The Owner Was Charged
The police officers had to continue investigating who should be held responsible for what happened to the tiger. Its owner was charged for keeping the animal illegally in an abandoned home. According to a spokeswoman, they have encountered an illegal tiger several times. She said that tigers are usually obtained as pets when they are still young and tiny. However, when they grow older, they become too expensive and dangerous. Because of this, they are often abandoned.

The Owner Was Charged
Finding A New Home
The officials had no idea about the tiger’s history, so they couldn’t safely release it into the wild. Instead, a specialized sanctuary was needed, so they contacted Black Beauty Ranch, located in Murchison, Texas. It sits on five acres of naturally wooded land, and it mimics a natural environment, which the tiger could use to adjust to life outdoors. Several hundred animals are living at the ranch.

Finding A New Home