Be ready to cry with joy

If you can watch this video with a dry eye - I’m not sure you’re really an Animal Nerd.

I feel I do have to say - notice they had to give Christian up.

I am very against exotic animals as pets. Most people are not equipped to provide for an exotic for their entire life. Large animals such as lions, tigers, bears (oh my) as well as snakes and other reptiles that grow to be exceptionally large (anacondas, burmese pythons, alligators, caimans) almost always outgrow their owners ability to keep them.

When it comes to owning an animal and giving them the care they need, love does not conquer all. And it is so very clear the strong and abiding love these people and this lion shared. They made a responsible decision, that I know must have been very hard for them. I applaud them for it.

Blessedbe

Summer Fey Foovay

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