Spring, a male cougar, spent 9 years in a wire cage. As he was closely bonded to the only humans he knew, Spring did not know he was a cougar. He had a difficult adjustment after his owners chose to surrender him in 2007. TWS provided all the love and care we could but we were unfamiliar faces to Spring. He refused to eat his first week at the sanctuary. Spring was very fearful and confused when we introduced him to the other cougars. He just wanted to run and hide.

Fortunately, with time, Spring has come out of his shell and is now very social to his keepers. As a result of his solitary start to life, Spring still has trouble with other cougars and so lives alone, but he does not seem to mind at all. Spring has a very calm spirit, a unique chirp, and a sweet face. He loves to playfully stalk his keepers and unsuspecting interns, as well as chat with them in his own native cougar tongue.

You can help provide daily care for Spring by sponsoring him today.  Your support is greatly appreciated.