At the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Somaliland, a remarkable love story is unfolding. Two cheetah cubs, named after the famous duo Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, have formed an unbreakable bond.
Rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, these tiny cats have formed a powerful bond, snuggling, playing, and exploring their new home together.
Swift and Kelce, the orphaned cubs, showcase not only their adorable connection but also shed light on the critical importance of safeguarding cheetahs and preserving their natural habitats.
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Conservation Center Rescues Cub And Names Her After Taylor Swift
Back in April 2025, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) intervened to rescue a cheetah cub from the clutches of illegal wildlife trade and brought her to their sanctuary in Somaliland for protection and care.
Weighing only about three pounds at the time, the cub was later named “Taylor Swift” in honor of the singer’s well-known affection for cats.
Staff at the Somaliland rescue center reported that Swift quickly responded to a high-quality diet and touch-training.
According to CFF founder and executive director Dr. Laurie Marker, the touch training was to prepare Swift for vaccinations.
“The training “is essential to desensitize cubs to the gentle touch since Taylor will begin her vaccine regimen soon,” she said in a statement to PEOPLE.
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She also noted that the cub’s training “has been successful,” with another center spokesperson sharing that Swift was “doing all too well,” representing a small victory for wild cheetah conservation.
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Swift The Cub Forms Bond With Cub Named Travis Kelce
A few weeks after Taylor Swift, the cub, was rescued, CCF welcomed four more cheetah cubs, all siblings, rescued from similar trafficking operations.
According to a report, the conservation center introduced the new orphaned cubs to Swift once they were settled in.
In no time, Swift bonded with them, but formed a particularly close relationship with one five-month-old cub.
The center described him as “playful, confident, and has a winning streak.” Seeing the bond between the two cubs, the cheetah center named the newcomer “Travis Kelce” after the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end.
They noted that both cats had become inseparable, spending a lot of time together.
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“Not only is [cub Taylor Swift] thriving, it looks like we have a little Love Story unfolding on the savannah. The two have become nearly inseparable—grooming each other, napping side by side, and occasionally partaking in friendly roughhousing,” they said.
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Inside Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Romance
The cheetah cubs’ bond mirrors the beautiful relationship between singer Taylor Swift and her man.
The pair sparked dating rumors in July 2023 when eagle-eyed Swifties spotted the NFL star at Swift’s Eras Tour at the Arrowhead Stadium.
Although a relationship wasn’t confirmed at the time, the Grammy Award winner returned the favour two months later, making a surprise appearance at Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game.
The lovebirds seemingly confirmed their romance the following month after they were spotted holding hands in New York as they attended the “SNL” after party.
“Taylor and Travis were there all night, and they were so smiley, they were so happy,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “They were so talkative. They were really fun. They talked to every single person in the room that talked to them.”
The insider also noted that Swift and Kelce were super affectionate the whole night, giving each other kisses.
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Openly Support Each Other
Since going public with their relationship, Swift and Kelce have left fans cheesing on multiple occasions with their open show of affection.
In February 2024, the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker made the headlines when she showed support for her man at the Super Bowl, bringing along her family, friends, and even her parents.
Fortunately, the Kansas City Chiefs won the game, and Swift couldn’t hold back her happiness. She sprang onto the field, giving her man a congratulatory kiss.
“Shout out to Tay Tay. Just got that song back, too,” Travis said. “Just bought all her music back so it’s finally hers, man, I appreciate that, dog. Love you, big Diesel,” he said in an episode of his “New Heights” podcast.
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Source Says Travis Kelce Will Propose To Swift
According to a source, that day will definitely come. Speaking to the Daily Mail in May, an insider said, “Everyone is just waiting for Travis to ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Her parents will say yes, and they can’t wait for them to get engaged. Nothing seems to be imminent, but it will 100 percent happen.”
They also noted that the duo was treating the relationship as their last, adding, “When they get engaged, when they get married, and when they start a family, it will be exactly when it is meant to happen.”
