Operation Save Bubba (WAO White Tiger)

This video clip was taken at the Wild Animal Orphanage, San Antonio, TX on 11/24/08. Bubba arrived at the WAO in April 2005 along with several other animals to include 8 servals (to which there is only one left at the facility). The WAO sent out newsletter appeals in 2005-06 requesting funds so as to build Bubba a "specially designed, large natural area, with low shelter areas and large natural pool." The cage was never built. His cage mate, Princess, disappeared in 2008 and is presumed dead. Bubba was promised a special diet and medication to treat any pain resulting from his degenerative joint disease in his hips. According to the WAO vet in 2006, Bubba should have been able to live a near normal lifespan. Bubba is only about 8 years old. November 2008, USDA/APHIS was notified of his current condition. Bubba deserves so much better...When will the WAO keep their promises to this sweet tiger? Can anyone save him before its to late? The first freeze is expected on December 10th and with so little body fat, how will Bubba survive without mulch or hay in his enclosure?

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YouTube | December 6, 2008

Tags:. .wao. .aphis. .servals. .degenerative. .bubba