http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/blackbears.html
Rescue story of the day: Thelma & Louise: USDA Confiscation—Unlike the ladies in the movie, these two female Black Bears made it out alive—but just barely! While sleeping the winter away, their owner sold his property and told the new residents he’d come back when they woke up in the spring, and shoot the Bears. The new residents contacted the USDA and TWAS to rescue the Bears!
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/africanlions.html
Rescue story of the day! Campeon - Bolivian Lion Rescue - Campeon is one of 25 Lions that were rescued from circuses in Bolivia after Law 4040 was enforced which banned the use of animals in circuses in Bolivia. His family of eight was raised in the circus and lived on top of each other in a metal cage the size of two double beds. Due to lack of space, nutrition and medical attention, Campeon’s growth is severely stunted and one his legs are deformed from a break that was not treated. Campeon now calls TWAS home and is gaining strength and weight while playing with his brothers and sisters on 80 acres of rolling grasslands.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/tigers.html
Lilly II: US Fish & Wildlife Confiscation - Lilly was confiscated after being found in the backyard of a house in Washington. The man keeping Lilly had ignored the state’s law banning the ownership of Tigers, and so authorities had to confiscate her and seek out a proper home for Lilly. They contacted TWAS and a rescue team immediately went to Washington to bring Lilly to her new home. She now lives the happy life of a Tiger, which is what she truly deserves!
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/africanlions.html
PANAMANIAN LIONS – Kaitlyn, Elena & Alyssa – These three African Lion sisters were rescued from a rundown fairground in the small town of Chorrera outside of Panama City. They spent their entire lives being neglected and abused and were kept in a tiny 5x8 foot steel and concrete cage. Now at TWAS, they are all are getting healthier every day and will one day roam freely on a large acreage habitat.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/blackbears.html
Bonnie & Clyde: USDA Assisted, Louisiana State Park Surplus— Bonnie & Clyde lived in a Louisiana State Park Attraction that featured animals from the swamps of Louisiana. The State cut the funding for the park, so the captive animals there needed to be rescued - as they could not be released into the wild since they born in captivity, and would associate food with humans. Now at TWAS, Bonnie & Clyde enjoy their freedom in a large acreage habitat.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/tigers.html
Rescue story of the day! Mary Jane: USDA Confiscation— This is one of seven tigers found crammed in tiny cages by the gas pumps at a truck stop in Texas. The owner thought that having tigers by the gas pumps would help sell gas… and he was also selling cubs that had been taken from their mothers to people when they went in to pay for their fuel! Now at TWAS, Mary Jane is roaming freely in a large acreage habitat with other rescued Tigers.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/mountainlions.html
Sandy: Private Forfeiture—Sandy was owned by a Texas family who hit her on the side of the head with a baseball bat. She suffered skull fractures and damage to her right eye. After spending time at an Oklahoma Sanctuary, she was finally able to come to TWAS, where she now enjoys a good life and will never be hurt again.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/grizzlybears.html
Rescue story of the day! Gaika & Masha: Circus Closure—These two Grizzly Bears were part of a Russian circus were they lived in a truck for 17 years. The circus closed when the owner/trainer died. When they arrived at TWAS, they suffered nicotine withdrawals, as that was what their trainer used (by getting them addicted) to train them—so they would be desperate enough to do tricks for him. They are now addiction free, and enjoy plenty of space to play.
http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/animalstories/africanlions.html
Rescue story of the day! Mara: Private Forfeiture—Mara was used in the film industry in California. However when she reached roughly the age of two Mara chose to stop cooperating with her trainers—and so she discarded. Now at TWAS, Mara enjoys her time in one of the Sanctuary’s many large acreage habitats with other rescued Lions.
