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Post by unalions on Jun 30, 2020 8:31:18 GMT -6
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Post by unafied on Jun 30, 2020 8:49:46 GMT -6
I saw the tweet and teared up. I was a freshman when Leo and Una got to campus. Literally got to see them "grow up". Now I take my daughter there to visit (she's 5). I can't even think of telling her this news, because I know she'll cry. You'll be missed, girl. RIP!
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Post by roaringsince96 on Jun 30, 2020 11:33:08 GMT -6
Tough news. Me and my wife are both saddened by Una’s passing. We also feel for Leo. He has to be hurting today.
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Post by tuna85 on Jun 30, 2020 12:18:00 GMT -6
RIP Una!
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Post by unalions on Jun 30, 2020 13:09:54 GMT -6
There are some good videos online to remember her by.
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Post by lionpride13 on Jun 30, 2020 13:12:36 GMT -6
Totally devastated by this. I was just starting school when they arrrived. Luckily we visited them on my birthday in May. I’m concerned for Leo for sure.
On another note, I worry about the future of live mascots on our campus due to the politically-correct crowd.
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Post by unafied on Jun 30, 2020 16:32:15 GMT -6
Totally devastated by this. I was just starting school when they arrrived. Luckily we visited them on my birthday in May. I’m concerned for Leo for sure. On another note, I worry about the future of live mascots on our campus due to the politically-correct crowd. If I remember right, PETA raised a fuss when we were looking to acquire Leo and Una. I hope the school stands strong, and emphasizes how well the lions are treated. I worry for Leo, too. Unfortunately they were both nearing the maximum lifespan for captive lions, I believe.
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Post by brandon on Jun 30, 2020 17:29:43 GMT -6
2020 sucks....
All the BS going on.
And then this, on my Birthday...
I need a flux capacitor...
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Post by unafied on Jun 30, 2020 17:47:34 GMT -6
2020 sucks.... All the BS going on. And then this, on my Birthday... I need a flux capacitor... Happy birthday, pal. Hopefully things will be a lot better the next time this day rolls around.
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Post by roaringsince96 on Jun 30, 2020 18:42:14 GMT -6
Happy Birthday Brandon, sorry part of your birthday is a sad. Hope the rest of your birthday is much better.
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Post by brandon on Jun 30, 2020 20:06:46 GMT -6
Happy Birthday Brandon, sorry part of your birthday is a sad. Hope the rest of your birthday is much better. It would be just as sad any other day... I'm too old to get too excited about a birthday anymore. But thanks for the birthday wish.
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Post by lions09 on Jul 9, 2020 15:58:05 GMT -6
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Post by unafied on Jul 9, 2020 18:14:04 GMT -6
I have little use for PETA, but I’ll actually say I somewhat agree with them here. Leo has lived his entire life with a companion, and I do feel bad to think he’ll now live the rest of his life “alone”. Allowing him to be moved to a sanctuary with other lions would not be a terrible thing. Of course, I strongly disagree with them not wanting us to get replacements. We need to start the search for Leo IV and Una II as soon as it’s practicable.
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Post by roaringsince96 on Jul 9, 2020 18:32:03 GMT -6
PETA can pound sound.
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Post by unalions on Jul 10, 2020 11:18:30 GMT -6
I have little use for PETA, but I’ll actually say I somewhat agree with them here. Leo has lived his entire life with a companion, and I do feel bad to think he’ll now live the rest of his life “alone”. Allowing him to be moved to a sanctuary with other lions would not be a terrible thing. Of course, I strongly disagree with them not wanting us to get replacements. We need to start the search for Leo IV and Una II as soon as it’s practicable. I agree with this. I feel so sad for Leo III without his life-long companion and hope it doesn't affect his own health. What are the closest facilities to Florence that house lions? I assume that would be zoos in nearby major cities. I don't think it's ideal to move him but I just hope he can remain in good health during his grief.
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