aslan

Aslan and two lionesses came from the Catskill Game Farm in New York. 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 shoot' operations, where hunters 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.

Aslan arrived with several scars on his face and hind quarters – the haunting reminder of confinement. He has been very mellow since his arrival and we are watching him closely to ensure that he doesn’t have any health issues. As time progresses, we hope it will heal all his physical and emotional wounds.

Pine County Tiger Bears Burden of Big Cat Boom - Star Tribune Article - 1/7/2007

Just Look at Us Now - Life after the Catskill Game Farm Auction - Fall 2007