Planet Earth is a great place, thanks in large part to all of the magnificent species who call it home. However, many of them have regrettably become extinct. And, in the vast majority of situations, people are to fault. Tigers are also listed as an endangered species. There are around 3900 of these magnificent creatures remaining in the world. However, there are still many individuals working to preserve such natural wonders. Carli and Lily’s owner is one of them.
These unfortunate tigers were among 19 exotic animals seized from a bankrupt New York facility. They were rescued from filthy conditions where they had been neglected. Fortunately, they have found a new home at Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, a GFAS-certified animal refuge in a rural section of Nevada. However, because the temperatures in this area are quite high, a pool is a must. It was also a terrific chance for Carli and Lily to experience what it’s like to swim into a pool.
“For the very first time, they’ll be able to feel what it’s like to swim,” IFAW wildlife rescue operator Kelly Donithan said. “It’s a contradictory world we live in—where too few wild creatures roam the wilderness and too many suffer behind bars. This isn’t conservation. Breeding big cats or other wild animals thousands of miles from their native territory for entertainment, photo opportunities, or private possession will not increase the numbers in the wild—nor will it truly educate the public on what a tiger (or any wild animal) really is.”
The moment these gorgeous creatures take their first steps into a pool was captured on video, and it is nothing short of heart-warming. Their expression tells it all!
The video title states, “Rescued tigers Carli and Lily now have a new home at Safe Haven Rescue Zoo.” “Safe Haven represents an oasis, nestled in a high desert valley surrounded on all sides by towering mountain peaks.” Take a look at this:
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