Orphaned cougar cub rescued in Spokane finds new home at wildlife park

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 5-month-old orphaned cougar cub, rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in the Spokane area, has found a new forever home where he can recover and live life to the fullest.

Spokane residents first noticed the cub in early March. After setting up game cameras, WDFW staff confirmed that he appeared orphaned. They set up a trap and, after several days, caught the cub and arranged for him to be transported to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

The cub was discovered to be malnourished and dehydrated and is now receiving dedicated care from the veterinary and animal care teams at Northwest Trek…

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