We Love Animals
Animals Nature

Lion Cubs Rejected By Mother Get Adopted By Caring German Shepherd

Keeping a wild animal in captivity is wrong for so many reasons. It affects them both physically and mentally and make them to even lose the motherly instinct. That leads to rejection of their cubs shortly after they’re born. Unfortunately, even after these animals are being rescued their wild instincts are not getting back.

It happened to a young lioness, resident of a wildlife park in Russia. Sirona was about to give birth for the first time and naturally everyone was so excited. It is quite rare for a big wild cat to gave birth in captivity, so the event was welcomed with enthusiasm by the staff. However, shortly after Sirona’s two adorable tiny cubs came into this world, things did not go as planned.

While naturally the lioness’ motherly instincts should have kicked in, with the young mother it happened quite the opposite. She didn’t showed any affection to her newborn babies and even worst she seemed to totally reject them. The staff at the park knew it is crucial for new born cubs to stick with their moms, after birth, but in this situation they had to do something. As the little ones were in real danger, they decided to relocate them. However, they were all aware their chances of survival were extremely low.

Fortunately, another resident of the park gave them an unexpected help. Even she’s not a wild animal, Sandra the German Shepherd, lives there since she was a puppy. He kind nature made her everyone’s best friend. So the caretakers thought to give it a try and present the cubs to the caring dog. And the gentle Sandra surprised everyone!

The lovely German Shepherd instantly adopted the two cubs and acted just like they were her own babies. She cares for them and even feeds them. Sandra has her own litter, so she feed the tiny lions with her own milk. Apparently, the two rejected cubs find the comfort they need in their adoptive mom and that saved their lives.

Credits Instagram

Related posts

15+ Shameless Pets Who Don’t Care About Their Owners’ Rules

Carolyn Mullet

These Heart-Melting Photos Could Illustrate What Real Love Looks Like

Carolyn Mullet

Survey Finds 40% Americans Would Rather Give Up Their Pets Than Their Smartphones For A Month

Carolyn Mullet

30 Adorable Photos Of Rescue Opossums That Prove They’re Not Scary ‘Pests’

Carolyn Mullet

15+ Furry Bandits That Love To Steal Food From Distracted Humans

Carolyn Mullet

Abused Blind Elephant Got Rescued And Found Love In Her New Family

Margot Nolan

20+ Photos Proving That Pets Can Sleep Pretty Much Anywhere

Carolyn Mullet

Kind-Hearted Keepers Put On Special Striped Coat To Comfort Orphaned Baby Zebras

Olivia

Incredible Wild Grizzly Bear Becomes Famous Worldwide After Delivering 4 Cubs At Age 24

Olivia

10+ Animal Panorama Fails That Are So Bad They’re Good

Carolyn Mullet

Photographer Tiptoes Through The Tulips To Shoot Harvest Mice, And The Result Will Make Your Day

Carolyn Mullet

10+ Times Animals Experienced Snow For The First Time And Their Faces Say It All

Carolyn Mullet