Arriving at Black Beauty Ranch, Alex is frightened and tentative as he takes his first steps onto the fresh Texas grass. But in only a day or so, he luxuriates in his new home. Alexander is playful and friendly but still just a little cautious. He does like to “hide” in his tub, then jump Read more
Alexander was sedated and given a veterinary exam before being loaded into the transport cage for his trip to Black Beauty Ranch. A curious cow looks on.
As personnel from the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, Big Cat Rescue, In-Sync Exotics and Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation work together with representatives from the Kansas City Zoo and the Atchison County Sheriff’s Department, Alex waits for his turn to be rescued. The weather is damp and cold, and there is no clean dry place Read more
Alexander is a hybrid tiger about 3 years old and was found early in 2013 on a Kansas farm together with a number of other big cats without food or access to clean water. The owner of the animals had been an exotic animal breeder who lost his USDA license in 2011. It is possible Read more
The two amigos greet a new day at Safe Haven. Although Gage is both older (at 13, he is two years older than Sybre) and smaller than his buddy, he often acts like a mischievous younger brother. He will circle around the unsuspecting Sybre, dart in and poke him, dart back away and just keep Read more
Gage and Sybre stick close together as they explore their new home for the first time. Although they arrived hot, tired and thirsty, Gage and Sybre were quick to adjust to their new surroundings. They have plenty of space, a weatherproof den, tiger toys, a pool for bathing and—most importantly—each other.
Gage and Sybre came to Safe Haven Rescue Zoo in June, 2012 from an Ohio facility that was facing financial difficulties and new legislation restricting private ownership of wild animals. There were 11 tigers, 6 lions, 4 cougars and a black bear that needed new homes and Safe Haven worked with a handful of organizations Read more
