Savannah

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Savannah, along with her serval companion Eli and Lily the white tiger, found themselves in a unique and challenging situation. They were the last three animals remaining at an event venue in southern California, which had closed its doors in 2021. The facility made the decision that they were no longer able or willing to care for these animals, and in their time of need, they reached out to Lions Tigers & Bears assistance.

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1. Savannah’s Birth
Date: January 19, 2001
Significance: The start of Savannah’s journey as a serval, born into a life that would eventually bring her unique challenges and resilience.

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2. Rescue Mission
Date: April 27, 2021
Significance: Lions Tigers & Bears stepped in to rescue Savannah, Eli the serval, and Lily the white tiger from an event venue in Southern California that could no longer care for them. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for Savannah in a safe and nurturing environment.

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3. Eli’s Passing
Date: Mid-2021
Significance: The loss of Eli, Savannah’s serval companion, was a bittersweet moment. It highlighted the urgency and importance of providing specialized care for elderly animals like Savannah, who also requires extra attention due to her age.

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4. Specialized Senior Care
Ongoing
Significance: Since her rescue, Savannah has been receiving dedicated care at Lions Tigers & Bears. Her advanced age and health needs are a testament to the sanctuary's commitment to ensuring her comfort and quality of life.

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Meet Our Other Residents

Gizmo

Remembering Gizmo, Our First Bobcat We sadly said goodbye to one of our first residents, Gizmo the bobcat in September 2016. Gizmo was arguably the smartest cat at Lions Tigers & Bears, and he knew it! He liked to do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, and especially loved trying to outsmart his keepers. He […]

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Frick

Meet Frick, Our Friendly Llama Frick is currently our sole llama at Lions Tigers & Bears. She was originally rescued with another llama named Frack.

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Sadie

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 […]

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