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Sick Tiger Cub Weighting Only 1/4 Of Normal Weight, Gets Rescued From Circus, Makes Incredible Recovery
Even though Aasha, a Bengal tiger cub, was 9 months old, she weighed only 30 pounds which would only be normal for a 3-month-old cub. The poor thing belonged to a travelling circus where she was not only mistreated but also picked on by a much larger tiger. Luckily, Vicky Keahey, founder of Texas’ In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center, took her under her rescue’s care back in 2011.
“Aasha’s bald spots covered almost her entire body and her skin was dry [with] cracked, darken areas and bleeding,” Keahey told The Dodo. The cub was suffering from ringworm and had open wounds. “Every day, twice a day, I would go in and give Aasha medications and spend time with her.” She would also give her medicated baths, which she disliked so much that Keahey had to chase her after. But Keahey’s efforts paid off. After 8 weeks of treatment, Aasha’s fur began to heal and she became fond of swimming! “Within eight months she looked like a real tiger.” Aasha was then introduced to a bigger tiger named Smuggler who “went crazy for her and was always showing off for her.” Now the two live in the same enclosure together and Aasha is a healthy and very much loved tigress!
More info: insyncexotics.org | Facebook (h/t: thedodo)
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This 9-month-old tiger was so sick, she weighed 30 pounds when she was supposed to weigh around 120
When she was rescued from circus, her “bald spots covered almost her entire body and her skin was dry [with] cracked, darken areas and bleeding”
“Every day, twice a day, I would go in and give Aasha medications and spend time with her,” told Keahey
At first, Keahey would have to chase Aasha to get her into medicated baths… but the cub soon started to like them and her condition improved drastically!
“Within eight months she looked like a real tiger”
Aasha was then introduced to a bigger tiger named Smuggler who “went crazy for her and was always showing off for her”
Now the two live in the same enclosure together and Aasha is a healthy and very much loved tigress!
And she just can’t get enough of baths!
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MadameButterfly 9 years ago
She is stunningly beautiful,her mate is just as beautiful,thankyou for nursing her back to robust health,I wish you and them love.
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Miss Vicky Keahey. Thank God for people as caring as you!
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ugaas wiilhoog 9 years ago
We as humans have serious issues if we are able to abuse such magnificent creatures. When will it end?
Iapetos 9 years ago
I don't want to know what kind of people would go to a circus to watch suffering wild animals like Aasha was. I simply don't want to imagine.
lemsip 9 years ago
I was never taken to a circus as a child but saw them on TV. Good job as back then there were animals in them. I have been to a mini circus in a tourist attraction where poodles were performing tricks but since then it's always been alternative animal free circuses.
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plute Pluteski 9 years ago
MONEY !! DIRTY MONEY ... that is probably the reason why they neglected this Amazing gorgeous Animal ....
Grace Barclay 9 years ago
Thank you all for this inspiring story...for looking after these tigers ...
La 9 years ago
Since she was in the possession of a circus it could be any country.
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CORAL TOMCZYSZYN 5 years ago
Thank you, Ms. Keahey! This story gave me the unique experience of wanting to punch someone and hug someone at the same time.
Maria Rohlen 7 years ago
The previous owner should have a public whipping before sentenced 10 years in prison!
Mandy Harker 8 years ago
It's amazing just how much of a difference proper love, care and respect can make to an animal.
Angie Chan 9 years ago
Glad to see her in a healthy condition! Thank you for the extensive and nourishing care for her :)
Mark Spencer 9 years ago
Such a beauty. HOw can people mistreat a baby animal?? This is pure evil! Thank god for saving her.
Grace Fenech 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Miss Keahey. Thank you for caring for her and for bring her back to life, it would have been a shame if the world lost another beautiful creature, just because someone felt they had the right to miss treat this wild and wonderful creature. When is it going to end?
Charlotte Collins 9 years ago
Well Done for nursing her back to health but cant they both go to a sanctuary where they are not living in a cage ?
Richard Petch 9 years ago
These are sound pictures mate, thanks very much for looking after the girl.
Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
I'm not going cry I'm not going to cry c**p I'm crying!! Why do some people have to be so cruel ?!
Anna Salerno 9 years ago
Thank God for kind and caring people who rescue and nurse these abused animals back to health. She is a beautiful Tigress now.
Herbert Nenenger 9 years ago
Can't see much, but it looks like she is still in a too-small enclosure. She deserves a paradise after the abuse. These are the times I wish I had money like certain useless celebrities. Instead of buying a 250k car, I would help end these situations.
Anna McClung 9 years ago
Tigers are my favorite animal, one of the most beautiful on our planet. This story both breaks my heart and restores my faith in human-kind. Thank you, Ms. Keahey.
Dorothy Smolinski 9 years ago
What circus did this to her? Everyone of them should be in jail. These monsters make me sick. Thank You for coming to her rescue. To quote an old saying, I am ready to spit nails. How do we get stringent laws to stop these kinds of people?
MadameButterfly 9 years ago
She is stunningly beautiful,her mate is just as beautiful,thankyou for nursing her back to robust health,I wish you and them love.
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Miss Vicky Keahey. Thank God for people as caring as you!
Load More Replies... ugaas wiilhoog 9 years ago
We as humans have serious issues if we are able to abuse such magnificent creatures. When will it end?
Iapetos 9 years ago
I don't want to know what kind of people would go to a circus to watch suffering wild animals like Aasha was. I simply don't want to imagine.
lemsip 9 years ago
I was never taken to a circus as a child but saw them on TV. Good job as back then there were animals in them. I have been to a mini circus in a tourist attraction where poodles were performing tricks but since then it's always been alternative animal free circuses.
Load More Replies... plute Pluteski 9 years ago
MONEY !! DIRTY MONEY ... that is probably the reason why they neglected this Amazing gorgeous Animal ....
Grace Barclay 9 years ago
Thank you all for this inspiring story...for looking after these tigers ...
La 9 years ago
Since she was in the possession of a circus it could be any country.
Load More Replies... CORAL TOMCZYSZYN 5 years ago
Thank you, Ms. Keahey! This story gave me the unique experience of wanting to punch someone and hug someone at the same time.
Maria Rohlen 7 years ago
The previous owner should have a public whipping before sentenced 10 years in prison!
Mandy Harker 8 years ago
It's amazing just how much of a difference proper love, care and respect can make to an animal.
Angie Chan 9 years ago
Glad to see her in a healthy condition! Thank you for the extensive and nourishing care for her :)
Mark Spencer 9 years ago
Such a beauty. HOw can people mistreat a baby animal?? This is pure evil! Thank god for saving her.
Grace Fenech 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Miss Keahey. Thank you for caring for her and for bring her back to life, it would have been a shame if the world lost another beautiful creature, just because someone felt they had the right to miss treat this wild and wonderful creature. When is it going to end?
Charlotte Collins 9 years ago
Well Done for nursing her back to health but cant they both go to a sanctuary where they are not living in a cage ?
Richard Petch 9 years ago
These are sound pictures mate, thanks very much for looking after the girl.
Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
I'm not going cry I'm not going to cry c**p I'm crying!! Why do some people have to be so cruel ?!
Anna Salerno 9 years ago
Thank God for kind and caring people who rescue and nurse these abused animals back to health. She is a beautiful Tigress now.
Herbert Nenenger 9 years ago
Can't see much, but it looks like she is still in a too-small enclosure. She deserves a paradise after the abuse. These are the times I wish I had money like certain useless celebrities. Instead of buying a 250k car, I would help end these situations.
Anna McClung 9 years ago
Tigers are my favorite animal, one of the most beautiful on our planet. This story both breaks my heart and restores my faith in human-kind. Thank you, Ms. Keahey.
Dorothy Smolinski 9 years ago
What circus did this to her? Everyone of them should be in jail. These monsters make me sick. Thank You for coming to her rescue. To quote an old saying, I am ready to spit nails. How do we get stringent laws to stop these kinds of people?
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