When rescuers got hold of Taylor Swift, the cheetah, the cub was only three pounds and not much larger than the kitten of a domestic house cat. Related: All About Taylor Swift's Cats, Meredith ...

One eight-month-old cub was unable to walk after being tied up for six months, while a five-month-old was “very malnourished" ...

Marker said the cheetah cub was named Taylor Swift to honor the music superstar's devotion to felines. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the ...