JACKSON'S NEVERLAND ANIMALS RESCUED BY BIRDS STAR

Last updated: Monday, May 22, 2006

JACKSON'S NEVERLAND ANIMALS RESCUED BY BIRDS STAR

Actress TIPPI HEDREN has come to the rescue of pop star MICHAEL JACKSON's pet tigers who were left abandoned at his Neverland Ranch in California.

TIPPI HEDREN

The star of THE BIRDS - who is dedicated to saving large cats at her Shambala wildlife sanctuary - has adopted the animals because she couldn't bear to see them starved or abused.

A source tells US publication Globe, "When Michael couldn't find a buyer for them, he approached Tippi, begging her to take both the male and the female.

"Tippi couldn't bear the thought of these beautiful animals ending up in a tiny cage somewhere or - even worse, being mistreated or starved in a traveling sideshow.

"Although Michael promised her he would be financially responsible for his two tigers, I don't think Tippi honestly believes she will see a penny."

The 76-year-old star, who is also the mother of actress MELANIE GRIFFITH, adopted the tigers after animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) broke the news of the deplorable conditions the animals were living under.

The source adds, "Tippi has placed them in quarantine for this first month, ensuring they are in good health and their diet is monitored.

"Once they've made this initial adjustment, they will be safely introduced to the rest of the pride."

| Monday, May 22, 2006

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