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Loree Alderisio on November 12, 2025

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❤️The "BLT Trio" refers to a bear (Baloo), a lion (Leo), and a tiger (Shere Khan) who were rescued as cubs in 2001 from a drug dealer's home in Atlanta, Georgia. They were taken to the Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, where they formed an extraordinary bond and lived together as a family for over 15 yea... View More❤️The "BLT Trio" refers to a bear (Baloo), a lion (Leo), and a tiger (Shere Khan) who were rescued as cubs in 2001 from a drug dealer's home in Atlanta, Georgia. They were taken to the Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, where they formed an extraordinary bond and lived together as a family for over 15 years. The story highlights their friendship across species and resilience, with Leo passing away in 2016, Shere Khan in 2018, and Baloo in May 2025. The Story Behind the Famous BLT Trio May 6, 2025 — Today has been a long, heart-breaking day for all of us at Noah's Ark. . . With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Baloo has crossed the rainbow... The BLT Trio: An Unlikely Family In 2001, a baby bear, lion, and tiger ... Nov 2, 2025 — 🐻🦁🐯 The BLT Trio: An Unlikely Family In 2001, a baby bear, lion, and tiger were rescued from a drug dealer's home in Atlanta and brought to Noah's... Unlikely animal friends at sanctuary - Facebook Jul 7, 2025 — In 2001, a bear named Baloo, a lion named Leo, and a tiger named Shere Khan were rescued from a drug dealer's house in Atlanta, Georgia. They were fo... In 2001, three young cubs, a bear, a lion, and a tiger, were rescued ... Oct 20, 2025 — Their friendship defied expectations, proving that love and companionship can flourish even in the most unlikely of circumstances. Baloo, the bear, ... Beloved black bear at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary dies ... - WALB May 5, 2025 — Baloo was the last living member of the “BLT” trio, three animals rescued from an Atlanta home in 2001. Baloo, a black bear, had bonded with Leo, an ... Baloo, Leo, and Shere Khan, collectively known as "the BLT ... Jun 24, 2021 — Baloo, Leo, and Shere Khan, collectively known as "the BLT" (Bear, Lion, & Tiger) were rescued together back in 2001 from a drug dealer's basement, ... Reddit Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary says goodbye to Baloo the bear May 6, 2025 — "We will forever miss our beloved sweet bear, Baloo," the sanctuary wrote on Instagram. Dig deeper: The treatment of animals at Noah's Ark has been t... FOX 5 Atlanta Baloo – Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Baloo – Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. Animals. Meet Baloo. Baloo, an American black bear, was in the worst condition of the three cubs rescued with a severely in... noahs-ark.org 🐾 The BLT Trio: The Unbreakable Bond Between a Bear, a Lion, and ... Nov 9, 2025 — Malnourished and frightened, the three were rescued and taken to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Georgia. Most expected they'd be separated into their... Facebook Rescue and initial condition: The three animals were rescued together in 2001 and found in poor condition. Baloo, the bear, was found with a severely ingrown harness that had to be surgically removed. Exceptional bond: The trio formed an unbreakable bond, and the caretakers decided to allow them to live together in the same habitat. They behaved like a family, with Leo being protective, Shere Khan affectionate, and Baloo playful. Lifelong friendship: They remained together for over 15 years, showcasing an incredible friendship that defied species boundaries. Later years and passing: Leo the lion passed away in 2016 at age 15. Shere Khan the tiger passed away in 2018 at age 17. Baloo the bear was the last surviving member of the trio and died in May 2025. Legacy: The BLT trio's story is a testament to love, companionship, and resilience, and they are remembered as a symbol of unlikely friendship. A memorial was established at Noah's Ark to honor them.

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