INTERNATIONAL EXOTIC FELINE SANCTUARY INC
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January 31, 2012
These people truely care about the animals in their care and it certainly shows. All of these beautiful creatures are very relaxed in their well kept environment. Many of the animals came from terrible living conditions yet they seem to have an amazing amount of trust for the keepers at the sanctuary. I think that speaks volumes about the compassion and attitude these wonderful people have. The sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit.
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January 30, 2012
I have two adoptees at IEFS and visit often. I am continually amazied by the dedication of the staff shows toward all the animals. The internship offered by IEFS is among the best in the nation. IEFS is a 5-Star organization!! Please visit soon.
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January 26, 2012
I guess you would say I first visited IEAS as a "secret shopper". The goal was to narrow my list of candidates for a donation from an inheritance. I wanted to make sure it would have a maximum impact on the recipients. It wasn't long into our tour that I realized, not only is the IEAS sanctuary a wonderful place for the rescued animals, but it is very well managed. They are quite innovative about taking advantage of every possible resource, from produce and meat from local grocers, to used yard utensils, pumpkins & Christmas trees from supporters. The intern program is exceptional, and the enthusiasm of the participants is very evident. Having worked on a number of non-profit boards, I recognize this as a very special organization. Business aside, each time we tour, I learn so much about the animals. All the cats are exciting to behold, but the bears are the entertainers. Did you know they make a helicopter sound when they're content? Where else could you hear that!
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January 18, 2012
My family and I have been visiting the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary for years. It is amazing how every year we see significant improvements to the facility and the animals' habitat. These big cats and bears need a place to go when circumstances are that they cannot be placed into the wild. The IEFS respects the animals as WILD, which is exactly what they are, and their dedication to them is genuine and sincere. We love that there is a place so close to go and bond with wild animals. Thanks for everything you do IEFS!
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January 4, 2012
This is such a wonderful charity. The staff and interns take such loving care of each and every animal. Being sure enrich each animal's life through behavioral, environmental and developmental enrichment. My husband and I have adopted a couple of the smaller cats. And are there at the sanctuary on a regular basis to visit. We have been very impressed with what we have seen. The animal's personalities are very evident. They are very relaxed and natural in their behavior. Not like the animals that we seen in any other sanctuary or zoo.
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August 10, 2011
This is such a wonderful place to take your family. The cats are well taken care of. And you can see how content they are. The tours are given by the interns and are interesting and informative. Some of these animals have had horrible lives up until they came to this facility. It is wonderful to see them heal and develop under the loving care that they are given. My husband love to come here. And have even adopted a bobcat Bob9. He is blind. But he recognizes the voices of his caretakers and "parents" and seems very content with his life there.
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The tours and care of our adopted bobcat. I've also seen the results of the care and rehabilitation of new residents as they come in.
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I would increase the land area of the facility to better accomodate new animals coming in. As well as improve and expand the intern facilities.
February 27, 2011
The IEAS is a wonderful organization that has developed one of the finest animal sanctuaries in the world. They work hard everyday to provide care and welfare for many exotic animals. The dedication of the staff and volunteers is unmatched.
I have visited the sanctuary many times, and I have seen the love and devotion that goes into their operation. I can't think of a more deserving organization, and I am proud to be a supporter.
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Seeing the animals happy, safe and content.
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February 21, 2011
Our daughter has expanded her love of wildlife, and specifically large cats, via the efforts of this non-profit. She has gone so far as to donate all contributions during her birthday to this charity. This has also expanded the knowledge and experience of her friends who are Middle School age. We have toured this facility multiple times with different friends as guests and they are always impressed with the facility. The staff there is friendly and informative. Currently our daughter enjoys a sponsorship of one of the bobcats in the Sanctuary.
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my daughters life, and the education of her friends.
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Provide better living conditions for their interns.
February 20, 2011
We have been going to the IEAS every year for the last 3 years. They have done so much to help the big cats who come from unforgivable circumstances (drug house seizures, border patrol arrests, unwanted circus animals). Every year we go we so a wide array of improvement to the facility so you know your money is going to use directly to the cats.
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Going on tours for 3 years in a row and passed information on to others that enjoyed their visits as well.
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More advertising....donated my media
February 20, 2011
An amazing place right in the heart of a major US metroplex---lions, tigers, bobcats, lynx, bears...all in the DFW area--not taken from the wild but taken from people who abused, neglected, misjudged what a great beast needed when in captivity or when there was no other place for them.
This is not a zoo, but a shelter with enrichment activities for the animals welfare, the right food, the right habitat, and life long care since the animals are not able to return to the wild.
All the animals are loved and cared for by people who saw a need and took on the huge committment. IEAS (correct name is ANIMAL not FELINE--this changed when the need grew beyond big cats) provides education for the public, volunteer opportunities for those choosing to be vets or just people who love wild animals, and fulfillment for all who cannot themselves take in a full grown tiger!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing it never turn away an animal in need over the 12 years I have known about IEAS.
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ask them to offer programs in area schools about wildlife and its conservation, as well as encouraging young people to grow up with a desire to help zoo/refuge animals.
February 16, 2011
I took a scheduled tour several years ago and have been a supporter and email member ever since that time. What the staff provides these mgnificant animals is truly awesome. They are all healthy and as happy as possible under the cicumstances. It is very obvious that the staff truly cares about each and every animal, knows their personlitiy, likes and dislikes, and serves them with love and respect. The enrichment items are terrific, the videos emailed out are inspiring, and I know the money the IEAS would receive would be used responsibly.
A GREAT CAUSE!
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looking at the health and happiness of the animal
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provide moe funding
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