Haiku was surrendered by a private owner in the spring of 2022. It was legal in the state he was living in however, his owners realized it was no longer safe or appropriate for them to keep him as a ‘pet’. Haiku continues to settle into the sanctuary, learning his new surroundings, but all along the way, he has been acting like the wild cat he is, which we love to see.
Born June 6, 2018
Rescued May 1, 2022
How Haiku Came to the Sanctuary
Haiku was surrendered by private owners when he became too much to handle. They had purchased them as a gift to a family member, but when she continued on in school they decided the best decision would be to surrender him to Carolina Tiger Rescue.
Personality
Haiku was very nervous of his new surroundings at the sanctuary when he first arrived. After spending time in quarantine he started to settle in, but then had the transition to his outdoor enclosure which takes time as well. He is starting to come up regularly for feeding and treats and is enjoying his time outside.
Description
Servals are notorious for their long lets and necks, but Haiku's take the cake. He has an extra long body to go with his extra long legs and massive ears.
Where in Sanctuary
Haiku lives off tour in Elm Grove. He lives next door to Santana Serval and across from Ranger Bobcat.
Wild Animals as Pets
Haiku is a prime example of even people with the best of intentions should not own wild animals as pets. Not only do they become too much to handle but they become aggressive as well. They are wild animals and always should be treated as such. As we say at Carolina Tiger Rescue they are 'Predators, Not Pets.'
Leptailurus serval
