What Happened to Kye?

I am greatly concerned that one of the former WAO tigers, Kye, may no longer be alive.  There are many pictures posted by Big Cat Rescue on Facebook of the boys, but none of Kye.

A friend of mine has been posting inquiries, every time he sees a pictures of Andre or Apatha (aka Arthur) on Facebook, asking about Kye (aka Amanda).  Not one single inquiry has produced a response from Big Cat Rescue.

Here are the latest pictures of the boys found on Facebook today.

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Andre coming over to say hello :)

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Arthur and Andre exploring different sections of their enclosure after taking a dip in their pools! :)

Again, no Kye.  Oh my goodness, what did they do to beautiful Kye?

I went to check BCR's website to see if there was an animal memorial page, and I was unable to find a link or a list of their current animals at the Florida sanctuary.  This is alarming for how would anyone know if she was dead or alive, unless you worked there?  If she is dead, are the workers keeping this a secret from the donor who committed $10k per year towards the tigers' health care, for fear of losing the money?  

If this is true, than this place is no different than the WAO.  For example, Carol Asvestas didn't want Gloria Frasier to know that Rex died within months of his arrival at the WAO for fear of losing the donations she sent in Rex's name.  So determined was Carol to keep this a secret, she was willing, according to her staff at that time, to offer up Leo as Rex in case Gloria showed up looking for Rex.

I pray Kye is all right, but as more time passes, and no mention is made of her, I fear the worse.

Next day:

Well finally, BCR posted a comment about Kye (aka "Amanda"), but still no pictures:

Big Cat Rescue - Tampa FL Amanda was the first to be re united, but after the last male joined the trio, the boys are the ones who hang together. Amanda is doing operant with her keepers and is VERY smart and coming around from being so shy.



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