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Jan 15, 2007

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I am growing increasingly fond of lions. "Secondhand Lions" helped, but this is better.: Deckard Canine; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:17 AM

Sorry, but that is stupid, not cute. When the guy is mauled, it will seem so obvious.: Cory; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:18 AM

I saw this on the news and was hoping so much that it would be added to this site. This woman is going to heaven for sure. Just a wonderful and heartwarming story.: sidney; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:19 AM

This video has restored my faith in humanity.: BlurpleBerry; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:22 AM

A few of my friends were sick with colds, winter malaise, etc., so I emailed this to them all yesterday. Upon viewing they all immediately made complete recoveries.: pyrit; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:28 AM

Oooooo, I wanna hug the kitty!: SniggleFriggits; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:30 AM

It's the Martin Luther King of Beasts. Coexist, Peeps!: pyrit; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:42 AM

i have been looking at this website every day for at least a year now because i <3 cuteness and this is the first time i have felt the need to post a comment. that is the most ADORABLE and SWEETEST thing i have ever seen. i can't stop watching!!! THANK YOU!: Kellie; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:42 AM

I want to do that! Can you imagine cuddling that huge amount of fur?: pendlerpiken aka teh captain; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:42 AM

those paws are HUGE: KendylLou; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:49 AM

That is one of the most complete and obvious expressions of inter-species gratitude I've ever seen. Amen, pyrit.: jaypo; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:51 AM

Oh, and Cory--if that lion wanted to maul and maim he'd have done it right through the bars of the enclosure. There's not a claw in sight.: jaypo; | Jan 15, 2007 at 06:53 AM

Ah, very cute. I like how he's just chillin' there, and she's all "Heeeeeeey buddy!!" and he looks up and says, "Well kiss my grits!! Look who it is. Gimme a HUG, woman!" :D: Heather; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:00 AM

Judging from details, that's a declawed lion -- quite likely he's had his incisors removed too. The kind of people who abuse big cats are very likely to do that, alas. Not that a full-grown lion isn't strong enough to seriously hurt you, but it's less dangerous than it looks here.: Connie H; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:08 AM

Animals NEVER cease to amaze me!: Teri; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:11 AM

I am inexpressibly jealous of this woman.: Angela P.; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:18 AM

lion huggles! I would love to bury my face in that massive mane, with paws bigger than my face wrapped around my shoulders. (while NOT being eaten, of course). What an amazing and wonderful woman. She deserves every lion huggle she gets!: layla42; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:23 AM

That poor lion, I'm glad he's happy now! But what a lucky woman to be able to get lion hugs, and bury her face in his neck ruff of fuzzy beauty.: Elizabeth B.; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:27 AM

while it's very cute, obviously he didn't hug her spontaneously. He's not grateful, he's well-trained.: paradox; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:28 AM

I'm with paradox. It's adorable to watch but he is clearly trained to do that when she bangs on the cage and says "Besos." Nevetheless, I wish I could do that. :): Formica; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:31 AM

>phtuuphtuuphtuu<: jen; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:31 AM

LOL Heather! We share the same name and the same feelings! Bwahaha!! Big kitty Purrrr..: Faekitty (Heather M.); | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:31 AM

Jen -- no kidding. I'm guessing "big cat" = "big SHEDDING MACHINE" ...still an awesome clip, tho.: Theo; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:34 AM

OMG! Scary and heartwarming all at once. You can clearly see the lion is being gentle but I can't help but hold my breath while it's giving the hug :D: Amnesia; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:35 AM

As a looooongtime cat lover, also loved by cats, well, first he wasn't even looking her way when she walked up to his cage so of course she's going to bang on the bars. But, when he sees her, even *if* he was trained to hug her, that is some *serious* nuzzling going on there. You do *not* train cats to nuzzle ... they do it of their own free will. And, they *only* nuzzle the ones they seriously love ... like this big kitty is doing right here. 'nuf said.: SeaBreeze; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:36 AM

And Their are people that do not believe that animals remember you. THEY DO here is some proof.: Leah; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:42 AM

Oh my. I am so crying right now. I freakin' love animals, don't you!?!?!?!: dahlia; | Jan 15, 2007 at 07:42 AM

Can you support the weight of a lion? If he would put his paws on the shoulder of the woman I don't think she would still be standing up. She would have crumbled and probably be buried in a huge amount of soft fur. Talk about heaven.: juggle geese; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:03 AM

Cory - Nooo. Not today. Not tomorrow. This lion is not going to maul this lady. Same could not be said of former owner. Dat der is one marshmallow-paw puddy tat wuvvin-huggin his foweveh fwend buddy lady. paradox, Formica - Pa-lease, get thee to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr1pWzoLvT8: pyrit; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:11 AM

I wanna hug a lion. This woman is impossibly lucky - but then again, she deserves the hugs. :): LeFox; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:16 AM

omg!! there are now tears of love all over my breakfast!!: jenny; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:18 AM

I would be willing to accept the lion-size case of allergies I'd get, just to enjoy that king-size snuggle! --TwoDragons: Denita TwoDragons; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:19 AM

I think it looks wonderfully sweet, and i'd be the first person to take a chance to dig my hands in a gorgeous lions mane... but it looks to me like nothing more than a trick she has likely taught the animal during it's recovery. Her encouraging it to come up onto it's hind legs led to it standing and using her for support, and moving it's head to the side for comfort against the bars. I wish i saw more than that, truly! It's still an amazing video, who wouldn't want to be able to touch a creature of such power. But it's a dangerous thing attributing human emotions to animals - even though they can be very spiritual forces. [/contraversial]: pheral; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:28 AM

ah, and apologies for repeating formica and paradox. And isn't that wierdest sounding sentence? Hrm.: pheral; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:31 AM

We always consider the source, pheral. ;-): jaypo; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:33 AM

Yeah, it's dangerous, but sometimes you have to sacrifice safety for teh cute. Also, I have a feeling any danger is going to be more in the "kitty doesn't know his own strength" accident type area. Not a vicious lion. Also, sadly, there aren't going to be any giant purrs from that lion. As far as I can remember from some animal planet special, the voiceboxes of BIG cats (your lions, your tigers) are designed for roaring and can't make a purr. Cheetahs are the only big cats that can both purr and roar, and they also CHIRP! Of course, I think that cougars were counted as small cats in that particular show, so maybe I'm off on this.: ElizabethB.; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:44 AM

Yes, I saw this the other day, and have to say it is officially one of the Qtest and most heart-warming things I have ever seen in my life. I want to be hugged and kissed by a lion! (Nicely, that is).: A thinker; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:50 AM

Wow ... sweet but scary nevertheless!!!!: Subhangi; | Jan 15, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Hey people, I'd love to know how to send a donation to this lady for her shelter, there's an article on her and she rescues all sorts of animals -- anyone have any ideas? http://www.local6.com/news/10726779/detail.html: Owl; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:04 AM

i would also like a lion nuzzle *raising hand* I emailed meg a picture version of this same moment. it's so sweet.: jenn; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:06 AM

http://www.thecollectivelens.blogspot.com/ There's a really sweet little story based off this photo.: katrina; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:06 AM

ElizabethB.-- Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I seem to remember seeing a very friendly liger once who did a sort of groan/purr as it nuzzled its handler. Much deeper and a bit less regular than a normal cat's purr, but certainly not a roar, so I don't think the no purring is a hard and fast rule. Of course, the last malamute I knew liked to bark at me when we played, so I may just be lucky at witnessing anomalous animal vocalizations :D .: zombiest; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:13 AM

Yeah, it's dangerous, but sometimes you have to sacrifice safety for teh cute. So true! :D: pheral; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:16 AM

Zombiest... do malamutes not bark? I know my husky will woo and howl, but very rarely bark and when she does it's very wimpy. I think huskies are probably the most vocal dogs I've met. They certainly try to talk... and she picks up kittens and snorgles them too.: MamaDawn; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:17 AM

Aw. That video of Christian the lion reuniting with his people reminds me of "Born Free." Remember? Elsa the lioness? The book and the movie were both great. I saw the movie again not too long ago and it still makes me bawl like a baby.: soxfan; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:18 AM

When I pat my lap my cat will jump up because she likes it when I pet her. The lion might be reacting to the affection it knows its going to get, not necessarily due to specific training.: Dan Coulter; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:23 AM

I like to think the lion is tasting her. *laughs* Damn cute.: chumblefuzz; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:23 AM

What this reminded me of was the Narnia books, and Lucy burying her head in Aslan's fur. It's adorable.: Christy; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:27 AM

well paradox, do you think he spontaneously learned to do that when they said "besos." they had to get her/him to hug, while they said 'besos' so that he/she would learn it, and NOW comes to hug her when the cage is pounded and she says besos. so yea...: Rosie; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:32 AM

MamaDawn-- malamutes supposedly do not bark, just speak or howl. Some are known to try to emulate other dogs' barks if they live with non-malamutes, but most owners say that it comes out tiny or goofy if at all. And every husky and malamute I've met has also been a total sweetheart, I can just imagine the kitten snorgling :) . And responding to my own comments about big cats purring, a bit of poking around online tells me that big cats only purr on exhale rather than constantly like housecats, which explains why the liger sounded less regular. Handy, this internet!: zombiest; | Jan 15, 2007 at 09:35 AM

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