My Nonprofit Reviews
OklahomaGirl
Review for G W Exotic Animal Foundation, Wynnewood, OK, USA
The animals here are all rescues from abuse, malnutrition or maiming. Some have a missing leg or foot, and some were just mistreated by owners or travelling circuses. All animals have lots of room and are well cared for. They expand just about every year. I have not been in a couple of years, but go to their website all the time to see what they have added or what animals they have rescued. I believe in this group of people, although in the beginning did not agree with their captive breeding program. I now realize that without sanctuaries and captive breeding, many of these animals will become extinct. Their natural habitats are slowly diminishing, being taken over by the human population, and the animals are slowly dying of even in India and Africa. They have an 18 minute film on their site that explains what is happening to the wild cat population and its worth watching. It will open your eyes. They always can use donations because the costs are tremendous. If every person who reads this can just give a $5.00 donation, this would help them greatly. If you ever have a chance to visit this facility, you should. The people are kind and very knowledgeable and you leave there feeling a very special connection with the animals. I have donated on many occasions, but know that it will take many people giving small donations to make a difference for them.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Every time I visit there are new habitats and newly rescued animals.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Put out more information about why you engage in breeding, because I know several people who do not believe in captive breeding and will not support this facility because of this. Its going to take a lot of public education to make people aware of the necessity of captive breeding to save specific breeds of cats.
Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
The sheer amount number of animals rescued from poor conditions is mind boggling and you feel compelled to help in any way you can.
Why did you make your donation at this time?
I was in tears after my first trip to this facility after seeing animals with missing limbs or limping because they were maimed. I made my large donation after my first visit because of the impact it had on me.
What would you tell others about this organization?
They can always use your help - year round. A small family started this organization. Although it has grown larger and larger every year, it is still a non-profit, privately owned organization and needs all the help it can get.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
