Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act

rbartlett — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:57:08 +0000

Publication Date:

Tue, 04/09/2013

An estimated 10,000 to 20,000 big cats are kept as pets and for profit in places like basements, backyards and roadside zoos throughout the U.S. today. In fact, the U.S. is thought to be home to more captive tigers than are found in the wild. Exact numbers are a mystery—nobody knows exactly how many dangerous big cats are being kept in private hands, under what conditions, and where.

Saving animals

rbartlett — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:26:48 +0000

Publication Date:

Wed, 03/06/2013

It’s been more than 40 years since a small group of concerned citizens banded together to stop Canada’s cruel commercial seal hunt. We’ve since grown into the most effective international organization specializing in saving animals in crisis around the world. Today, IFAW works to protect animals in more than 40 countries, where we have identified both critical need and exemplary local partners.

Victories For Animals

adintino — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:40:32 +0000

Publication Date:

Tue, 11/06/2012

Timeline of IFAW major victories from 1969 - present

Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trade

adintino — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:44:29 +0000

Publication Date:

Tue, 05/08/2012

Elephants, tigers and other endangered wildlife are being killed at an alarming rate for trinkets, potions and fashion.

Stopping Private Ownership of Captive Big Cats

adintino — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:45:47 +0000

Publication Date:

Tue, 03/20/2012

Some 10,000 to 20,000 big cats are kept captive by private owners in the U.S. The exact number is a mystery because there are insufficient record keeping requirements.

Guardians Of The Wild

adintino — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:17:49 +0000

Publication Date:

Wed, 06/01/2011

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Guardians of the Wild Project helps protect critically endangered wild tigers by training and outfitting rangers who risk their lives to safeguard tigers from poaching and other threats in key range states.