A young and playful Bengal tiger cub was born at the Farm Inn Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Sadly, he had to be separated from his mother, who was in captivity, after she began exhibiting aggressive behavior towards him.
According to Anthea Michaletos, a volunteer at the sanctuary, “Hunter was born at a time when the female must have felt compromised in some way, as she rejected him. He was the only cub in his litter, making it essential for him to have a companion.”
All creatures, great and small, deserve a hug 🤗♥️
This is when Hunter began to bond with Michaletos’ puppy, Chelsea, a German pointer. “They seem to really enjoy one another,” Michaletos said. “Now the little guys are always together. In the mornings, when I take Chelsea out, she runs to his cage to greet him.”
Having a four-legged friend is very helpful for Hunter because he can play just as he would with another cub. Companionship is vital for young animals, and they even become sad when it’s time to part during the day.
So cute 🥰 They’re so precious together ❤️
Unfortunately, the bond between the two had to end after a few months, as a six-month-old tiger cub can be dangerous for a six-month-old puppy to play with. All you need is love, no matter the species. Being kind and caring goes a long way. Different friendships can be remarkable!
Unconditional love like this…♥️
If they can be friends, people around the world can learn a thing or two from these animals. Animals can certainly teach us humans about accepting and loving our differences! Dogs show us every day how to have…
