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1monster

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3. I sincerely hope that these lions will be fed and cared for, rather than just

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 07:10 PM

Apr 2016

being released into a "bush sanctuary."

These animals have not been in the wild before; they need special care. With their teeth bashed in and some with their claws removed, they will be unable to hunt for themselves and unable to defend themselves.

on edit: Okay, I read the whole article. They will be cared for.

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33 rescued lions arrive in South Africa in airlift [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 2016 OP

Awesome story. Calista241 Apr 2016 #1

Facebook page, Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, destination of the Spirit of Freedom Flight: Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #2

Thanks. 840high Apr 2016 #8

I sincerely hope that these lions will be fed and cared for, rather than just 1monster Apr 2016 #3

That's been my worry with this story as well. Coventina Apr 2016 #4

Here's the link for the rescue site, they're still accepting donations for care and feeding: :) Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #13

Right. Same here. It's a relief knowing these people believe and feel the same concerns. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #5

Mane event: 33 lions flown home after rescue from life in the circus Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #6

Thanks! This is very reassuring!! Coventina Apr 2016 #7

Thank you! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2016 #10

Rescued lions roar into South Africa after flight from Peru Judi Lynn Apr 2016 #9

Poor things-- they've been through so much... ailsagirl Apr 2016 #11

K&R!!! And DUers helped make this happen! More on the effort to save the lions at the link: Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #12

India's Wandering Lions CountAllVotes May 2016 #14

How do they like their new home, yortsed snacilbuper May 2016 #15

Excellent ABC news clip, 8:30 minutes on this lion airlift: Judi Lynn May 2016 #16

Rescued circus lions make new home in South Africa Judi Lynn May 2016 #17