Brink Makes Statement of Wild Animal Return to Thompson Widow
"I am heart sickened at the thought of the surviving animals from the Zanesville tragedy being returned to Marian 
Thompson, the wife of Terry Thompson who released dozens of wild animals from their cages before taking his own life.
There
has been no evidence that the horrible conditions under which these
animals lived has been corrected and it is inhumane to subject these
wild animals back to this environment. The welfare and
health of these beautiful animals should not be jeopardized due to the
lack or regulations in Ohio. This is a prime example for the need of
stricter and more stringent laws that protect not only the animals but
public safety as well. Read the entire statement here.
San Diego Sanctuary Seeks Aid For Desperate Animals
Exotic animals in need of placement
SAN DIEGO – Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat & Exotic Animal Rescue (LTB) in San Diego is stepping up to place and
transport dozens of wild and exotic animals that are in need of a new home due to the eventual closure of a sanctuary in Ohio. Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of LTB, has been working with the defunct facility to place the seven lions, 11 tigers, five cougars, eight wolves and one Black Bear named Sugar Bear in other accredited sanctuaries around the country but time is running out. Desperate help is needed to raise enough funds to build new enclosures and provide transportation for the safe movement of the animals.
“This is a common story where animal lovers start out to do the right thing but the harsh realities of wild animal care and maintenance sets in and the costs and resources needed become overwhelming,” said Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat Sanctuary and Wild Animal Rescue. “I commend the facility leadership for recognizing the need to place the animals before it’s too late and the doors are shut for good.”
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New Federal Legislation Welcomed Following the Zanesville Exotic Animal Massacre
San Diego – After years of discussion and debate on the plight of wild and exotic animals in the U.S., Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of Lions Tigers & Bears Big Cat Sanctuary and Rescue (LTB) in the East County of San Diego, CA welcomes the introduction of new legislation that will help protect bi cats and keep communities safe. The proposed legislation is timely following the horrific incident in Zanesville, OH that left 49 wild animals dead after they were released by their owner. The Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act will prohibit breeding and private possession of big cats exempting only qualified, accredited AZA zoos and sanctuaries such as Lions Tigers & Bears, where they can be properly cared for and protected. Read More
Lions Tigers & Bears Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
“The animals at Lions Tigers & Bears have a chance to make clear what areas of the sanctuary they like best,” says GFAS director.
Alpine, CA - The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB) in Alpine, CA, has achieved GFAS accreditation. The accreditation means Lions Tigers & Bears fits the comprehensive and rigorous definition of a true sanctuary, providing humane and responsible care for the animals by meeting the demanding and peer-reviewed standards for operations, administration, and veterinary care established by GFAS, which is the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. GFAS accreditation provides a clear and trusted means for the public, donors, and government agencies to recognize Lions Tigers & Bears as an exceptional sanctuary. Read more
Bobbi Brink Shows Her Support of Proposed Federal Legislation Read Bobbi's letter to bill author Congressman James Moran and co-author Congressman Bob Filner
November 28, 2011
Dear Representative Moran:
On behalf of Lions, Tigers & Bears Big Cat and Exotic Animal Sanctuary, and the hundreds of wild animals we have rescued and cared for, I whole-heartedly support H.R. 3359, the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
This bill will restrict the use of exotic and non-domesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions and should be adopted as a step towards creating further wild and exotic animal protections. Read the entire letter.
Stand Up for Tigers Being Illegally Traded in the United States
Every year there are tigers bred and killed here in the United States for the purpose of trading. It’s an illegal trade in tiger parts and products like tiger bone wine and alleged “traditional” medicines and aphrodisiacs. It’s a growing industry and the killing of thousands of tigers here in the US must be stopped. Click here and learn how you can help stand up for tigers being illegally traded.
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