Tiger siblings move to PAWS' ARK 2000 sanctuary in California

We are pleased to share the good news that on March 2, 2016, tiger siblings Roy, Kim, and Claire moved from the Performing Animal Welfare Society's (PAWS) Galt, Calif., sanctuary where they have lived since they were young cubs, to a spacious new habitat at PAWS' 2,300-acre ARK 2000 sanctuary in San Andreas, Calif. The move happened over a two-day period, as one by one each tiger was coaxed into his or her own transport cage and driven the short distance to ARK 2000. They have all settled in beautifully.
Roy and his two sisters, Kim and Claire, were four months old when they arrived at PAWS. They were born on June 2, 2003, at a now defunct roadside zoo in New Hampshire that constantly bred cubs for photos shoots, other roadside zoos and the exotic pet trade. PAWS was contacted by an animal welfare group asking if we would take the three cubs, and PAWS co-founder, the late Pat Derby, wholeheartedly agreed to provide permanent sanctuary.
When the three young tigers arrived at the Galt sanctuary on October 2, 2003, they received a thorough medical exam by PAWS' veterinarian Dr. Jackie Gai and were immediately started on a wholesome, nutritious diet. To prevent future breeding, Roy was neutered a few months after arrival. Kim and Claire would later undergo ovariohysterectomies (spay surgery).
At the time, construction of tiger habitats at PAWS' ARK 2000 sanctuary was still in the planning stages so the three cubs moved into a large, grassy enclosure in Galt complete with a custom-built pool designed by PAWS co-founder and President Ed Stewart. This habitat has been home to the cubs for nearly twelve and a half years, and it has been a comfortable and familiar place for them to grow up and mature. Our goal all along was to move them up to a larger habitat at ARK 2000, but this plan was delayed after our unexpected, emergency rescue in 2004 of 39 tigers from horrific conditions in Colton, California.
PAWS has a great deal of experience moving animals in a safe and humane manner. Moving can be a very stressful experience for any captive wild animal, so our primary goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible. Custom-designed transport cages are used. Each cage is large enough for animals to stand up, turn around, stretch, and lie down comfortably. Animals are gently coaxed to voluntarily enter their transport cage and are transported fully awake and aware, thus avoiding the potential health risks associated with anesthesia or sedation. Careful planning ensures that the move itself is quick and calm, and our well-trained staff ensure that every step of the process is done efficiently and safely.
We are delighted to see these three beautiful tigers enjoying their spacious new home, and look forward to continuing to provide expert, dedicated care for them in this new chapter of their lives.
Thank you to Tigers In America, and to A Kinder World Foundation trustees Diana and David Swartz, for making Roy, Kim and Claire's move possible.

[@Keeshablu]

They are absolutely gorgeous so glad they were kept together.

[@LauraCfromNJ]

Awe.......thank you PAWS for getting them to the Ark. What a wonderful big area you have given them to explore, get more exercise, and who wouldn't want to lay in that deep cool grass in summer. Just beautiful.

[@janiceannrossi5013]

These cats are SO beautiful!! Thank you PAWS for all your amazing work!!

[@tomharris4118]

I worry about Climate Change and these horrific fires that just seem to be year round. I am just so grateful Paws seems to be safe. I send all my love to you and your organization. Thank You for being in our world 💕😊🐵🐯🐱🐶🐺🐻🐨🐼🐹🐭🐰🐮🐷🐽🐗🐴🐸🐲🐁🐃🐏🐑🐘🐐🐒🐫🐓🐾

[@yvonneredgrove4435]

Beautiful , to see them is indeed a wonderful thing because of your rescues. Thank you.

[@heluce174]

I just found this group and am SO impressed with their work and philosophy.

[@carolcornell6332]

Chuffing ..they are happy ...thank you all !

[@heartsgoing]

I think it’s awesome that you can give those tigers a forever home. I know that there are more captive tigers than wild ones, but at least you can help give them a home with no more abuse and what not. Such a blessing

[@evangelineanar5776]

Roy is huge showing his ferocity yet hes so calm during the transport

[@divyarathor9992]

Lovable tigers! Thank you PAWS for your humane and safe practices!

[@patsylvest]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. The tigers, the place, the people who care.

[@Kizmin]

Beauty! Roy is a BIG guy.

[@ligiacharvet2822]

Thank you for caring and all the great work that you do!🙏💙🙏

[@jkl799]

Thank you to the amazing humans behind this sanctuary.

[@alabhaois]

THANK YOU for doing this-- you guys ROCK!!!

[@AsianFun-t1b]

why so little views， such a beautiful creature

[@kevinwalsh9662]

Beautiful majestic creatures.

[@kaloren7268]

I wish they had a pool to enjoy. Good job thanks for saving them

[@PAWSWEB]

All tiger and bear habitats at ARK 2000 include pools. The pools built for tigers are all similar to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJe8cpuwpMStj6M

[@kaloren7268]

@@PAWSWEB that is so wonderful you heaven sent for these animals God bless you all

[@brendatenorio5721]

Amazing work. Beautiful tigers.

[@tomharris4118]

Also I think you are able to transport the animals so well because of the trust you have with them

[@macssimpson183]

Thank you for looking after my fellow tigers

[@gabe-po9yi]

I bet Roy thought his life had reverted back to being confined in a cage. Poor guy, you can tell how stressed he is, but the payoff is paradise for him and his sisters.

[@samimotag]

They're beautiful

[@judithneeley5229]

Do they have a lake or somewhere to swim? I know tigers love water.

[@PAWSWEB]

Roy, Kim and Claire have a pool, completed a few months after their move to ARK 2000. Here's a link to a 2016 newsletter announcing the completion of the pool. Scroll through the articles and you'll find the story, complete with photos. archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1101778242429/archive/1125682829722.html

[@judithneeley5229]

@@PAWSWEB Thank you!

[@judietallman]

they are magnificent!

[@BebeLush2]

Judie Tallman-Deitchman Yes! The lion may be the King, but the tigers are definitely the most beautiful of all.

[@mimishella4915]

I love that purr of contentment.

[@micheledimond]

So incredibly beautiful!

[@sugarbean3447]

I wish the enclosure was much much bigger for these magnificent animals. I know PAWS is helping the animals but I feel sad they don't get the room they need since they have to live in an enclosure for the rest of their lives.

[@rachelmcinnes]

Do the have a pool to play in?

[@vivette8944]

They’ll be able to hear birds singing.🦋

[@deemariedubois4916]

It's to bad you weren't able to give them a pond to play in. Tigers love the water.

[@PAWSWEB]

Thanks to the generosity of a PAWS' donor we were able to build a big pool for them within a few months of their arrival at ARK 2000. They love it!

[@deemariedubois4916]

PAWSWEB That's wonderful! God bless that donor and everyone at PAWS who works so hard to give these animals a forever home free of trauma and suffering.

[@PAWSWEB]

Here's a link to a 2016 PAWS newsletter that includes an update about the tiger siblings and their pool and includes a photo of Kim - who jumped in before it was completely filled. Once you open, scroll down the page to see the photos and read the article. archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1101778242429/archive/1125682829722.html

[@deemariedubois4916]

PAWSWEB Thank you so much. I had gone through all the videos before I made my first comment but couldn't find one of the Tigers in water. Kim looks so sweet sitting in the pool where you can only see her from the eyes up.

[@kristieingram2039]

Where is the pool for them to swim and play in ??

[@PAWSWEB]

Thanks to the generosity of a PAWS' donor we were able to build a big pool for them within a few months of their arrival at ARK 2000. They love it! Here's a link to a 2016 PAWS newsletter that includes an update about the tiger siblings and their pool and includes a photo of Kim - who jumped in before it was completely filled. Once you open, scroll down the page to see the photos and read the article. archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1101778242429/archive/1125682829722.html

[@manuelaredding1936]

do they have a place to swim?

[@jayvee1947]

manuela redding yes, they need a large pond to swim and/or soak in....

[@betsyknox4745]

Do they have a pond? I know tigers love water.

[@PAWSWEB]

Yes they do have a pool. Here's a link to a 2016 newsletter announcing the completion of a new pool for Roy, Kim and Claire. Scroll through the articles and you'll find the story, complete with photos. archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1101778242429/archive/1125682829722.html

[@ericlakota6512]

Wow gorgious anamals

[@imissmydeadcat.74]

i want all of those cats in my cat life edit/correction: not literally. that sounds like a pain in the ass.

[@BebeLush2]

Are people allowed to visit PAWS? I would love to see the animals.

[@PAWSWEB]

PAWS sanctuaries are not open to the public on a daily basis, but we do hold a few educational events throughout the year at our 2,300-acre ARK 2000 sanctuary. These events include three open house days. We have one coming up on March 14, 2020, another in May and the third in December. Here's a link to our calendar of events. Tickets to all events can be purchased online. www.pawsweb.org/calendar_of_events.html

[@BebeLush2]

PAWSWEB Thank you!

[@PAWSWEB]

@@BebeLush2 You're very welcome!

[@asmasultana3270]

This video was literally uploaded on my birthday

[@steenmortensen6410]

very humane movement- even I always wish that these animalls should have a larger habitat ....buy some more land ..

[@lynw1623]

Steen Mortensen So did you donate money to help them do that ?

[@fairybits]

Where are the bushes and more trees? Tigers need those to hide in and for shade.

[@morganlast5498]

That forklift is brutal. Imagine what that sounds like to the tiger.

[@tomsonrk]

whoa the first tiger has almost the same shoulder hight than the man in front of him

[@manuelaredding1936]

they like it!

[@amirthapamagar4954]

So cute!

[@krishaffner9105]

At least these tigers can live out their lives safely from bad people. They may not be able to be in the wild but they are safe

[@greenyoshigamergamingvlogs5197]

It's fantastic but where is the water hole? Tigers like water!

[@PAWSWEB]

All tiger habitats at PAWS have pools.

[@dkue706]

I wish there was a lake or some sort of watering hole for the tigers to play in or cool off in. But I know it cost money.

[@PAWSWEB]

Tigers Roy, Kim and Claire have a pool in their habitat. It was completed in August 2016. You can read about it in our August 2016 newsletter: archive.constantcontact.com/fs126/1101778242429/archive/1125682829722.html

[@joec.5009]

roy is massive.

[@mongomongo9789]

roy is a bit fat on the belly haha, but beautiful animals!!

[@sherrinrosette7901]

💙🐅💎

[@edieking5767]

Roadside Zoos and pay to play scheme need to be outlawed NOW. Anyone who watches this please call your congressman and ask the to sponsor Big Cat Safety Act. PLEASE this would stop the private ownership of big cats.

[@hellenhoran352]

The more humans that interact and see these beautiful majestic cats the better chance to slow extinction. We fight harder if we see first hand what we are fighting for. Those zoos saved the Tiger from extinction already.

[@TOEKIEWORLDMarc]

that's not a habitat but just a large cage, smaller than inmost Zoo's! tigers are solitary animals!!!

[@HalfB]

Maybe soon they will add a pool in their enclosure, maybe they need more donations!!!! 💕 🐾🙏🏻 🐾 😇💕

[@PAWSWEB]

Roy, Kim and Claire now have a beautiful pool!

[@HalfB]

PAWSWEB omg!! I’m so happy and so thankful you shared that wonderful news!! God bless you and your team and all the love and hard work you do! You’re all animal angels! I’ll be visiting your website and doing my part with a donation. 💕🐾🤗🙏🏻😇🐾💕🐾

[@HalfB]

PAWSWEB may I suggest for those who feel moved by each video that you put your website links, exact link for donations so in one easy click here they can donate immediately. Once people move to another video or need to search the passion fades fast. Add your links on all youtube videos 💕🙏🏻 ( I was a volunteer for a small animal rescue and my focus was creating more donations which I proudly added thousands each week for them when I was there and learned a lot) god bless !!! 😘💕🙌🙌🐾🐾💕

[@johnperrigo6474]

Is their any creature more beautiful than a tiger?

[@sumanadam348]

Still they are put in an enclosure! Not released in nature? :(

[@lynw1623]

sumana dam Where would you release them ? They have been in captivity all their lives, they would not survive. I imagine you are talking about another country ? They have a lovely habitat, are together, fed and cared for. Don’t be foolish.

[@annakansanen4020]

Captive born can't be release wild. They don't know any survival skills. Born in cage die in cage. This why real sanctuaries don't breed.

[@mariejoy4755]

Tigers can jump 25 feet and that fence is much lower than 25 feet.

[@doristhomson3082]

I wonder ---what hapeens if an earthquake hits this part of Cal?

[@PAWSWEB]

Wondering if you might be thinking of the San Andreas fault and that's why you've asked this question? San Andreas, California, and the San Andreas fault are in two different parts of California. People tend to confuse them.

[@carolcornell6332]

That's dispicable!

[@sarahholland1375]

Too much talking not enough tigers. I'm not interested in transport issues tbh.

[@gribouille7052]

A-t-il suffisamment de place ? Il a l'air de s'ennuyer...