BIG, BIG kitty.

[Tyler Durden]

Lion Gives Woman Bear Hug, Kiss

A lion embraces and kisses a woman who rescued the animal

http://www.local6.com/video/10725938/index.html

This just perked up my whole WEEK.

[redqueen]

1. That is so super duper wonderfully cute I can hardly stand it.

:loveya:

[Tyler Durden]

2. My coffe was sitting near my screen, don't need no sugar now!

[SallyMander]

3. The Lounge has overtaken my brain

to such a degree that instead of reading "local6" in the link, i saw "lolcat6"

:wow:

:rofl:

[Pierre.Suave]

4. things such as this video

make me wonder what kind of cold heart it takes to be cruel to animals.

:(

Animals are so much more intelligent and aware than we give them credit for, as this video shows.

It is good that they rescued that Lion, and it appears the Lion appreciates it as well.

[Tyler Durden]

5. Love and Devotion are properties of LIFE. ALL Life.

Don't ever doubt it for one second.

[Pierre.Suave]

6. I dont

never have, and never will.

[Tyler Durden]

7. Now I want to go home and get a doggie fix.

Woof.

[Pierre.Suave]

8. I envy you

I miss my dog.

[Tyler Durden]

10. You should adopt one. We rescued this guy:

Vinnie (the Corgi in the other post) thinks Jack (this guy: Lab/Pibble) was a birthday present. They PLAY 24/7.

[Pierre.Suave]

21. I would if I could

I just don't have the time now, and beginning next august, will have even less.

[Tyler Durden]

22. Sad.

Sharing life with animals makes me a much nicer person, which, knowing me personally is considered a "good thing!"

[Pierre.Suave]

23. yeah

I really would like a dog, but I don't have the time to dedicate to one right now, and I don't want to do that to the dog.

[Fire Walk With Me]

26. Ding!

Except for anti-life. But that's not welcome here.

[Shakespeare]

9. That reminds me of this one DS1 posted several months ago, and....

...in a way, is even more amazing (especially when you watch the reaction of the lion's wild companion).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xr1pWzoLvT8

[Tyler Durden]

11. Kitties love them headrubs. Even BIG kitties. How 'bout some big DOGGIES?

http://www.wolf.org/wolves/experience/webcam1.asp

live Wolf Cam.

[Shakespeare]

12. I love that you can see the lion's facial expression change when he recognizes them.

Do NOT tell me animals aren't capable of complex thought and emotion.

[Tyler Durden]

13. Ever see this?

We saw it on the Discovery Channel, but we didn't buy the DVD. It's now rare and usually commands a big price.

WONDERFUL documentary on animal emotion.

[Shakespeare]

15. I did! I'll see you that, and raise you this book: ;-)

When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals

http://www.amazon.com/When-Elephants-Weep-Emotional-Animals/dp/0385314280/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196876999&sr=1-1

[Tyler Durden]

19. A wonderful book. I have read it.

[unpossibles]

32. I agree

As someone who's lived with many animals all his life, most of whom were rescues, they are very appreciative.

I have witnessed my pets being sneaky, afraid, happy, sad, bored, excited, and even when they try to figure something out. They may not think the way we do, but they do have emotions and some sort of rudimentary thoughts.

[kentauros]

30. I saw that one on TreeHugger a few months back, too :)

Did you see the companion video?
Pounce! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y90H77aPt0

[stuntcat]

14. it's too much!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:
I jst love it!

[Heidi]

16. You are BLESSED and HIGHLY FAVORED

to have seen that video! :rofl: :spray:

[Tyler Durden]

17. I hope this won't be the new CALL CONGRESS RIGHT FUCKING NOW!!!

Please, God NO!

[mike_c]

18. give me diabetes....

Bah hambug.

[Tyler Durden]

20. (Insert loud raspberry noise here)

Shoot yourself up with some insulin and get fuzzy!

[TommyO]

24. Now I need to go home and hug my three sons

All of them kitties, one a Maine Coon who is just as loving and goofy as that lion appeared to be.

[Flatline]

29. Maine Coons ROCK!!!

[TommyO]

31. They do, they really do!

Guy is wonderfully goofy, but it's all an act to hide his intelligence. I've never had a cat more loving than him either.

[xchrom]

25. kicking for love.

[unpossibles]

33. out of context

that sounds pretty funny.

:D

[TexasBushwhacker]

27. More background on this story here

Warning, it'll break your heart:

"People in Cali, Colombia, are shocked to see the bond between a large African lion and a woman who saved it from abuse, involving long, affectionate kisses and hugs between the pair.

Ana Julia Torres, who runs the Villa Lorena animal shelter in Cali, fed and nursed Jupiter the African lion back to health years ago after it was found abused and emaciated in a traveling circus.

"It is amazing to see an animal like that be so sweet and affectionate," said Torres. "This hug is the most sincere one that I have received in my life."

http://animalliberationfront.com/News/AnimalPhotos/Animals_141-150/LionHugs.htm

[Tyler Durden]

28. Animal cruelty enrages me.

First I get upset to the point of avoidance, then a fury takes over that makes me glad I don't live next to the abusers as I own guns and don't want to know if I might use one.

[havocmom]

34. humans and animals: who is the beast and who is nobel?

Sometimes the lines are not where we anticipate

[Drum]

35. Here's a similar situation.

I love this pic!

[Fredda Weinberg]

36. Am I the only one recognizing mounting behavior? n/t

[Tyler Durden]

37. Large cats mount from behind, they START w/erection, and bite the neck of the female....

...to hold her DOWN, the only position where felines mount from.

Canines hump legs; Felines do not hump vertically.

Dirty mind!

[Fredda Weinberg]

38. Watch more National Geographic. I know how male felines handle

the dangerous females, but this is still domination and marking. The funny part of watching is how it isn't working, but the beast can't stop.

My cat pairs tumble and enjoy themselves. It's normally the female who starts the chase and ends up happily caught. Dirty mind? I find it naturally pleasurable.

[Tyler Durden]

39. The dirty mind comment is a JOKE.

We have 4 cats and are intimately familiar with their behavior. We also have been large scale contributors to the Detroit Zoo, and I was in the large cat area of the Houston Zoo as a docent.

These large cats see the people as DOMINANT and benevolent in their relationship and are showing affection. This isn't mounting behavior.

[Fredda Weinberg]

40. I think you're confusing felines w/canines. And LOL @ dirty jokes

My cats express gratitude w/licks ... body slams and scent gland marking is another subject, one that might make people uncomfortable. Humor is one way to address that tension.