Aslan
and two lionesses arrived from the Catskill Game Farm in New
York just before Christmas 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 were
concerned that some of the animals would wind up at canned hunting
operations where hunters pay to shoot fenced-in animals.
Many groups intervened and negotiated placement of animals in
sanctuaries to ensure a safer fate. It is described as one of
the largest animal rescues of its type.
The
lions arrived with several scars on their faces and hindquarters
– the haunting reminder of their previous confinement.
But given their huge hearts and some TLC, the have healed both
emotionally and physically.
Showing
an animal in need that you care is an amazing gift. This gift
of compassion can be shared with a loved one this Valentine’s
Day. Please make a $25 “Lion-love” donation and
we will send you or a loved one a Lion-love Valentine greeting
card. This year’s Valentine includes a full-color photo
of Aslan and Shanti Deva. The inside message tells the recipient
that a donation was made with love in their honor.
Orders
must be received by February 7th to guarantee delivery by February
14th.
Valentines
can be ordered with a credit card on our online
store
or by
sending in a completed order
form to:
The Wildcat Sanctuary
P.O. Box 314
Sandstone, MN 55072
Share the love - order a Wild Valentine today!