Author: Neil Harvey

Gustavo has lost weight and his aggressive attitude, greeting his caregivers with happy chuffs.

Natalia scratches her log at Black Beauty Ranch.

One of Anastasia’s paintings

Anastasia is the more easygoing sister as Natalia pretty much calls the shots on who eats first or plays with new toys. But Anastasia has her Art. This photo shows Anastasia after her favorite painting enrichment activity at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. Note: All paints are kindergarten safe.

Natalia is the more assertive and adventurous of the two females. She eats first and is the first to explore their new home and play with new toys. Anastasia doesn’t mind as she knows there is enough food.

Gustavo bolts out of his transport cage into the quarantine area at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. When Gus discovered his private den at Black Beauty, he stayed inside much of the time, enjoying the shade and the solitude. The animal care staff never pressured him and allowed him to acclimate to his new Read more →

Natalia taking her first step from her transport cage into the quarantine area at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. She was unsure about stepping on grass as it seemed to be a new experience.

Gustavo is about 13 years old and was obese at the time of his rescue, weighing about 600 pounds rather than the normal 450–500 because he had no room to exercise and was fed a poor diet. He was in a very small enclosure that he had probably entered as a cub and never allowed Read more →

Gustavo was very agitated and had a reputation for being extremely aggressive. This photo shows his unsheltered cage in Mississippi. And his attitude.