There is much on the news and paper articles about Tony the Tiger, currently residing at a truck stop in Louisiana. When the articles appear they usually show Tony in a small cage. However, Tony has a 3,600 square foot area with a pool and toys and a large grassy area. Tony has been with the owner since he was 11 weeks old. While I have never met the owner, people who know him, like him and say he is a very responsible 'cat' owner. Because of safety issues (recall the outbreak in Ohio a few months ago) there is pressure to remove Tony from his current home. Maybe if the issue is the barrier fence - then maybe people can help him upgrade it.
Where will 'they' (the permit pullers) put Tony? In another cage away from people he 'might' attack? I say leave Tony alone until he is
assured an immediate space in the 'wild'. There is a cat sanctuary in Colorado, for instance, where there is mega acreage for large cats to roam. I would definitely reconsider signing any petition to 'free' Tony until his new home is assured. We all know how politics works. The cure could be worse than the disease.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/03/truck-stop-tiger_n_1073640.html
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