The story of tiger Tajmir rescued from 10 years living horrific conditions in Czechia to a forever home in FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in The Netherlands ( Video )

You have been following the story of tiger Tajmir – rescued from dire keeping conditions in Czechia, to a temporary care in a zoo, to a road trip across Europe in a Big Cat Ambulance… to finally settle in in his forever home: FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary.

https://www.felida-bigcatsanctuary.org/nl/onze-verhalen/fotogalerijen/felida-galerij Enjoy !! Photo Gallery We can finally put a end to the unfortunate tale that Tajmir’s life was before seeing his fate take a turn, and start writing a new one: beginning with his arrival in his lifelong home! The tiger adapted exceptionally well to his new surroundings, curiously taking in all the new smells and sounds from his new big cat neighbours. Many challenges could have jeopardised this large-scale, cross-border big cat rescue mission, but your support helped us offer this tiger in need of help, the life he truly deserves.

Whilst we are delighted to see the tiger finally show natural behaviours in his new environment, Tajmir needs extra care and monitoring due to his age. FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary, with its cutting-edge medical facilities and expert caretakers, is THE perfect place for an older tiger like Tajmir to enjoy life peacefully. Tajmir was one of the rare victims of the ruthless trade lucky enough to get his story rewritten, all of this thanks to the collaboration between the authorities and dedicated animal welfare specialists.

This is the confined enclosure Tajmir the tiger had to pace back and forth in for over ten years.

He had no access to species-appropriate food, no enrichment, and limited space to exercise — nothing that a tiger needs to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Like many other victims of the wildlife trade, Tajmir suffered his entire life for nothing but human profit and entertainment.

Born in Czechia in 2013, Tajmir came from a facility where big cats are bred for profit. Just two years later, he was placed in this inadequate enclosure. As is often the case, his owner couldn't meet even the basic legal requirements to care for a tiger. When financial trouble hit and the situation worsened, Tajmir was simply abandoned.

Thankfully, local authorities stepped in. Tajmir was confiscated and temporarily relocated to a zoo where he is finally receiving the urgent care he needs to regain his strength for the journey ahead.

Tajmir is one of the rare “lucky” ones — a victim of this ruthless trade who now has a second chance. A turn of events that would not have been possible without enforced animal welfare laws, our dedicated team, and your incredible support.

Now, we want to bring Tajmir to our FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands — a place where he can finally live like a tiger should.

... Will you help us change another life?

Support Tajmir’s rescue today: https://bit.ly/donate-for-tajmir

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