Oh, it’s tempting. That soft furry belly invitingly exposed, calling to you. But then you take a look at those razor-sharp claws and realize there’s only one way to get out with your face intact…
… with an offering of MEELKS!
Confiscated Tiger Cub at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, by USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, public domain
Rescued tiger cub Moka at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, by USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, public domain
Oh I would totally risk the claws to snorgle that furry belly!!!
Same here. Those faces!
Confiscated? Oh dear.,
Hopefully this little one will go to a responsible zoo or sanctuary.
Kar – I’m in that area and yes, Moka went to the best place. I actually support it monthly, and they’re the only certified rescue in SoCal. Lions Tigers & Bears is just amazing! They’re not open to the public very often, you actually have to schedule a tour. I did a tour one year for my birthday and it was so wonderful, actually got to “feed” the animals. Don’t worry I was safely behind the fences, feeding them with a proverbial 10 ft pole, lol.
https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/animals/moka/
I think all of the animals at The Wild Animal Sanctuary near me are rescues or confiscated pets. People do the stupidest things, and then it’s the animals who suffer.
Unfortunately, very true!
Thanks for the info AJ, so very glad Moka is safe and in a good place.
I would definitely risk a finger or two to pet that belly.
Same!
Worth it.
Love the curled tail.
I dare!