Sick Lioness Almost Died – But Then She Found True Love And Everything Changed

Kahn and Sheila were rescued from the same local facility by Texas’ In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, but months apart. Their former owner would rent cubs out for photo ops, and take the bigger cats to events such as birthday parties and weddings.

Kahn, who was 6 years old at the time, arrived in March 2009, while Sheila came the following July. Both animals were confiscated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after it was discovered that they were not being cared for properly.

The 15-month-old lioness was so weak that she lacked proper muscle coordination. She couldn’t stand up on her own, let alone find the strength to lift her head in order to drink water. Furthermore, her head had a pronounced tilt.
According to Sheila’s bio, the USDA warned In-Sync that, due to her poor condition, she would more than likely have to be euthanized. For four days after her arrival to the rescue, all she did was vomit and lie lifeless on the ground, but In-Sync was determined not to lose her.

After intensive care, Sheila was moved into her new enclosure shortly after Kahn was, and fell for her neighbor at first sight.

The two were allowed to “date” and now they live happily together in the same enclosure!

It is never too late to find love …

[H/T: thedodo.com]