INTERNATIONAL EXOTIC FELINE SANCTUARY INC
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November 3, 2012
I have always been what I consider an animal lover. My definition of animal lover was changed once I experienced the love and devotion to these magnificent creatures at IEAS. Richard and his "crew" are single minded in the pursuit of comfort and quality of life for the animals here. Each of the interns are kind, helpful and quite knowledgeable about the animals and about the function of a sanctuary. You can see it in their faces how much the opportunity to be up close and personal with the animals is to them. The work is hard, but the rewards are life long and life changing. We adopted a wonderful tiger named Allie Kat. The visits are so are so warm and being able to look her in the eye and know how comfortable she is and will be is very rewarding to me. The residents of the IEAS are "job 1" and it shows.
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October 22, 2012
I have a soft spot in my heart for animals, and IEAS is a wonderful place to nurture that interest. They have such a love and devotion to the animals, as evidenced by the detail and thought that's put into taking care of them. I was fortunate enough to go on a tour of the facility, where one of the staff members was able to introduce me to each animal and share something special about them that would only come from personal experience and devotion to the animals. IEAS is a wonderful place and a true sanctuary for these lost creatures!
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October 11, 2012
I've been a supporter ever since TEFF (as it was called then) began. Our family has visited the sanctuary many times. I also wrote an article (Marjahn Not forgotten) on the work of the sanctuary. In later years my husband joined in my support and now we donate under, Dick & Sally Roberts. It's a blessing that IEFS is in operation and providing the physical and emotional care the exotics as well as the bears deserve.
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October 10, 2012
The first time that I visited IEFS was when my daughter-in-law was an intern there. She stayed for six months. I was very impressed with the way IEFS takes care of animals who had previously been in bad situations. It gives the big cats, bears, and others a place away from abuse, neglect, and unnatural settings. They not only give them a place to stay, but the environment there is as natural as it can be. The animals have very large areas in which to roam, play, lie down. I feel like they are well taken care of and comfortable. They aren't cramped in small cages; they are no longer in someone's house or backyard, chained up; they are not expected to do tricks or perform. They can just "be". The animals are also given toys and situations in which their imaginations are stimulated and they grow mentally and emotionally as well. I admire the work they do at IEFS and try to donate whenever possible to help them in their efforts.
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October 10, 2012
I have been to IEAS multiple times, and every time I go it is just that much more memorable. I love being able to see the kindness that is extended to the creatures and also, I get to watch the new animals progress through their life. This organization provides clear explanations on almost every aspect of the facility and brings the reality of how much work it put in to making the lives of these animals as comfortable as possible. IEAS is by far one of the most amazing organizations that I have ever had to the pleasure of encountering, and I recommend a visit to anyone that every gets the chance.
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February 19, 2011
When I first visited IEAS, I was amazed at what they did at the sanctuary. They were extremely knowledgeable and the animals were kept in healthy living conditions. I loved being able to see the animals up close and learn about them. As a result of my love of the place, I raised money for my birthday and donated. When I went on the second tour, I saw other things that I didn't get to see before, and I was never dissapointed. I love IEAS and after visiting, I have made a decision on what I want to be when I grow up and that I want to be an intern there. IEAS has changed all those animals lives and mine as well.
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October 10, 2012
I have been a donor to IEAS for many years. I have watched it grow as more animals now have a quality of life that they would't have if it were not for Richard and the care and enrichment that the sanctuary provides. The enclosures that the animals are housed in are natural and as close to what their natural environment in the wild would be as possible. They are not in typical cages like animals in zoos and other rescue places. They are fed a strict diet that closely resembles what each animal would eat in the wild. IEAS also provides an internship which educates young people and provides them with hands-on experience so they can pursue careers helping animals. I keep donating because I truly feel that IEAS provides the best care and environment for so many animals that would have been far worse off otherwise. Next to being wild, IEAS is the best place the animals could be.
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October 10, 2012
I have been a long-distance donor for years, only seeing the animals in the newsletters. Finally in April 2012, I was able to visit the Sanctuary for the first time. I was struck by the fact that the tour was limited to a small number of people so that we would not disturb the animals. No loud talking, no flash cameras, no umbrellas or unwieldy items that might startle the residents. It was obvious that the welfare of the animals is the highest priority for IEFS (IEAS). And unlike some other exotic animal sanctuaries, IEFS has an educational component in their Intern program. I wish IEFS had been operating when I got my Wildlife Science degree in 1980 -- participating in their internship program would have been my dream come true!!
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February 15, 2011
Too many times when we donate money to a non-profit organization, we cannot see where the money is going. Even when we see the pie-chart to indicate that only 10% (or whatever) goes to administrative costs, while the rest is for core programs, we donors cannot see the tangible results. It's different with the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary (formerly known as the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary). Touring their website, we can actually see our contributions being put to use: building new enclosures, upgrading the veterinary facilities, purchasing food, housing and training new interns. I donate to a number of non-profit groups, but I see specific, concrete results only with IEAS. One day I hope to tour the facility in person; until then, at least I can take the "virtual tour" on their website.
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produce annual calendars with photos of their residents.
October 10, 2012
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to write and share this excellent organization with you. As a volunteer with more than ten (10) non-profits in Dallas, Texas, donating of my time and resources, I have gleaned experience in separating the marginal from the dynamic. IEFS is a dynamic organization, which has educated us while providing a safe haven for animals that through no fault of their own landed in someone's backyard, home or were terribly neglected. Mahatma Ghandi once said, "you judge a country by the treatment of its animals." IEFS is proof that in our country there are many excellent volunteers and dedicated individuals who believe in the care and support of our wildlife.
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October 10, 2012
Have been a Donor of IEAS from its beginning. The facilities for the animals are top grade, roomy, and overseen with great care for what each resident needs. The study programs for the public are wonderful. The research and professional training for animal behaviorists, veterinary studients, and volunteers is one of the best in the world. Takes only a few minutes of seeing the webpage and the stories of these stunning creatures, and how IEAS has saved them from persecution, hardship and cruelty to know how worthy IEAS as a group to sponsor. I am so proud of the work they have done to rehabilate these animals. They are happy, healthy, active and love their homes. I hope everyone who reads this will give consideration to joining so many of us who love IEAS.
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October 10, 2012
I support several big cat sanctuaries in my part of Texas. I so admire the people who sacrifice so much to take care of animals that have suffered from man's stupdity. I made my first actual visit to IEAS last month. I was beyond impressed by their professionalism and the way they put the animals needs first. The intern program was very impressive as well. The visit included a tour of the nutrition center where meals are prepared & medicines added to the food. This was information I have never gotten anywhere else I have visited.
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