Yuna gets her first boomer ball and it’s so wholesome!🥹

[@Mcat7101]

I would like to add that the first video of terrified Yuna in her tiny cage reduced me to tears, and I was mentally begging for someone to help her. I donated on a few occasions to try to do a little because I couldn’t bear to think of her suffering, and knew I couldn't be thinking that somebody should help without doing something (however small) myself. Today I am crying again, but this time it's because I am so happy to see Yuna so much improved already, and on her way to living her best life. Thank you, BCS. Love to Yuna.❤

[@Albercanice7000]

Me quedo sin palabras ante la barbarie humana. Sólo puedo llorar de rabia e impotencia. Thank you a todos los rescatistas de todas partes del Planeta.🤝🫂

[@valkyrja--]

You're a great person ❤

[@carolhayar3037]

Yes, & lion Rori is on his way too -- he is presently in Belgium until an area can be created for him @ sanctuary.

[@NZKiwi87]

And thank YOU, for doing what you could and for caring 🙏

[@jamesmartin3425]

Please donate to the jungle school everyone check out jungle school they need help

[@hcrun]

What a beautiful, beautiful creature she is. So wonderful to see that she is enjoying life.

[@Rachel-s4f2h]

Tuna is beautiful 💛 🧡

[@christagriggs]

We are so proud of you Yuna for making such great progress!!! So glad you are having fun with your enrichments 🌺

[@Mcat7101]

Well done, Yuna. You are so brave - keep going, your life will be better by the day❤ Well done, BCS. Such a massive improvement in Yuna in such a short space of time. I know there is a way to go, but there is already no comparison to the cat that was in the cage in Ukraine, growling in sheer terror. Thank you for all you are doing to build up her mental and physical strength.❤❤❤

[@ukrjguk]

Absolutely epic! What a great job you're doing with these cats.

[@dreamer8474]

This insane war should be ended. Thank you guys for what you've done!

[@shari4375]

Thank putin, and Russia.

[@dreamer8474]

@@shari4375 Thank for what? All presidents are not angels. Not a fan of any.

[@renaeovercash2459]

Unfortunately it won't end until putin revives the Soviet union and brings some of the former republics back under his control. He thinks Ukraine is supposed to be part of Russia still. Prove me wrong anyone

[@Andres_1970]

@@dreamer8474 "This insane war" was started by him. So Yuna's suffering is in great part because of this maniacal messianic cleptocrat. Not that traditional Zoo's should cease to exist anywhere thought. Just imagine this lovely cat in some other place like Kevin Richardson's rescue lions proyect in South Africa, just to name maybe one if not the best example. Maybe if her condition allows in the future she has a chance.

[@Mcat7101]

Hi. ​​Yuna was suffering before the war, as she was part of illegal pet trade, but the war made her suffering so much worse. She has a bright future at the Sanctuary. She has only ever lived in a confined space and only had human contact. She needs to be rehabilitated in an environment that feels safe to her. At the Sanctuary, she will eventually have some lion companions, all being well, along with the human contact she is familiar with. She will have more space than she has ever had, alongside the security of the Sanctuary. Poor Yuna has endured enough - it would be terribly cruel to put her in a completely unfamiliar environment in the name of freedom. I don't believe that all zoos and sanctuaries are bad, considering the role of properly regulated facilities in conservation and education. It is not an idealists world; humans have not left many safe wild habitats for animas. In addition, many African reserves allow their animals to be.hunted for financial gain and, at the moment, due to a drought, some countries in Africa are culling animals such as elephants to feed the population.

[@brendatenorio5721]

The updates are important. Thank you.

[@texacola]

I LOVE that this kitty was rescued so thank you for that. But WHY is every video from The Big Cat Sanctuary so SHORT? I would love to see longer videos please? Surely you must have thousands of hours worth of videos of every cat you have?

[@parshakamarsh]

Lions are such beautiful animals, it's incredible to see how close their behaviour is to domestic cats

[@Sandpiper654]

Beautiful video! Thank you so much for what you have done to help Yuna😺

[@Mariebelle1313]

So cute and she’s so beautiful 😻 thank you for taking care of her ❤

[@pixiegardner8094]

She's beautiful.

[@rosnisubba9190]

Thank u all for rescuing such an amazing souls..stay blessed❤

[@7774-o9w]

I just came across your channel. Unbelievable. What you’re doing for her absolutely brought tears to my eyes. Keep up the great work and keep rescuing as many as you can.

[@Sonomacats]

So wonderful to see how much better she is. What a lovely girl.

[@sylviekins]

So good to see her safe in a beautiful environment and able to play and relax❤

[@Lovetheducks]

Had to watch this after first video of her I saw. Will she ever be able to have a friend?

[@JUSTaddAlcohol]

Awesome job you have!

[@lavendergarden1]

This is a joy to watch to see the transformation ❤❤

[@ToniLeddington-gr5bk]

So happy for her boomer ball 😻

[@Cara-hm2tl]

So precious 🦁❤️💖💖!! It is lovely and fantastic to see Yuna improving so well after everything that she has gone through!! Thank you all so much for everything that you have done and are doing for Yuna, Rori and all the other rescued lions 👍👏✊🦁❤️💖💖!!

[@janinemason3238]

Aww. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@lisacave4164]

This lifts my heart.

[@barryspurr9577]

Thank you for your care and kindness in a world of cruelty.

[@MIRIAM-bm5sn]

You so deserve this ❤my beautiful girl ❤❤

[@wendyjo1997]

Yuna you are such a magnificent majestic queen I am so happy to see your progress you are absolutely amazing and BCS thank you for taking care of this spectacular big cat she is a beauty ♥️🇨🇦

[@palehorse6250]

Oh sweet big cat! She seems lonely, I hope she gets some other lion friends eventually. She likes her toy🧡 thanks for helping her!

[@Mcat7101]

On a tv news bulletin a few weeks ago, BCS said they hope to form a mini pride with the other lions being rescued from Ukraine. I would imagine that their health and compatibility will need to be carefully assessed first, so it could be a slow process.

[@TravelWithTerahTX]

Thank U 4 rescuing this beautiful creature! ❤

[@yaniragarcia6634]

Thank you for the love warming stories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@viviennewright7868]

She has a whole new world to explore - given her previous life how amazing is she ❤❤❤ beautiful girl. You guys are amazing toox

[@ranirai8550]

Thanks for protecting them.

[@maureenbryan-ks4jz]

What a marvellous video. So good to see her settled in and trying out new things. This must be so different from her previous existence. Many more years ahead for her in her new home

[@MarcelitoRecords]

Thank you so much for changing her fate❤

[@lucyallsop88]

Bless her beautiful soul ❤️

[@magenpie_4009]

Just lovely. She seems much steadier on her feet, is that right? Anyway great to behold. Thank you. :)

[@shari4375]

Look at how happy she is. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@fukatrumume9750]

Luv u, Yuna. Hard to contain tears. Immense thanks to the magnanimous hearts who donated $$$$$, rescued & the beautiful & dedicated care team at the sanctuary. Is it possible to have a live cam for a global community to follow her & other residents? Thanks kindly 🙏 💕

[@JW-kh9bm]

Good idea.

[@sparrow838_]

The love and care you have for these creatures is so evident throughout this video! Yuna is absolutely thriving under your care ❤

[@pirkkokanerva-rogers2754]

so adorable 🥰

[@shonawilson9958]

She is so amazing and doing so well thanks to everyone's help and all the care and attention she is getting!! She is thriving ❤❤❤

[@SueWilcox-t4e]

Yuna, you have so much courage and stamina. Life will get better as you grow in strength. You now have a home blessed with outstanding love and commitment to you. Enjoy Yuna. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤xxxx

[@Karmel8503]

Wonderful story and how beautiful your love for Yuma. Equisite cat. God bless and thank you

[@NicolaPattenden]

Thank you for the incredible work u all do at the sanctuary and in the wider picture. Without these places and the conservation ,big cats like yuna would have no future. And us humans,most of us kind people,have the opportunity to see these truly magnificent beasts.awesome. xx

[@allyhartwell2037]

How lovely 🥰

[@michealmackintosh4502]

Yuna....I have a note written on my kitchen blackboard... "GO LIKE YUNA" you genuinely have given me the sheer inspiration to conquer my own agoraphobia...and I love you for it.

[@Mcat7101]

Yes, Yuna is brave and you can do it, too. Good wishes

[@brasslion4176]

She's a big baby ♥

[@vieella389]

Kitten mode: Activated

[@Elise10000]

This is awesome. I’d like to know more of Yuna’s story but scrolling videos at this channel I can’t find her backstory (only from other commenters). Playlists would be helpful.

[@Elise10000]

I found her backstory thru a KZbin search. Her growing confidence and playfulness outside is a pleasure to watch in above video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzNoIWrhZikgbcsi=3L8stO0dFzv6ovO9

[@ginaiosef]

She's beautiful! ❤ I miss her! Thank you gratefully to all of you! Bless you and all the souls you are carrying for forever!❤

[@tomg1480]

She's beautiful ❤

[@bonniebob2802]

That ball is her baby now

[@Starlight03690]

Precious, majestic soul friends. Thank you for all the love you give. Love & Blessing all. Peace. 💜✨️🤗🍀✨️🐱💜🙏🏼🍀☮️✨️🐈

[@cornishmaid9138]

I wish this more about the big cat than the presenter.

[@satu4387]

So lovely🦁💛I wonder if Luna will be a part of a pride anytime soon?

[@Mcat7101]

On a tv news bulletin a few weeks ago, BCS said they hope to form a mini pride with the other lions being rescued from Ukraine. I would imagine that their health and compatibility will need to be carefully assessed first, so it could be a slow process.

[@satu4387]

@@Mcat7101 That sounds promising💛 Great to hear that plans have been established💫

[@Mcat7101]

​@@satu4387😊

[@jpjp455]

❤❤❤❤❤Yuna!!!

[@Kayakmom9]

Precious

[@SiskoMaSu]

You know that when you give a cat any food from those little bags, they won't eat anything else after that 😂

[@EndOfThings77]

Happy to see Yuna is stronger and healthier compared to the first time when she first felt the grass under her feet. Well done.👍

[@lesleywood76]

I am looking forward to seeing her at your open days, love the Big Cat Sanctuary ❤

[@1958HHH]

She's like a big beautiful kitten🐈

[@claresilvester561]

I just love this and her. Such a sweet girl ❤

[@sonnybaker2092]

What a beautiful creature! So happy to see her safe

[@clairepierson15]

wow shes beautiful glad shes having fun with the ball

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Bless her, thank you all for the work you do

[@juan21r16]

Just a big beautiful kitty cat ❤

[@PatriciaJenkins-dx7nq]

Beautiful story! Thank you for all you do!🐅❤️

[@lulumcalley8906]

Beautiful!

[@Lailathelittlemaltese]

So happy for Yuna ❤

[@lucasb3h3m0th]

I hope a good life for her

[@deeT02]

I wish she had another lion to be with. Lions are social creatures.

[@Mcat7101]

On a tv news bulletin a few weeks ago, BCS said they hope to form a mini pride with the other lions being rescued from Ukraine. I would imagine that their health and compatibility will need to be carefully assessed first, so it could be a slow process.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

She's walking better, I think.

[@Laura.4]

I’m not crying, you’re crying

[@mandy7131]

1:55😂

[@kkg108]

will her home be heated during the upcoming winter?

[@WhiteTiger333]

Protecting her kill. :)

[@sylviapaul6844]

❤❤❤

[@crowe2171]

Thanks!

[@JB-pt7sr]

Get your toy baby 😊

[@Mulberrysmile]

I did the scent thing with my rescue dog and a sock with a knot. Put some lamb fat on it. He didn’t know how to play and had acted like it was a torture device. Two days later, I saw something hanging from his butt. Yep. He ate it. Never did that again… So I got a big hefty bone from a hunter and gave it to the dog. The next day I came home from work to discover the dog had removed all traces of the scent from the bone that had transferred to the carpet…by licking the carpet bare down to the backing. It was a six inch diameter bare spot in the middle of the living room. The dog was fine, but he got bones outside after that. But when they came out with the big dog toys with a chamber for food, I tried it with a new dog. (First one had lived to old age and passed.) The new dog with the toy…he shredded it, ate some of the pieces. Vet X-rays to ensure he didn’t have a blockage, and a few meals of rice w/ a few spoonfuls of canned pumpkin helped them pass. I only use food as treats, now, and never combine it with toys.

[@KLG777]

Lets see some catnip 😂

[@allensauler7960]

These poor Lions are so hurt mentally, its a crying shame!

[@londonhodnet4079]

It’s humans making money off them

[@starriderkittykat9064]

She needs to be with her own kind,she shouldn't be alone..😻

[@LindaHarding-j2n]

Yuna has a dim view of her own kind in that she was caged with a male lion that kept attacking her whenever bombs fell in Ukraine, so integrating her with other lions will be a long process.

[@starriderkittykat9064]

@LindaHarding-j2n a process it is,but it should be done,tried at least..

[@madeleinehayes4100]

Wish the camera was on the lion more and less on the guy!

[@lauriebarnaby7132]

I agree.... I think he has ambitions 😄

[@suzanne3639]

Get her a stuffed tiger miniature animal to sleep with! One that somehow can’t be torn up. I bet she would take it to her bed too!

[@carolhayar3037]

Just yesterday I thought what's happening w-Yuna. This was really sweet. Will she eventually gain full muscle tone in her back legs. But what's going on Rori -- will you give an update -- we'd love to see how he is.

[@Mcat7101]

Hi. Did you see the Rori video a few days ago? He is in Belgium, has just finished his quarantine and has been outside for the first time. Will come to BCS when his new home is complete.😊

[@carolhayar3037]

@@Mcat7101 Yes absolutely watched it. I just get too emotional/concerned with the animal situations. I've been watching the rescues those amazing people are doing in Lebanon, putting their lives on the line in the midst of bombings to get out as many cats (pets) & some dogs as possible. Thanks.

[@Mcat7101]

​@@carolhayar3037I always feel sorry for animals caught up in human conflicts and, because I know there will be people who will immediately want to criticise, it doesn't mean that I don't care about innocent citizens too😢

[@carolhayar3037]

@@Mcat7101 I guess in the grand scheme of things people have to come first. But it's people around the world who are the ones causing all the crises -- look at what's going on in the world -- it's a horror, & those people in Lebanon putting their lives on the line amidst the bombings to save as many as they can with not enough money. If people would just stop all the mass destruction we wouldn't be scrambling to try & save our wildlife. Oh, I'm ranting because I am furious & hurting for all our animals.

[@IrenESorius]

✨🥰✨

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

Has she got neurological issues or are her problems simply from being shut in a small space and her muscles have not developed? Poor girlie.

[@zoyalavskaya9666]

No, she got stressed during a missile attack in Kiyv. That's the truth. I am from Ukraine and I saw it on the news.

[@janmartens1613]

Will she ever be able to get a playmate?

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

🤍💛🤍💛🦁🦁🦁🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯💯

[@elisemiller13]

You know, it's great you have sanctuary for the big cats, so very needed! With respect to you and us viewers alike. The best way to show us is to Show us. To tell us she got the zoomies etc., just makes one wish we got to See it! And the rest is redundant because you're telling us the obvious that we can see ourselves. Why not show and say little to nothing? Just a thought ~ Thanks for considering

[@deniseb-h8u]

Do they like catnip?

[@PoojaShet-eh8qd]

Please make niron and keira and their baby together please we want to see

[@RocLobo358]

What's the perfume? I'll try to avoid it on my next safari

[@kevinhorne9643]

Yuna's musculature and her walking look weak and unsteady, how long was she in captivity?

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Perfume? Ok, lion chews on perfumed ball. She's now conditioned to chew things with perfume on them. Unsuspecting care taker wearing said perfume is cleaning the cage and forgets to close the lion's gate. Lion smell perfume, chew time, chews on care taker, lion gets put down.

[@Mcat7101]

The ball will leave a scent on the grass as it is moved about. Yuna is not being trained to eat perfumed items, but being given the chance to pick up scents as she would in the wild, where she would pick up any scents other than prey.

[@Laura.4]

What is the name of the guy in the videos?

[@dawnsalois]

more hay, a bigger enclosure, and a buddy is what else she needs.

[@Mcat7101]

On a tv news bulletin a few weeks ago, BCS said they hope to form a mini pride with the other lions being rescued from Ukraine. I would imagine that their health and compatibility will need to be carefully assessed first, so it could be a slow process.

[@dreamer8474]

Will Yuna have a male lion friend?

[@Mcat7101]

On a tv news bulletin a few weeks ago, BCS said they hope to form a mini pride with the other lions being rescued from Ukraine. I would imagine that their health and compatibility will need to be carefully assessed first, so it could be a slow process.

[@dreamer8474]

@@Mcat7101 Thank you very much for the information!

[@Mcat7101]

​@@dreamer8474😊👍

[@brigid.mckinney]

Why is she still wobbly on her legs??

[@AnnaMarianne]

It takes a while to build muscle strenght, and I assume to just simply learn to walk.

[@Mcat7101]

Yuna, did have some neurological damage due to shell shock, and I read somewhere that at one point she could barely move. Lovely to see her so much stronger, but her recovery is going to be a long process.

[@brigid.mckinney]

@Mcat7101 thank you for that information! And wow from not moving to this amazing. 💯❤️❤️

[@carolhayar3037]

Long recovery period after what she went through. Just like people -- takes time & use to build up muscle. And who knows if she will gain 100% strength. As of now she is doing marvelously & is free to have a good life.