Originally posted by moosmom
Because Sigfreid and Roy domesticated Montecore, he will be euthanized. Very sad.
Huh? Why? Did I miss something? Where did you read that?? There are sanctuaries for cats like Montecore. Why wouldn't Siegfried & Roy keep him or send him to a sanctuary? Don't they keep retired tiger "stars"? Most magicians do.... The big cats in sanctuaries are often MUCH worse off before they got there. HORRIBLY vicious from being severely abused/neglected (often kept in apartments or tiny cages), mutilated by declawings and other things. Why would Monticore, a well-raised and properly treated animal "owned" by people who care about him (and can afford to care for him or place him in a place he can be cared for), be less of a candidate for such a sanctuary?

Sorry, but that just isn't logical. Did you read that in a paper or hear a news report?