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Review for The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I first learned about the Wild Animal Sanctuary by watching a story about Eddie the black leopard on Animal Planet. Eddie showed up rather unexpectedly since it wasn't known that his mother was pregnant. His parents were very afraid and apparently had been abused and it was feared that they might harm Eddie so he was removed and hand raised. I adopted Eddie and began receiving regular updates from him telling me about the things he liked to eat and his activities. The notes were signed by Eddie and I felt like he was indeed talking to me. I was truly amazed as I watched this Sanctuary grow. Pat Craig is a genius at running the Sanctuary and it was interesting seeing his wife, two boys, and the family's two bulldogs as they lived in a small trailer in the beginning. The programs are created to not only raise money, but to bring the animals and public in close proximity to one another which is truly an experience. Who ever heard of building a mile long walkway? The programs to educate people that these large animals are not pets and to expose the cruilty which is imposed on them for the intertainment of people is so very important. I am hoping that more restrictive laws will be passed in the various states to prevent people from keeping these beautiful animals. And that goes for hunt clubs also. When will the public wake up and say enough is enough. I'm so very happy that Mr. Craig has inlisted organizations, groups, clubs, etc. to make this Sanctuary the success that it is and I am so amazed at the growth and success of this place. Most of all, I'm glad to be a part of the regular, monthly funding. Pat Craig is so personable and will make time for people and has even emailed me if I have a question or sent something interesting to him. Success has not gone to his head; he's the same person he was from the very beginning. He is so talented and gifted and able to communicate so well. I will continue to support this organization as much as I am able. It is truly amazing to see what has been done in such a short time. May God bless this wonderful charity.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Through continual updates, I learn what is being done and what new animals have been rescued. Hopefully, next year I will be able to make the trip to Colorado and have the "experience" of a lifetime. Whenever I've needed information for tax purposes, I've phoned the organization and am always speedily given the information I requested. The leadership of this Sanctuary leads by example and is very detail oriented.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I honestly can't think of anything that would improve the organization. However, with it being so large, I wonder how they would deal with the destructive force of a flood or tornado. I seem to remember one year when they had problems with the weather.

Role:  General Member of the Public & I worked in a wildlife museum and have raised many baby birds and also worked with groups that rescued cats. I fostered and raised and adopted many litters of cats. When I moved to my 5 acres, I built a kitty house with a large yard and also have dog ru.
 
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