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Will SPCA try to stop LSU from getting another tiger?
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:43 pm
I hate those SPCA idiots.
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Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:44 pm to Pavoloco83
Good fricking luck. 
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:44 pm to Pavoloco83
They will try. They will fail.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:44 pm to Pavoloco83
1) We've already said we're getting another Tiger
2) SPCA getting involved would be interesting considering each Mike are themselves a rescue.
2) SPCA getting involved would be interesting considering each Mike are themselves a rescue.
This post was edited on 10/11/16 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:45 pm to RB10
Mike the Tiger is more well cared for (excuse my grammar) than the tiger at the Baton Rouge zoo. Go get that tiger before the zoo kills it.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:45 pm to Pavoloco83
no. we are looking for our next mike as we speak.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:46 pm to Pavoloco83
frick them. LSU's tiger is a damn good tradition.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:46 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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2) SPCA getting involved would be interesting considering each Mike is themselves a resue.
This.
PETA throws a fit, despite the fact that LSU only seeks out rescue tigers. PETA can get fricked.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:47 pm to Pavoloco83
As long as he's a rescue, there won't even be an argument.
It's like when PETA came after our eagles when spirit hit the glass. We said they're rescues that can't be released into the wild (which is true) and that was pretty much the end of it.
It's like when PETA came after our eagles when spirit hit the glass. We said they're rescues that can't be released into the wild (which is true) and that was pretty much the end of it.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:48 pm to nicholastiger
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Mike the Tiger is more well cared for (excuse my grammar) than the tiger at the Baton Rouge zoo. Go get that tiger before the zoo kills it.
He's better taken care of than just about all of us, period.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:49 pm to Weagle25
If I remember correctly some PETA people got roughed up pretty bad by some students on campus when they protested once before.
Its not wise to do this on campus with a giant population rabid college kids.
Its not wise to do this on campus with a giant population rabid college kids.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:49 pm to Pavoloco83
PETA will try
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:50 pm to Pavoloco83
PETA had already begun its crusade to stop LSU from having a tiger long before Mike passed, but the school made a statement a couple of weeks ago for Mikes Vet to begin the search. Screw PETA !
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:51 pm to MightyYat
quote:Did y'all provide him with some pussy on occasion?
He's better taken care of than just about all of us, period.
That's the only thing I can think of that a big male like him should have had access to.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:52 pm to thelawnwranglers
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PETA will try
I'm pretty liberal and PETA does a lot of good work, it's just a shame they have to go after these publicity stunt situations to get their name out there and rile up their donor base for more money.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:52 pm to Pavoloco83
If I remember correctly PETA tried to stop the acquisition of Mike VI. The University President told them to pound sand.
I wish everyone was treated as well as Mike....even the PETA people.
I wish everyone was treated as well as Mike....even the PETA people.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:53 pm to Pavoloco83
Those like minded organizations need to take care of Tony! Mikes are all cared for very well. Tony needs help!
aldf.org
He is tortured six miles from LSU campus...
aldf.org
He is tortured six miles from LSU campus...
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:54 pm to agswin
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If I remember correctly PETA tried to stop the acquisition of Mike VI. The University President told them to pound sand.
I wish everyone was treated as well as Mike....even the PETA people.
Yep and Dr. Baker already said we're looking for another rescue. They'll be articles and protests as society as become way more protest happy since 2007 but LSU will tell them to frick off as nicely as they can.
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:54 pm to Pavoloco83
From back when our chancellor was the shite:
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May 22, 2007
Lisa Wathne
Captive Exotic Animal Specialist
PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Dear Ms. Wathne:
Thank you for your May 22, 2007, letter concerning LSU’s mascot, Mike the Tiger.
Mike is a treasured member of the LSU family. There are 71 years of history behind Mike, and he represents the heart of our University.
LSU stands behind its treatment of its tigers. Their habitat and lifestyle are constantly monitored to ensure their well being, and they receive state-of-the-art veterinary medical care from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, which can improve and extend the life of a big cat. This is evidenced by the fact that Mike V lived to be 17 years of age. Two of LSU’s tiger mascots, Mike I and Mike III, lived 19 years, and Mike IV lived 20 years 9 months and 18 days. The average lifespan for a tiger in the wild is about 8-10 years. A tiger in captivity, like Mike V, can live 14-18 years.
Our mascots live in an excellent tiger habitat, far better than most found in zoos. Solitary animals by nature, tigers do not congregate in the wild, and due to the alarming state of their species in the wild – tigers are already critically endangered and their numbers continue to shrink – efforts to maintain the integrity of the species will need to be conducted in captivity. The current enclosure is large enough for Mike to express normal species-specific behaviors, including roaming his enclosure. Captive tigers do not have to fight and risk injury to establish and defend their territories, secure mates, or hunt prey. They are also safe from poachers and are not subject to common and debilitating viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
Further, LSU is committed to the safe, responsible, and ethical care and handling of its tigers. Mike poses no danger to students, spectators at sporting events, visitors to his habitat, or the medical personnel who care for him. Contact is limited by strict order of the mascot’s trainer and veterinarian, as well as by policies established and enforced by the United States Department of Agriculture. During games, Mike is placed in a specially designed trailer. No persons are allowed to contact the tiger without a barrier between them and the tiger.
LSU’s tigers are treated with the love we give our mascots and all the respect we give wild animals. They are in no way inhumanely or cruelly treated, and their care and comfort are of the utmost importance to all members of the LSU community.
LSU has a federal permit to exhibit a tiger and abides by all animal welfare laws, regulations, and policies. The facility and care provided to LSU's Mike the Tiger exceed federal standards. Finally, it should be noted that LSU, in line with the University’s educational function, is in the process of developing a state-of-the-art tiger education center to educate the public about global conservation issues. The presence of a live tiger will augment the educational impact of the center. Thus, the presence of Mike VI on campus will move the mascot program into a greater educational role than was possible with previous tigers.
The School of Veterinary Medicine has already received dozens of offers for a new cub. We will not take a tiger cub from its mother; we will obtain a cub that has been weaned. And, LSU absolutely will not purchase a tiger from a private breeder, as we do not want to encourage irresponsible breeding of tigers. Dr. David Baker* will assess all offers and will also seek candidates through a list of established contacts, primarily zoos.
Again, thank you for writing. I hope that I have addressed some of your concerns.
Cordially,
Sean O'Keefe
Chancellor
Posted on 10/11/16 at 2:55 pm to RT1941
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Did y'all provide him with some pussy on occasion? That's the only thing I can think of that a big male like him should have had access to.
Yes, I believe the UF AD and SEC commissioner came to see him.
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