He arrived at the Sanctuary with a physical handicap that was never officially explained. He lost his left arm when he was very young, at the breeding center where he was born, in Paraná, south of Brazil. The cause of the mutilation is unknown, but the infection was so severe that it had to be amputated.

As a result, Vitor lost his value as merchandise and was sold to a circus as if he were a showpiece, with the discount compensating for the damage caused by the exhibition. His brave face and rough manners were a façade to scare off strangers – and hid a soft heart. He welcomed his friends with a big smile.

He passed away in 2012.