If anyone knows of a (solo) Male lion that needs rescue I know an open spot in a sanctuary

[Sunlei]

A rescue sanctuary outside of Austin, Tx had a pair of elder lions. They have a four acre enclosure and are well cared for. A 24/7 on duty Vet is part of the care system. The male lion passed away a couple of days ago, he was in his 30s. The lioness is very listless and calling for her mate. She is spayed so no worries about breeding. The sanctuary has an opening. If anyone knows of a lonely male lion who needs a great place to live out his life, PM me please.

Happy New Year

[Recursion]

1. How long do lions live?

30 just seems crazy old to me.

[Sunlei]

2. He was about 34 ish , I think they can live to 30s with good care.

[Lochloosa]

3. Contact the CattyShack here in Jacksonville. They may know of one.

www.cattyshack.org/

[Sunlei]

6. Thanks, They have contacts out with all the Global wildlife experts and those who 'rescue' lions.

A 'boyfriend' for the female will come along someday soon. Lions are social animals and she is so lonely for the past couple days. The sanctuary has several other big cats like 9 mountain lions but had only one pair of African lions.

The lioness is not young either, shes greying a little but only in her 20s heres her pic!

[PoliticAverse]

4. I checked in the backyard but no lions. On the other hand if the lions would like some deer

to play with...

[Sunlei]

7. No lions in your yard! Sanctuary also rehabs wildlife, heres last years spring fawns sent to you!

All wildlife is released when they're old enough.
White tail deer fawns.

[Brigid]

12. Awww! Very cute!

[Arugula Latte]

5. Big Cat Rescue might be a good resource

bigcatrescue.org

[eppur_se_muova]

8. Wish they could adopt these lions ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._Carroll_Lion_Habitat

I know, it's supposedly certified and approved, but it's less than one fourteenth of four acres.

more: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/2007-08-31-mascots-cover_N.htm

[Sunlei]

9. I edited , looks like that pair of 'mascot' lions uses the older accreditations.

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The sanctuary in OP follows these rules (link) which far exceed those older agencies minimum animal housing/care requirements. Our USDA still allows/approves puppymill cages and egg hens in 8inch cages.

http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/

[Number9Dream]

10. Thank You for helping big cats

I wish I did know of such a lion, but I don't. I just wanted to thank you for your work in helping big cats.

[Sunlei]

11. Thank you :) just spreading the word for a lonely lioness!

We never know. Even a regular DU member may have some lion they got as a cute cub and now wishes the 25 year old lion could have a great new home

[Brigid]

13. None here.

Just a couple of house cats with delusions of grandeur.