Some idiot Declawed a Siberian Tiger Cub, then Abandoned it

[joeybee12]

A 3-month old Bengal-Siberian tiger cub was found roaming through the streets of Hemet, California on Thursday.

The abandoned animal was transferred about 70 miles to an animal shelter in Phelan, which is licensed to handle and treat exotic animals and currently houses eight adult tigers.

"I have never seen a cub come through our doors in 20 years," said Joel Almquist, a wildlife expert.

The 25-pound cub was found declawed and will need surgery to remove a hernia from his abdomen. But he’ll get a lot of care - with regular bottle feedings, a meat-rich diet and plenty of room to run around.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Tiger-Cub-Found-Roaming-Neighborhood-324292611.html

Video at the link..he's adorable...sounds like some fool thought this would be a good pet, then decided against it...jerk.

[Arkansas Granny]

1. Jerk is right. I wonder who declawed him.

Surely no reputable vet would have performed that procedure.

[Warpy]

2. Yeah, I'm thinking it was done offshore.

Any vet here who did it would be out of a job and lose his license.

It's nearly impossible to get house cats declawed these days and that's a good thing. If your furniture is that important, maybe you shouldn't get a cat.

The offshore angle might help them track down the total jerks who thought owning a Bengal tiger cub was a good idea.

I hope the little guy is getting plenty of cuddles to make up for his tough start.

[lonestarnot]

3. Idjit!

[Sunlei]

4. some Vet declawed it or it was smuggled over from Russia, that sea 'border' is wide open.

Some of those breeding farms 'declaw' as soon as the litter is born.