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I give my children an adopted cat every Christmas
You can help in many ways: if you would like to get your kids involved, we suggest Tiger Haven as a great place to start: Your child can adopt a tiger for a year, and have a its picture, name and life story delivered to you, along with the adoption certificate.
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The Wild horses and Big cats in our country are animals born to be free
I believe that helping to keep them safe and free will help us remain free also
For each of us there is a reason ---Here are some of mine------
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Wild Horse Sanctuary
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Wild Horse News
Special Events & Announcements
We've posted our Wish List for items that we need. Please help!
Help us find a solution to the wild horse population problem! WHS is participating in field trials to test SpayVac, a long lasting PZP immunocontraceptive for wild horses.
Matching Fund Program
Through the very generous assistance of the Arthur and Elena Court Nature Watch Conservancy, the Wild Horse Sanctuary is pleased to continue to offer all our donors and sponsors the opportunity to double any financial contribution of $50 up to $1000.
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December, 2007 | |
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A Message from Bobbi
WOW! What a year. I can't believe 2007 is coming to a close. How exciting it has been (and tiring!). Looking back a few highlights are:
● Many more friends and supporters - Thank You
● Two sold out fundraisers - Thank You
● Many new volunteers - Thank You for all your help.
● Our new website and the launching of our eNewsletter TIger Tales
● The building of our new surgery room
● We will be breaking ground for the iger Traills pool on December 10th.
● But of course the highlight -- our 3 new lion cubs!!
● And with all of your generosity the cub's new enclosure - Thank You
I know that so often I reach out to you for our cause and I know you have so many choices to make when it comes to giving, so please know it is truly appreciated!
Thank you, Thank you
From myself, our volunteers, our rescued cats and other animals - Happy Holidays to all of you and yours.
- Bobbi
| PS: Look for news soon on how you can have a chance to watch our tigers splash and swim in the pool of our newest enclosure! |
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Don't Forgert... Members Winter Holiday Party This Saturday December 8th.
All members of Lions, Tigers & Bears are cordially invited to attend our annual Holiday Members Party.
Date: Saturday December 8, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Place: The Lions, Tiger & Bears ranch
Come join us for all the fun including:
- Holiday shopping with one of our many vendors who will be displaying their wares including: Design Art Jewelry, Many Hearts Art, MayaWear, SILPADA, Golem Art, Soaps & Scents, Mark Himmel Fine Jewelry, Del's Creations, Margaret Hueppchen, Chloe Rauch, Sara Lucinda Silk Art, Love It Have to Haves,
- Animal Encounters for all - meet our newest friend - Jack the miniature donkey
- Purchase LTB merchandise - it makes great holiday gifts
- Children can visit and get their photo with Santa Claus
- Food will be available for a nominal fee
- And of course visit with the cats - Raja, Natasha, Tabu, Sitara, Conga, Gizmo, Bob, Tuffy, Bakari, Suri, and Jillian
And much, much more. This event is only open to members of Lions, Tigers & Bears. Memberships are available for as little as $50 and can be obtained by calling 619.659.8078 or on our website's membership page.
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Making an Online Purchase From LTB Makes a Great Holiday Gift!
With the holidays fast approaching you may be looking for that hard too shop for friend or loved one. Here are just a few shopping ideas that will not only make a great gift, but also help the cats of LTB.
- Visit our online store to purchase LTB merchandise including shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and much more.
- Give a membership for as little as $50 you can purchase a membership for someone that will allow them at least one visit to the ranch, entrance to the member party on December 8th and many more benefits as well.
- Honor a friend, loved one or deceased pet by purchasing a commemorative brick just $100 will let your gift live on forever on the grounds of LTB.
- Make a donation on behalf of someone to Tiger Trails - our new exercise area for the big cats
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 Cat of the Month - Tuffy
Unlike most of our cats, Tuffy came from a good home where he was well cared for. Unfortunately, Tuffy's owner passed away and he was taken to a facility in Texas. Due to the abundant number of cats already at this particular facility, LTB felt we could provide him with a much better home. A new enclosure was constructed here, complete with large trees, lots of grass, boulders, a simulated creek bed, a small pool, dens and lounging hammocks.
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Subject: Natasha Sees the Vet & Cubs Birthday Party!
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 Event Just Added!
Join the Lion Cubs at their 1st Birthday Party - March 15th
Our cute and little lion cubs are growing up and are still cute, but not so little anymore. Bakari has grown from 12lbs when he first arrived to 220lbs!!
Join us at the LTB ranch for a 2 hour party celebrating their 1 year birthday.
When: Sat. March 15th 12:00-2:00
Where: The LTB Ranch
What: Birthday Party with cake, champagne, and soft drinks. Plus the cubs will get the traditional meat filled birthday cake. Yummie!
Come celebrate the birthday with an afternoon at LTB. Of course the rest of our family of big cats will be around for your viewing pleasure as well. This event is for LTB members only and you must RSVP by calling the LTB office at 619.659.8078. Donations for this great event are $25 for adults and $10 for children with all proceeds going to help build our big cat exercise area. More details coming soon. |
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Surgery Room Almost Complete
Natasha is the first LTB Cat with an on-site Indoor Medical Procedure
 It has been a long road, but the surgery room is almost complete. Dr. Sharon Zito has spent endless hours installing equipment and setting up the on-site facility. We still need some equipment (wish list is coming soon), but thanks to your generous donations we were able to perform our first on-site, indoor medical procedure on February 7th.
We were finally able to give Natasha, one of our female Bengal tigers, a complete medical examination. This exam included, but was not limited to: a sonogram, x-rays, a complete dental exam, and microchip implant. Also, blood, urine, and stool samples were collected.
Moving Natasha from her Enclosure Dr. George Miller Sedates Natasha
All of this was accomplished by an amazing vet team consisting of: Dr. Sharon Zito - head vet in charge of the procedure, Dr. George Miller - medicating anesthesia and monitoring, Dr. Christi Garfinkel - x-rays and sonogram, Dr Vera Heidolph - surgery assistant, Traci Smith - Vet Tech, and our first Vet Tech Student Jennifer Hatchell.
Dr. Sharon Zito Inserts an IV Our first Vet Tech Student Jennifer Hatchell
Cleans Natasha's Teeth with Dr. Sharon Zito Overlooking
We can not give enough thanks to these hard working individuals who have donated their valuable time and expertise to help our cats. We can also not thank our donors enough for the contributions that have helped make this medical room become reality. We need a few more key pieces of equipment and will provide more information soon as to what we need and how you can help. Once again, Thank You!
The Entire Team with Natasha Natasha's Keepers: Yvette, Barb, and Bobbi Spend a
Moment of Prayer and Joy with Natasha After her Exam
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this important goal of Lions, Tigers & Bears coming close to being a reality.
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from Lions, Tigers & Bears | |
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March, 2008 | |
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A Message from Bobbi
Greetings friends of Lions, Tigers & Bears
Well, as many of you know, we were able to perform our first on-site, indoor medical procedure on February 7th. We were finally able to give Natasha, one of our female Bengal tigers, a complete medical examination.
A week later we had the vet back out to the ranch to use our new medical facility once again. This time to perform an exam of our recently rescued mountain lion - 502, and to spay her. Lo and behold 502 actually needed to be neutered! Having never been close enough to actually determine gender, there was an assumption as told by Fish & Game that 502 was female. What a surprise when our cute "girl" was really a handsome "boy". Both procedures went well.
Do you want to help 502? Attend Wild in the Country and you will have the opportunity to bid on the right to name him. All proceeds from the naming go to his care and the improvement of a long term enclosure for him.
Proceeds from the event go toward operating expenses that allow us to continue to provide a lifetime home to our rescued cats. It also helps us get one step closer to building an exercise area for our big cats. Check our website for more information coming soon.
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The Lion Cubs Invite you to their 1st Birthday Party - March 15th
Our cute little lion cubs are growing up. They are still cute, but not so little anymore. Bakari has grown from 12lbs when he first arrived to 240lbs!!
Join us at the LTB ranch for a two hour party celebrating their 1st birthday.
When: Sat. March 15th 12:00-2:00
Where: The LTB Ranch
What: Birthday Party with cake, champagne, and soft drinks; plus the cubs will get the traditional meat filled birthday cake. Yummy!
Come celebrate their birthday with an afternoon at LTB. The rest of our family of big cats will be around for your viewing pleasure as well. This event is for LTB members only and you must RSVP by calling the LTB office at 619.659.8078. Donations for this one-of-a-kind event are $25 for adults and $10 for children with all proceeds going to help build our big cat exercise area.
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Join us for Wild in the Country 2008
Last year's Wild in the Country event was so successful we are making it our annual spring fundraiser. This will be your chance to give 502 a real name, and possibly meet him as well.
This promises to be one of our best events ever. Our last three fundraisers sold out, so get your tickets early. More details coming soon on the Wild in the Country 2008 Webpage.
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Last Chance to buy a Commemorative Brick
Our order for personally engraved bricks will need to be placed by March 15th in order for us to receive the bricks and install them in time for Wild in the Country.
These bricks are a great way to recognize children, grandchildren, marriages, and other special events, or as a lasting memorial for a loved one or pet. They're also unique gifts, and perfect for any occasion. Most importantly all funds will help us build our exercise area for the big cats.
If you have been thinking of ordering a brick, time is running out. Click here to order today.
Or better yet join us at the cubs 1st Birthday Party and purchase your brick there!
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 Cat of the Month - Natasha
Natasha came to us with Raja in September 2002. When she was first brought to LTB, we thought there was a possibility that she was pregnant. With the stress of the move and her deplorable previous living conditions, we were worried about her health. She soon began showing small belly bulges, and started to look and feel much better. At the height of her pregnancy, she looked like she had a bowling ball on each side of her belly! On November 8, 2002, Natasha gave birth to two beautiful girl cubs, named Tabu and Sitarra (AKA "the Girls").
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