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Old April 8th 08, 11:51 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Phil P.
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"cindys" wrote in message
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Seeing this video made me think of the movie _Born Free_ (based on a true
story). The Adamsons had been forced to leave Africa (I think because of
George's illness), and had reacclimated Elsa (the lioness) to life in the
wild. When Joy Adamson returned for a visit a year later, she wondered if
Elsa would remember her. In the meantime, Elsa had been reacclimated to

the
wild, found a mate, and had cubs of her own. Not only did Elsa greet Joy
right away, but she brought Joy to see her cubs. And in the movie Joy
commented [something along the lines of]: "I wanted so much to touch the
cubs, but I knew it would be wrong because they were born free." For some
reason, that line brings tears to my eyes every time.

Thank you for sharing this most remarkable video.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.


The video hit me hard. I've nursed quite a few sick and injured ferals back
to health- some were in really bad shape. A few of the ones that were in
really bad shape come running when they see me. They do the "figure-eight"
around my feet that I can hardly move. When I put my hand down, they walk
back and forth under it. I tried to chalk it up to just being happy I was
bringing them food- but there are a few that still hung by me even after I
put the food out- a couple even followed me back to my truck. I was a
heatbeat away from taking them home.

I always develop a special bond with sick and injured cats I nursed back to
health- especally when their recovery takes weeks to months. But it seems
like the bond goes both ways.

Its getting harder and harder to return some of the cats, partly because I'm
not entirely convinced some of them want to be returned. The other part is I
don't really want to return some of them. Older ferals are *really* hard to
return. I think many older ferals would like to retire to home living.

My feelings are in constant turmoil.

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

Phil




"Phil P." wrote in message
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The woman in the video found this wounded lion that almost died in the
jungle. She took him to her home and took care of him until he got

better.
When the lion rebounded, she called a zoo and made some arrangements for
it
to be taken away and to provide a new home, where it could continue to

be
cared for . This video was filmed when the woman went to visit the lion

at
the zoo after time..The reaction of the lion when he perceives her

is ---
well see for yourself:


http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.swf