Lucky Tiger
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History
In June, 1998, police pulled over a car for a traffic violation, and found a 40 pound tiger cub in the backseat. The Michigan Humane Society took custody of the cub, dubbing him "Lucky". The MHS searched for an acceptable home for Lucky for two years, before the Detroit Zoo agreed to place Lucky at the Belle Isle Zoo.
The Detroit Zoo sought a buddy for Lucky, and found a suitable match here at CPT in a female tiger named Carmelita. Carmelita left cagemates Tex and Jellybean to live at the Belle Isle Zoo.
When the Belle Isle Zoo closed, Carmelita and Lucky were transferred to the Detroit Zoo until a suitable home could be found. The Detroit Zoo approached CPT in the fall of 2006, and CPT was delighted at the prospect of bringing Carmelita home with her new friend, Lucky.
So Lucky accompanied Carmelita in her return to CPT. Lucky was the first to try out the new pad, but was a little reluctant in the new settings. His Detroit Keeper, Melanie, eased him into his new home with a few licks of his favorite baby food.
Videos of the Arrival
Many, many tigers are kept in private ownership and often end up needing a home. Even Lucky, who had the very best of circumstances, has been shuffled around in his life. With a life at CPT, Lucky's future is as bright as ever.
Contributed by Amanda Byrne.
photo/s courtesy of Kathryn Bertok, ©CPT'
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