Rescued Tigers Rosemary and Morris

Tigers Rosemary and Morris are two of eight tigers PAWS welcomed to our ARK 2000 sanctuary in Northern California in January 2017. More than 100 animals needed immediate placement in new homes after a roadside zoo in Colorado ceased doing business. Several reputable sanctuaries throughout the U.S. stepped up to provide lifetime care for the animals from this rescue, with PAWS accepting eight tigers, including five males and three females ranging in age from five to 18 years old.
Morris, a neutered male, and Rosemary, a spayed female, were both born in May 2012. The youngest of the "Colorado Eight", they now share a large habitat at ARK 2000. Morris receives supplements and medications for a limp caused by a malformed shoulder that fortunately does not appear to be painful for him. He is very active and playful. Rosemary is our smallest tiger, weighing in at a "diminutive" 230 lbs. Both are energetic and very active, and it is really wonderful to see these young tigers enjoy a large, naturalistic habitat where they can scratch on trees, play in their pool, lounge in the tall grass and playfully chase each other and run for long distances.
The Colorado facility where these tigers came from was notorious for its long rap sheet of USDA citations for serious safety and health issues, including employees attacked and injured by tigers, inadequate veterinary care, lack of shade, and unsanitary and unsafe living conditions for the animals.
The zoo made money by offering the public the opportunity to hold tiger and bear cubs for a fee. To ensure a steady supply of cubs for photo and "play" sessions, tigers and bears on the property were constantly bred, producing litter after litter with no regard for their health. Cubs were forcibly removed from their mothers soon after birth so they could be bottle-fed and handled by people. Several cubs died from improper care, including death from pneumonia after accidentally inhaling milk from a baby bottle.
Cubs who are removed from their mothers at birth miss out on important antibodies that they should be receiving from mother's milk, and as a result their weakened immune systems leave them completely vulnerable to deadly infections. Cubs that managed to survive this horrifying start to their lives quickly grew too big to be handled, and were immediately put into the breeding population to create even more cubs. This hellish, self-perpetuating cycle is found wherever big cat and bear cubs are subjected to public handling.
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About the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Founded in 1984, the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) operates three sanctuaries in California, including the 2,300-acre ARK 2000 natural habitat refuge, and cares for elephants, bears, big cats and other wild animals rescued or retired from circuses, zoos and the exotic pet trade.
At PAWS, we strive to ensure that our animals have the most natural, intrusion-free lives possible, therefore, we are not open to the public except for a limited number of educational events at ARK 2000. PAWS is a true sanctuary, meaning that we do not buy, sell, breed, or allow the public to come into contact with the animals. Our focus is on the individual for the sake of that animal only. They are not ambassadors for their species nor are they on display to send a message. If there is any message, it is that the situations these animals were rescued from, and the abuse and deprivations many of them suffered, should not be allowed to exist.
PAWS is licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and received an “A” rating from CharityWatch.
Read PAWS President and Co-Founder Ed Stewart's statement about the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King": conta.cc/34nQDkH

[@kellytansy6850]

There is not a better place in the United States or elsewhere that animal in distress can end up than PAWS sanctuary. The most knowledgable and responsible place that I know of in this country.

[@williamzabel2080]

Beautiful tigers. It's good to see them in a safe environment away from the circuses and other hazards tigers are put into by unscrupulous people.

[@shadypinesma8909]

It is wonderful that they were rescued, I love that these sanctuaries exist, but it breaks my heart, that they are needed like this because of greedy, cold-hearted people. Thank you so much 💕💞

[@kaytinsley4338]

So adorable and so happy they are safe and well cared for. Beautiful ❤️ 🐅 tigers.

[@Nitka022]

OMG! ALL that space!! Amazing! It must be a paradise!! Thank you!!

[@gingerandcloves]

They're gorgeous. It's lovely to see them looking so happy and playful.

[@leonaheraty3760]

They are so beautiful. Thank you all for rescuing and caring for God's beautiful creatures. They are magnificent.

[@KC-jr6zs]

Do they ever get catnip? Maybe putting it in a ball. They're beautiful. Thank you for taking good care of them.

[@Ky0927]

The beautiful legends of PAWS! 💚💚💚💚

[@donna1948ful]

So wonderful and so happy for these babies who have seen the worst and I know they appreciate the heaven they have been provided at PAWS. Special angels for animals .

[@mortalclown3812]

They're beautiful and it's great to know they'll be safe for the rest of their lives here. Thank you, PAWS.

[@ThePathoftheWhiteRose]

Wow! What beautiful tigers! Thank you for rescuing them.

[@lynw1623]

What a fantastic area they have.

[@kellyheidel4337]

Simply beautiful.

[@jenniferann6956]

They are so beautiful! ❤️ thank you for everything you do for animals! I am so thankful to people like you! And this place is so tranquil for them to peacefully live their precious lives! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adushack1982]

Does Morris have a bad leg it looks like he is limping?

[@PAWSWEB]

Yes. Morris receives supplements and medications for a limp caused by a malformed shoulder that fortunately does not appear to be painful for him. He is very active and playful. You can read more about both tigers in our video description that is posted under this video on our KZbin channel PAWSWEB. Click on the "SHOW MORE" link that's located right under our channel name.

[@colleen3107]

Morris appeared to be limping as he came down the hill. What happened ?

[@anajackson5390]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@josmarafittpaldi225]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@dennismiller5725]

Is Morris limping?

[@kellyheidel4337]

They address that in the video description.

[@PAWSWEB]

Yes. Morris receives supplements and medications for a limp caused by a malformed shoulder that fortunately does not appear to be painful for him. He is very active and playful. You can read more about both tigers in our description that has been included with this video. Click on the "SHOW MORE" link that's located right under our channel name (PAWSWEB).