Morgan Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Poor tiger :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Its called natural selection. The person who was killed was prolly a moron so we are better without Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawx Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 thats just ****ing bull****they shouldn't kill the tiger, its not his fault that he been taken from the wild and being used as some show animal tigers belong in the wild. 586401212[/snapback] (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 yay hooray for human stupidity. It's not like the Siberian tiger is not an endangered species and that theres is not alot of them left in this world. I swear the employees at the sanctuary should've known better than to kill this animal, i'm sure if this girl was still alive and just attacked she wouldn't have wanted that Tiger killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderRiver Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 (edited) He saved these animals from their otherwise demise. Most people don't know it, but there is a black market for these animals, and 9 times out of 10, the people who get them cannot take care of them. Most of the animals he had were as I said.. people involved in the sale and growth of drugs. when they get busted, he took the animal and cared for it. Every dime he got went to the Siberian Tiger Foundation because those cats are endangered. He was doing his part to help...EDIT: and YES he has a Liger... 586401807[/snapback] Thank you for confirming my theory. Those tigers were abused before they arrived in sanctuary. People should realize that animals in sanctuary were hurt before, and there is no surprise when they get aggressive towards human. My girlfriend has a female mixed dog who always growls at strangers, especially males. I am very sure that her previous owner was a guy who abused the crap out of her. Poor animal! Without sanctuary, those exotic animals will have no place to go. Forget about zoos.., zoos only take in animals that are not intimidating and that are willing to showcase themselves behind cage. RIP Gunner. P.S. Vaichilds, what is the name of the sanctuary? As well as the web site address? Nevermind, it is called "Lost Creek Animal Sanctuary"; however, I haven't been able to locate its web site.. Google is cramed with news on the attack.. Edited August 19, 2005 by ThunderRiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badnewz Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 it was probably hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderRiver Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 badnewz, not likely. I think the owner should have known when to feed the tiger. It probably has more to do with trust issue. Some emotionally crippled animals tend to not trust human kinds, especially those that abuse pets repetitively on daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 19, 2005 MVC Share Posted August 19, 2005 its sad that she died. Just checked out the CNN website is that the best picture they could find. Is it stretched?...she looked sorta umm.... hmmmm with those eyes she probobly possesed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted August 19, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 19, 2005 Without sanctuary, those exotic animals will have no place to go. Forget about zoos.., zoos only take in animals that are not intimidating and that are willing to showcase themselves behind cage. 586402500[/snapback] Any Zoo worth their salt would take in a Tiger. Most, if not all, of the 5 Tiger species are endangered (some critically). The Toronto Zoo just bred 3 tigers last Christmas and they will share them with other zoos (as part of a breeding program) when they are old enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderRiver Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Any Zoo worth their salt would take in a Tiger. Most, if not all, of the 5 Tiger species are endangered (some critically). The Toronto Zoo just bred 3 tigers last Christmas and they will share them with other zoos (as part of a breeding program) when they are old enough. 586402581[/snapback] Well, the real world does not work the way you think it should. As far as I know, zoos do not take animals that were abused in the past, and to them, animals are investments too! If you acquire an old retiring tiger, the maintenance cost goes up..and if the tiger does not come out for showcase, less people coming to pay for a visit. Furthermore, zoos also have to worry about future generations. They generally prefer acquring young ones, so they can have off-springs.. bringing more crowds to zoo (yes..more money). You do not earn a thing really with a sanctuary. You do it only for the love of animals, not for profit. That's why zoos are not same as sanctuaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacifica Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 ...its animals include lions, leopards, tigers and bears. OH MY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted August 19, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 19, 2005 Regard for human life? No one is disrespecting the little girl who tragicly died, but this IS A TIGER. They don't exactly roam the streets as strays. The tiger should have been removed from the sanctuary and either shipped on back to it's natural habitat or put in a professional zoo where it could properly be handled. 586401274[/snapback] I totally agree with you. Who we are to have rights to kill the Tiger? God damn poor society wild animals belongs to forests period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macstorm Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 It's called animal instinct, you can never tame them at all :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaJ Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 however, I haven't been able to locate its web site.. Google is cramed with news on the attack.. 586402500[/snapback] Lost Creek Animal Sanctuary This site has experienced an excessive amount of traffic and has been temporarily disabled. Please try back later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwizzel-B Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 This is the handlers fault entirely. They shouldn't even being doing things like this at sanctuaries: you have no idea what the animal can do. I'm sure that the handlers spent enough time with them to feel like this particular tiger was "gentle" enough to do photos, but obviously it wasn't. Two thumbs down, for putting the tiger on display like that to begin with, as well as killing the poor thing after it did what tigers do most days of their lives. They should have shot the handler instead. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted August 20, 2005 Author Share Posted August 20, 2005 Hmm ... I wonder how many would feel the same way about the animal if it had been a wild dog or snake that just attacked a family member, and a gun had been handy. And how long would this same tiger survive in the wild -- might it have been shot by poachers or not been born at all ? Human intervention may have given Gunner a much longer life than it otherwise would have had. :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmaster84 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Feel bad for the person but still its kinda her fault taking pictures with a freakin tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kupo-Cheer Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 "You can take the tiger out of the jungle, but you can't take the jungle out of the tiger." -Hobbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Ok, first of all, you guys have no idea how the tiger got there. Could've been been born in captivity, for all we know. Second, no matter how it did wind up there, this isn't a question of "oh the poor tiger". The poor tiger just killed somebody. You'd rather they kept it alive and wait for it to do this again? It's great you guys care so much about animal life, now how about showing some regard for human life? 586401231[/snapback] I am sorry to hear that the girl is killed, but that's not the reason for human to kill tiger. Animals have equal right to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico_hac Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 The poor tiger just killed somebody. You'd rather they kept it alive and wait for it to do this again? It's great you guys care so much about animal life, now how about showing some regard for human life? 586401231[/snapback] My logical deduction from this argument Tiger was dangerous to humans Therefore tiger should be destroyed All tigers are dangerous to humans Therefore all tigers should be destroyed It seems we have a lot of wild animals to kill; lets get cracking people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 It's sad that the girl died, but I agree with the people saying the tiger shouldn't have been killed. Killing a tiger for attacking what it considers food is like killing a bird for flying, or shooting a dog for barking at an intruder ? if the world we live in is a world where animals are killed for doing what god put them on earth to do, our world is pathetic. All animals - not just tiger's - should be left alone in their natural habitat, not behind bars in a ****ing zoo. I know the tiger was in the zoo because it's an endangered species, but it's only endangered because of humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDogg Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 This was my wifes boss's niece. I truly am disappointed in some of the responses here. If she had been your sister your Friend or daughter, I think you would think much differently about this. I can't believe the one comment about "good ones less dumb person to pollute our gene pool" Geez. I hope they say the same about you!!! As for the killing of the Tiger: It's not the girls fault that they decided to kill the tiger after it killed her. Yet some blame her for that. Furthermore, how do you all know it wasn't on a rampage and they had no choice but to put it down?? If it had been gentle and then lost control the chance that it had went on a rampage (NUTS) is very high. My understanding is that pictures had been taken with this tiger many many times before. The girl was assured it was safe. Don't know for sure on this though, but that's what we are hearing. I hope that everyone that says she got what she had coming or she was stupid has the opportunity to feel the same as her family is right now!! I know that's strong words, but you deserve it! To the family: Very sorry for your loss! my prays are with you in this difficult time. I don't understand these heartless posters, but if your reading here.. disregard their heartless comments. Not everyone is as immature as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb23fan Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 This was my wifes boss's niece. I truly am disappointed in some of the responses here. If she had been your sister your Friend or daughter, I think you would think much differently about this. I can't believe the one comment about "good ones less dumb person to pollute our gene pool" Geez. I hope they say the same about you!!! As for the killing of the Tiger: It's not the girls fault that they decided to kill the tiger after it killed her. Yet some blame her for that. Furthermore, how do you all know it wasn't on a rampage and they had no choice but to put it down?? If it had been gentle and then lost control the chance that it had went on a rampage (NUTS) is very high. My understanding is that pictures had been taken with this tiger many many times before. The girl was assured it was safe. Don't know for sure on this though, but that's what we are hearing. I hope that everyone that says she got what she had coming or she was stupid has the opportunity to feel the same as her family is right now!! I know that's strong words, but you deserve it!To the family: Very sorry for your loss! my prays are with you in this difficult time. I don't understand these heartless posters, but if your reading here.. disregard their heartless comments. Not everyone is as immature as they are. 586407107[/snapback] I agree, seems like everytime an issue comes up here on neowin like this, everyone takes the hippy PITA approach just to make it look as if they are somehow superior to the rest of the population that regards human life more than animals. I bet you people are the same PITA people who are saying its wrong for chinese sushi restaurants to have fish tanks, because the fish have to witness other fish getting killed for food.... Get a life, get a job, and find something worth while to bitch about. RIP - thoughts are with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk26 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I agree, seems like everytime an issue comes up here on neowin like this, everyone takes the hippy PITA approach just to make it look as if they are somehow superior to the rest of the population that regards human life more than animals. I bet you people are the same PITA people who are saying its wrong for chinese sushi restaurants to have fish tanks, because the fish have to witness other fish getting killed for food....Get a life, get a job, and find something worth while to bitch about. RIP - thoughts are with the family. 586407142[/snapback] LOL, funniest post today. Oh wait, you were serious! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exotoxic Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 i agree they should not have killed the tiger... its a wild animal even if its was born and raised in captivity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts