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Meet Our Bengal Hybrid, Sadie

Sadie the Bengal is BFF's with Denali the serval. The pair were rescued in 2016 from Spirit of the Hills Sanctuary in South Dakota. 

Lions Tigers & Bears was part of a massive rescue and relocation effort for the sanctuary that began in the fall of 2016. The sanctuary was struggling to care for their 160+ animals, and after a tiger mauling occurred at the facility following a failed USDA inspection, the sanctuary was shut down. Lions Tigers & Bears worked together with local authorities and the sanctuary director to secure new homes for all of the facility's exotics, which included bears, wolves, tigers, lions, and other big cats. The Lions Tigers & Bears Rescue Team traveled more than 8,000 miles to relocate animals all across the United States.
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Name
Sadie
BORN DATE
Unknown
RESCUE DATE
10/24/2016
GENDER
Female
FAVORITE FOOD
Chicken

Lions Tigers & Bears played a crucial role in this rescue, working closely with local authorities and the sanctuary’s director to ensure that all the animals received the proper care and attention they needed. The rescue team embarked on a journey that spanned over 8,000 miles, traveling across the United States to relocate bears, wolves, tigers, lions, and various big cats, including Sadie and Denali. Today, Sadie thrives in her new home at Lions Tigers & Bears, where she enjoys the company of her best friend and receives the lifetime care she deserves. Her story highlights the resilience of these amazing animals and the dedication of our team to providing them with a better life.

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Milestones

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Rescue from Spirit of the Hills Sanctuary – October 24, 2016
Sadie, the Bengal hybrid, was rescued as part of a large-scale relocation effort from Spirit of the Hills Sanctuary in South Dakota. After the sanctuary faced difficulties caring for over 160 animals and a tiger mauling incident, Lions Tigers & Bears stepped in to provide Sadie and other exotics with a safe new home.

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Relocation Effort – Fall 2016
Lions Tigers & Bears worked alongside local authorities and the sanctuary director to facilitate the rescue and relocation of over 160 animals, including bears, wolves, tigers, lions, and other big cats. The rescue team traveled more than 8,000 miles across the United States to ensure each animal received the care they needed in their new homes.

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Bond with Denali – 2016 Onward
Upon arrival at Lions Tigers & Bears, Sadie quickly formed a strong bond with Denali, the serval. The two became inseparable best friends, sharing a special connection as part of the sanctuary's diverse group of rescued

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Lifetime Care & Sponsorship – Ongoing
Since being rescued, Sadie has thrived in her new home at Lions Tigers & Bears. Through our sponsorship program, Sadie continues to receive the care and attention she deserves, and her story is a testament to the commitment of our supporters in providing lifetime care for rescued animals.

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Blossom
Meet Blossom, Our Black Bear  Blossom and Delilah were the last remaining residents at a roadside zoo in Oklahoma that had lost funding and was forced to close its doors. The zoo officials faced financial difficulties as they sought to provide proper care for their 240 animals and find new homes for them. However, in […]
Tabu
Meet Tabu, Our Tiger Tabu was conceived in Texas and born here at Lions Tigers & Bears in 2002, along with her sister, the late Sitarra, shortly after their parents, Raja and Natasha were rescued. Tabu weighed 2 lbs 7oz at birth. As a cub, Tabu loved to play in the pool with her sister […]
Maddie
Meet Maddie, Our Black Bear Maddie's story begins with her being purchased as a cub, intended to be a family pet for a 3-year-old child in Ohio. However, as she grew to full size, the family made plans to sell her to a canned hunt game ranch for a mere sum of less than $200. […]
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