Feb 1, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» 2010-11-18 Jellybean (34) crop2011-11-06 Jellybean (18)2002-06 Jellybean (01)2004-10 Jelly (01)2005-01-02 Jellybean (2)2005-01-02 Jellybean (16)2005-04-10 Jellybean (24)2006-04-30 Jelly Bean2008-04 Jellybean (01)2008-04 Jellybean (2)2009-04-04 Jellybean (01)2010-11-18 Jellybean (32)2005-02 Jellybean2010-11-18 Jellybean (34) crop Born September 30, 1997 Rescued December 15, 1997 Passed away June 19, 2015 Jellybean’s Story Jellybean came to Carolina Tiger Rescue in 1997, after being bred to produce white tigers for a zoo. He was considered a “surplus” white tiger because he wasn’t “show quality.” Jellybean was one of the most iconic tigers at Carolina Tiger. His popularity became the perfect platform to discuss the pitfalls of breeding for specific color variations. His social personality helped people care about him and, in turn, realize how different his life could have been. Jellybean’s Passing June 19th, 2015 For many weeks, the animal care staff had been keeping a close eye on Jellybean. He had not been acting like he felt very well and, at times, he had not been excited about eating.Last week, he had a couple of days that caused us great concern, but in typical Jellybean fashion, he rebounded and did well until yesterday. Yesterday, when staff and interns were doing rounds, we noticed that he wasn’t moving around like normal. Upon consulting with Dr. Lassiter, we decided that we would anesthetize him, do blood work, and perform an ultrasound. His blood work looked pretty good for a tiger his age (he was almost 18 years old). Unfortunately, the ultrasound showed that he had left side heart failure. Due the severity of the failure, his quality of life was greatly suffering and we made the...
Jan 25, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» Mila and her sister, Riley, are currently the youngest tigers at Carolina Tiger Rescue. They are extremely playful and have lots of energy! Mila stands apart from Riley because of her heart shaped pink nose. She loves attention and is very social. She is quick to come up to the fence for chuffles. Mila loves to roll around in straw and take in the scents of the other animals around the sanctuary. Though they are very similar, Riley is more dominant than Mila and Mila steps out of her sister’s way. Born November 1, 2014 Rescued December 11, 2016 Life StoryPicturesVideos How Mila Came to the Sanctuary Mila and her enclosure-mate Riley came to Carolina Tiger Rescue from a facility that closed down in the fall of 2016. The owner decided to sell his land and donate his animals when he became ill. Carolina Tiger Rescue worked with several other sanctuaries around the country to find homes for over 100 animals. This is the largest rescue to date for Carolina Tiger Rescue and the largest rescue of big cats in the United States. Personality Mila is a very silly tiger with a fantastic and playful personality. She loves to roll around and rub on whatever she can find. Mila is not particularly food-motivated; she seems to prefer enrichment, especially pumpkins and Christmas trees! Description Mila is a bit shorter and heavier than her sister Riley. She has lots of small, thin stripes that cover her body. Mila's left eye is a bit more squinted than her right which is due to a hereditary issue that caused her to...
Jan 25, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» Riley and her sister, Mila, are currently the youngest tigers at Carolina Tiger Rescue. Riley really enjoys enrichment, especially if it means tearing up boxes. Riley tends to be a bit more dominant than her sister, Mila, and will at times push Mila out of the way to get more attention. She loved her old neighbor, Max Tiger, and they could often be found chuffling back and forth to one another. Max passed in January 2019. Born November 1, 2014 Rescued December 11, 2016 Life StoryPictures How Riley Came to the Sanctuary Riley came to Carolina Tiger Rescue with her sister, Mila, and 14 other animals from a facility in Colorado. The owner decided to sell his land and donate his animals when he became ill. Carolina Tiger Rescue worked with several other sanctuaries around the country to find homes for over 100 animals. This is the largest rescue in Carolina Tiger Rescue's history and the largest rescue of big cats in the United States. Personality Riley is a very confident, personable tiger who LOVES attention. She is full of chuffles and has a lot to say! Like her sister, Mila, Riley loves enrichment, especially extracts and scents. Description Riley is a bit slimmer and taller than her sister Mila. She looks like she is always squinting which is due to being born without eyelids and the resulting surgery to fix it. This does not seem to have any effect on her eyesight or health. Riley also has several notches in each ear. Where in Sanctuary Riley lives off tour with her sister, Mila, in Pine Forest. Shira...
Jan 25, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» India is a gorgeous tiger with darker fur and darker markings. She is a little less confident than her enclosure-mates and definitely the least dominant of the three. She loves to stalk people, which is a great reminder that she is still a wild cat! Once she knows you have seen her, however, she turns into a chuffle machine! Born June 1, 2010 Rescued October 12, 2016 Life StoryPictures How India Came to the Sanctuary India came to Carolina Tiger Rescue with her enclosure-mates, Caprichio and Carolina, along with 13 other animals from a facility in Colorado. This facility was closed down when the owner fell ill. Carolina Tiger Rescue worked with several other sanctuaries around the country to find homes for over 100 animals. Personality India is a reserved tiger who can be quite stoic at times. Even when you think she is not paying attention, you can bet she is observing every move you make. India loves to talk to people she knows and will do so with chuffles and moans that sound like cow moos. India often opts to let Carolina take the lead and check out enrichment first, but when it is her time, India acts like a big cub and enjoys destroying everything she gets! Description India has a beautiful, dark orange coat that helps her stand apart from her enclosure-mates. Along with her dark coat, she has jet black stripes that are striking. She even has a couple stripes on the right side of her face that look like a heart! India has a petite body, but one that packs a...
Jan 25, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» Caprichio is the largest animal at Carolina Tiger Rescue. He weighs 489 pounds and it is all muscle! This big boy takes time to get used to things. However, once he warms up to new experiences, he is as relaxed as can be. He also loves attention from passersby. Born June 1, 2010 Rescued October 11, 2016 Life StoryPictures How Caprichio Came to the Sanctuary Caprichio came to Carolina Tiger Rescue with his enclosure-mates, India and Carolina, along with 13 other animals from a facility in Colorado. This facility closed down when the owner fell ill. Carolina Tiger Rescue worked with several other sanctuaries around the country to find homes for over 100 animals. Personality Despite his large size, Caprichio is a bit nervous around new experiences. He tends to get a little anxious when he is not used to something, but, once he settles in, he loves to chuffle and show how content he is. Caprichio loves to boss India and Carolina around and at times will roar at them, especially if there is food around. For this reason, he is fed apart from the girls. It certainly is not his fault, though; wild tigers are solitary and it is not in his genes to share. Description Caprichio is the largest tiger at Carolina Tiger Rescue currently weighing in at over 480 pounds. We have had some overweight cats before but Caprichio is all muscle! This big boy has a beautiful, bright orange coat and a head so large you can't miss it! Caprichio does have a bowed back leg that is likely due to...
Jan 25, 2017 | Tigers
Home» category» Species» Tigers» Carolina is a very confident tiger who enjoys greeting visitors with her moans and chuffles. She loves the spotlight and will almost always come up to visit when people are out and about. She also loves to sun herself on top of one of the platforms in her enclosure. Born March 4, 2010 Rescued October 11, 2016 Life StoryPictures How Carolina Came to the Sanctuary Carolina came to Carolina Tiger Rescue with her enclosure-mates, Caprichio and India, along with 13 other animals from a facility in Colorado. The owner became ill and decided to sell his land and donate his animals. Carolina Tiger Rescue worked with several other sanctuaries around the country to find homes for over 100 animals. This is the largest rescue in Carolina Tiger Rescue's history and the largest rescue of big cats in the United States. Personality Carolina is a very social tiger who enjoys visiting with guests. She is often the first to come up to the fence when someone walks by. She is always good for a chuffle or tiger moan, which sounds like a cow mooing. Between her and India, Carolina is the more dominant tiger. She always makes sure that India knows that she is the first to eat and the first to enjoy enrichment by giving her a growl or two. Description Carolina has a much lighter coat than her enclosure-mates, India and Caprichio. Her stripes are also much lighter and she has a lot of fluff, or ruff, around her face. Where in Sanctuary Carolina lives on tour on Oak Hill with Caprichio and India Tiger. On...
