For almost 20 years, Rambo the tiger lived in a concrete cell in Thailand, sentenced to life imprisonment for tourists’ entertainment.
The first thing he did upon being rescued was take a swim. For five blissful hours, the Bengal tiger – a species known to love water – experienced the joy of swimming for the first time in his life.
Rambo is elderly, half blind, and suffers from severe dental issues due to years of malnutrition and gnawing on the metal bars of his cage. In order to live his final years without pain, he needs the very best, dedicated care – and for that, he needs you.
An injured and malnourished Rambo was rescued from the now defunct Phuket Zoo. Credit: WFFT
Rambo and other sick, elderly, disabled wild animals have only ever known abuse. Can they count on YOU for kindness in their final years?
Rambo was rescued along with 10 other tigers from the defunct Phuket Zoo by our partner, Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT). He and his fellow captive cats had been used as photo props, most likely kept drugged and chained to prevent them from harming visitors. Most suffer from severe health and psychological issues due to malnutrition and poor care, combined with the stress of living in cruel captivity.
When the zoo closed down, many of the animals were abandoned to die.
By the time Rambo was rescued by our partner, one eye was damaged beyond repair. No one knows what happened, but the injury was so severe it was causing him painful ulcers, and the eye had to be removed.
Malnutrition and years spent gnawing on the bars of his cage in desperation has led to Rambo’s severe and chronic dental issues. Credit: WFFT
Freeing tigers like Rambo from their cages is only the first step – without your kindness, they cannot receive the life-saving care they need to survive.
After decades of abuse, they DESERVE a happy retirement!
After 20 years of suffering, Rambo now spends his days lazing in the refreshing lake at WFFT’s Tiger Rescue Centre and hanging out with his best friend and fellow Phuket Zoo rescue, Susu. But the abuse has left him and his friends with life-long damage that causes chronic pain, illness and discomfort.
WFFT has an ever-increasing number of animals like Rambo needing rescue and treatment, including animals whose teeth were filed down or removed by their cruel captors. Many of these animals require constant medical care if they are to live a pain-free life – and WFFT needs specialized veterinary equipment to give this to them.
Our partner has just built a crucial on-site clinic to enable them to provide the animals with the expert veterinary care they need. But they are missing critical equipment and supplies – and until we can purchase these essentials, the clinic cannot be fully operational.
Rambo with his friend and fellow liberated tiger, Susu. Credit: WFFT
If we can raise the outstanding $12,000 (approximately £9,000), we can transform our partner’s new clinic into a fully-functioning hospital for animals in desperate need.
You have the opportunity to make a lasting impact for these deserving souls. The clinic is about to open, but there are still desperately needed medical supplies outstanding.
With your support today, WFFT can be fully operational when its clinic opens, ensuring that every animal gets the high-quality care they need and deserve.
