Adopt DOLF

Dolf’s life had a tough start 

The journey of Dolf; from sadness to special care in FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands, to his spacious forever home in LIONSROCK, began in September 2021 when FOUR PAWS embarked on one of their extraordinary rescue missions in Romania.  

Nine lions, including Dolf and his four siblings were kept in desperately poor conditions in Romania. Dolf was kept as a pet in a small backyard and caged in a tiny and unsafe enclosure, with barely any space to move around. Abused for commercial profit and human amusement, he was deprived of the opportunity to develop and fulfil the full range of his natural needs and interests.  

Born on the 1st of July 2019, Dolf was subjected to continuous misery, stress and fear until at two years old, he was handed over to FOUR PAWS after a rescue mission that marked the culmination of protracted negotiations with the private keeper. Dolf, along with his four siblings arrived at LIONSROCK on 10 August 2022, a day we celebrate as World Lion Day.  

But now, his days are stress-free 

Today, Dolf and his siblings, Roman, Vincent, Ellie, and Geena can be seen roaming around, having fun and enjoying the amenities in their spacious species-appropriate enclosure.  

Dolf is the most sensitive of the siblings and very shy. Although he is also the smallest, he has a good bond with his brothers, Roman and Vincent and they don’t display any dominant behaviour towards him. Dolf keeps out of the rough play his brothers enjoy, but his inner kitten comes out when it’s time for enrichment!  

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Dolf is waiting to be adopted

Your adoption will help fund his care and support his species-appropriate life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. But it will do even more than that: your support makes sure that we can continue to help more lions like Dolf and create a world where people treat animals with empathy, respect and understanding.   

As Dolf’s sponsor, you will receive regular updates, photos and videos from his caretakers. You will also receive a personalised certificate, a gift bag featuring Dolf and you can choose whether you would like to receive a Dolf plush toy to have a beautiful reminder of him with you always.