When you think of an animal shelter, you probably picture a place where rescued cats and dogs stay until some kind soul takes it upon themselves to adopt them.

The majority of our nation’s shelters are just like that, but there are also organizations that house more…exotic animals. After all, dogs and cats aren’t the only ones who need somewhere to stay and rehabilitate after years of abuse and neglect.

That’s where places like In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center come in.

Lambert was illegally purchased by a family in Texas who wanted to give him to their children. Why? Well, because they liked “The Lion King,” of course.

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After realizing that having a LION in their house was a bad idea, the family called numerous shelters to take him off their hands. Workers at In-Sync were tasked with bringing in the lion cub while he was only three months old.

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Due to the new environment, Lambert suffered high levels of stress and discomfort. One In-Sync worker, Vicky Keahey, recognized this and decided to give him a blanket to try and comfort him. He soon crawled up on the blanket and fell right asleep.

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Ever since that day, Lambert doesn’t go anywhere without his blanket. He loves being curled up with it, especially when it’s fresh out of the dryer.

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Your Lambert "fix" for the day! (photo by Vicky Keahey)

Posted by In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It’s been two years and Lambert is a grown, adult lion…but he still sleeps with his blanket every night.

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Posted by In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center on Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Aww look how much of a cutie-pie he is!

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I have had some comments wondering if Lambert still slept with his blankie…….check it out! G’night sweet Lambert!

Posted by In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center on Tuesday, January 19, 2016

There’s no telling what would have happened to Lambert, had it not been for the incredible work of these kind folks. Thankfully, now he’s living a healthy, happy life without a worry in the world…except for maybe dirtying his blankie.

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G’night sweetheart…….Lambert waits patiently for Mama Vicky to make her rounds and tell him “night-night!”

Posted by In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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If you’d like to help In-Sync make more rescues and happy endings like this possible, check out their website and see how you can get involved.