This is a 16×20 pastel portrait of Tigger, one of the residents of Noah’s Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary. Original is unavailable. As of 10-31-11, 2786 views and 70 favorites.

CHALLENGES: Painters Universe – Felines, All Wild Cats – Winner; #1 Artists of Red Bubble – Lions & Tigers – Winner; Impressionism Cafe – Your Best Pastel – Top 10; Art 4 Charity – July Avatar – Top 10;
FEATURES: Tiger, Tiger; Photo Realistic Artwork; Art At It’s Best; Paws n’ Claws; #1 Artists of Red Bubble; Art At It’s Best (4-25-11); Artists Universe (Permanent Featured Gallery); Most Favorites Group (Instant Favorite); Every Little Thing You Do (Featured Artist of the Month); Welcome to the Jungle; Amazing Wildlife (Wildlife Portraits & Profiles 11-02-11); Old Farts of RedBubble; The Virtual Museum; The Group; Art Universe; For the Love of Cats;

• NOTE: Painter’s Academics – Pick of the Week 11-04-11

His history is not pleasant.. he was kept in a small concrete enclosure (9′×9′) for 9+ years. After coming to the sanctuary he would lunge at the fence whenever anyone would come near, but especially that way if the man happened to be holding anything in his hands. He really did not know what grass, a cool breeze, sunshine or kindness was until his arrival at NLA.
Regretably he died in 2004 from what they believe was a stroke. At least his last couple of years were a definite improvement over all those that came before.
I truly hope that another message comes through.. that these animals DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS.. that’s why places like Noah’s are in existence. If people would just think before they buy that cute LITTLE cub.. life would be easier on all of us especially the animals. After all.. they didn’t ask to be in the situation they are.. and there are far to many unscrupulous people out there that are in it for the money..
At least with education, we might make a little difference.. even if we save just one animal.. it’s a beginning!!
All proceeds from any sales will be donated to Noah’s Lost Ark Sanctuary for the care and feeding of the animals.

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