VBlog Documentary 3 Year Friendship With Gabriel The African Cheetah | My Emotional Big Cat Reunion

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
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    My 100th video had to be about my favorite animal in this world, outside my dog Shasta, and 4th reunion of my cheetah buddy Gabriel. If you noticed, most of my videos are about him. I was back volunteering at Cheetah Experience this past December 2016 and decided to make a Video Blog or VBlog of our relationship so far.
    IT's A LONG ONE but necessary to show our history and true friendship over the past three years; that and a little exposure of my feelings for him. I don't like showing emotion but Gabriel brings that out in me. This video is for me to remind me of him, but was willing to reveal some of my emotion publicly.
    New safety and health protocols were in place at Cheetah Experience so I was not allowed to visit Gabriel inside his enclosure as before. The news was devastating for me. I've never so disappointed in my life, but a facility like CE cannot afford an incident or the over-reacting negative publicity that follows. The animals and program are more important than getting a hug from my buddy so I understand.
    I was delighted that I did not need to hold Gabriel to reacquaint and re-establish our bond together. In fact, I witnessed a new behavior I had not seen before from him... Rubbing!
    I often mimic positive animal behaviors and calls to aid in my relationship with animals and used Gabriel’s rubbing to help solidify ours. I simulated rubbing back against him. I don't know it he would rub me if we were face to face and not separated by a cold rusty fence.
    I know my encounters with Gabriel would have been fine but CE cannot take that chance and I understand. Just this past month there were three incidents and attacks at other facilities involving cheetahs. Tragically, a three-year-old boy died from an attack by a captive cheetah that walked out of its pen because of someone's negligence. Manslaughter charges could be pending for this operator. The animals at CE cannot afford to lose support and so safety and health for both human and cheetahs must come 1st.
    Enjoy my blubbering over my cheetah Buddy Gabriel. He is the 1st animal that I love that I don't own. This is because he was the 1st to fulfill a life-long boyhood dream of mine. To befriend a wild animal and have it love me back. Gabriel fulfilled that dream and it was his actions that allowed it. He came to me rather than the other way around and I could not be happier about it.
    I admit it... I love Gabriel and I think he loves me back.
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Комментарии • 333

  • @crims8102
    @crims8102 7 лет назад +78

    4:50
    That just tugs my heart strings.
    He is behind a fence and can't get any touch from you, but he is is still purring nonetheless. That is true cat-love.

  • @markkennedy4055
    @markkennedy4055 7 лет назад +18

    Crap...I'm 54 years old ,not supposed get chocked up and teary eyed. awesome bond you have. Thank you for your videos.

  • @bellb.5837
    @bellb.5837 7 лет назад +177

    This is so worth waking up for at 5 AM when the notification goes off.

    • @motanesmaidanes2105
      @motanesmaidanes2105 7 лет назад +6

      Ginger Snap :D

    • @nadiasantiago2407
      @nadiasantiago2407 7 лет назад +1

      Ginger Snap true

    • @tonybautistajr
      @tonybautistajr 5 лет назад +1

      Ginger Snap I completely agree!

    • @tonybautistajr
      @tonybautistajr 5 лет назад +2

      Hello sir, my name is Tony I wanted to say your videos are so awesome! The bond you have with all of those beautiful cats is so great warming! Gabriel is awesome! That cheetah loves you and it's so cool watching you guys interact! My question, how come during your's and Gabe's last encounter was through the fence? Again, I love your videos, and through your videos, those cheetahs as well! Thank you for sharing...

    • @sherrihinton8567
      @sherrihinton8567 4 года назад

      Ginger Snap. It is exciting. Its watching You Tube for the best reasons

  • @reflexology52welsh48
    @reflexology52welsh48 7 лет назад +30

    How beautiful! He thinks he's a little house cat!

  • @karenray248
    @karenray248 7 лет назад +4

    I'm writing this through tears, its so sad for me that you can no longer visit Gabriel inside the fence. I am glad you are keeping a positive attitude and you are Gabriel are continuing such a loving relationship. No fence can stop the love you two have for each other, it brightens my heart what you two bring to each other. much love and peace. Karen 💙

  • @ncasey72
    @ncasey72 7 лет назад +30

    New salon opened by Gabriel. Skin exfoliation on special offer lol. I was sad to see the fence between you, but hope in the future you will be able to give Gabriel a proper hug. But I love your relationship. Trusting and true. Keep up the amazing work you do

  • @Hippooo-mk7ut
    @Hippooo-mk7ut 2 года назад +3

    Cheetahs are quickly becoming my favorite big cat I think. Just how loving to each other they are.

  • @chloekay5470
    @chloekay5470 7 лет назад +3

    Dolph, this made me cry, not from sadness, but joy, thats a beautiful relationship you have there, and the purring you get from Gabe tells the tale. isnt the Rubbing , known as marking, I know house cats rub on their owners to mark them with scent glands, I think you were getting that treatment, what a wonderful life you lead.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +3

      Yes, marking from Gabriel and it is an honor. A cheetah thinks I'm worthy to carry his scent. That life is only sparing and temporary. I wish it were all the time as I only volunteer twice a year and only ones this year. I've never been happier when with them... the cheetahs.

  • @agrxdrowflow958
    @agrxdrowflow958 7 лет назад +82

    You can always go get some 80-grit sandpaper and scratch it all over your face if you ever get sentimental.

  • @Cool2BeRandom
    @Cool2BeRandom 7 лет назад +22

    I love the soft purrs Gabriel gives every time he sees you! Is it unusual for Cheetahs to bond with people like this that visit frequently?

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +18

      I was going to metion that. Everytime Gabriel thinks or sees me... he purrs. Many tamed cheetahs are friendly and some like certain genders, like Gabriel prefering the company of men, but with any animal, you spend time with them, they attach emotionally with you. Bonding works best when they are young, but if you make an impression on an animal, like I did Gabriel, they can attach even with infrequent visits like me.

  • @brooklynboiprod
    @brooklynboiprod 7 лет назад +23

    He will never forget you. You guys have a real bond
    Gabriel and angel hair, very fitting :D

    • @brooklynboiprod
      @brooklynboiprod 7 лет назад +5

      Oh, and how could you refrain yourself from stealing him from that place? I know it must be very hard. I know it wold be for me

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +19

      I would LOVE to be the sole caretaker of Gabriel.

    • @brooklynboiprod
      @brooklynboiprod 7 лет назад +1

      Dolph C. Volker Is there a any way that you can be?

    • @deandewilde4658
      @deandewilde4658 Год назад

      ​@@CheetahWhispererwell now you are wonderfull how things have changed your his legal owner now and his best friend

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  Год назад

      @@brooklynboiprod Yep, I bought him 2 years later from the owner.

  • @thomasgriffin5340
    @thomasgriffin5340 7 лет назад +2

    Most beautiful animals ever. Their beauty is divine. I hope they will be around forever, few and rare as they are.

  • @christyyonts6954
    @christyyonts6954 7 лет назад +33

    This is such an amazing bond!

  • @patriciaclark409
    @patriciaclark409 5 лет назад +4

    A true love story. Brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. ❤️

  • @1minigrem
    @1minigrem 7 лет назад +50

    Those new rules are too tough, George Adamson lived with his lions, he knew their nature and boundaries, you do too, so sad for you and Gabriel.

  • @craigshovlin9756
    @craigshovlin9756 7 лет назад +5

    Such a privilege to be able to spend some one on one time with a big cat, as a huge animal lover its definitely on my bucket list

  • @mikes9939
    @mikes9939 7 лет назад +4

    Amazing videos with Gabriel, very moving that such an animal could have a relationship with a human like this. Great video footage also, thank you for all these experiences that you have shared. I have a new understanding of these big cats and like them even more than before.

  • @slaydaddy9270
    @slaydaddy9270 2 года назад +2

    This lovely video, adds to the age long beliefs that cheetahs remains the best big cat candidates for domestication. 🐈 Super purring Gabriel 🐆

  • @Akatsukitammy
    @Akatsukitammy 7 лет назад +13

    0:58 Cutest face paw ever~ 💖

  • @aspenrobinson8797
    @aspenrobinson8797 7 лет назад +1

    I can't believe the trust that cheetah has in you. It's absolutely amazing watching him groom you like a part of his family . You have his heart.. It looks like it would feel good having him groom you, but I can't imagine the feel of their tongue like needles grooming you. Lol. This brought joy to my heart...He has such a trust in you and has singled you out to bond.

  • @kramster20032
    @kramster20032 7 лет назад +2

    Mr. Volker, thank you again for the video. I will still say I'm envious of you sir. you have something with Gabriel that most people never develop with eachother and get to be with a cat that is beautiful and wonderful. Envious I say. :)

  • @vladisavosh6257
    @vladisavosh6257 5 лет назад +3

    they show great kindness to man, as they do not show it even among their brothers and within the wild world, this tact animates me.

  • @popqueen77
    @popqueen77 7 лет назад +2

    I am so very moved... Thank you for reminding us of the depth of love animals have as I expected and have known. We are all same. One love 🐾😺

  • @gaberettberg4196
    @gaberettberg4196 7 лет назад +15

    just wanted to say I've always loved cheetahs and all animals, but especially cheetahs. And this brotherhood you have with this beautiful creature is breathtaking. I love your heart and his. It makes me cry every time I get to see you guys together. Its funny you should say its angel hair cuz his name is Gabriel. That was really cool. I hope next time you get to be in his enclosure with him. Do you know when you will new able to go see him again? Also love the other vids woth the other cats too.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +9

      I'll be back... I spend 3 weeks every six months there. I go no where else.
      Thanks for watching and enjoying my videos.

    • @ShannonMillerme
      @ShannonMillerme 4 года назад +2

      Couldn't agree more. Well said

  • @mlitt1996
    @mlitt1996 7 лет назад +64

    AWWW SO SWEET..AHHH!😭😭😭😭 I WANNA MEET A CHEETAH!

  • @dr.leonardhofstadter5866
    @dr.leonardhofstadter5866 7 лет назад +2

    Gabriel sure is sweet, i love this video. i think its great you mimic the sounds of the cheetah, its a very good way to build a bound with him. Reminds so much if my special kitty brenda bob, she loves being with me.

  • @Usdukes
    @Usdukes 7 лет назад +32

    Well dang it!!! I cried! I have so enjoyed watching your experiences with Gabriel! I know you will never forget it. When will you be able to see him again if ever?

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +21

      This year for sure... I only go to CE for all my vacation and leave. Collect it throughout the year and travel.

    • @ald12
      @ald12 6 лет назад +2

      I cried a bit aswell

  • @mandyjanssen8024
    @mandyjanssen8024 6 лет назад +3

    The more videos of You I watch the more jealous I become :) It is so amazing to see how good you and Gabriel get along. I just can't get enough of these videos. Please keep sharing your special bond with Gabriel and all the other Cheetahs and of course all the other amazing animals that live there. Give your buddy some love from me next time you meet him. Many greetings from the Netherlands....Mandy

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  6 лет назад +2

      Glad you enjoy the videos and knowledge I try passing on. I legally own Gabriel now and we could not be any happier, except if I was there right now enriching his life. The day is coming when I kick start my cheetah breeding program there. I am not there yet. My FB page will also have updates to that progress. It may be sooner than later... I hope. facebook.com/The-Cheetah-Whisperer-200126363927484/

    • @mandyjanssen8024
      @mandyjanssen8024 6 лет назад

      Dolph C. Volker I sure do. Besides they are amazing to watch they are also very interesting. Hopefully you two meet again soon. And I am really looking forward to follow your breeding program as soon as you're going to start it. I will definitely follow you on Facebook so that I don't miss anything a thing. Have a great day :)

    • @Wavezzzz601
      @Wavezzzz601 6 лет назад

      Dolph C. Volker Omg I’m so happy you own him now

  • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
    @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад +3

    Aww I wish I could meet a big cat, I have ALWAYS desired to have my own,,long as I can remember,,I think I must of been one in a past life lol, I love this! Absolutely LOVE IT

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  5 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoy the videos of the animals on my channel!

  • @Rolli104
    @Rolli104 7 лет назад +2

    how beautiful he is! and he is purring lovely😍

  • @verdugo8904
    @verdugo8904 7 лет назад +1

    this is simply amazing to see the bond you have with Gabriel, such heart warming moment.

  • @biggest23
    @biggest23 7 лет назад +2

    Great stuff mate. Always puts me in an extra good mood watching these hangouts with the brothers.

  • @Fidgetthebatpony
    @Fidgetthebatpony 4 года назад

    Every time I watch this video, I can't help but smile. I love the bond you and Gabe have it's fantastic to see just how much he loves you

  • @03forevertrinity
    @03forevertrinity 7 лет назад +1

    I'm so sorry you were not able to visit with Gabriel personally inside his enclosure and receive one of his "special hugs" while he groomed you. While I know there are liabilities and risks involved and understand the position of the facility on wanting to keep visitors and volunteers protected and safe, it has always been such a joy to see you interacting, petting, and even spending the night with the cheetahs at Cheetah Experience. I hope they change their minds/policies. In the interim, thank you again for such a great video. I look forward to the next one. :)

  • @dmkammerer5286
    @dmkammerer5286 7 лет назад +3

    What a beautiful bond you have with Gabriel! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @marlinfisher2529
    @marlinfisher2529 Год назад +1

    To beautiful - an animal looks you straight in the eyes = straight into your soul.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  Год назад +2

      Yes... these cats look into your eyes and face. They do this read you and allow you to read them. Very cool and beautiful faces.

  • @catwhisperer911
    @catwhisperer911 7 лет назад +4

    Inspiring and heart warming. Thank you once again for sharing your time and relationship with Gabriel with us.

  • @joenicholson3447
    @joenicholson3447 4 года назад

    The bond you have with is not replaceable !!!!! I don't think I could walk away from her and leave her there!!!

  • @devsox1
    @devsox1 7 лет назад +2

    What a sweetheart! Such a beautiful animal. What a honer to get to be his friend :)

  • @divinusluciferase3892
    @divinusluciferase3892 7 лет назад +3

    Secret societies have secret handshakes...Coalition Brothers have rub time.
    I love that he alternates between standing alert & rubbing/nibbling/grooming rituals.

  • @hansbrackhaus8017
    @hansbrackhaus8017 6 лет назад

    How heartwarming, and somewhat fable like, too.
    A wolf (Dolph is a name variant of wolf) and a big predator cat becoming this close of friends. May you have many more years of joy like this.

  • @ballthatbounces626
    @ballthatbounces626 5 лет назад +1

    A friend of mine linked a video to your channle to me a few days ago. I cant stip watching. I love seeing you interact and describe and talk about and to the cats. I learn some really cool things and get to see them do things as well. If I could I would volunteer. Thats the power and inspiration you hold. I know you cant always do this but when you can I would love to see you make more videos. I'll be waiting for the bell to tell me when that happens and I'll give a like to that video to. I'd also like to note I've learned alot avout cheetahs and there situation and I've linked these to multiple people. They feel and understand the same way. It's very unfortunate but its great knowing you are getting the word out there.

  • @masterpanther1
    @masterpanther1 7 лет назад +12

    I am sooo extremely impressed. would love to do this one day.

  • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
    @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад +2

    OMG I love how he does your nose, that is so sweet. YOu are one great man!!! Thank you

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  5 лет назад +1

      Super glad you are enjoying my videos and GABRIEL!!! My favorite cheetah in the world. As you can tell I Love him and why I ended up legally owning him! But, most ALL these cheetahs love to nibble and lightly chew on your nose, fingers, hands, ears, and even your arm. Some more than others. Grooming those they like is an obsession for cheetahs.

  • @RiteanDan
    @RiteanDan 7 лет назад +54

    Great video as always. Why weren't you allowed within the enclosure this time around? That must've been tough to have the chain link fence between you two this time around. Will you see him again?

    • @DiabeetusPlams
      @DiabeetusPlams 7 лет назад +17

      It's a new safety protocol the owners of the enclosure have put in place due to a three year old boy being killed by a captive Cheetah.

    • @luxordeathbed
      @luxordeathbed 7 лет назад +28

      I hear of more children being killed by pitbulls than cheetahs. Also 3 vs 40 year old, yeah seems dumb.

    • @Alozaps
      @Alozaps 7 лет назад +12

      This is what I thought too. Kind of lame that they were separated by a fence the whole time.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +60

      I begged but they wouldn't let me because of new safety and health protocols. Gabriel has a reputation for orneriness, but not with me.

    • @ChickpeatheTortie
      @ChickpeatheTortie 7 лет назад +9

      What a shame. Won't they let you sign a disclaimer.

  • @joenicholson3447
    @joenicholson3447 4 года назад +1

    My GOD, this has brought tears to my eyes..

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this...very sweet. I would keep his fur too! He will never forget you!

  • @popqueen77
    @popqueen77 5 лет назад

    This is so beautiful beyond words. This fence thing is too sad. They should see the level of trust and love you both have and make an exception. Everybody (of human beings and animals) is different. Your bond is different. People should learn from you guys so much 💐😸🧔🏼❤️

  • @Altermyego-
    @Altermyego- 6 лет назад +1

    You have an amazing relationship. Thank you for sharing this. It makes me truly appreciate my pets, even more.
    Thanks-

  • @elleni-41
    @elleni-41 5 лет назад +3

    I love ur volunteer work, i wanna play n learn about big cats all day long! This is an amazing thing...i wanna b groomed by a cheetah...

  • @larrywaite4771
    @larrywaite4771 7 лет назад +8

    I love your story sir!
    says alot about your heart....

  • @Jorgenmi1
    @Jorgenmi1 7 лет назад +16

    My younger sister saw this video with me, she actually mentioned she would wanna be a caretaker for a cheetah too :)

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +12

      Very cute and important. Education about conservation efforts of cheetahs and endangered species is critiical. Having innitial positive exposure about animals like the cheetha is a great start. Thanks for watching.

  • @evert4679
    @evert4679 4 года назад +2

    Cheetahs are so non-aggresive, except when they need to hunt. Love Gabriel! Damn fence!

  • @ediekoller1144
    @ediekoller1144 7 лет назад +7

    Great video Dolph but I winced when I saw him biting on your nose and ear and fingers. You said it hurt too. Your brave I would be scared to death. He is such a beautiful animal too. Why did you not go into the enclosure on this last visit.? Is it because he is 4 yrs old and he would attack you? Thanks again for the video!

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +7

      I was not allowed inside because of new safety and health protocols at Cheetah Experience. The protection of the project is too important. Gabriel is 3.5 years old and potentially dangerous. It was ok since Gabriel didn't mind just visiting through the fence.

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this story! I was wondering how you had met him! 😃. Of course he loves you! No doubt!

  • @sherrihinton8567
    @sherrihinton8567 4 года назад +1

    A true friendship between different species. How totally cool. It must have been very emotionality painful not having full access to Gabriel.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  4 года назад +1

      Yeah, this facility owns the most disappointing depressing moments of my life. But years later, I bought Gabe and it became one of the most rewarding and relieving moments in my life.

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 5 лет назад

    Beautiful to see him look straight at the camera @ 18:14-18:21! Beautiful moments! I was crying, myself!

  • @socalm8959
    @socalm8959 7 лет назад +2

    What a awsome video i cried at the end when u had to leave. Can't wait to see your next reunion with him.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +3

      So glad you enjoyed watching the friendship between Gabriel and I. He has captured my soul and he mine like no other. My future goal is to have full ownership of Gabriel and bring him to my own small cheetah conservaion project and train him simple commands so I can take him on game walks in a reserve so he can sense what it is like being a free cheetah.
      I am in talks about owning Gabriel. My 5th reunion with him will be early next year. I hope to be his new Dad and record our reunion where he can place his paws back on my shoulders like he loves and me hold his shoulders and hear and feel his loud purring.
      There is a song recently I heard from Andrew McHahon called "Cecilla And The Satellite" that says, " For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you." I can't help be think of Gabriel when I hear this song and how that applies to me. I was so disappointed no being allowed to visit Gabriel last time when I volunteered at CE. We meet again early next year man to cheetah.

    • @socalm8959
      @socalm8959 7 лет назад +1

      Thats would be awsome i hope he gets to go with you. Prayers to you and Gabriel.

  • @paulwalker6297
    @paulwalker6297 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic to see such a relationship and bond between man and what is realistically still a wild animal 🙂

  • @juhi4101
    @juhi4101 4 года назад

    I love the relationship you both share. That's incredible that's lovely.. Pure love. That fence in between really made me feel like crying. That's terrible. But no matter... You both are purr.. fect. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  4 года назад

      Thank you so much! I bought Gabriel couple years later and we are close touching friends again inside the fence. I have not seen him in awhile because of my job and this virus but hope to meet again this year. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @yw9938
    @yw9938 7 лет назад +11

    I've never clicked on a video so fast!!!!

  • @elisvlog5200
    @elisvlog5200 7 лет назад +5

    omg I'm crying. we need save all the bigcats and our planet

  • @figettablecharms4146
    @figettablecharms4146 5 лет назад +1

    This is brings back the memories of my Manx cat, shi did the very same things Gabriel did.almost made me cry.miss my cat!!

  • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
    @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад +2

    I'd give anything to visit this place, wow!

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  5 лет назад +2

      You should consider saving time and money and travel to South Africa and volunteer. I go to two places... www.runningwildconservation.org and this place where Gabriel is cared for www.cheetahexperience.com

    • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
      @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад

      @@CheetahWhisperer I would definitely love to do that Dolph, I would love to donate of course, but being there, and my nursing background, and my pure love of all animals, especially the big cats, now that is where I belong 🐆🐅🐒💯💯❤❤❤

  • @jessicasnaplesfl7474
    @jessicasnaplesfl7474 7 лет назад

    I LOVE the loud purring. Did you ever think that Gabriel's grooming the top of your head might make more hair grow?

  • @shikitohno8446
    @shikitohno8446 2 года назад

    I've Just recently stumbled upon your Channel and used the previous 2 weeks to get a grasp upon recent and past Things. And one Thing is for Sure:
    Your Encounter with your Dear friend Gabriel has been Fate, Not Just how attached you two are. I think, or maybe Just want to think you two May have been Close Friends before; maybe even in another Life. Who knows?

  • @happycat6836
    @happycat6836 5 лет назад +2

    I love cats, since I was little kid my grandparents has cat in their house, I stay with them almost every weekend, I adopted cats when I was in college and after that, always imagined adopting a bigger cat, among all those big cats, I think the cheetahs is the best option to have, they're not aggressive as other big cats. Love your videos!

  • @MountainLWolf
    @MountainLWolf 7 лет назад +5

    This is so beautiful. I am really happy for you. :)

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +4

      I think about him all the time. I'll see him again this year. It's maddening that I love an animal that is not even mine.

  • @bhobo09
    @bhobo09 5 лет назад +2

    Cutest thing I have ever seen.

  • @joenicholson3447
    @joenicholson3447 4 года назад

    You have a wonderful and totally unforgettable loving tender relationship with Gabriel !!!!

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  4 года назад

      I bought him months after this video to secure his safety and future. I could not allow anything happening to him. He is still at CE as I trust them but when I move to South Africa, he will come with me. I want to setup a cheetah breeding program with a release.

  • @xander7ful
    @xander7ful 7 лет назад +8

    Another reason I've read for animals to roll around in the dirt is to get minerals into their system that they don't get in their regular diet. They absorb them through their backs. It's just a healthy instinct all animals have.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +9

      How would a cheetah get minerals like this? Not through absorption, but maybe grooming it off? Gabriel did just that when it rained, got dirt all over him and began licking it off.

  • @ΜιχάληςΚοκολίνας
    @ΜιχάληςΚοκολίνας 7 лет назад +27

    What a cute video. I read the description.. Too bad a boy was killed by a cheetah.. BUT it was captive. It's not the cheetah's fault that his parents were uneducated and didn't even think about that the cheetah could harm the boy. I don't even know how he was killed.. Did he go inside? It's the parent's fault 100%. Also too bad you can't see Gabriel. I mean you really really can't or you just wont hug him etc?
    I'm sick and this video made my day. Also about the comic- I'm finishing it I just have to colour three parts that I drew. And the first sn't finished at all. Lol.

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +14

      Don't get nightmares thinking about this. If it upsets you, please don't read about it.
      Happened last week. africageographic.com/blog/captive-cheetah-kills-3-year-old-boy-on-filmmaker-john-vartys-farm/
      The boy was left alone... three years old at a sanctuary that had this male cheetah. Someone left the gate open and the captive cheetah got out and found this boy... inside the game range at a bungalow alone. Horrific! He had no chance against it. So sad. Mom's fault and negligent drunk staff.
      I am not allowed inside with Gabriel anymore due to safety protocols. Gabriel acted up against a staff member again since last I was there. Not the 1st time. They don't trust him but they don't have the relationship I have with him either (as you see).
      Send me a link to your comic and I'll piece it together and post it on my Facebook page with you as the author. Privately of course...

    • @ΜιχάληςΚοκολίνας
      @ΜιχάληςΚοκολίνας 7 лет назад +7

      I understand now. But still the mom acted stupid. The link you sent me also shows a tiger in Africa............

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +16

      Yes, I was mentioning incidents inside South Africa and cheetahs, not CE. People get injured all t he time working with wild cats, I get scratched all the time, but what is rare are attacks.

    • @ballthatbounces626
      @ballthatbounces626 5 лет назад +2

      @@CheetahWhisperer I'm really sorry about that. It's not gabrials fault. The bond you have is incredible I want to see you take him home as a cheeta child of yours. Has anything changed recently?

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  5 лет назад +7

      @@ballthatbounces626 I have since purchased Gabriel... that is how much I love him. The owner/founder of Cheetah Experience recognized our bond and my passionate drive to establish my own cheetah breeding center and sold him to me. One of the greatest days of my life. The worst days of my life were my dog dying and then being told I could never encounter Gabriel again. I understood depression during those times but I had a future goal that kept me going and the strength of God.
      I am stuck in my career and hoping within a year to move to South Africa and start my project with him and purchase others for my project.

  • @Jason-kf9jm
    @Jason-kf9jm 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing, I will certainly donate today and if I win the lottery I will totally take care of Running Wild even more so BTW how is Gabriel doing these days...

  • @aishahnarito
    @aishahnarito 7 лет назад +2

    sad ,good relationship with grabril, hope you visit grabril again,

  • @mstopica
    @mstopica 7 лет назад +2

    This tear me up.

  • @6Jillybeans
    @6Jillybeans 7 лет назад +5

    Hi Dolph. Always love your videos. Such a shame you can no longer go into his enclosure with him. Can I ask if his fur felt soft please?

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +8

      Cheetah fur is graded ruff to sleek, but not really soft. The more black fur they have the softer. The dark spots have a finer fur than the yellow/orange. Head is very ruff, that and the tail. But, in winter, their undercoat fills out and they look bigger and feel more fluffy. Summer they shed and that is when their sides feedl sleek.

  • @db44491
    @db44491 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you Dolph, lovely video.

  • @LexiLovesYouXO
    @LexiLovesYouXO 4 года назад

    It’s so sad he’s kept behind the fence from you. He seems a lil lonely. He seems like he so desperately wants to cuddle up with you, he’s still purring behind the fence and is happy with you around.

  • @nadiasantiago2407
    @nadiasantiago2407 7 лет назад +2

    awww a true animal person relationship 💖

  • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
    @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад +2

    OMG Dolph when I saw you were all about big cats, I hit that subscribed button!
    Idk what u believe in, but a theory why we are drawn to these animals could be because we have an animal spirit guide, Big cat, native American theory

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  5 лет назад +1

      Glad you joined my channel!
      I've always loved animals since I was a child. Favorite is the intelligent bottlenosed dolphin because, besides the killer whale, the smartest animal outside us and maybe chimps. My favorite bird is the raven because they are the most intelligent bird. Grey parrot is up there too.
      I like intelligent animals because you can interact with them on more levels than lesser ones. Predators are my favorite class of animals and why cheetahs are on my love list. I was REALLY attracted to the non-combative, non-aggressive and pleasant temperament of cheetahs and why I finally migrated to them. They are endanger of extinction and that has motivated me to help them.

    • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
      @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад

      @@CheetahWhisperer I absolutely love them too! I've also always wanted to swim with the dolphins. I'm probably the biggest animal lover in here besides you. You just wouldn't believe to what extents lol.
      I have been driving many times and almost kill myself dodging to not run over anything!

    • @shonamagouyrksaffold4109
      @shonamagouyrksaffold4109 5 лет назад

      @@CheetahWhisperer I named my daughter Raven, well her middle name because she had dark black hair at birth, but she's actually a very light natural blonde lol.
      I understand what u saying about loving the animals u can interact with too. Since I was a kid I wanted some kind of big cat Cub of my own, also a little monkey lol one of those monkeys that claps those whaddya callums?? Symbols? Lol
      Here in Alabama, I live close to the national forest and we have mountain lions, black Panthers, Bob cats
      Hey my son and daughter swore that they saw a white tiger in the woods behind our house,,and they still say till this day,,WHAT THEY SAW WAS A WHITE TIGER..smh unbelievable,,idk how one of those got here, but I believed them then and now

  • @sandyy.8244
    @sandyy.8244 7 лет назад +11

    10:58 are his eyes truly "rolling back" or is it just the third eyelid (nictitating membrane) sliding across the eye?? I can understand the Center's reasons for no more contact, but wish they had made an exception in your case. You have interacted with this lovely creature and it's beneficial for both species. Does this rule apply to all the cats at the Center... the caracals, African wild cats, and the black leopard... or just the cheetahs. At any rate, I am glad you got to reunite with Gabriel; I know it must have been hard to not hold, cuddle and play with him :(

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +12

      You may be right... the special flap of tissue that covers the eyes slides over the cornea when they close their eyes.
      Just the adult cheetahs... most of them and especially ones that have acted up in the past. Ones that do are added to the list of no contact. Some staff are allowed visitation with them but for good reasons, like injury or sickness or something that warrants it but have to have two people.
      South Africa law regarding game farms and breeding centers are set to change with all the recent mishaps, injuries, attacks and now death as a result of interactions with cheetahs. The public should not have interactions with adult wild predators the size of cheetahs. Most people just don't know how to react or behave around them.
      Cheetah attacks are sensational news, considering dogs attack and even kill people more often, but being a rare event makes it news. But, yes... I think I earned an exception with my relationship with Gabriel but I love CE and respect whatever they say. I'll have many more opportunities to share time with Gabriel in the future.

  • @Juan_rivera
    @Juan_rivera 2 года назад +1

    Cats have incredible memory apparently... that lion that was released in the wild and remembered that guy after years prove it... cats seem most appreciative when you take care of them

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  2 года назад +2

      I knoW!

    • @Juan_rivera
      @Juan_rivera 2 года назад

      @@CheetahWhisperer 😁 some birds too apparently

    • @Juan_rivera
      @Juan_rivera 2 года назад

      @@CheetahWhisperer you're great by the way love your content and thanks for responding to me twice now

  • @wchurchill419
    @wchurchill419 7 лет назад +1

    Your a good man Mr. Volker...it is known!

  • @guluysal4575
    @guluysal4575 4 года назад +1

    The cheetahs so lovely and so sweet🥰😍😇🙋🏻‍♀️🐆❤️

  • @Masterahsoka
    @Masterahsoka 7 лет назад +2

    You really really really love gabriel

  • @jomon324
    @jomon324 7 лет назад +5

    Floofy friends. >w<
    I love cheetahs. ^^

  • @bitcoin28
    @bitcoin28 7 лет назад +2

    Man and Beast, Amazing !

  • @hfox1203
    @hfox1203 11 месяцев назад +1

    Gabriel: (when he sees you) hey there’s my best friend yay (gives you kisses)

  • @M_Dragon
    @M_Dragon 7 лет назад +1

    I can't wait for the next visit!

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  7 лет назад +1

      Me too.... :0 It will be different this time. I get unfettered access to Gabriel this time. I'll have a special announcement early next year. Can't say now.

  • @derrillhiott5971
    @derrillhiott5971 7 лет назад +2

    This should be called "Cheetah Behind a Fence"

  • @bluedestinydragonkaiju9377
    @bluedestinydragonkaiju9377 7 лет назад +1

    True friends never get.

  • @chinkchic
    @chinkchic 5 лет назад +2

    He is so adorable :)

  • @tcatzmeow
    @tcatzmeow 5 лет назад +1

    I love your videos. I wish you could be in there with him to hug him.

  • @LinhNguyen-bv7kq
    @LinhNguyen-bv7kq 4 года назад +1

    It's hard to say goodbye..

  • @pranayc94
    @pranayc94 3 года назад

    Young Gabrielle is cute kitten..
    Fully mature Gabrielle is 🚁 🚁 🚁

  • @Teri_Berk
    @Teri_Berk 7 лет назад +1

    At 0:21 as the animal embraces your forehead, it might have accidentally harm your eyes. Animals do such moves among themselves too, and I get worried at those too, as their eyes might be harmed. Eyes are such delicate organs, I mean.

  • @charlesnicholas4758
    @charlesnicholas4758 7 лет назад +1

    Great videos. Your info answered my question about mature bonding. What happens to Gabriel now. When they are raising the cheetahs do they let them catch game? Thanks for good job.

  • @zaadworks
    @zaadworks 7 лет назад +14

    Thanks for the Video ;).

  • @hfox1203
    @hfox1203 11 месяцев назад +1

    Gabriel loves to give you kisses and hugs

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  10 месяцев назад +1

      That's for sure. I'm working on a vid now of 10 years knowing Gabriel and the behavior quirks he has. Like the hugs, slaps, grooming, and rub loves.

  • @dylangruss5402
    @dylangruss5402 4 года назад +1

    Dang man this shit made me cry dude why do close friend's have to leave each other

    • @CheetahWhisperer
      @CheetahWhisperer  4 года назад +1

      Right on... We are together now when I volunteer there now. He remembers me. I convinced the owner to sell him to me for my cheetah breeding project. Gabe and I were elated. He might be a father in April... I will record it and possibly 'Live' record it.