ALDF Back in Court Demanding State Take Action on Tony the Truck Stop Tiger, Now Exhibited Without a Permit

April 5th, 2012 After Baton Rouge Court’s Ruling Revoking Invalid Permit, ALDF Files Lawsuit Demanding Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Put an End to Owner’s Illegal Possession of the Big Cat For immediate release Contact: Lisa Franzetta, Animal Legal Defense Fund   Megan Backus, Animal Legal Defense Fund Baton Rouge, La. – This morning, the [...]

Ohio Wildcats Arrive to New Home in Sandstone

Tue, 03/27/2012 – 6:37pm Dana Thayer and photojournalist Adam Jagunich, FOX 21 News SANDSTONE – After 28 hours and 800 miles on the road, this trailor has a few more feet to go before a white tiger will arrive at her permanent home in Sandstone. “This is huge this is just the first of a [...]

Ask Your Congressperson to Support H.R.4122 – The Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act

Please ask your congressperson to support H.R.4122 – The Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act would prohibit private possession of big cats except at highly-qualified facilities like accredited zoos where they can be properly cared for and safely managed. Enter your zip code at this link: http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/issues/bills/?bill=61054001  for a fast easy way to voice your support [...]

Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act Introduced

Carole Baskin Tampa Cats Examiner Congressman McKeon and Congresswoman Sanchez Introduce Bipartisan “Big Cats and Public Safety Protection” Act Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) and Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) introduced the “Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act.” Unfortunately, an alarming number of wild cats have been bred and sold as domestic [...]

Former Tarzan actor has his wild cats seized by state officials

He was also arrested for not having a federal permit and for keeping two tigers and a leopard as pets By Angel Streeter, Sun Sentinel 7:25 p.m. EST, February 27, 2012 Former Tarzan actor Steve Sipek no longer has his cherished wild cats, losing them Monday after years of failing to comply with state and [...]

Rescued tigers relocated to Murchison refuge

Trio of cats plus two wolf hybrids at Black Beauty Ranch   Chad Wilson 2012-01-26 MURCHISON ­– The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, known for being the home of burros and horses that have been abused and neglected, joined with the Humane Society to rescue three tigers and two hybrid wolves from a roadside zoo [...]

Tigers and Other Exotic Animals Seized from Mississippi Roadside Zoo

Photo Credit: Kathy Milani/The HSUS More photos: http://slideshows.humanesociety.org/index/gallery/6/album/126?flash=0 January 25, 2012 Humane Society of the United States undercover investigation leads to multi-agency rescue mission The Humane Society of the United States joined with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation and Born Free [...]

New Petition For Tony: Please Sign!!

 A new petition for Tony was posted  on http://www.change.org asking the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to ensure Tony is released to a reputable sanctuary. It’s important to keep Tony’s story active, networked, and to let people know he is still at the truck stop and their support is still needed. Please sign and [...]

Tiger sanctuary in Chatham Co. welcomes visitors

Rajaji, 14, patrols his enclosure at Carolina Tiger Rescue, which gives weekend tours for visitors such as Rob Allen of Morrisville, right. RajahG lived up to his prickly reputation by trying to spray the tour group. Photos by Corey Lowenstein BY ANNE BLYTHE – ablythe@newsobserver.com Published Sun, Jan 08, 2012 04:12 AM Modified Mon, Jan [...]

Oklahoma park probed in tiger cub deaths

By Koran Addo Westside bureau December 20, 2011 GROSSE TETE — Tony, the 550-pound tiger on display at Tiger Truck Stop, could be bound for an exotic animal park in Oklahoma that federal officials say is under investigation after 23 tiger cubs died there. Tiger Truck Stop owner Michael Sandlin said he intends to send [...]