One of the oldest tigers and the legend of the Gdańsk zoo is dead. 20-year-old Dominik, the garden employees and his guardian said goodbye to the movement entries.
As the zoo reported, Dominik “recently declined on health,” and therefore a difficult decision was made to euthanasia.
“He was a favorite of employees, a proud guardian of his territory, and at the same time a sensitive soul who established a unique bond with those who surrounded him” – we read in the post in social media, informing about the death of the tiger.
The zoo reminded that Dominik came to Gdańsk in 2006 with his sister Magda. They were inseparable until 2022, when the tiger died.
Magda and Dominik from the Gdańsk zooGdańsk Zoological Garden
The guardian said goodbye to Dominik
However, Dominik was not alone – he established a special bond with his guardian Damian, who cared for him and Magda almost every day. The man said goodbye to the animal with touching words.
“Thank you, my friend, for everything you taught me. For giving me something that I didn't even know that I needed. For your trust, patience, joy and bond that connected us.
For the fact that you were honest with me and showed me that by putting my whole heart into something, we give meaning to something that did not make sense before. Love for you changed my life – it is not a surprise that losing you did the same. You were my good days, my friend, my beloved soul, which I will never forget. I hope you have already found Magda. Hug her from me, I miss you. Thank you and forgive me. You are no longer where you were, but you are wherever I am, “wrote the ZOO employee.” We say goodbye to meet again ” – he added.
Source of the main photo: Gdańsk Zoological Garden