Louise's Story

Louise is one of seven tigers rescued in April 2025 from a private facility in Pahrump, Nevada, where she lived in a barren, unsafe enclosure with little access to clean water and proper nutrition. Now safe at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), Louise is beginning her journey toward recovery and healing.

After a 1,450-mile journey to our Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)–accredited facility in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Louise—an orange tigress—received a thorough veterinary evaluation. She arrived underweight, with noticeable muscle atrophy, likely from years of inadequate care and limited mobility. While her physical condition is improving with a specialized care plan, Louise also exhibits emotional trauma, remaining cautious around humans—a response we fully respect and accommodate.

At TCWR, every animal is allowed to heal at their own pace, free from pressure or expectation. Louise’s care includes a customized diet to rebuild her strength, close veterinary monitoring, and enrichment activities to support her physical and emotional recovery. Our dedicated team works each day to provide the compassion and safety she needs to thrive in her new home.