Dog says goodbye to the tiger cubs she raised!!!
Isabella, the dog, with the tiger cubs she raised!!
First, please let me apologize for the absence of entries in the last few days. My husband and I are on a much needed vacation and up until today, I did not have internet access. While I am far from home, I will try to bring you as many entries as I possible can “from the road”!!
Quite a few months ago, I wrote an entry about a very kind golden retreiver named Isabella, who cared for three white tiger cubs after the mother tiger abandoned the cubs. Since Izzy had just had a small litter of pups, the Harveys who own the zoo in Kansas where the cubs were born thought that she might be able to nurture and care for the cubs. It happened just as hoped and the tiger cubs thrived under the care of this beautiful dog. She acted as their mother and the cubs saw her as such. In fact one of Izzy’s pups, named Sandy acts truly as a sister to the cubs.
However, now the cubs are about 140 pounds each and there is concern regarding the safety of Izzy and Sandy while now playing awith the cubs. It has to be recognized that the cubs are wild predatory animals and someday instinct might take over and the cats may not tread the dog and their “sister” with the kindness they has shown thus far.
Isabella and these cubs saved the Harvey’s zoo as they became a very popular attraction during a time of serious economic setbacks for the zoo. From the proceeds, the Harveys were able to build the Bengel cubs a beautiful new home as they have moved out of the Harvey’s home.
I’m sure we will keep a close eye on the progress of these cubs who are here today because of the love and attention of this beautiful dog and her pup!!!
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