My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for The Wild Animal Sanctuary- Texas (formerly International Exotic Feline Sanctuary, Inc.), Boyd, TX, USA
The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary's main purpose is to provide a permanent home for exotic animals that have been abused, abandoned, neglected, confiscated, or previously owned by people unable/unwilling to give them the care they need and deserve. As an intern, one of the very first things you notice is the respect the staff has for each and every animal, and it shows in their work. The grounds are kept beautifully, the food preparation area is always clean and sanitized, and animal habitat's are extremely well kept and constantly being updated with new caves or waterfalls. And to top that off, the sanctuary runs one of the most prestigous animal care internships for large carnivores in the United States. This is truly a remarkable sanctuary that is providing the absolute best care they can possibly give to these magnificent animals. Working here taught me more than I could have ever imagined, and I know they will continue to touch the lives of future interns and visitors alike by creating such a wonderful home to all these animals in need.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Participating in the Emotional Enrichment Program as I.E.A.S. was by far one of my favorite aspects of working there. This focuses on the individual emotional well-being of the animals by reducing the amount of stress and agitation, giving each animal the best life it can have under human care.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Working around/with the animals, and seeing that you are making a difference in their life is an indescribable feeling.
