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April 2011

Anthony the Lion

Anthony's tragic start began at a zoo in West Virginia where he was bred to be used for photo opportunities. Probably due to his physical abnormalities, the zoo sent the baby cub to Missouri to be sold at an exotic animal auction. He was then purchased illegally by a dog breeder from Washington that intended to resell him to a man in Canada. The truly appalling part is that baby Anthony was only 2 1/2 weeks old when he started his journey from West Virginia, to Missouri, and then all the way to Seattle, Washington. The buyer in Canada did not follow through with the purchase of the lion and the woman did not have the required licensing to purchase, sell or keep him in her possession. Desperate to get her money back, she called various places trying to sell him. In the process, someone recommended that she should contact Keepers of the Wild. Unaware that we are an exotic animal sanctuary, she called trying to sell him to us. A staff member informed her that we are a rescue sanctuary and do not purchase animals but suggested she talk to Jonathan.In the meantime, she was informed that buying, selling and traveling with an exotic animal across state lines and especially out of the country is illegal. The woman became fearful of getting caught and decided it would be best to place him in Keepers of the Wild's care. Due to Anthony's fragile condition, Jonathan arranged for an out of state volunteer of Keepers of the Wild to pick him up and take him to an animal clinic in Oregon. Thanks to a quick response from Jonathan, Tina, the staff and volunteers, Anthony was in Keepers of the Wild’'s custody within 48 hours. The veterinarians examined him and ran a series of tests. After a thorough evaluation, veterinarians concluded Anthony had coccidia, cage rub, a broken tail, and a condition called "ano preputial cleft malformation". He will need on-going medical attention but is growing stronger every day.Despite Anthony's tragic start, he can now depend on a safe and loving home for life...lucky lion.

Tiger Rescue Part 1: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Lion Cub Rescue w/ Billy McNamara

Tiger Rescue Part 1: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Lion Cub Rescue w/ Billy McNamara

Tiger Rescue

WARNING:

This Page Contains Graphic Photos

& Video Footage of Animal Cruelty.

TIGER RESCUE 2003

Keepers to the Rescue

Tiger Rescue Part 1: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Tiger Rescue Part 2: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Tiger Rescue Part 3: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals

California authorities discovered nearly 90 dead tigers and leopards at Weinhart's facility, Tiger Rescue-- including 58 dead cubs stuffed into three freezers, piles of big cat pelts and numerous animal carcasses in various states of decomposition scattered throughout the property. On their first full day in charge of Tiger Rescue in Colton, Jonathan Kraft and Charles F. Traisi toured the facility.The men, who have years of experience in the animal rescue and care business, said they were shocked by what they saw. Read full story in the news articles below.

Tiger Rescue Part 1: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Tiger Rescue Part 2: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals
Tiger Rescue Part 3: Keepers of the Wild/ Fund for Animals

NewsArticle-OwnersPleadNotGuilty.pdf

PressEnt-JK-Article.pdf

Keepers of the Wild is a 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to the protection of abused, neglected, abandoned and retired captive wildlife. To provide the best standard of care and help enforce the humane treatment of all animals.The preservation and protection of wildlife and the environment is paramount in our goals.Through education and public awareness we seek to alleviate all animals suffering and help eliminate use of wild animals as pets and their exploitation in show business. Keepers of the Wild provides a permanent home and true sanctuary to all the animals it rescues.

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