin live long and prosper.

[@charlieo3150]

Yes indeed!

[@cordellvallar843]

🙏

[@Siberialover]

Poor baby breaks my heart and soul 😢😢😢

[@russellhobbs7245]

I know right? Poor lad. Seeing him walk like that after all that time locked up in a cage is heartbreaking. I'm just glad someone with a heart found him and gave him a life where he can live out his years knowing what it's like to feel alive again and has some form of enrichment to keep his mind going

[@joegaito702]

He's the main man lions are very smart and intelligent animals its goes to show people will help the animals and the lions will return the favors I'm left speechless way to go love and appreciate you guys you guys rock thanks great story ! Joe

[@stephanieboutwell4183]

Awe so happy for Ruben ❤❤❤❤ty to everyone who helped him on his journey ❤❤

[@Trund27]

Bless animals, and bless animal rescuers. They are seriously ANGELS.

[@cherylb6755]

My goodness, Ruben is beautiful! Thank you to all who made this possible.

[@jennie2921]

Such a beautiful majestic animal. Thank you for caring about him.

[@allygee5468]

Heartfelt tank you to all involved in rescuing Rueben from that hell-hole he was in Poor boy at last he has the dignity he always deserved ❤❤❤

[@charlesbaxter7362]

Bless you for rescuing Reuben - it is so sad that he spent 5 years without contact with other lions.

[@merriebadham6701]

He's so beautiful! Thank you so much for rescuing him!

[@whitefam2000]

All I can say is Thank You for the work you do. With the animals that we have, everytime I have thought we shouldn't have them, my immediate next thought is "I can't imagine anyone taking as good care of them as we do." They have the best possible life we can give them, and get loved on all the time. Again thank you for getting him out of there.

[@goddesscapricorn]

Thank you so much for the love that you provide for these beautiful and Majestic souls. Blessings to you all ❤🙏

[@Lillyboo65640]

Thank you to everyone involved in rescuing Ruben 🦁 Thank you to Qatar airlines for the flight too ✈️ Ruben is a beautiful animal & deserves the best life at the sanctuary. Loved his little first roar attempt, may he have many more 🥰

[@okica87]

❤magnificent animal❤

[@rampz975]

Yeah very beautiful animal.. that will rip your face off within seconds, I find it weird how everyone hates on chimpanzees yet praise animals like lions and bears.

[@Lillyboo65640]

@rampz826 chimpanzees are cute too (and could rip your face off) and deserve to be treated with respect, compassion & humanity, just like every animal, and if unfortunately, any chimpanzees were in a similar situation, they too would be helped.

[@rampz975]

@@Lillyboo65640 but every video I see about chimps everyone hates on them and says they’re violent but every video about lions people always say they’re so cute it makes no sense. Lions kill over 100 people a year chimps have killed 20 in the last 20 years..

[@natantataii8195]

Yes thanks to Qatar for doing some nice pro bono work there

[@maeterith1984]

Dear God. These people are horrendous doing this to him. How can they have done this???? It is truly dispicable. Thank you all so much for getting him out. ❤

[@sallydurisseau2254]

This brought me to tears! Thank you so much for what you do for the animals!! God bless you all!!

[@sharonbible675]

So awesome! Bless everyone involved in saving him!

[@denisekenney6436]

How cruel just heartbreaking 💔 so happy he’s found his true home 🌹♥️

[@joanm3789]

I cried when I read that Ruben had been alone for five years, and on concrete. He walks as though he's arthritic, and I have no doubt that comes from living on that concrete. So glad he is out of that awful place and living where he should be now.

[@Thomas-fg1ds]

He couldn't move in that small cage. Muscles degenerated, it's called an atrophy. There is a chance he might get back at least a part of his strength over time.

[@JoshWilliams-gq5cl]

Hello 👋🏻 how are you , I must say you are very beautiful your beauty caught my attention

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

Well done, nice to know there's people looking out for these animals 👏👏👏

[@kd2533]

Thank you for people who care and all who helped him get the life he deserves. Other than freedom, it is crucial animals live under the correct light. Natural sunlight. Bless him.

[@shannanbegley8189]

I’m so glad he’s with you all now❤

[@gamtngirl3655]

It’s heartbreaking to watch this boy try to walk. And he needs a companion sooner than later!

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

I think the people who actually care for the lions are probably in the best position to know when he needs a companion.

[@Thomas-fg1ds]

That is a very complex and difficult process. If you watched carefully you may have noticed that long years in a cage caused an atrophy of his muscles... Reuben has to gain back strength first. Lions as most big cats tend to fight before making friendship. Won't be good for Reuben at the time the video was made. But anyways.. I wish he gets a companion or mate as soon as possible but we should leave the decisions to the experts at the sanctuary.

[@amintacortez1974]

Thank you for saving this lion, Ruben looks happy, you can even see a change on his face, he looks happy. Hopefully he'll get company in his place of living.😅

[@johnhamilton7762]

What a lovely outcome for Ruben. I'm so happy for him. May he have a long and lovely life with the other lions.