CLAIRE (Siberian Tiger)

Claire was one of three Siberian tiger cubs rescued from an illegal animal breeder. When she and the others arrived at our Galt sanctuary in 2003, we had not yet planned a tiger area at ARK 2000. Today, with more than 25 tigers, five lions and five bears living in large habitats, we are thinking about the ultimate move of these three tiger siblings who have lived all but four months of their lives at our Galt sanctuary.

The cubs were originally on the market to be sold as pets when another animal welfare organization intervened. We offered to take them. When the cubs grew out of "baby" size, Ed Stewart, PAWS co-founder and director, designed and constructed their large enclosure in Galt with a swimming pool annex. They do enjoy their custom-built home and pool.

Every afternoon the three can be found sleeping in the soft grass, white stomachs facing up to the sun, living the good life. We worry about moving them to the harsher, wilder terrain of ARK 2000 (they are still babies to us), but we are beginning the first steps in planning their future and final home.

GRACIE (Tiger)

Gracie was seized from horrendous conditions during a raid by law enforcement agencies. She had been declawed and was in very poor health. She has adjusted well to her new surroundings and friends at PAWS.

KIM (Siberian Tiger)

Kim was one of three Siberian tiger cubs rescued from an illegal animal breeder. When she and the others arrived at our Galt sanctuary in 2003, we had not yet planned a tiger area at ARK 2000. Today, with more than 25 tigers, five lions and five bears living in large habitats, we are thinking about the ultimate move of these three tiger siblings who have lived all but four months of their lives at our Galt sanctuary.

The cubs were originally on the market to be sold as pets when another animal welfare organization intervened. We offered to take them. When the cubs grew out of "baby" size, Ed Stewart, PAWS co-founder and director, designed and constructed their large enclosure in Galt with a swimming pool annex. They do enjoy their custom-built home and pool.

Every afternoon the three can be found sleeping in the soft grass, white stomachs facing up to the sun, living the good life. We worry about moving them to the harsher, wilder terrain of ARK 2000 (they are still babies to us), but we are beginning the first steps in planning their future and final home.

NELSON REDFORD (Tiger)

Nelson Redford was one of two tigers taken from a man who had been breeding the animals and selling the cubs. Both rescued animals were in extremely poor condition and literally starving to death. Despite valiant efforts of the veterinarian team at the Houston SPCA, the pregnant female died shortly after being rescued.

ROY (Siberian Tiger)

Roy was one of three Siberian tiger cubs rescued from an illegal animal breeder. When he and the others arrived at our Galt sanctuary in 2003, we had not yet planned a tiger area at ARK 2000. Today, with more than 25 tigers, five lions and five bears living in large habitats, we are thinking about the ultimate move of these three tiger siblings who have lived all but four months of their lives at our Galt sanctuary.

The cubs were originally on the market to be sold as pets when another animal welfare organization intervened. We offered to take them. When the cubs grew out of "baby" size, Ed Stewart, PAWS co-founder and director, designed and constructed their large enclosure in Galt with a swimming pool annex. They do enjoy their custom-built home and pool.

Every afternoon the three can be found sleeping in the soft grass, white stomachs facing up to the sun, living the good life. We worry about moving them to the harsher, wilder terrain of ARK 2000 (they are still babies to us), but we are beginning the first steps in planning their future and final home.