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Wildlife Sanctuary Days Away From Closing
ELLIJAY, Ga. -- Most people know Criag Cylke simply as "Grizzly". He's raised abandoned bears and nursed injured predators. Now, he's scared the animals he loves could soon be euthanized.
"We're down to the point now, this will probably be our lat week, this coming week," Cycle said.
The Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is the largest in Georgia, and one of just a handful that can handle large animals. The wildlife sanctuary lost its federal funding. Now, private donations have slowed to a trickle. The animals go through two tons of dog food and two tons of meet every month. The non-profit organization is $300,000 in debt.
"If we go down, there's not going to be many places for these animals," he said. "In fact, the bears that you see here today, the state will probably have to put down because there's no home for them."
It's devastating news to Chris Enfinger. He came for summer camp one year and kept on coming. He's now a volunteer. "Just to see them, after all the time I've spent with them, just to get put down because they can't go anywhere, that would be really sad for me."
Dr. Lyn Lewis is a vet at the Appalachian Animal Hospital. They donate about $40,000 in care every year. He says the sanctuary is a safety net for all of Georgia. "The wildlife would suffer," he said. "We already have endangered species in this area. I firmly believe that this sanctuary keeps many of those animals from going extinct in this region."
Cykle and his wife haven't taken salaries in three years. They've sold off personal assets to keep these animals fed and keep their doors open.
Now, the money is gone. Some of the animals have no where to go. The center is days away from closing. And still, the man called "Grizzly" tenaciously holds on to hope.
"We have a hope. And that hope is our Georgia people and our lovely neighbors in the surrounding states. If they just hear the message of what's happening here, then they can make a difference."
Go here to help: http://www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org/fundraiser.htm ELLIJAY, Ga. -- Most people know Criag Cylke simply as "Grizzly". He's raised abandoned bears and nursed injured predat... more -
Last Waltz for Dancing Bears
VIDEO - Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/news/video/videoStory?videoId=57...
The end of the agony for the last 3 dancing bears in Bulgaria, thanks to the Fondation Brigitte Bardot and the Vier Pfoten Association
We were in numerous company on the early morning of June 15 to welcome Misho (8 years), Svetla (17 years), and Mima (8 years) into the arms of their new guardian in Rasgard, a small locality in the northwest of Bulgaria, 7 hours from Sofia.
These three poor creatures, who had been fed bread, corn and Schnaps were in a lamentable state of malnutrition, especially Misha was suffering from diabetes (we were all surprised !) and whose fur was in terrible condition.
Now we must wait for the complete veterinary exam to discover the other aftereffects (in this case skin infections, etc.) not detectables in the first glance.
Imagine the joy of being present at this liberation, for these bears had as yet never known the natural environment that they were about to discover. Since infancy, the only lives they had ever known were marked by cruelty and oppression at the hands of their human "masters" who touted as entertainment the suffering of innocent creatures.
* Please visit my sites to get more information on the cruel 'dancing bears' industry (from other countries) at:
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Saving the Gorillas of Congo
Saving the Gorillas of Congo : Explore in pictures (slideshow)
http://www.conservation.org/fmg/pages/galleryplayer.asp...
Please visit my webpages for more information on how you can help prevent this extremely fragile species from becoming extinct. Please help get the word out!
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http://www.worldwildlife.org/gorillas/
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China holds funeral for panda killed by earthquake
The endangered panda is revered as a kind of national mascot in China. About 1,590 pandas live in the wild, mostly in Sichuan and the neighboring province of Shaanxi. Another 180 have been bred in captivity.
See Video & associated stories:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080521-...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080519-...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080610-...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080516-... The endangered panda is revered as a kind of national mascot in China. About 1,590 pandas live in the wild, mostly in Sichuan and the ... more -
Panda Cubs Rescued After Quake:VIDEO
Seen in cell-phone camera footage, handlers at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China evacuated more than a dozen panda cubs just after the massive May 12 earthquake. Seen in cell-phone camera footage, handlers at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China evacuated more than a dozen panda cubs just... more
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Galapagos Now!
The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a deluge of human beings. How can we steward a sustainable society so that the planet's natural heritage doesn't become a cross between Hawaii and Disneyland? The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a del... more
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary / New Mexico
Have you ever wanted to have an up close encounter with a wolf? Leyton Cougar takes you inside his sanctuary for captive bread wolves in north western New Mexico to show you the plight of the modern day wolves and invites you to visit and participate in their effort to care for these beautiful wild animals.
With no help from the government, they raise all their financial support though donations from caring people like you. Check out their web page and find out more about this project:
http://www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org Have you ever wanted to have an up close encounter with a wolf? Leyton Cougar takes you inside his sanctuary for captive bread wolves... more -
UK Wildlife Sanctuary? Not So.
Disease and starvation run rampant among the deer living in this Somerset sanctuary managed by the League Against Cruel Sports. And it appears that banning cruel sport doesn't mean banning animal cruelty outright. Warning: this video may be disturbing to some viewers. Disease and starvation run rampant among the deer living in this Somerset sanctuary managed by the League Against Cruel Sports. And it... more
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3 Ways to Save Us
Saving the world isnt always easy or fun. In this Bluelist pod Lonely Planet contributor Andrew Nystrom shows us three great ways to save the world. Saving the world isnt always easy or fun. In this Bluelist pod Lonely Planet contributor Andrew Nystrom shows us three great ways to ... more
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