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  • drs2biz Nov 3, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    What great news! I guess now, aj2008, you can update this lens to "freed". :)
  • FlaminCatDesigns Nov 3, 2011 @ 11:54 am | delete
    Did you see the news! ALDF site today says the judge is Freeing Tony! yippeeee!!!
  • aj2008 Nov 3, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    That is the best news! But what a shame that the news bulletin on YouTube focusses on Tony losing his home rather than being given a far better one!
  • FlaminCatDesigns Oct 26, 2011 @ 8:25 am | delete
    I love tigers and hope he gets to a sanctuary soon. The news updates look like progress is being made.
  • SylviaRolfe Apr 21, 2011 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Angel blessed. Great lens, even greater topic. Hopefully Tony will be freed to exist somewhere much better then this tragic excuse of an existance.
  • darciefrench Feb 6, 2011 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    I wouldn't want the karma of the truck stop owner. Angel blessed, holding Tony and the truck stop owner in mind with love.
  • solidmanxyz Oct 6, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
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  • CDT Sep 4, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Poor Tony :( I cannot get my head around why anyone should consider it acceptable to do this to a Tiger. I hope that Tony gets his comparative "freedom" soon. Kudos to you for doing something to help him and other Big Cats.

    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • rms Aug 12, 2010 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing this!
  • KathyT Jul 27, 2010 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    Thank you for a very educational (if not a bit heartbreaking) lens. I truly had never heard of this situation before I found you here on Squidoo (here's to yet ANOTHER reason why Squidoo is so awesome!). Please keep us updated!

    I just saw Valeria's comment, just below mine, where "The Louisiana Dept of Wildlife will be deciding Tony's fate in just a few months..." How can such a thing take so long? Yikes...

    And, Congratulations on your Sunshine Award! Well deserved!
  • Valeria Jul 26, 2010 @ 6:23 am | delete
    There is a new petition for Tony at: http://animals.change.org/petitions/view/urge_the_ldwf_not_to_renew_tiger_truck_stop_permit

    The Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife will be deciding Tony's fate in just a few months. It is imperative that we get as many signatures as possible to send them the message that it is not right to exploit any animal like this.
  • drs2biz Jul 17, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Hello, AJ. A truly bitter-sweet lens you have created here. I have just referenced it on a new lens about my favourite Aussie football team "The Tigers". I hope that something will result from it.
  • pastella Jul 15, 2010 @ 7:55 am | delete
    I thank God that there are people like you who help innocent animals who can't help themselves. I'm so pleased you won a Sunshine Award. Let's hope now that more and more people become aware of this situation through your lens.
  • Frankster Jul 13, 2010 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    Thank you for creating this great page to help Tony and Big Cat Rescue. Well deserved Sunshine Award. Bless you! Bear hugs, Frankster
  • FreeTonyTheTiger Jul 9, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for creating such a great page for Tony and bringing his story to more people. Congrats on the Sunshine Award. Big Cat Rescue is a wonderful organization.
  • janices7 Jul 8, 2010 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Congrats on winning the Summer Sunshine Award! Thanks for sharing the story of Tony the Tiger....the video was very informative.
  • bethd821 Jul 7, 2010 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Congratulations on winning the Summer Sunshine Award!
  • myuptownboy Jul 7, 2010 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Congrats AJ on Summmer Sunshine Award nominator.
    Well done! One step closer to be pro in squidoo...
    Great did for WWF (World Wild Life)..hope more ppl will respect animals's right :-)
  • LoKackl Jul 7, 2010 @ 10:35 am | delete
    So glad to see my nomination might have helped a wee wee bit. Congratulations!!on winning a Summer Sunshine Award!
  • Carmel_Aaron Jul 7, 2010 @ 8:56 am | delete
    Congratulations on your Summer Sunshine award.

    I am sad by this story, and so happy that you are doing what you can to stand up for Tony the Tiger. Tony looks so sad in that cage.

    I just hope that he is released to a safe home closer to an appropriate environment where he can be happy--very soon.
  • Susan52 Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the Summer Sunshine award to benefit Big Cat Rescue! Excellent cause and I certainly hope Tony benefits, too.
  • puzzlemaker Jul 6, 2010 @ 5:59 pm | delete
    Congrats AJ for winning the Sunshine Award! I wasn't aware of Tony the Tiger's plight until now.
  • burgessvillian Jul 6, 2010 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Great job Aj. Congrats on the sunshine award.
  • TopStyleTravel Jul 6, 2010 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Congrats on the Sunshine Award. I love tigers too, from a distance. They should not be in captivity. They are full of strength, beauty and grace and deserve to live free.
  • chefkeem Jul 6, 2010 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Today it's your turn, dear AJ! Big hugs and congratulation! :)
  • kimmanleyort Jul 6, 2010 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    YAY, AJ! This is great news for you and Big Cat Rescue.
  • BevsPaper Jul 6, 2010 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Just had to stop back by and give you a great big WOOT! Congratulations on winning the Squidoo Sunshine Award! Doing a happy dance for you, Tony the tiger, and Big Cat Rescue!
  • Squidster Jul 6, 2010 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Congratulations, AJ! I hope this award will provide the campaign the critical mass to succeed. Well done!
  • Dianne Jul 6, 2010 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Tigers are such magnificent animals. I hope one day Tony can be rescued and roaming free. Congrats on your Sunshine Award!
  • Spook Jul 6, 2010 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Ha, ha I think I'm becoming psychic and congratulations my girl.
  • Joan4 Jul 6, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your Summer Sunshine Award for this super lens!
  • kab Jul 6, 2010 @ 11:54 am | delete
    Congrats on the Sunshine Award! Yay, for Big Cat Rescue!
  • SquidooKimberly Jul 6, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Congrats on your Sunshine Award! Both you and Big Cat Rescue have earned $99 for Tony's cause. http://blogs.squidoo.com/squidblog/?p=1792
  • Jewelsofawe Jun 14, 2010 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Poor Tony! I hope he is freed! Awesome lens! Blessing it!
  • JenOfChicago Jun 4, 2010 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Great lens - blessed by a squidangel
  • reasonablerobinson May 31, 2010 @ 8:57 am | delete
    keeping an animal like this cooped up is criminal, what on earth are the people doing this thinking about?
  • lakeerieartists May 30, 2010 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Tigers are magnificent animals and definitely meant to live in the wild. Blessed.
  • modz May 29, 2010 @ 5:24 am | delete
    Tigers looks very lovely to me I like them.
    Cheers!
  • skiesgreen May 25, 2010 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    What a sad indictment on human cruelty. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • mukunda22 May 25, 2010 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    I fell in love with the Tiger! I will do more research on this. Thank you!!
  • Spook May 25, 2010 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Great as usual and the best of luck in the competition, you'll do well.
  • Stazjia May 24, 2010 @ 10:30 am | delete
    Just reading about this poor tiger makes me feel sick. I hope this campaign is successul.
  • theraggededge May 22, 2010 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Poor old Tony! I hope the campaign is successful. Here's a stripey-tiger Angel blessing to get this lens on its way :-)
  • RinchenChodron May 22, 2010 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    I emailed this to sunshine to nominate it for the Summer Sunshine award. Nice job of this expose! I love cats. Good luck.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 21, 2010 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Thank you for your efforts to find a better home for Tony the Tiger.

    Happy Birthday!
  • HorseAndPony May 21, 2010 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    I will join the fight to Free Tony. Thanks for sharing this information. Blessed by the HorseAndPony Angel!
  • WordCustard May 20, 2010 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I'm angry about the treatment of Tony the Tiger and wish this lens and all the campaigns to help this tiger a successful outcome.
  • BevsPaper May 19, 2010 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Hoping you win that $99 for the Big Cats!
  • KarenTBTEN May 19, 2010 @ 6:26 pm | delete
    It's good that you're calling attention to this.
  • kab May 19, 2010 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    Thank you for doing what you have to let people know about Tony the Tiger.
    Based on the name alone, I wonder if someone could convince Kelloggs to buy the tiger from the truck stop as a PR stunt and give him a better life. Maybe if enough people ask them really nicely....http://www2.kelloggs.com/greatideas/
  • Joan4 May 19, 2010 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Perfect story for the Big Cat Rescue!
  • OhMe May 19, 2010 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Good Luck on the Contest to you and Tony the Tiger. You are now featured on Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Nominees and I am nominating you also.

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