Abandoned Houston Tiger Celebrates 7th Birthday at Black Beauty Ranch

MURCHISON, Texas (KETK) – Loki the Tiger recently celebrated his seventh birthday at Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison after being rescued from an abandoned house in Houston in 2019.

Black Beauty Ranch, part of the Humane Society of the United States, said Loki has matured and become much more relaxed as an adult tiger since he was brought to their sanctuary.

“After receiving proper care from our team, Loki looks physically strong and robust and has grown into a confident tiger. He loves relaxing in his large, lush habitat and spends his days splashing in his pool, sunbathing on his deck, and lying under the shady trees enjoying the breeze. It is typical for tigers to rest 18 to 20 hours a day, and relaxed Loki is certainly expressing natural behaviors. Like all residents of our sanctuary, Loki will never have to suffer cruelty again.

Sue Tygielski, Senior Director of Black Beauty Ranch

According to the Humane Society, Loki was found in a small cage in a dark garage in Houston and did not know he could stand on his hind legs and caregivers thought he had never touched grass before.

Through positive reinforcement, sanctuary staff helped Loki understand his natural instincts, the size of his habitat, freedom to play and how to enjoy being a tiger again.

To learn more, visit Black Beauty Ranch online.