Long Awaited Reunion With Gabriel The Cheetah | Big Cat Remembers & Loves His Friend After 2.5 Years
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My reunion with Gabriel was supposed to be 'LIVE' but there was not wireless out in the camps. This was recorded live. Due to a job and Covid restrictions, I was unable to return to South Africa for over 2.5 years. The opportunity presented itself and met Gabriel. I was actually nervous about it.
The encounter went as expected but I had a greater purpose returning than simply to see, care for, feed and enrich Gabriel's life. My plans for his and my future were delayed like our reunion. I had planed on moving Gabriel to another cheetah breeding project to become a breeder there months ago.
A few days after my arrival in South Africa, I moved Gabriel to a new cheetah project. He will remain on lone as a breeder while I prepare my own cheetah breeding and release project close by. He is already loving the move; enjoying all the new scents, sites, and sounds of different cheetahs and wildlife in the area.
Three females are curious about him but holds his heart but playing hard to get! Gabriel is actually 'calling' to females for the 1st time I've ever heard. The arrangement I made is that all of Gabriel's cubs will be raised by mom and released; baring any medical reason not too.
This is the next stage in our project dreams. More cheetahs will join our sprouting coalition and be announced and introduced later. Much much more to come with this wonderful program to save the cheetah. Both Gabriel and I are trying to do our part while enriching all of our lives in the process.
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Incredible... I finally made it to South Africa to reacquainted with Gabriel and move him to a new project to become an official breeder on lone! It's the next step in my goals in setting up my own cheetah breeding and release project! Thanks to ALL the fans of cheetahs. They need our help to survive as a species. More to come...
New subscriber what a blessing u r. 😎
The bond you share with Gabriel is the stuff dreams are made of. Thank you for all the work that you do and helping humans understand cheetahs better. The species needs you and the others like you 💕
@@awho33 so true Alicia. 👍🥰😉
Bless you and all your efforts. Your love for Gabriel is changing the world. Love and compassion are never wasted.
Thanks you for sharing our incredible meeting . Glad to watch both of you so happy ❤️
It makes me so happy that Gabriel has someone in his life like you, you can see the trust and and love in his posture and actions.
Gabe is blessed.
@@CheetahWhisperer you are too to be apart of his life.
This reunion was very special. 2 and a half years apart can be damaging to any relationship but seeing that a wild animal of this calibur who lives on a whole different continent still remembers and cherishes the same person and people who took care of him and gave a piece of their heart, devotion, and care to him without any change at all; that's what bond, trust and love looks like
I know. So happy to reunite. Will be back much sooner.
@@CheetahWhisperer Amen to that 🙏
Beautifully said
@@shonamagouyrk9575 Haha, thanks Shona
Gabriel the Cheetah returns and the world rejoices.
Thx!
@@CheetahWhisperer so glad for your meeting 🐆❤️ and happy to learn 3 females are interested by Gabriel. Now wish him enjoying his new environment, finding his queen 👑 ❤️ and becoming proud dad of numerous cubs 💕 Your meeting is so amazing, beautiful with lot of Hugs and grooming 😘 Dolph you are doing a fantastic job 👍 Keep on 🌍👋
@@lydia5649 So glad you enjoy Gabriel and cheetahs!
@@CheetahWhisperer by far my favorite feline and you're the best channel regarding these amazing and Lovely creatures 👍
I missed seeing Gabriel and I’m glad he remembered you
Glad you enjoyed the video and seeing Gabe's.
Aww Gabriel's so loving, he definitely remembers his old friend. Wonderful to see such an affectionate and enduring bond.
It was very cool.
To bond with an animal - any animal - is the most profound and spiritual experience I’ve had. Not surprisingly, not a single word needs to be spoken.
Even small cats remember and greet their good friends even after years, I know it from my own experience.
True! Thanks for watching and commenting!
thats literally what any house animal does nothing special. only special cause this is a genuine predator you would not expect to process thoughts this way
That's awesome that Gabriel likes the change in scenery. I see he hasn't lost his fondness for grooming you!
He LOVED it!
Grooming is a cats main activity next to being naughty.
@@jhowardsupporter Right on...
I love listening to Dolph speak to Gabriel. It's so soothing and loving. Who wouldn't miss Dolph?? 💙💙💙
I'M NOT CRYING! YOU'RE CRYING!
Is that you in the pfp?
Aww, as if he'd ever forget you. His purring motor just got a bit rusty after not being used for over 2 years 😅
:)
I feel like an important thing Gabriel has in Dolph is trust. I felt like I could see the trust Gabriel had for him when he returned like he knew he would come back eventually
its great to have people like you preserve this vulnerable species
I love it.
God bless you Sr. for loving Gabriel , he is beautiful and he love you
Thx!
Such a beautiful beast… absolutely gorgeous
Truly. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow Gabriel is a big boy now. Muscular!
True! A great cheetah.
I have always loved cheetahs, I've been watching your channel for years. I live in Virginia and we have a zoo here that has been very successful in breeding cheetahs, they put up a baby cam that I will sit and watch for hours. Glad to see you and Gabriel are doing well
That is awesome!
The beards a good look Dolph 👌 Glad to see Gabriel remembers you! These animals are truly amazing
ME TOO! Had no doubt really. Maybe a lil.
very very cute cheetah❤️❤️🐆🐆
Thx, truly.
@@CheetahWhisperer 👍🏿❤️
I love Gabriel the Cheetah! He's a sweet, loving cheetah. 💕🐅💕
:) Truly.
Gabriel is as sweet and as beautiful as ever.
He loves Encounters and grooming. It's his fav thing to do besides liking some female cheetahs and food.
@@CheetahWhisperer Well, next time you see him give him a few neck scratches or whatever he likes most for me. He's a good boy.
Dolph you never fail to warm my heart. Lovely stuff.
Cool! Glad you enjoyed the video. More to come.
Cheetahs are very cute ❤️❤️
YES...
I'm so happy he remembers and loves you still 🥺
Me too. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You can feel the love you two have for eachother. Ty so much for sharing it with us.
Cool!
i missed Gabriel have my tear . really he missed you! 2 and a half years Gabriel heartbreaking you left him too long. but a good new is you move Gabriel to a new place he will happines . God bless you 🙏😇🙏
So glad you waited for Gabriel's video. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing this lovely moments. the world really needs that pure love
Welcome!
Im so happy you got to see gabriel again! And he still looks as loving and cuddly as ever!
Thanks!
This Dude can pet his cheetah while he’s eating and my chihuahua won’t even let my my hand near him when foods around.
No THANK YOU sir......for all your time and work in helping them.....my fav cat.
Welcome and thx!
He's making up for lost time time with the slobbers. Such a big overgrown puddycat. Watching this with a purring and kneading cat on my head and some drool on my pillow.😺. It's great he got to see his friend after so long.
Cool!
Glad to see him be happy too see you
Thx!
Cheetahs are beautiful love them
Thanks for watching and commenting!
One of them aged better than the other. 🤣 Glad to see both of you doing well. Amazing how strong the bond is between both of you.
That purrr,, 🥰!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing Dolph and Gabriel,, 👍👍.
:)
Oh Happy Day for you and dear Gabriel!!! I cannot wait to see what happens next in the new project. Hope Gabriel finds new lady friends and make lots of baby cheetahs.
I hope so too!
We love Gabriel! What a good boy!!!!!!
SO glad you love Gabriel.
I missed him so much! I hope some day we would see plenty of Gabriel Juniors!
SO glad you enjoyed seeing Gabe again! me too
What a beautiful cat. Ty for all u do for the wild cats. 🙏🏼💜👍 May u have a blessed day.
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I thought it was interesting when you said “You have a nice camp!”, Gabriel looked back at his camp. Gabriel certainly remembered you, but I bet he felt truly reunited with you when you fed him. I believe food is the universal sign of friendship. Humans “break bread” to celebrate being reunited, and I believe that is a VERY ancient practice - back to our common ancestor(?). Who knows?
What a beautiful reunion Gabriel & you had. It was so sweet to him groom you right away. Can't wait until he is finally home with you.
I know! Thanks for watching and commenting!
OMG I was tearin up!! Im sure he remembers his pal. Wow what a nice video!!
So glad you enjoyed the video! he became more and more relaxed and loving after the days carried on while I was there.
Love Gabriel 😊 Thanks for updating us 👍
Our pleasure!
It’s amazing how wild animals can form relationships with humans.
Aww he slobbered from pure happiness and excitement...it hurts my heart he thought he would never see you again. 😢
😢💛🧡💛🧡...can’t help but shed tears of joy. I love this! You’re so lucky you get to do this with this majestic animal!✨🐆💛
Glad you enjoyed the video.
I love gabe he is a good boy
The way he almost fell into licking you to say hi was so sweet! 🧡🧡 Even if you did get slobbered on!!
True!
I missed Gabriel. I'm glad we get to see him again!
Remember to always check your handlers taste by licking them before cuddling
🤣🤣🤣👌👌
You both look so good and happy to be together ❤ Wishing you all the best for your cheetah breeding project! Gabriel is a fine representative of his species and his genes are invaluable. Cheetahs 🐆 are in trouble and I thank you for stepping up to help!
Super thx!
I love cats, especially big cats... Jealous u get to work with them..😅😅 Haven't uploaded in a while, glad ur doing good n Gabriel is too.. been watching ur videos for av while..👊💞
Thank you! You too!
Good to see you both
Thx for visiting on KZhead!
He’s so beautiful! 😻 I love the special bond you have between you two ❤️
I love it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
You two have the most beautiful bond ever💖 Hug you both🤗
That is super!
Aww Gabi is so cute and its nice to see you both are re-united. You're so lucky to be around these amazing cats. I love this cheetah series!
SO happy you follow! Thanks. More to come.
That's so amazing seeing how you were able to connect with a Cheetah and that they were still able to recognise you after some time apart. Adorable.
wow I didn't realize it had been 2.5 years, so glad you were able to have this happy reunion
Wow, it's surreal that it's been 2.5 years since you've been able to see Gabriel. He must have been a bit confused at first. I'm glad he re-bonded quickly. Looks like he tried to give you a clean shave, haha.
I know!!
Gabriel: *zero reaction except for licking*
incredibly beautiful cat
I missed this on release day, it's good to see you finally caught up to him again, I still miss the goofy stuff like the laser and butt scratch videos but this is just as fun, and good thing for the beard..Good luck with your project.
Yeah, Gabriel was moved to a LARGE new camp at another cheetah breeding center.
beautiful reunion its memorable freindship
Thx for watching this video!
I discovered you channel just today, and I must say, you're living my dreams out! I have loved cats all of my life, have rescued many, and the bonds I've had with certain cats I've had over the years, is simply just so beautiful, just like your bond here with Gabriel and the other cheetahs you show here on your channel. Keep up the awesome work!!! The love that these big cats have for you is truly phenomenal, and I love, love, love to see it!
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It’s amazing the trust u and gabe share absolutely amazing
Thx.. Love Gabriel.
Amazing long waited video! Glad you could see him again after such tough times and that you could make your project move forward.
I couldn’t imagine how difficult it must have been to go so long in between visits this time. I wish I could see South Africa in person, there’s so much there I want to experience. The Rising Star cave system, Cradle of Humankind, Malapa and of course the cheetahs. However, I’m poor, I’ll never travel there. Makes me especially grateful for your informative & high quality videos.
Well.. THANKS! More to come.
Happy you are getting close to fulfill your dream! Good to see Gabriel so happy. Hope he and Abi are doing great at their new place! :)
They are! Soon will introduce Abi.
Gabriel is the goodest boi. Awesome reunion video.
True.
This is so pure.
Love Gabe! Thanks for watching and commenting!
So Lovely and Amazing meeting. Both of you looks so happy to be together . It's so beautiful to watch Gabriel back becoming an adult in a new nice place but don't and won't forget you. Glad to learn that 3 females have a "crush" for him. Our Gab is becoming a "Casanova" 🐆 . Waiting for to see him being proud father of many cubs. Big Thanks to you Dolph for your huge work and this video, guess it shouldn't have been easy and your priority was spending a lot of time with your buddy 💕 Give him a Lot of Hugs We ❤️ you Gabriel !
So glad you enjoyed the video! And the nice comment!
@@CheetahWhisperer you're welcome Dolph . Long time suscriber 👍
I'm so jealous of you that you are able to interact with these animals. Thank you Dolph for providing us with this incredible content!
amazing video my man ! its awesome he remembers you! animals are so much better then humans, and the gratitude they show is so sincere. keep up the great vids ! thanks for sharing :)
THANKS!
Gabriel is a good boy !!!
The bestest.
Yaaay Gabriel is back he's a big dude now 👍
:) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Anytime dude
This was adorable!! 🥲
SO glad you enjoyed this.
Nice kitty!!! He is happy now!
:)
Gabe is so special
Thx! I think so too! 😄🐆
so amazing!!! the new facilities look amazing! I can’t wait to be reunited with the cats at CE😍
THANKS!
Been a long while since I’ve seen you and gab. I enjoy seeing you and him reunited
I know ! Too long.
Let's be honest it was Gabriel that made the first lick i mean move, he is just so gentle with humans that Dolph could not resist .) Not that i blame him, having watched enough of this channel's content i consider Gabe to be one of its shining stars. Sure he may not purr as much but he still purrs, still shows afection thats pretty good bond he has there.
Glad you like Gabriel... he purred heavily after getting used to visits from his friend.
Fantastic! Congratulations! I'm so glad you two were reunited, and I'm looking so forward to more. I couldn't be happier for you.
Yay So Happy To See Him I Knew things would go good as they remember .. Gab so darn cute love it thanks so very much
:)
I love it! You're an amazing dude with amazing animals! God bless you!
Thanks very much!
Very special project! Wonderful Cheetah!
You Disney princess 👑🥰😍
💯 percent my fav wildlife channel on youtube thank you whisper sir for sharing with us here
I appreciate that
@@CheetahWhisperer im 30 I don't have any pets just yet but as I've gotten older I've been curious on why cats behave the way the do weather it be dogs or cats weather it be feral out and about or family animal there always attracted to me they approach me in a welcoming way I pet them once they start purring and licking me which I don't mind been this way since i was young boy care for all life especially ones you can develop a companion or lite friendship with also being welcomed by any animal is always a great feeling thank you for giving me a better understanding brother
@@CheetahWhisperer like what you've always said you respect them and there space and have patience and they'll accept you never force any relationship so true that's a common fact all ppl should think about more in gen Your cheetahs 🐆 are amazing makes me want a friend cheetah seeing how caring you are for them and there respect for you its astounding 💯
@@jand1144 glad you enjoyed the video. I find all species have similar patterns of behavior inside that species and then the individuals expound that behavior to their unique personalities.
@@jand1144 some cheetahs animals take kindly to folks and some dont. Ones that don't take more time and some may never accept someone while others will. Also depends on how interacted with and raised when young. True wild cheetahs get accustomed to people and rarely accept them totally and friendly.
What a wonderful video ! ❤ And it's fantastic that he remembered you ! 👏 I don't know anything about Gabriel's "reputation" but since he "bonded" with you, he is essentially a "one man dog" who won't like other staff as he loves you... The new preserve looks great and I look forward to seeing him in his next new adventure ! 👏❤
Thx and glad you enjoyed the video! Gabe has a reputation of being ornery and even aggressive at times. But it is triggered by something and I've learned what that is and avoid it. Some triggers cannot be avoided by certain people, like some small petite size people that he sees as someone he can take advantage of. You have to be a certain size to him. Not all small size people, but even them sometimes. i think he has gotten better at his new project and camp where he can focus on female cheetahs and the other males there as competition. He did not focus on me as much at the old project, which means his mind is enriched!
@@CheetahWhisperer Thanks for writing back and giving me a bit of Gabriel's backstory... In addition to a person's size, I wonder of he picked up on any fear from those he got ornery with ? 🤔 I know that domestic dogs can sense that one is afraid of them... And I remember your admonition about respecting the animal for who and what it is and it paid off for you and anyone else who heeded it ! And I'm glad that Gabriel won't be bored at his new home ! 😉😄 And did Gabriel do a "dance" with his hind legs after leaving the travel crate ? 🤔 That was unique ! 😊
@@dalemcnamee2427 The Gabe dance is something most all male cats do and even all dogs... there are scent glands on the bottom and in-between the toes of cats and dogs and many other mammals that serves as scents and marking territory. Additionally, cats will urinate while they rub into the earth with their hind paws, further mix the scented brew and spreading it further. I'm sure he did his dance but I was not there to see it.
The big cat loves him.😄
Truly! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love Gabriel! I’m glad you’re uploading videos! It’s always good to see new videos from you
Super glad you Love Gabriel. Many around the world do.
You two have the best bond
Cool!
This is heart touching. ❤
Hahaha! Amazing! :)
Cool!
These videos are always so cute and wholesome. Thanks for sharing with us! ❤️
So glad you enjoy them. More to come.
Just lovely
Thx!
This is absolutely amazing 😍❤️
All the very best - I'm current only giving a little bit every month. I am hoping to help more in the future. its a quite few years of - I don't know how long - but I will be able to help much more. Please keep us all updated on all thing and especially Gabriel. Heart felt warm thoughts.
That is very special but don't want folks donating if it causes any financial strain to them. Please keep it and work toward financial security and THEN decide how to spend your hard earned money. I'll be around and posting. The Cheetah Whisperer.
So awesome👍 All the best to you and Gabriel ❤❤
THX!
I wish I could grow a beard for cheetahs to groom. I'm thrilled about the reunion! What you do for the kitties lifts my faith in humanity. Happy breeding, Gabriel My dad's St. Bernard could leave a 30 ft.(I measured it) string of slobber on the floor, the couch, everywhere, but it was normal for him. I hope Gabriel is ok.
HAhah! you know about Slobcicles! Beards are essential when dealing with Cheetahs.
@@CheetahWhisperer Lucky!