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Tyga’s tiger is now living at the Lions, Tigers & Bears animal rescue in California. He has since been named Maverick and weighs more than 400 pounds, according to the rescue’s website.
Tyga has allegedly had no contact with the animal rescue since Maverick arrived. In fact, Lions, Tigers & Bears founder and director Bobbi Brink slammed the rapper to TMZ, claiming Tyga has not paid a dime to help cover the tiger’s expenses. The rescue relies on donations to care for its animals, and for a tiger as large as Maverick, the grocery bill alone totals “more than $10k a year,” TMZ reported, plus “vet costs, flea control, and general maintenance.”
The site said Maverick, born in September 2013, has been living at the rescue since he was about nine months old. “Maverick’s story is a perfect example of what happens when people decide they want a wild animal for a pet,” the organization said. “Sure, they’re cute for a few months, but then the reality of the situation sets in. Wild instincts begin to emerge, they become hard to handle and pose an extreme risk to the community, leaving the animal to face an uncertain future. Exotic animals are NOT pets!”
We’re glad Maverick is doing well. Perhaps Tyga should consider rebranding with a more appropriate moniker. Goldfish? Ant Farm? How about something real simple like House Plant?
Written by: Nicki
