INTERNATIONAL EXOTIC FELINE SANCTUARY INC
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July 20, 2010
IEAS is truly an amazing place. I went on a tour about six years ago to find out about the facility, and was very impressed with the sanctuary, so I started volunteering. The animals are ALWAYS put first. Everything that is done by the keepers, interns, volunteers, donors, etc., is for the total benefit of the animals. Volunteering at IEAS has been the experience of a lifetime. Over the years, you get to know each cat and bear and their personalities. The Nutrition Center is where everything happens. The diets of the animals are prepared there. The cats and bears are monitored on a daily basis regarding their diets, i.e., how much meat they are leaving, eating, etc. The intern program is outstanding. Many interns have gone on to be keepers at many well-known zoos and sanctuaries around the country. They gain invaluable experience during their internship here. I would not trade my experience at the sanctuary for anything. It is truly an honor to be able to volunteer there.
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I have developed a special relationship with a jaguar at the sanctuary, Domino, through the sanctuary's "Emotional Enrichment Program." It is a relationship that I deeply treasure, and I know greatly benefits Domino.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their "Emotional Enrichment Program."
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely dedicated to the care and well-being of all the animals.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 20, 2010
As an Animal Care Intern here at the Sanctuary, I can say first hand that this facility is an amazing place. The 55 exotic cats and 14 bears can really win your heart in a matter of minutes. The experience that people have here is much different than a traditional zoo visit. It's so clear that the cats are happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. Because I work here, I can say that the amount of effort that goes into taking care of these animals is huge. The keepers spend every minute of the day making sure that each animal is content. You really can't imagine it until you see it first hand. All of the tours I have given here end with pleasantly surprised people. It's clear to them that everything the staff here does is for the animals. I really can't wait to see what else the staff here can teach me throughout my internship.
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I see the results of this organization every day. It's great to be a part of seeing what goes into keeping these animals happy every day.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 19, 2010
The Sanctuary is a gift. Not only to the animals that call it home,but also to all those who are privilaged enough to be involved with the amimals and people that make up the sanctuary. To operate a place like this so the animals can have a stable and quality place to live takes enourmous time and energy from the staff,keepers and supporters. I've been fortunate enough to be involved with the sanctuary for 6 years. It's amazing how much you can learn from the animals if you take the time to let them teach you what they want and need from those they have to place thier lives upon. You can never give back as much as you recieve from these fantastic creatures. While animal care is formost at the sanctuary, I think the intern program may be the next most important function. Young people in need of experience in this field get a quality foundation to begin there career.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Again, the intern program. This bring new talented people to our facility. They can gain experience from the staff and go out into the career field. We have multiple placements in the industry as a direct result of the program
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 13, 2010
I started at IEAS as an Animal Care Intern back in 2004. Since then, I have learned so much from both the staff and all of the animals of IEAS. This is the first and only sanctuary of it's kind that has been certified by the AZA and it's easy to see why. The animals have everything that they would need to keep them happy and healthy for the rest of their lives. Everything here is done for the animals. I am so proud to be a part of this organization. It is such a honor to work with these amazing animals everyday!
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Just seeing everything that gets accomplished each day at IEAS is so amazing. All of the staff and volunteers works so hard together to give the animals the best possible life that they can have in captivity.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely devoted.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 13, 2010
The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary is where I began to live out my dream. I was amazed when I first arrived for my internship. After working only a few days, you could tell these animals were taken care of. Not only that, but their needs come first. That is what a true Sanctuary is all about...putting the animals first. I enjoyed being able to walk around to visit with the animals and seeing just how relaxed they were and some even enjoyed the company. You can tell the Staff takes pride in their work. Everything is well taken care of...not just the animals. The building where they prepare the diets is kept spotless and well organized. This helps to keep things running smoothly when preparing diets for 69 exotic animals. IEAS is truly a place that stands out from other animal facilities. To this day, I still enjoy taking walks around the Sanctuary and just seeing how far IEAS has come in the six years I have been here.
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I get to experience the results on a daily basis. I can't describe the feeling you get when you watch an animal enjoy their new pool or the caves you spent weeks building. It's the best feeling knowing you helped improve the lives of these amazing animals
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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