Spring has sprung for those in the Northern Hemisphere, and Smith certainly has a spring in his step! You may recall the video we shared of him leaping for his recycled coffee bag enrichment, but this captures him perfectly in midair. Although he is now 12 years old, it’s great to see his agility.
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After shy, 18-month-old Aziza joined the passenger list for the flight to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, we are six! The six young lions – Saif, Dhubiya, Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, and Aziza – have all been rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade in the Middle East.
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Although she is the tiniest among her sisters (the ‘Spice Girls’), she is the most spirited, and always gets her sisters Luna, Moon and Sun playing. If you watched Sunday’s live from the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary and wondered who that was hurtling around in the background at times… That was Jade.
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Meet beautiful, shy, lioness Aziza, who has just hitched a ride on an ADI flight to freedom with five other lions from Kuwait.
When Jan and Tim visited Kuwait to begin preparations for the relocation of five young lions rescued from the illegal pet trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, they learned of another lioness, Aziza. As always, we could not leave anyone behind. Of course, she had to come.
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Dr Caldwell continues to warn we must be patient and Ruben’s recovery could be a slow process after a seizure which left him struggling to walk. He remains positive that Ruben can get back to where he was, it will just take time. Ruben is being fed in his den in his main habitat. He is taking his medication and the ADIWS team are doing everything they can to boost his fluid intake. He has an extra water bowl, electrolytes and glucose are injected into his food, he has ice lollies providing extra fluids and electrolytes, and he is enjoying one of his favorites, watermelon. Ruben remains responsive and engaged and has been leaving his den to defecate and move around small distances. Thank you for all the love being sent in the direction of this warrior as he faces this latest challenge.
To help support Ruben’s care, donate here or order Ruben apparel here.
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It’s officially fall/autumn at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. Normally, the grass is green now but, as you can see around Rey, after several exceptionally hot and dry weeks it already looks like a golden, winter landscape.
This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the rescue of Rey from a circus in Peru. Lion Lovers Facebook group decided to sponsor Rey’s rescue – his removal from the circus, care in Peru, travel crate, flight etc. – Lion Lovers Lane leading to and several other habitats is named in their honor. Would you like to coordinate a special fundraising drive for one of the Kuwait6 lions?
Beautiful Luna is one of the boisterous and playful tiger sisters (or ‘Spice Girls’) we rescued from a circus in Guatemala. Once confined to a tiny cage, Luna now has plenty of space to roam or run around in with her sisters at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Beautiful Mahla looks deep in thought as she looks out at Tohir Habitat, which she shares with her family. It’s another peaceful sunset at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, a long, long way from their circus life in Peru.
This is the life that the lions in Kuwait can have, with your help. Click here to help with their rescue.
Our thanks to everyone sending love for Ruben. Currently he is spending most of his time in his den in his main habitat. He is still struggling to walk following his seizure but manages to come out of his den in the mornings, with some stumbles or falls. He enjoys the morning sun, returns inside to the coolness of his den to sleep in the heat of the day, and comes out again as the day cools. This is not unlike his usual routine except that his mobility is very limited again. Twice a day, the Resident Welfare Team drives into his habitat to give him first his medication and then his dinner, which is thrown in front of him so that he can reach it. He is alert and looks interested as soon he hears the vehicle, and has a good appetite, eating his full meal. To boost his hydration, we are giving him the ice lollies he loves, which include blood, glucose and electrolytes. We have also given him an additional lower drinking bowl. He is effectively on bed rest, and everything is being done to ensure he rests and recovers.
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Ruben has had a seizure, but he is recovering steadily, has a good appetite, and is receiving medication prescribed by Dr. Peter Caldwell. The picture above is of Ruben the next morning. Although we were aware there could be setbacks with his health, it was still worrying to see him like this, and we were grateful Peter could prescribe the medicine so quickly.
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