The Brazilian animal refuge Rancho dos Gnomos recently released a film that elicited a mix of pure joy and compassion. Rancho dos Gnomos is a Brazilian animal refuge that specializes in rehabilitating exotic wild animals. The staff is really informed and competent. Their mission is to care for animals, particularly those that are natively wild but have been mistreated in some way since they have not lived in their natural environment. However, this story about 13 year old lion.
Will, a 13-year-old lion, is the subject of the video. He’s spent his entire life in a circus. He’s spent his entire life on stage and on the road. He has never lived in the woods and hence has no experience with natural surfaces. Because he has lived his entire life in a cage, he is only familiar with the sensations of concrete or metal. That is why the video is so distinctive and moving. Will’s initial steps on the earth and grass were recorded. This experience was obviously helpful for him, having lived his entire existence in a cage.
For the first time in his life, Will sniffs grass and the grass feels spongy. Will had never lived in a free and regular environment. He’d need some time to acclimatize to his new surroundings and situations, it was expected. He was pleased and content as he became accustomed with the land and grass, much to everyone’s astonishment. The lion rubbed his paws on the grass and the ground. He was finally close to nature in his natural home, free of the cage bars, after 13 years in captivity and in a circus, grass feels spongy.
Freedom
Despite his age, he walks and rolls in the grass to express his emotions. When Will was released from the circus and admitted to Rancho dos Gnomos in 2006, this footage was taken. It was, however, only recently released. Will died in 2011 after spending his years on this planet, but knowing that he was able to enjoy life before he departed is consoling. You should watch this video, but be warned that it will make you emotional and make you cry.
Will adores the feel of grass and earth on his hands.
Before he died, he was laid to rest for five years. He was able to mingle with other lions while he was there. He enjoyed lying on the grass and gazing up at the sky.” Marcos Pompeo, the rescue center’s founder, remarked This video will undoubtedly move anyone with even a smidgeon of decency and goodwill. Thank you to the Ranchos dos Gnomos crew for providing these animals with a safe haven and excellent care. In this video, Will’s reaction to his release makes Ranchos dos Gnomos’ purpose
The Lion Video
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Ali says
My 2 cats were 5 before when i was given them, they had never stepped on grass before, it took them quite some time to trust it.
Kim says
Circuses need to be shut down! They’re barbaric. Poor sweet baby. I’m a staunch supporter of “Big Cat Rescue” and some of the animals stories will break your heart.
Run free, sweet boy❣️💖💖🦁🦁🐾🐾🦋🦋✨✨✨✨✨