Joy and Loti

were born in 2008 and rescued in 2009. They were both rescued from abuse in the illegal pet trade in eastern Europe. Most of the animals in this industry do not survive past their first year.

I will have to stop now and wait for the power to go back on in two and a half hours :-(

[narayani]

It’s so good that these majestic animals are rescued and get to live a relatively normal life.

[Christina]

That is just awful - what do people do with lions as pets. I can not imagine one in my back yard!

[Issi Bannerman]

Aw. Lovely couple.

[Babs]

It is so heart-warming to read they are safe and have been rescued.

[Suzanne]

Great shot of happiness and hope.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So good to know that there is some kindness in this world . and this beautiful pair have been rescued to a safe and carefree life !

[Shanne]

they do look so relaxed here

[Kathy A]

How wonderful that they are doing so well

[Pam]

Beautiful!

[Casablanca]

I love the way the animal is smiling

[Mags]

Looking pretty healthy now.

[katy]

That’s so comfortable basking in that sunlight.

How frustrating for you to have to stop when someone else says you should instead of when you feel like it!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Happy to see they have good life there. Great capture.

[Mickey Anderson]

Wow, magnificent!

[winghong_ho]

It is pity that people would abuse such beautiful lions. The problem of power shortage has yet restored?

[Lou Ann]

So good that they are safe now.

[Rick]

Good to see that they are doing well. Great capture.

[tony gig]

Great shot...

[Michelle]

Amazing capture of these magnificent animals

[gloria jones]

Stellar capture

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Amazing shot

[LManning (Laura)]

Brilliant.

[Diana]

@narayani @christinav @jamibann @onewing @ankers70 @beryl @shannejw @kjarn @pamalama @casablanca @marlboromaam @grammyn @dutchothotmailcom @brillomick @wh2021 @louannwarren @rickster549 @tonygig @bigmxx @seattlite @elisasaeter @ljmanning Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on the tp and pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@wh2021 Our power issue is unfortunately here to stay, with a tendency to get worse. Our supplier Eskom is bankrupt and there has been too much corruption :-(

[Allison Maltese]

Such an endearing shot and story. I am glad they are doing well.

[Heather]

A beautiful capture and a good-news story! Now they are safe and happy! Fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

They're happy now and this is a great shot of them.

[Diana]

@falcon11 @365projectorgheatherb @olivetreeann Thanks so much :-)