Jinxie Meets a Boy!

Ever since I learned Jambo died at the WAO, I've been very concerned for Jinxie.  First, the WAO wanted to integrate Jinx with Sebastian, Sheba, and Tarzan.  When that did not work out, Jinxie was banished to a small cage, more like the run-off cage, at Talley Road.  When I learned Jinxie went to Insync (not to far from San Antonio), I prayed she would finally receiving the attention she deserves.

Plans were made to introduce Jinxie to Dinari on April 1, 2011 (April Fools Wedding Day for the cats).  Before you see the videos of the lions (below), I'd like to give you a little history of Dinari:

At 15 months old, Dinari and his brother, Malikai, arrived at Insync in 2002.  The brothers were the best of friends until Malikai passed away this year.

Sadly, Dinari's health has also taken a turn for the worse.  He was diagnosised as having a mass on in liver.  With the passing of his brother and his recent diagnosis, Dinari sunk into depression and he lost the desire to eat his regular meals--choosing instead to chew meat of large shank bones. 

Insync is hoping that Jinxie will help him overcome his depression and give him the will to love life again. 

(Day 1)

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center - Well, apparently Dinari and Jynxie's wedding went great today! Now that she is recovered from her spay surgery, they were together for about 30 minutes for the first time today (heavily supervised), and did awesome! Jynxie is completely ignoring him in the picture, and he looks somewhat stunned... :) We'll keep up the supervised visits, and hopefully they will be able to live together full-time soon! April 4 at 3:24pm

(Day 2)

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center

Dinari and Jynxie had some time together again today, and it went great!!! We're so excited that these two are doing so well!

(Day 3)

(Day 6)

And pictures too!



Dinari waiting to meet Jinxie - Day 1



Dinari slowly walking over to meet Jinxie - Day 1

Dinari's slow approach towards Jinxie - Day 1

Dinari trying to make friends with Jinxie! - Day 2

Jinxie and Dinari on the playground - Day 5

Dinari loves the ball present Jeanette and I purchased for Jinxie and Dinari - Day 6

Jinxie and Dinari sleeping in the den together - Day 11



Jinxie and Dinari waking up to greet the day together!






Dinari playing with a tire - Day 11



Jinxie and Dinari taking an afternoon nap together!
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Later:  I learned on Friday, April 14, 2011, Dinari ate an entire 16lb turkey by himself.  This is such excellent news for Dinari.  Ever since Jinxie was introduced to Dinari, the boy started to show interest in life again.  I've been told he's been playful with Jinxie and he's playing with his toys again.

No matter how much time Dinari has left with Insync (whether its a short or hopefully a very long time), Jinxie played a pivotal role in lifting his spirits, pulling him out of depression over the loss of his brother, and gave him a second chance at enjoying life again.  God Bless Jinxie and Dinari.