My Nonprofit Reviews
Bonnie
Review for The Wild Animal Sanctuary- Texas (formerly International Exotic Feline Sanctuary, Inc.), Boyd, TX, USA
I am a volunteer docent at Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta,Ga. In early 2002, I found IEAS on the web - only then it was IEFS (International exotic feline sanctuary). I had plans to drive to Houston, Tx. that August for our annual AZAD (Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents) Conference.
I made plans to visit the sanctuary in Boyd, Tx located above Fort Worth on my way home. I love all animals, however, cats are very special to me.
I made arrangements for a tour. I was greeted by very nice people and a very nice gentleman who was a volunteer took me on a tour. I got to meet each cat and the volunteer related the story of each cat to me. The sanctuary was very clean and orderly and I could tell that each animal was cared for very well.
I have not had an opportunity to go back to Texas since that time, but when I do, I will visit the sanctuary again!
Since my visit, I have kept up with the sanctuary on the internet and was very happy to hear that they expanded to house bears and like the cats that I saw, I am sure that all of the bears are happy there also.
I would like to encourage everyone who can to visit the sanctuary and if you live locally, I encourage you to check out their volunteer opportunities.
Bonnie, Atlanta,Ga.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have seen animals who had been homeless, abused or neglected rescued, given a good home, excellent care and lots of love!
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Grant them the money to have a full time fund raiser who would be able to visit business in the area and let them know of the needs of the sanctuary. I would also grant them money to be able to take more animals. The people at the sanctuary are good people and they love helping animals and giving them a healthy, loving, caring environment!
