Rest well, Strike 💔

Beautiful boy. Rip

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Strike is beautiful! I'm very sorry for the loss.

Rest in Peace handsome boy

Not me crying over a cheetah I never met.😭😿 To the stars, Strike!

Condolences sent

He was so beautiful. I'm so sorry. 😥🌈🐆

Carry on my majestic being!

Rip Strike.

RIP Strike. We will miss you

My deepest condolences and full love and sympathy for the staff at the zoo who bonded with him.

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Such a beautiful boy. Rest in Peace Strike. 😻😿

Beautiful Spike♥️

I get so sad when animals pass but he really did a lot for us and for other cheetahs. A life well lived

Is this the fella that had the injury this last weekend?

Beautiful boy

Strike made a big impact by teaching people about cheetahs & wildlife conservation. Thank you to the keepers who took such good care of him & provided him with such a long life .. I’m so sorry for your loss!

Zoo Tampa just lost Walter, the Florida Panther found in a snare. My heart hurts so much right now because Well, I can't find the words. Finding out in one day about the loss of both of these amazing creatures just breaks my heart. Goodbye, Strike. And good kitty. You were a good good kitty.

Yeah I’m feeling real sadness about Strike. He was beautiful and loved. Well loved. That’s really all that matters.

Rest in peace Strike. Big cat over the rainbow. 🌈 😿 Condolences to his caretakers. 🙏🏼

Beautiful animal.

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I will miss Strike

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Run free now Strike!

His rolling on the ground made him seem like a small puppy, who you can both love and find irremediably attractive.

I hope you gave him a mate and he left offspring...

I love you, Strike!

I am a former 30 yr. cheetah keeper on the East Coast (US). One of the worst days of my career was the passing of my favorite cheetah...who I still call "the absolute best animal ever on the planet." I feel your loss, and I'm so sorry. Our profession is very rewarding, but it does have tough days..

so beautiful... rest in kitty power peace Strike 😽

Rest in peace speedy king❤️

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🥹Rest in Peace, Strike 😢

RIP Strike.

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You guys must be so sad. It’s hard to lose our furry friends. Rest in Power, Strike.

Sorry for your loss. Nonsense death. Animals don’t die if they are not sick. A cheetah can live up to 20 years old. Please investigate. Those who don’t like animals should not approach the zoo. Animals dislike people wanting to come to the zoo to mess up interpersonal relationships. RIP Strike

Awww! 😢 sad to hear Strike died. He was a gorgeous cheetah. Is 15 years an average life span for the males?

No he was considered one of the oldest

Thank you for letting me know!

“There are no ordinary cats.” ― Colette

“Time spent with a cat is never wasted.” ― Colette

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He is lovely ♥️

Go to the zoo. Watch the polar bears (which roam up to 3000 miles a year) go insane.

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RIP, Strike. 💔💔

Stunning animal!!!! He sure had a wonderful life with you, though. 💔💔💔💔💔

Sweet dreams Strike.

What a handsome boy. Never heard a cheetah "meow" before...🥲☺️

Bye Strike. Rest in peace.

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So much love and sympathy for his care team🖤

Appreciate them while we still have them.

Very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the staff. He was quite a handsome boy.

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RIP Strike 🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰

he was so beautiful! Do wild felines get kidney failure like domestic felines?

RIP

🌈 bridge for all good kitties And loved pets

What a handsome fella! The color!

Handsome dude!

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Strike was a beautiful boy.

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Handsome boy. So sorry for your loss 💔. Condolences to all who knew him & cared for him. Run free Strike🌈

💔 RIP Strike.

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Beautiful animal. Looks like he really enjoyed his life

Cats do not live long enough. And that makes me terribly sad. If I were an actor, all I have to do is think about my dear Lulu, or precious Spooky, and the tears well up. RIP Strike, you good kitty, enjoy your sun spots furever.

RIP Strike! Run free!

I want them to live forever and be happy. It ain't right. Humans are trash and live way too long

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Deepest sympathy to all his guardians. What a beautiful animal.

He was beautiful.

is this the cheetah that took that tumble and like hurt itself????????? 😢

RIP Strike! May your memory and the lessons you taught about being Cheetah be a blessing!!!!

Such a beautiful boy...RIP

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My condolences about Strike 💞☮️

My heart just broke, I just saw him the other day 😢 rest in peace sweet boy

Such a gorgeous cat. So sorry.

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Found this on Instagram. He was a twin. What gorgeous, elegant creatures. The spottiest and most handsome angels!❤️❤️

beautiful,ty.OregonZoo💚✌️🌏

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nice boi :)

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Safe journey across that rainbow bridge, old timer. Love and light to all who knew and loved you.

A good long life! Thank you!

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Wow, between Strike and Moshu, it’s been a rough week for caregivers at the zoo. Be well.

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Thinking of Strike & sharing your loss. What a wonderful animal. We, (I'm a donor & former docent) @ Zoo Tampa, just lost Walter, our wonderful ambassador Florida Panther. Understanding your sorrow! 💔 🐆🐾😔

Awww we just met him on his birthday last month! RIP Strike!

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And a beauty he was

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He was clearly a good boy. ❤

RIP, sweet boy. 💔

I love his meow. It just seems so sweet compared to his size and teeth. He was a good boy.

Ahhh. 💔♥️

He was one gorgeous boy. Rest easy, Strike.🐆

RIP Handsome

Nice kitty! 👍🏻Good Kitty!Would you like some catnip??😀 Imagine this guy curled up on your bed?👍🏽

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Bless him....

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Oh no Rest in peace

RIP sweet kitteh

Did he have a dog friend?

I'm so sorry 😢

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It is always fascinating how big cats act just like domestic cats. Well.......until their are hungry anyways 😜

Condolences. I hope he also made a contribution to the genetics of the animal.

RIP beautiful Strike 💔 we just saw you last summer and will remember you fondly.

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Awww. What a darling he was. Rest with Bast, Strike. ❤️

Beautiful!

RIP

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That is a lovely eulogy. Rest in peace, Strike. 💞

Those purrs! Run free, Strike! 💔

Thanks for giving him a good life 💙

😢 My deepest sympathies to the amazing keepers who cared for Strike and all the other beautiful creatures. I was privileged to have been one of the keepers for a short time, years ago, and I will never forget the impact the animals and the keepers had on me. 💔

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So sorry! ❤️

Rest well, Strike. Rest well, and return.

I lost my kitty Snoop yesterday, my heart breaks again for your loss of Strike. 😭