Catskill Cats: Enjoying Their Enrichment Boxes

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Three African lions, a black leopard and three cougars came from the Catskill Game Farm in New York to TWS in December 2006. With the closure of their animal park, the game farm auctioned off 950 animals and made east coast and national headlines.

Animal welfare activists worried that some of the animals would wind up in the hands of unscrupulous dealers, or people who run 'canned hunt' operations, where an individual can pay to shoot fenced-in animals.

Many groups intervened and negotiated placement of animals in sanctuaries while others purchased animals to ensure their fate. It is described as one of the largest animal rescues of its type.

Help these seven amazing cats today by going to www.wildcatsanctuary.org to donate.

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Catskill Cats: Enjoying Their Enrichment Boxes

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  • I love them. :-)

    I love them. :-)

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  • Nothing like ...

    Nothing like watching a great big lioness cuddling a piece of cardboard to illustrate just how little these animals need to be happy when it's done with compassion and love. Seeing our favorite cougar "Mia" romping with Max and Matty - well, I defy you to find anything that could make us happier!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for doing what you do. You work tirelessly on their behalf, I've been lucky enough to see it firsthand.

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  • very cool. see ya ...

    very cool. see ya all in a few days :)

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