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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
• REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# 1$ CASE#ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
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(12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,orwww.co.weld.co.us.)
Legal Description PT N2NW4 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-2344 , Section 28 , Township 1 North, Range 64 West
Flood Plain: Zone District: , Total Acreage: , Overlay District:
Geological Hazard: , Airport Overlay District:
FEE OWNER(S)OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center dba The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Work Phone # 303-536-0118 Home Phone # Email Pat@wildlife-sanctuary.org
Address: 1946 County Road 53
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City/State/Zip Code Keenesburg,CO 80643
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Address: 303.536.0118 pat@wildlde-sanctuary.org
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: Pat Craig
Work Phone # 303-536-0118 Home Phone # 303-536-0123 Email pat@wildlife-sanctuary.org
Address:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code
PROPOSED USE:
Wildlife Sanctuary for rescue and care of exotic animals,boarding,kennel,veterinary clinic,public education,
agri-tourism,agri-tainment
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted
with or contained wit . e application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee
owners of prope mu sign this applic. 'on. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee
owners must .- incl ed with the a.. Ica n. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included i . catin hat y: si.•:v.ry to legal authority to sign for the corporation.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE
BY SPECIALREVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Explain, in detail,the proposed use of the property.
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center—dba - The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit
organization that specializes in rescuing and caring for Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Leopards, Mountain
Lions and other large carnivores that have been confiscated from illegal or abusive situations. The
organization has been in operation for more than 30 years, and is currently the largest and oldest sanctuary
for large carnivores in the nation.
The Sanctuary rescues animals from all over the United States, Mexico and Canada with approximately 90
• percent of the animals coming from regulatory and/or law enforcement agencies due to official confiscation
or court order. As of May, 2010, the Sanctuary cares for nearly 220 rescued exotic animals, as well a
couple dozen domestic animals and livestock, on 320 acres of open grassland.
Rescued animals are brought to the Sanctuary and put through a specialized rehabilitation program
designed to address any physiological and/or psychological issues they may have. The rehabilitation
program also facilitates interaction and socialization, so healthy and well-adjusted animals can be
subsequently released into large-acreage habitats to live together in more natural settings.
Specializing in large carnivores and omnivores, the Sanctuary feeds over 7,000 pounds of specially blended
raw meat per week to its carnivores (Big Cats & Wolves), and another 7,000 pounds of fruits, vegetables,
grains, breads, eggs, red meat,fish and other items to its omnivores (Bears, Raccoon & Coati Mundi).
The vast majority offunding for the non profit Sanctuary comes from donations by individuals along the
front-range and throughout Colorado - as well as the rest of the United States, Canada, Mexico and many
other countries around the world. Currently, the Sanctuary has over 28,000 active supporters—with
additional funding coming from Foundations and Corporations.
The Sanctuary's operations consist of three main program areas:
Animal Rescue
Our rescued animals come from private owners who have the animal illegally or find they are unable to
• properly care for it...surplussed from zoos...entertainment industry rejects or"retirees"...roadside
stands...exotic animal auctions...or facilities that have been shut down due to animal abuse, public safety
concerns, or financial problems. More often than not, the animals are confiscated by law enforcement
officials, including the USDA, US Fish& Wildlife and various state and local law enforcement agencies.
• TWAS has special rescue vans, trucks and trailers, along with custom built travel cages, all providing
temperature controlled comfort for the animals during transport to their new home at the Sanctuary.
Rescues have been small—from picking up two foxes a state away... to medium—saving an African lion,
two tigers and a mountain lion from a crawl space under a house... to huge—rescuing a family of lions
from Mexico City and bringing back 23 great cats and a bear in two trips from California when they shut
down a facility where the animals were being abused, starved, over-bred and killed for their skins.
The Wild Animal Sanctuary works closely with local, state and national and international agencies(law
enforcement, zoning, health and welfare,for example);and government entities such as the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These organizations depend on us to
provide safe and humane wild animal rescue services. We also work with zoos and wildlife facilities that
need assistance.
TWAS provides short-to-long term foster care during pending court actions, and permanent guardianship
of animals after legal custody is obtained. The total number of animals rescued during any one year
period depends on the relative resources and space that are available to the Sanctuary.
Wild Animal Care Program
It is the Sanctuary's goal to get all the animals into large acreage habitats with others of their own kind,
so that they can experience life with plenty of space, diets of exceptional quality, expert veterinary care,
and freedom from performing, traveling, or otherwise doing things Nature did not intend for them.
• Once the rescued animals arrive at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, they are given time in seclusion to get
adjusted to their new home. Depending on the level and type of abuse they have endured, the animals
are rehabilitated with loving care, so that they learn they can trust humans and other animals of their
own kind again.
Animals live in a variety of places on the Sanctuary grounds, based on their species and their relative
newness to the Sanctuary. Those living in the main compound have inside/outside enclosures, along
with heated areas for winter. They also have a wide variety of play structures-including pools for the
tigers. The main animal house is designed to allow the cats to take turns in the tiger pool area, which
features a waterfall and large zoo balls for play. Outside enclosures are spread with wood chips, which
are cleaned and changed on a regular basis.
Habitats—TWAS has 14 habitats, ranging in size from 5 to 25 acres. These natural habitats are on
rolling prairie grasslands, complete swimming ponds and seasonal lakes. The all have underground dens
(that stay about 60 degrees year round), shade shelters and play structures, and multiple types of
amenities and enrichment items.
Diet—The animals are fed on a random schedule, similar to what they would experience in the wild. This
feeding process helps address their natural biological functions, and satiates their appetite. The
Sanctuary feeds 7,000 lbs. of top quality USDA-inspected meats(beef poultry, mutton, pork, horse),
blended with vitamins and nutrients, to its great cats and wolves(about 2/3 of our animal population)
each week. The cost of this meat diet is around$450,000.00 annually.
• We feed another 7,000 lbs. of specially blended omnivore diet to our bears each week. While most of the
bear food(fruits, veggies, eggs, grains,fresh fish, etc...)is donated, it costs the Sanctuary another
$100,000.00 a year in transportation and cold storage costs(vehicles, gas, maintenance and insurance,
cold and freezer storage units). As you can imagine, costs of food, transportation and storage make up
• the "lion's share"of the Sanctuary's budget!
Veterinary Care—The Sanctuary has a Veterinary Clinic that comfortably accommodates animals up to
the size of our largest animals, the grizzly bears(usually 1,000 to 1,500 pounds). We provide exceptional
veterinary care for the animals. Upon arrival, the animals are checked and vaccinated if necessary.
Since there is no breeding male animals not already neutered must have that procedure when they
arrive(except for the male African lions-who would lose their manes-so female African lions receive
contraceptive implants to stop breeding cycles). For more serious medical issues involving MRI's and
major surgeries the animals are usually taken to Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching
Hospital. Our onsite Veterinary Clinic also provides educational opportunities for veterinarians and
students who want to learn more about, or specialize in, large carnivore care.
Captive Wildlife Education Program
Education about the Captive Wildlife Crisis—the causes of and potential solutions to-is critically
important to the alleviation of suffering endured by millions of animals worldwide. The goal of The Wild
Animal Sanctuary is to change social consciousness so that people learn to understand that captive large
carnivores do not make good pets...they are not entertainment...and their skins and body parts are not
products for sale or consumption.
The way to achieve this change in social consciousness is through Education.
• Education is the main focus of having visitors at the Sanctuary. It is important that visitors understand
the need for sanctuaries like ours, as well as what they can do to help alleviate the suffering of tens of
thousands of captive large carnivores living in substandard conditions throughout the US.
TWAS has an Education Center containing detailed information, posters and videos about the animals,
the Captive Wildlife Crisis, the kind of life we provide for our rescued animals, what and how we feed the
animals, how we construct their habitats and shelters, and much more. In addition to welcoming open-
education visitors, the Sanctuary also gives dedicated educational tours to dozens of student, scout,
social, business and service groups each year.
The Sanctuary Speakers Bureau, made up of staff and volunteers, travels throughout Colorado's Front
Range, giving presentations to businesses, service clubs, universities and other agencies, as well as
participating in town fairs and other public gatherings. Government agencies and professional
organizations involved with captive wildlife issues frequently seek our advice on animal care,
transportation and behavior issues.
The Sanctuary's web site—www.WildAnimalSanctuary.orq—is visited by millions of people annually, and
we expand our educational efforts via My Space, Facebook, You Tube and Twitter. The Sanctuary has
been featured on Animal Planet, National Geographic, 60 Minutes News, and a whole host of other
major media outlets... and is also actively sponsored by actresses Jessica Biel and Edie Falco—as well as
Country& Blues Artist Keb'Mo'.
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Current use of the property consists of utilizing improvements for animal care, public education and operational
support — as well as maintaining animals in large acreage fenced habitats. Future expansion projects would be
IDof similar design, layout, compatibility and purpose. See Attachment "A"
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Sanctuary 's proposal is consistent with the intent of weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the
Comprehensive Plan as found in the following county goals:
Sec. 22-2-10. Agriculture.
A. ... The diversity of agriculture in the County ranges from crops, rangelands and feedlots to other forms of
agribusiness, agri-tourism, agri-tainment and hobby farms.
B. The intent of the agricultural Goals is to support all forms of the agricultural Indust?), and, at the same time, to
protect the rights of the private property owners to convert their agricultural lands to other appropriate land uses...
E. In keeping with the intent of the preamble of the Weld County Charter "to provide uncomplicated, unburdensome
government, responsive to the people, " development in rural areas provides opportunities for land divisions that are
exempt from subdivision regulations and allows land use by small agricultural operations and home businesses. These
lots retain the agricultural zoning designation and support a high-quality rural character, while maintaining freedom
from cumbersome regulations.
F. Land use policies should support a high-quality rural character which respects the agricultural heritage and
traditional agricultural land uses of the County, as agricultural lands are converted to other uses (excluding urban
development). Rural character in the County includes those uses which provide rural lifestyles, rural-based economies
and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas. The natural landscape and vegetation predominate over the
• built environment. Agricultural land uses and development provide the visual landscapes traditionally found in rural
areas and communities.
The Wild Animal Sanctuary proposal is consistent with the district 's agricultural intent by:
• Protecting
o Open space
o Wildlife habitat
o Agricultural land
• Preventing adverse impacts resulting from:
o Loss of "Prime ".farm land, as these parcels are considered "Other " land in USDA soil maps
o Uncontrolled and undirected business and industrial use
o Uncontrolled and undirected residential use
• Promote
o The general welfare of county residents through:
• Student Education
• Adult Education
• Employment
• Economic development
o Weld County through:
• ■ National recognition
• Front-range recognition
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3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the
zone district in which it is located.
• Sec. 23-3-40. "Uses by special review" designates the following uses that are relative to the Sanctuary 's operation:
B. Agricultural Service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or
horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including:
5. Veterinary clinics or hospitals.
10. ANIMAL BOARDING and animal TRAINING FACILITIES where the maximum number of ANIMAL UNITS
permitted in Subsection 23-3-50.D below is exceeded and/or when the traffic that is generated by the boarding or
training activity exceeds sixty (60) trips per day to and from the property.
12. Animal waste recycling or processing facilities.
H. KENNELS, subject to the additional requirements of Section 23-4-400.
J. Keeping, raising or boarding of EXOTIC ANIMALS.
4. What type of uses surround the site (explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with
surrounding land uses).
The Wild Animal Sanctuary, though it may be unique in the kind of animals it cares for, is primarily an agricultural-
based entity that focuses on preserving open space, grasslands and providing environmental amenities and
enrichment to the animals it cares for. The minimal building the Sanctuary does in order to support its general
operation, along with its prevalent preservation of open space and habitat, is compatible with the thy-land crop
farming and CRP uses found in the area. See attachment "B "
5. Describe, in detail, the following:
Number of people who will use this site
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An average of 200 people per day
Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site
Approximately 15 staff, and 4 to 10 volunteers on a daily basis
Hours of operation
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM most of the year - with extended summer hours of 8:30 AM to Sunset from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site
Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Public Access & Animal Buildings 5 (1 current, and 4 future)
Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Animal Nutrition Center Buildings 3 (1 current, and 2 future)
Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Education Centers 5 (I current. and 4.future)
Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Observation Platforms 5 (1 current, and 4.future)
Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Veterinary Care & Residence Buildings 1 (1 current, and 0.future)
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Wood-frame/Concrete/Steel Office/Residence Buildings 3 (3 current, and ()future)
See Attachment "C
• Type and number of animals, if any, to be on this site
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• Large Cats • Bears
o African Lions o Grizzly Bears • Coati Mundi
• o Tigers o Brown Bears
o Leopards o Black Bears • Raccoon
o Mountain
Lions • Canines • Camel
o Serval o Wolves
o Lynx o Wolf Hybrids
o Bobcats o Coyote • Prairie Dog
o Fox
Maximum number of animals would average no more than 4 per acre.
Kind of vehicles(type,size,weight)that will access this site and how often
• Passenger Cars — average 4,500 lbs. — • Heavy Trucks — over 16,000 lbs. — average
average 50 per day 10 per month
• Light Trucks — less than 16,000 lbs. — • Semi Trucks— over 28,000 lbs. — average 3
average 10 per day per month
Who will provide fire protection to the site
Hudson & Keenesburg Fire Departments - as well as the Sanctuary owns and operates multiple water
trucks with on-board pump systems and fire hoses.
Water source on the property(both domestic and irrigation)
Well Permits #184140, #213693, #227168, #282682, #198288 — no irrigation• Sewage disposal system on the property (existing and proposed)
Septic permits for residences at 1942, 1946, 2020 & 2245 County Road 53—as well as future septic
systems permitted through Weld County for buildings planned that would require sewage service.
If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored
No warehousing occurs other than operational support items typically stored in semi trailers or cargo
containers—which would not exceed 2 semi, or 5 cargo units as allowed.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape
plan map as part of the application submittal.
The Sanctuary seeds all disturbed ground with native dry land grass mixes, as well as plants trees in
habitats and other areas of the property for wind-breaks, shade, and erosion control.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs.
The Sanctuary is primarily made up of open grassland habitats with primary and secondary fencing. This
fencing can be easily removed, or employed in future uses with livestock or other generally approved land
use operations. Buildings utilized by the Sanctuary are for the most part typical residential construction
and/or shop, barn and other universal application structures, and should not require removal or
reclamation in order to comply with currently acceptable land uses. Observation platforms and walkways,
as well as underground dens, would be removed(f cessation occurs.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
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Historical storm water drainage patterns exist on the Sanctuary 's parcels, and the Sanctuary avoids
disrupting or building in these areas in order to retain their,functionality. See Attachment "D "
• 9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is scheduled to
begin.
Size of Operation Construction Timeframe Details
Current 320 acres In existence now . . . refer to current improvements and current
habitat layout — see attachment "E"
Current 320 acres 0-2 years refer to proposed improvements and future
layout — see attachment "C "
Future land purchases 0-7 years Similar to stated existing and future
improvements
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
The sanctuary utilizes in-kind donations of concrete pipe and concrete slabs to construct underground dens
for the animals in habitats, and these materials are usually stockpiled near expansion projects or in
concentrated areas near operational buildings. Animal Manure is collected in main compound enclosure
areas and composted along with wood chip bedding, hay, and other natural products from animal care
operations and returned to soils as.fertilizer or soil conditioners per the,following county goals and
policies:
• Sec. 22-4-190. Agricultural waste.
One (1) result of being one (1) of the country's largest producers of agricultural products is the generation of a large
amount of agricultural waste. Agricultural waste results from the raising of crops or animals, leading to animal
manures and crop by-products, both of which may be returned to the soils as fertilizer or soil conditioners.
Sec. 22-4-200. Agricultural waste Goals and Policies.
A. AW. Goal 1 . Human and environmental health impacts from agricultural waste should be minimized by appropriate
handling, storage and processing practices.
1 . AW.Policy 1. 1. The County encourages the composting of agricultural waste.
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Supplement to USR Application Questionnaire
Description of activities in relation to original Use by Special Review application (1995)
In 1994 Pat Craig (the Founder and Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary) purchased 240 acres of land in
Southeast Weld County. The purpose of this purchase was to relocate his family and wildlife conservation
operation to this new location. In 1995 Mr. Craig filed for a USR with Weld County in order to approve the
operation of a wildlife refuge/sanctuary for exotic animals.
The original use as outlined by the plot plan submitted detailed a main animal compound with public access
parking and infrastructure, as well as perimeter/habitat fencing around a dedicated 65 acre parcel of land.
Improvements on the parcel at that time included a 16x65 mobile home, well, septic system, animal housing
structure (round house), tiger pool and exterior caging for Lions, Tigers, Bears and other large carnivores.
• The main purpose of the facility was to take in, rehabilitate and care for animals that had been rescued. The
number of animals in residence after the initial move to the new location was approximately 35. Plans
submitted to the County included the above mentioned facilities plus future expansion on the property,
including additional animal care and educational facilities.
Description of activities for amendment to original Use by Special Review
2010
Since 1995 the number of animals needing rescue has increased, as has the need for public education about
the Captive Wildlife Crisis, so the Sanctuary has continued to grow both in size and scope. Over the past 15
years, the non-profit organization has increased its dedicated acreage to 320 - comprised of contiguous
parcels of land in sections 20, 21 & 28.
Amending the original USR to reflect this growth, both in land and facilities/habitats that have been
incorporated to date are important — as is the potential for further land purchases and additional
improvements. Current and future plans are in harmony with the original USR base and purpose, as the
Sanctuary's mission has remained constant.
The current Sanctuary layout includes the original 65 acre development ( 1946 CR 53 — section 28), along
with several additional completed open space habitats on the 70 acre parcel (2126 CR 53 — section 21 ) to the
north - where a Carnivore Nutrition Center building is also located. The Nutrition Center is a metal shop-
• style building with two large walk-in freezers used for food storage.
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The original Craig ( 1942 CR 53 — section 28), Scalera (2020 CR 53 — section 21 ) & Felzien (2245 CR 53 —
section 20) homesteads are also now incorporated into the Sanctuary operations as general offices, 24-hour
staff/security residences, maintenance, veterinary, volunteer and animal care facilities.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
2010-2014
Future habitats, animal care, maintenance and public education facilities of similar design and nature are
planned for development in the next 4 years on the already partially developed 2126 CR 53 location, as well
as the 2245 CR 53 parcel and the raw 80 acre parcel (El /2SE 1 /4 — section 21 ).
2015 +
The Sanctuary also has long range plans (5- 15 yrs) to purchase additional acreage for similar development
and use. All future development and improvements would be done in compliance with base and purpose of
• the amended USR, as well as in compliance with County Health and Building codes and regulations.
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WELL PERMITS
See Attachment "[—
SEPTIC PERMITS
See Attachment "G "
RESTROOM FACILITIES
Restroom facilities located within the current improvements listed below utilize septic systems at each site.
( 1942 CR 53 — section 28)
• The house at this location (currently used as an office) is a manufactured home with 3 bedrooms
(offices) and 3 bathrooms used by Sanctuary staff during daily operations.
( 1946 CR 53 — section 28)
• The Welcome Center parking area has an independent 220 sq.ft. public restroom building with two
gender specific handicap accessible restrooms that are available to the public.
• An individual mop sink is located in the Welcome Center stockroom area.
• The Education Center has one unisex handicap accessible restroom available to the public.
• The mobile home (small office/volunteer break room) has two unisex bathrooms available for staff
• and volunteers.
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• The 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom manufactured home at this location is currently used as a staff/security
residence (upstairs) and veterinary clinic (downstairs).
(2245 CR 53 — section 20)
• The 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom brick home at this location is currently used as a staff/security residence
(upstairs) and an office/meeting area (downstairs).
All future public access area restroom facilities would be permitted and built in accordance with Weld
County Building and Health Department code and regulations.
WASTE HANDLING
Overall animal waste handling and treatment is minimal in volume since less than 30% of the total numbers
of animals currently housed at the Sanctuary are located in small enclosures that necessitate constant removal
of accumulated waste. Waste generated by the remaining 70% of the animal population living in large
• acreage habitats - where accumulation is nonexistent due to the relatively small animal-to-acre ratio, as well
as natural elements degrading and dissipating the waste — is not a factor.
With 30% of the animals producing accumulated wastes that need handling and treatment, the Sanctuary
utilizes dedicated full-time staff (animal caretakers) that clean animal enclosures and remove waste on a
daily basis. Bedding materials (wood chips) are also removed and replaced on a regular schedule as well.
The Sanctuary utilizes modern composting techniques to restore these materials to an organic state, free from
pathogens or other human or animal health hazards. Both animal waste and bedding are combined with
other organic materials such as leaves, grasses and vegetable matter to create the rich nitrogen & carbon
environment necessary for successful composting.
Composting activities are carried out in a manner consistent with agricultural industry standards, with careful
adherence to protocols that minimize odor, dust and other concerns. See Attachment "II "
Once the composting process is complete, the organic material is then spread on Sanctuary land to enhance
soil conditions and native plant growth.
The Sanctuary utilizes commercial trash services for all other waste generated, along with the recycling of
cans, bottles, paper and cardboards.
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Vehicles
Public access is limited to delineated driveways, parking lots and designated education/observation areas. All
driveways and parking lots utilized by public traffic are constructed with a gravel base and recycled asphalt
surface in order to minimize dust and erosion. Minimal vehicle traffic ( 1 -2 trips per day) by animal care and
maintenance staff occur on unpaved pathways leading to remote habitats.
Construction
All open areas, animal habitats and areas around improvements remain in native grass, as well as planted
shrubs and trees. Any disturbed soil during animal den, fence or other construction is immediately reseeded
in native grasses to control soil erosion and/or potential dust issues.
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The following well permits are attached:
1. ( 1942 CR 53 — section 28) Permit# 184140
2. ( 1946 CR 53 — section 28) Permit#213693
3. (2020 CR 53 — section 21 ) Permit#227168
4. (2126 CR 53 - section 21 ) Permit#282682
5. (2245 CR 53 — section 20) Permit# 198288
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Organic Matter
(including carbon,
chemical energy,
protien, nitrogen)
Minerals
(including Organic Matter
nitrogen and (including carbon,
other nutrients) chemical energy,
Compost Pile nitrogen, protien,
Water humus); minerals
water &
Microorganisms microorganisms
Raw Materials Finished Compost
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• Composting Process
In a nutshell, feedstocks (animal waste) and required bulking agents (wood chips) are
mixed together in suitable proportions and spread into rows or piles. Air and water are
added to the piles in appropriate amounts while the microorganisms in the mixed materi-
als begin to eat and process the nutrients in the feedstock.
This phase of composting, which is the most active, lasts about a month and generates
temperatures high enough to kill pathogens and weed seeds. Continual aeration (flipping)
of material improves this process and improves PH levels keeping the process relatively
odor free. When this stage is complete, the compost is moved to a separate pile and al-
lowed to cure for an additional two months.
While curing, biological activity in the compost is still taking place, but at a much slower
pace than in the active phase. After curing, the compost is sometimes screened to create a
more uniform size, remove rocks and uncomposted materials, and to recover some of the
larger bulking agents for reuse.
The compost is then be stable, with a fairly consistent look and an earthy, inoffensive
odor. It is then stored for use on the Sanctuary grounds or put up in bulk or bag.
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Operational Layout & Logistics
Amount of Waste and Wood Chips Handled
• Approximately 20-30 cubic yards per month
Location
Inset from property lines by a minimum of 300 feet, as well as 200 feet from any public access areas.
Site
Approximately 1-2 acre area with raw material, active composting and finished material staging areas. Site
characteristics include
(1) slightly sloped land (for drainage) 2-4 percent slope
(2) firm soil that packs well
(3) not located in a flood plain
(4) berms around the perimeter to control run-off and run-on
(5) designated areas for raw materials storage, processing, and post composting staging
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FOR COMMERCIAL SITES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
• BUSINESS EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
Business Name: Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center Phone: 303-536-0118
1946 County Road 53 Keenesburg, CO 80643
Address: City, ST, Zip:
Pat Craig - Executive Director 303-748-8091
Business Owner: Phone:
Home Address: 2020 County Road 53 City, ST, Zlp: Keenesburg, CO 80643
List three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency:
NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE
Casey Craig - Operations Director 1946 County Road 53 303-901-0716
Shawna Finkenbinder - Development Director Keenesburg 720-951-0623
Shiloh Howlett - Animal Care Fort Lupton 303-517-4749
BUSIneSS HOUR: 8:30 AM - 4 :30 PM Days: Monday-Sunday (7)
Type of Alarm: Er Noner Burglars Holdups Firer Silents Audible
Name and address of Alarm Company: 24 hour staff security
Location of Safe: N/A
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
Number of entry/exit doors in this building: Location(s):
Is alcohol stored in building? No Location(s):
Are drugs stored in building? Yes Location(s): Prep Trailer in Main Compound
Are weapons stored in building? Yes Location(s): Prep Trailer in Main Compound
The following programs are offered as a public service of the Weld County Sheriffs Office. Please indicate the
programs of interest. Physical Security Check Crime Prevention Presentation
UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS:
Main Electrical: In Main Compound
Gas Shut Off: Propane tanks located in parking lot
Exterior Water Shutoff: none - wells
Interior Water Shutoff:
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R3723705 Parcel#: 147520400021
Tax Area: 2446 Bordering County:
Acres: 42.15
Township Range Section Ouart. Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 - 20 -4 - -
Owners Name&Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Street:
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City:
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Business/Complex:
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
11/2/2009 $950,000 WD 3657248
Legal Description
PT E2SE4 20-1-64 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-4034 (1.8D .91R)
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
Land Type Abst Code Actual Value
Measure Units Value
•Agricultural 9179 Acres 30
Agricultural 9179 Acres 12.15
Land Subtotal: 42.15 $720 $210
No Buildings on Parcel
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R7901998 Parcel#: 147528000011
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Tax Area: 2446 Bordering County:
Acres: 14.21
Township Range Section Quart.Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 - 28 - 0 - -
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CC) 80643
Business/Complex:
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
2/23/2007 $380,000 WD 3458143
Legal Description
PT N2NW4 28-1-64 LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-2344 (.48R)
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
Land Type Abst Code Actual Value
Measure Units Value
•Agricultural 4127 Acres 14.21
Land Subtotal: 14.21 $404 $120
Buildings Valuation Summary
Bldg# Property Type Actual Value Assessed
Value
1 Residential
2 Out Building
3 Out Building
4 Out Building
5 Out Building
Improvements Subtotal: $146,768 $15,470
Total Property Value $147,172 $15,590
Building Details
Account#: R7901998 Parcel#: 147528000011
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
•Building# Property Type
1 Residential
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Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Modular Year Built: 1994
•Exterior: Frame Hardboard HVAC: Central Air to Air
Interior Finish: Drywall Built As SQ Ft: 2312
# of Baths: 2 Roof Type:
# of Bdrms: 1 Roof Cover: Composition Shingle
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 8 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
Account#: R7901998 Parcel#: 147528000011
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
2 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Utility Building Year Built: 1999
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 225
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
•# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
Account#: R7901998 Parcel#: 147528000011
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building*/ Property Type
3 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Barn Year Built: 1999
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 930
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
•Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
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Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
•Account#: R7901998 Parcel#: 147528000011
Owners Name&Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
4 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Utility Building Year Built: 1999
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 228
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
Account#: R7901998 - Parcel#: 147528000011
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
CRAIG PATRICK Street: 1942 53 CR
1942 CR 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Buildino# Property Type
5 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Utility Building Year Built: 1999
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 1320
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R7902198 Parcel#: 147528000012
Tax Area: 2446 Y1 Bordering County: a'a6
Acres: 65.04
Township Range Section Quart. Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 - 28 - 0 - -
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CTR Street: 1946 53 CR
1946 COUNTY ROAD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Business/Complex: ROCKY MT. WILDLIFE CENTER
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
3/21/2008 $225,000 WD 3543027
Legal Description
PT N2NW4 28-1-64 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-2344 (.43R)
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
•Land Type Abst Code Measure Units Actual Value Value
Agricultural 9179 Acres 60.04
Commercial 9139 Acres 5
Land Subtotal: 65.04 $16,708 $4,850
Buildings Valuation Summary
Bldg# Property Type Actual Value Assessed
Value
1 Commercial
2 Commercial
3 Commercial
Improvements Subtotal: $71,402 $20,710
Total Property Value $88,110 $25,560
Building Details
Account#: R7902198 Parcel#: 147528000012
Owners Name & Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CTR Street: 1946 53 CR
1946 COUNTY ROAD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
•Buil4ino# Property Type
1 Commercial
Individual Built As Detail
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Built As: Kennel Year Built: 1994
Exterior: HVAC: None
•Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 10445
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type: Irregular
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 2
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft
Account#: R7902198 Parcel#: 147528000012
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CTR Street: 1946 53 CR
1946 COUNTY ROAD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
2 Commercial
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Light Commercial Utility Year Built: 1995
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 216
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type: Flat
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
•Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft
Account#: R7902198 Parcel#: 147528000012
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CTR Street: 1946 53 CR
1946 COUNTY ROAD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property TVD�
3 Commercial
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Retail Store Year Built: 1995
Exterior: HVAC: Space Heater
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 1200
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type: Flat
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage_
("Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R5329008 Parcel#: 147521300023
Tax Area: 2446 .a.... � Bordering County:
Acres: 10.429
Township Range Section Quart. Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 - 21 - 3 - —
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
SCALERA ANTONINA M Street: 2020 53 CR
2020 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Business/Complex:
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
$0
Legal Description
PT S2SW4 21-1-64 LOT A AMD CORR REC EXEMPT RE-2541
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
Land Type Abst Code Actual Value
Measure Units Value
Agricultural 4127 Acres 9.775
Agricultural 4167 Acres 0.654
Land Subtotal: 10.429 $282 $90
Buildings Valuation Summary
Bldg# Property Type Actual Value Assessed
Value
1 Residential
Improvements Subtotal: $178,824 $14,230
Total Property Value $179,106 $14,320
Building Details
Account#: R5329008 Parcel#: 147521300023
Owners Name &Address; Property Address:
SCALERA ANTONINA M Street: 2020 53 CR
2020 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
1 Residential
• Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Modular Year Built: 2000
Exterior: Frame Hardboard HVAC: Forced Air
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Interior Finish: Drywall Built As SQ Ft: 2184
# of Baths: 2 Roof Type:
•# of Bdrms: 3 Roof Cover: Composition Shingle
#of Stories: 1
Rooms: 6 Units: 0
Garaae:
Attached SQ Ft: 0 Detached SQ Ft 0
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: 2184 Finished SQ Ft: 0
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R6942197 Parcel#: 147521000005
Tax Area: 2446 Bordering County:
Acres: 79.5
Township Range Section Quart.Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 - 21 - 0 - -
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CEN Street: WELD
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Business/Complex:
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
2/28/2008 $300,000 WD 3538289
Legal Description
N2SW4 21-1-64 (.50R)
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
Land Type Abst Code Actual Value
Measure Units Value
Agricultural 9179 Acres 24
Agricultural 9179 Acres 55.5
Land Subtotal: 79.5 $3,866 $1,120
No Buildings on Parcel
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PROPERTY PROFILE
•Account#: R3723605 Parcel#: 147520400020
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Tax Area: 2446 Bordering County:
Acres: 34.09
Township Range Section Quart. Sec. Subdivison Name Block# Lot#
01 - 64 . 20 -4 - -
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Owners Name&Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Street: 61 CR
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Business/Complex:
Sales Summary
Sale Date Sale Price Deed Type Reception #
11/2/2009 $950,000 WD 3657248 •
Legal Description
PT E2SE4 20-1-64 LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-4034 (.9R)
Land Valuation Summary
Unit of Number of Assessed
•Land Type Abst Code Actual Value
Measure Units Value
Agricultural 9179 Acres 18.59
Agricultural 9179 Acres 15.5
Land Subtotal: 34.09 $1,539 $450
Buildings Valuation Summary
Bldg# Property Type Actual Value Assessed
Value
1 Residential
2 Out Building
3 Out Building
Improvements Subtotal: $473,249 $137,240
Total Property Value $474,788 $137,690
Building Details
Account#: R3723605 Parcel#: 147520400020
Owners Name &Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Street: 61 CR
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
•1 Residential
Individual Built As Detail
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Built As: Ranch 1 Story Year Built: 1996
Exterior: Frame Masonry Veneer HVAC: Central Air to Air
•Interior Finish: Drywall Built As SQ Ft: 2293.
# of Baths: 2 Roof Type: Hip
# of Bdrms: 3 Roof Cover: Composition Shingle
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 6 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: 912 Detached SQ Ft: 0
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: 2293 Finished SQ Ft: 2293
Account#: R3723605 Parcel#: 147520400020
Owners Name&Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Street: 61 CR
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
2 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Shed - Equipment Year Built: 1996
Exterior: Pole Frame Metal Siding HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 1728
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
# of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
•# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
Attached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
Account#: R3723605 Parcel#: 147520400020
Owners Name&Address: Property Address:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Street: 61 CR
1946 COUNTY RD 53 City: WELD
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Building# Property Type
3 Out Building
Individual Built As Detail
Built As: Shed - Cattle Year Built: 2004
Exterior: HVAC: None
Interior Finish: Built As SQ Ft: 288
# of Baths: 0 Roof Type:
#of Bdrms: 0 Roof Cover:
# of Stories: 1
Rooms: 0 Units: 0
Garage:
�ttached SQ Ft: Detached SQ Ft:
Basement:
Total SQ Ft: Finished SQ Ft:
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GRAY BROTHERS TRASH SER`fCE
P.O. BOX 539
HUDSON. CO 80642
STATEMENT
377
PAT CRAIG Statement date 10/1/2010
1942 WCR 53
KEENESBURG. CO 80643
Amount Due 88.00
Payment Due 10/1612010
Date Document number Description Charges Payments Balance
Balance Forward 0 00
9/1/2010 RC 97621 EVERY TUESDAY 88.00 88 00
9/1/2010 RC 97622 FJEL SURCHARGE 0.00 88.00
9/17/2010 RJ 48965 CI<52623 -88.00 0 CO
10/1/2010 RC 99060 EVERY TUESDAY 88 00 88 00
10/1/2010 RC 99061 FUEL SURCHARGE 0 00 88.00
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE'CONSERVATION CENTER 5 26 6
Gray Bros. Trash Removal 10/8/2010
Date Type Reference Original Amt. Balance Due Discount Payment
10/8/2010 Bill 88.00 88.00 88.00
Check Amount 88.00
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CO East Bank &Trust Acct 377 88.00
Wild Animal Sanctuary USR Update
• Introduction
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center— DBA - The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit
organization that specializes in rescuing and caring for Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Leopards, Mountain
Lions and other large carnivores that have been confiscated from illegal or abusive situations. The
organization has been in operation for more than 30 years, and is currently the largest and oldest sanctuary
for large carnivores in the nation.
The Sanctuary rescues animals from all over the United States, Mexico and Canada with approximately 90
percent of the animals coming from regulatory and/or law enforcement agencies due to official confiscation
or court order. As of May, 2010, the Sanctuary cares for nearly 220 rescued exotic animals, as well a couple
dozen domestic animals and livestock, on 320 acres of open grassland.
Rescued animals are brought to the Sanctuary and put through a specialized rehabilitation program designed
to address any physiological and/or psychological issues they may have. The rehabilitation program also
facilitates interaction and socialization, so healthy and well-adjusted animals can be subsequently released
into large-acreage habitats to live together in more natural settings.
Specializing in large carnivores and omnivores, the Sanctuary feeds over 7,000 pounds of specially blended
raw meat per week to its carnivores (Big Cats & Wolves), and another 7,000 pounds of fruits, vegetables,
grains, breads, eggs, red meat, fish and other items to its omnivores (Bears, Raccoon& Coati Mundi).
• The vast majority of funding for the non-profit Sanctuary comes from donations by individuals along the
front-range and throughout Colorado - as well as the rest of the United States, Canada, Mexico and many
other countries around the world. Currently, the Sanctuary has over 28,000 active supporters—with
additional funding coming from Foundations and Corporations.
Location
The Sanctuary is currently located in southern portion of Weld County, approximately 4 miles south of CO
Highway 52 on County Road 53.
Surrounding land usage is agricultural (primarily wheat crops), with approximately 12 residential properties
within a 1 mile radius of the Sanctuary—4 of which belong to the Sanctuary and are used as office space,
keeper residence, veterinary treatment, and storage. The nearest high-density population is a relatively small
subdivision located 3 miles to the south of the Sanctuary, in northern Adams County. Both Keenesburg and
Hudson are approximately 7 miles away from the Sanctuary.
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Regulation
• The Sanctuary is licensed and regulated by:
• The United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)—in relation to both the Lacey& Captive
Wildlife Safety Acts
• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service
(APHIS) in relation to the Animal Welfare Act
• The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW)—Under Special Licensing in relation to Colorado Revised
Statutes 33-6-109(4), 33-1-106, 33-6-109, 33-6-113, 33-6-114, 18-9-202
Facility Layout
The facility is comprised of a main animal compound - approximately 1 acre in size- located near the center
of the property. At any given time, approximately 50% of resident animals are located inside this main
compound, and are participating in the rehabilitation program.
Additional animal enclosures in the form of large-acreage animal habitats - approximately 1 to 20 acres in
size -are located on other portions of the property. The balance of rescued animals are located in these
areas, and are living for the most-part in socialized groups.
The main compound and each of the habitats utilize primary containment systems, as well as secondary
perimeter fencing to ensure containment of the animals. Each primary enclosure, as well as secondary
perimeter fence, are built to both USDA and DOW specifications.
• Staff& Volunteers
Currently, the Sanctuary has 12 paid staff and more than 87 volunteers.
Staff and Volunteer training is broken into two segments, as there are Class-I individuals who work directly
with, or around animals... and Class-II individuals who work only in support positions that benefit the
animals - but are not in direct contact or close proximity to them.
Training for direct-care (Class-1) individuals consists of a preliminary interview, orientation stage,
specialized training with an assigned mentor, and a review process. Training for non-direct care (Class-II)
individuals consists of a preliminary interview, orientation stage, general training and review. Each stage of
training varies in length as it relates to the individual's abilities and evaluation by their assigned mentor.
Class-I Staff: Pat Craig—Executive Director
Becca Miceli—Director of Animal & Medical Care
Shiloh Howlett—Animal Care
Ashley Watson—Animal Care
Casey Craig—Operations Director
Class-II Staff: Shawna Finkenbinder— Director of Development
Teresa Kempf—Public Relations Director
• Tawny Richie—Welcome Center Manager
Laine Hubbard—Welcome Center Associate
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Monica Martinez—Marketing and Publications
Judy Wilson—Volunteer Coordinator
Connie Cage—Accounting Manager
• Attending Veterinarians:
Dr. Don Hyde Dr. Carroll Loyer
Local Veterinarian 3550 South Jason Street
Keenesburg, CO Englewood, Colorado 80110
303-732-4257
Dr. Chad Devitt
Dr. Terry Campbell 3550 South Jason Street
Colorado State University Englewood, Colorado 80110
Associate Professor Zoological
Medicine Services
Exotic Animal Specialist
Fort Collins, CO
970-491-4477
All veterinary care complies with ethical practices and the humane treatment of animals as prescribed by
AVMA and USDA licensing, however facility standards are subject as follows:
All animals are directly observed by staff on a daily basis for any type of behavioral,
dietary or physical abnormalities, and management reviews all records of observations.
Veterinarian visits are routine, and all four veterinarians listed, maintain an on-call status.
• Stool samples for parasites and other parasitic abnormalities are done on a routine basis,
and blood work is processed whenever an animal receives medical attention. An Executive
Steering Committee, the USDA, and the attending Veterinarian review general veterinary
care and the Center's medical logs annually.
Animal Information
Animal Species
• Large Cats • Canines
o African Lions o Wolves
o Tigers o Wolf Hybrids
o Leopards o Coyote
o Mountain Lions o Fox
o Lynx
o Bobcats • Coati Mundi
• Bears • Raccoon
o Grizzly Bears
o Brown Bears • Camel
o Black Bears
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Public Access
•ducation about the Captive Wildlife Crisis in America today is extremely important, and public education
makes up a large portion of the non-profit's mission. As such, the Sanctuary is open the public for educational
purposes 7 days a week. Visitors park in designated parking lots and enter through the Sanctuary's Welcome
Center.
Each visitor receives an extended orientation concerning the organization, the animals, and the guidelines for
visiting. Visitors are then allowed to access observation decks and walkways, as well as the Sanctuary's
Education Center to learn more about the animals and the Sanctuary's mission.
Proposal#1
To amend USR to reflect current and future uses;
• Expand Parcels and Acreage to 320+ Acres
• Animal Species List Updated
• Animal Population Increased
• Increase Public Access
• Future Facility and Building Additions
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.o amend USR to reflect Prairie Dog Relocation uses;
• Prairie Dog Care & Containment de3 CA ' 4403
o Physical Containment
• Above Ground (1( 2 1M-ty)a`(°(
■ Underground
o Population Control
• Physical Sterilization
• Chemical Sterilization
o Habitat Management
• Dust control
• Through controlled population
• Water&Nutrient Management
o Health Management
• Parasite Control
• Pre-movement chemical applications
• Post-movement Monitoring and application
• Population Control
• Managed Colony Size
• Continuous Monitoring of Colony
• Regular Veterinary Monitoring
• Daily Staff Observation
o Undocumented Prairie Dog Issues (Dumping)
• • Discrete Site
• Located Away From Public Roads
• Public Awareness
• Local Signage
• News articles
• Policy Notification to Prairie Dog Advocates
• Destruction of Dumped Prairie Dogs
• Incident Reports
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SUMMER 2010 IN THIS ISSUE
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OHIO BEAR (S( LION RESCUE PG . 5
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Exotic Animal Auctions in the state of Ohio `
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integrating Lions from vastly different . ^*
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTO !!
"The good work we do, and the amazing changes that come to the animals we pull
from such terrible situations, is entirely dependent on the occurrence,
and reoccurrence, of your donations . "
Summer is here and I hope help : They come from all over donations, we are able to con-
you are enjoying the warm the front-range and eastern nect our manpower with the
weather as much as I am ! I plains of Colorado . . . and I am needed supplies and materials
know the animals love this extremely appreciative of their that it takes to do what we do .
time of year . . . as does our honest compassion and unwav- Of course we are extremely
staff - especially since the ering commitment to making a proud of, and very grateful for,
extended daylight hours give difference in the lives of ani - the remarkable amount of do-
us the opportunity to get even mals we have rescued . nated goods and in-kind dona-
more important projects com- yet, for everything our staff tions we receive each year . . .
pleted . We' re currently up to does . . . as well as all the work but the Lion share (pardon the
our ears in special projects that our volunteers perform . . . it 's pun ) of supplies, food, medical
will help make the lives of our your support that provides the and rescue costs we face each
rescued animals better, and at final key ingredient to our suc- year can only be paid for with
the same time, incredibly busy cess. Through your generous your help . •
getting ready for our special
30-year celebration scheduled . L r.
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for June 19th . r
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awesome volunteers. Every # "� 4'
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The Sanctuary Newsletter is ' of the epic sacrifices. and the If saving these animals from
evoted to conveying our work significant costs that are hidden horrific situations, and restor-
and passion, and it 's delivered behind our stories of success. ing their health, dignity and
to your front door so that you The good work• we do, and the well-being through love and
can share in the trials . . . tribu- amazing changes that come to compassion - and enabling
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lations . . . and ultimately, the the animals we pull from such them to live with others of
successes that you have made terrible situations is entirely their own kind in natural open
possible with your generous dependent on the occurrence, spaces is something that moti-
support ! The animals are the and reoccurrence, of your vates you . . . then I ask you to
one thing we all care about . . . donations . be cognoscente of the unremit-
and their welfare comes at Making a donation to the ting costs and manpower needs
a cost to all of us. We must Sanctuary is a generous and associated with operating our
all do our part to make the heartwarming thing to do . . . and Sanctuary on a daily basis .
Sanctuary 's mission a success ! it signifies your recognition of Please think of the animals
I love talking about all the a cause that deserves support. often . . . and continue to be
amazing things we do, as what And for many people today, it vigilant with your commitment
we accomplish when we all also fulfills a deep desire to be in playing a key role in making
work together is truly monu- part of a positive solution in a the Sanctuary and its mission
mental . Yet, I want to stress world that, at times, seems to possible !
how easily we can lose sight be vastly askew. Thank you ! ; ;OHIO BEAR & LION RESCUE
. .rHow does an African Lion W4rr
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in Ohio? Or, for that matter t;
how does a Black Bear end up . rib e . I , 4
in%a open-'wire corn-crib be-
hind another house in the same 40 +A '4,-P7 ".
state? The answer is that it 's
all-to-easy in Ohio for someone 40 .a; 4 '4 k
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Seems unbelievable, doesn 't "�,{ ,►'' . , . •,d c
, . lcit? Well , Ohio was where we 'a. ' /
found ourselves (once again) __ `. i , 0
earlier this year on another k �' �;
rescue mission to save "Icon," t' •_' . , '
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a young male African Lion •I 1" �'
being kept in a shed behind a
house in rural Ohio . . . as well
as "'Yogi ," a young male Black ,";' ,�,'ii �,;.,11 `'I 1�., it i' " ',1 .71 .. , . i5� t:� .
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Bear who was being kept in an ` - }j1trl . :1-:i:-;'' '''17' 41 1' `
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$450 at a local auction , and hisget •�,�. - -_ - '
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fluffy little purchase wan ►- - . . - - - -
going to stay fluffy, or little'
for long (no surprise) . . . as he rescued and brought back to the Yogi has a very similar story
quickly grew into a very pow- Sanctuary, he was entered into to Ike 's, as he had been pur-
erful and destructive house our rehabilitation program .ram . chased at an auction house that
pet ! And rather than admitting was routinely selling exotic
had made agiant mistake Once he was placed near one
they of the Prides of Lions living at animals to anyone who wanted
.in purchasing a wild animal as , to bid on them . Yet his own-
a " et — and then going out and the Sanctuary, it wasn 't long
P before Ike began to realize he ers seemed to be a bit slower at
finding him a proper home at realizing that wild animals are
was an African Lion (and not
that point - they decided it was
somebody 's pet) . . . and eas- not good pets — since prior to
a good idea to move him into us being called in to save Yogi
something convenient (like a ily integrated into the Lion
Pride. At this point, Ike is off — it seems these people had
shed behind their house) . already attempted twice before
to a great start — enjoying his
Of course it wasn 't long be- freedom and the natural corn- to keep a Bear as a pet . . . but
fore Ike had also outgrown the panionship of other Lions — so both Bears had died , one after
shed . . . and his owners real- we ' re thrilled he was able to the other, for unknown reasons
ized that he needed a place to be rescued and rehabilitated so (according to their owner) .
go where his size, instincts, quickly. When it finally became ap-
and insatiable appetite could parent that Bears are not good
be accommodated — and so Now, as the sun sets each night,
there 's a distinctive new voice pets, and definitely don 't do
they called us . Our team im- well when locked inside of
that can be heard
mediately prepared the rescue coming from
within the Pride 's roars . . . and an open-wire corn-crib with
vehicles and equipment needed no house or other ameni -
it togo help Ike, and once he was seems to be one filled with
ties . . . Yogi 's owners decided ill
the sound of contentment.
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To see an in - depth video of Ike & Yogi that was on " 60 Minutes "
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News Australia go to our web site (www. WildAnimalSanctuary. org)
and click on the " Multi - Media " box at the bottom of the page
— then click on " Videos " —
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to contact The Wild Animal
.Sanctuary. Our rescue team •
was already preparing for the - •e
long drive to Ohio to help Ike; _,AR
the African Lion, so it was • _,�,.. i1►
fortuitous that Yogi 's owners µ; ms _
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had called in time to get him rr `'
included on the rescue trip. "' : 1K -t, '= , -.Y '
Yogi was brought back to the - ' 1V
Sanctuary where he could _ .4.-it
participate in our rehabilitation
program, and begin his new -_ _ - - _ .
life living freely among other -
rescued Bears in one of the '
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Sanctuary 's many large-acreage ‘ -
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that Yogi was rescued before Yogi & Busier
he suffered the same fate of "-
• his two predecessors . . . and of
course, saddened by the fact we -- - --
were not able to help them as
well .
Our hope is that detailed sto- r - r
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help convince the State of Ohio
to pass legislation banning any -,
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as pets thereby saving thou-
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suffering the same ordeal as $ , r toile_ ".. ' ' ? i
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Do you ever wonder why challenges in obtaining a meal work together as a coordinated
African Lions naturally want to where they live . . . yet African group gives African Lions the
live in groups When other big Lions find themselves in a edge they need to succeed and
cats like Tigers, Leopards and unique situation that calls for survive. For Lions, the ability
Mountain Lions don ' t? The teamwork ! to hunt, defend their kills from
answer is actually very simple other predators and scavengers,
Given the sometimes large size
— FOOD ! The ability for all as well as protect each other,
of their prey, as well as the vast
cats to survive in the wild, for open spaces their prey have is paramount. Oddly enough ,
the most-part, revolves around for the survival of other species
to run in (as they try to avoid
their ability to catch something being caught), the ability to of big cats, the story is just the a
to eat. Each species of cat face opposite.
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tions and/or instincts each cat
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ing and living either together cared for, and even rescued . . . important role in how and why
— or not together — so that we so all of these factors have to we group them the way we
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ment a rehabilitation plan for a Lions we ' ve rescued either had
modations to ensure they are
newly rescued animal . a history of severe physical
safe, comfortable and happy.
However, understanding these Some animals have similar abuse, or cameAg„ the Sanctuary
clueless to the fact they were
basic instinctual tendencies is cases to young children that
actually an African Lion . . . we
only part of the equation , as have been severely beaten or
always find they have aburn-
we also have to evaluate and abused, and their fears and
understdnd their individual his- overwhelming sense of distrust ing desire to be part of a fain-
tories as well . has to be dealt with in much ily. Their social instincts are
innate and comprise much of
the same manner. Others have
For each animal we rescue, what gives them balance in
or short come from less extreme envi-
there can be a lon
g life, so to keep them isolated
ronments, but may have been
list of issues that relate to how would be to keep them from
they were raised in captivity isolated to the point where they
p y contentment.
have no idea they are a Lion,
ranging from being beaten,
Tiger, Leopard or other spe- That said, we still face enor-
starved or shocked . . . to be-
cies until they are slowly, and mous challenges in finding the
ing raised in a loving home, or
thoughtfully, exposed to others correct balance when it comes
solitary confinement ( usually
of their own kind. to structuring a Pride, since
in a basement, horse trailer or
randomly grouping Lions into
barn somewhere) . Each animal When it comes to African
one family is totally unrealistic
has a unique set of conditions Lions, their instinctual de-
lating to how it was raised, sire to live together plays an and will not work. Once we
have evaluated each rescued
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look further into their person- other, which eventually leads other males in the Pride . . . as
ality, attitude and aptitude as to a cast of well -adjusted and well as a dominant female,
it pertains to relationships and happy members of a Lion and many other subordinate
interaction with others and how Pride . How many males and females . The final structure
that will relate within a family females does that work out to of this Pride represents a well -
or "Pride" structure. be? There 's no exact formula, crafted balance of unique
After carefully evaluating and as each Pride is dynamic — as individuals- that function as a
choosing Pride members based in the wild — and is distinctly loving and dedicated family.;;
on a litany of criteria and so- based on the cumulative energy
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• PALISADE PEACH PROJECT
Reprint from Spring Newsletter - with Updated Information
Are you a big fan of freshly Our Palisade Peach Project also So if you, or a group you are
picked peaches? Would you offers schools, church groups, involved with, would love to
like to receive some of the best Boy & Girl Scout troops, help sell some incredibly tasty
peaches on this planet, and help kids and adults of all ages the peaches . . . this would be a fun
the animals at the Sanctuary at chance to help the animals by and tantalizing way to help the
the same time? We have just utilizing this fun and unique animals !
the right thing for you then — as opportunity ! Here are just a We are taking Peach orders
we have been given a won- few ways that you - or a group right now, so if you are'plan-
derful opportunity this year - can help : (free flyers, post- Wing on helping the animals
in the form of exclusive ac- ers and displays are available and getting some of these
cess to freshly picked Palisade upon request)
scrumptious Peaches, please
Peaches ! send us a note, email — or just
Many of you probably already Cl put a sign-up sheet at your give us a call today — and we ' ll
know, or have at least heard of, work for The Wild Animal be glad to get your order in
Dow amazingly sweet, tender Sanctuar 's Palisade Peach place . The Peaches will cost
and juicy Palisade Peaches Project y $35 per box, aild,.we will con-
are . . . and we wanted you to tact you with an update on their
benefit from the inside ac- ' 1 Set up a Peach Project dis- arrival time as we get closer to
cess we have to a Palisade, play at your business, school harvest season . ;4;
Colorado peach orchard this or club house
year ! Our goal is to turn this Cl Order boxes of peaches
golden opportunity into a win- to then sell at your own
win situation for everyone ! peach stand (also a faun and •
The Sanctuary will be pre- interactive way for kids
palisade
selling full boxes ( boxes weigh to learn how to help chari-
approximately 17 pounds ) of ties and volunteer for a
freshly picked peaches from great cause ! )
now until the peaches are ready t'i Order multiple boxes of
to be delivered (usual& start- fresh peaches to give as
ing in early-to-mid August) . presents to business clients,
This early order system will al- or family and friends
low you to reserve your box of PROJECT
heavenly delights before they
all disappear !
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Bears, Bears, Bears ! As during this time of year. Most- likely, filling their sprin ,7
we move from Spring into four with lots of activity is
Having slept for months
Summer, it 's great to see that straight (mid-November a natural way for them to get
all of our Bears are up and in through raid-March ), the their muscles and metabolisms
full-swing! Having 60-plus back into shape . . . and wres-
Bears emerge rom thei
f r dens
with happy and energeti tling at- with each other seems to
rescued Bears at the Sanctuary g
makes for an amazing sight - titudes, and also seem to hav be the number one choice for a
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especially since they all love furry workout !
a burning desire
to exercise !
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V/hen we moved the
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location ( 16 years ago), to
= ' I our current location within the
sga majestic grasslands immedi-
ately situated east of the Rocky
4 - Mountains . . . we knew the vast
NO-. open spaces available here
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tunities for our rescued Lions,
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Tigers, Bears and other large
carnivores . Here they could
thrive as they roamed freely in
large natural habitats, and as
they ate ample well-balanced
_ . . ; diets . However, little did we
know the new refuge we were
building for captive wildlife '
would soon become an im-
promptu resect for thousands
of other wild animals who also
needed a helping hand ! •
Given we feed over 14,000
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'1' pounds of raw meat, fresh
0 5 fruits, vegetables and a whole
bevy of other wonderful foods
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k packed with vitamins, minerals
.. ,l1 • I -4 and protein to our rescued ani-
iiiisl4 mals each week . . . it was only
► a matter of time before local
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wildlife realized we had parked
_ a golden opportunity right in
their front yard ! It seemed
their new neighbors (namely
ill , ` us) were kind enough to regu-
i larly deliver tons of wonderful
- food to the animals we brought
r 'to live within the Sanctuary 's
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Over time, the guests at The Wild Animal Sanctuary Cafeteria
— both the invited ones , as well as the uninvited — have struck a
. balance and worked out a system that seems to fit everyone's needs .
fenced habitats, and all they like someone had taken the — have struck a balance and
had to do was drop by at din- roof off of an enormous cafete- worked out a system that seem
ner time each day to join in the ria, and they could pretty much to fit everyone 's needs. The
feast ! pick and choose whatever they Seagulls wait for the Bears to
wanted ! Yet, there was that finish their dinner, and then
The Starlings were the first to
one little hitch . . . the food actu- glide in to clean up the remain
recognize the bonanza . Then
ally belonged to someone else (which actually helps us keep
the Seagulls — who normally
— our Lions, Tigers & Bears ! the habitats clean and free
move inland during summer
And their presence did rep- from old.food accumulating) .
months to follow farmers in
resent a snag in the free-food The Starlings, Falcons, Hawks
order to eat the worms that are
theory . . . but as long as they and Eagles wait patiently for
involuntarily exposed as the
learned to be patient and let the Lions and Tigers to finish
plow turns the dirt over. And
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finally, the birds of prey, suchfirst - things seemed to work have the Starlings continully
as Falcons, Hawks and Eagles, sift in and out while the ma-
caught on to the fact someone out fine .i
jestic birds of prey swoop in
was placing an amazing amount Over time, the guests at to snatch-up chunks of meat s
of fresh fish , chicken and red The Wild Animal Sanctuary they can return to lofty perch(
meat outside on a regular basis . Cafeteria — both the invited and enjoy their meal . ; ;
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Summer is here and the time calendar if you haven 't Schedule) . . .
already Sc hedule) . . . lots of arts and
for our 30 year commemorative done so, as Saturday June, 19th crafts . . . and of course, awe-
event is drawing near ! Are you is the day, and we will be open- some food and drink ! There
ready to join us in celebrating ing the gates at 11 : 00 AM . The is no charge to attend the event,
this monumental occasion ? We festivities will run all day and but arts and craft merchants
hope so ! into the evening (till 9: 00 PM) and food vendors (including
We 're just weeks away from — so come prepared to stay and Sanctuary volunteers) will be
our summer celebration, and enjoy yourself all day ! selling a wide variety of items
we want to make sure you are The party will feature live and scrumptious cuisine to help
planning on attending. Clear music via 5 different musi_ support the animals .
your schedule and mark your cal artists (see Entertainment The event will be held :on) t
18 the wild animal sanctuary ,
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Ores of open grassland, so performed across the United
bring your chairs, blankets, States and opened for National Entertainment
sunscreen and anything else Acts such as : BB King, The Schedule
you can thinks of to make your- Temptations, Mel Torme, and
self comfortable while you sit Robert Cray. From the Doo-
and enjoy the entertainment. Wop favorites from the 50 's
And of course, .either during to Contemporary A Cappella; 11 : 00 AM - 12 : 00 PM
the intermissions between band straight ahead rock tunes or a
sessions, or whenever you feel cappella vocal jazz, the 17th Eric Anderson
so inclined, you are more than Avenue Allstars put on an
welcome to drive over to the amazing show for the audience .
Sanctuary 's Welcome Center " The Bucktones " are one of
and visit the animals ! the most versatile country
Eric Anderson is a very tal- bands ,in the Denver metro area 12 : 30 PM - : 30 PM
ented local musician that has and play good time covers and
been entertaining Coloradoans upbeat originals, always with Old Soul
, for many years . Eric has been lots of fun and good taste .
extremely generous with his These fine players draw from a
help over the years, as he has wealth of styles covering rock,
erformed many times at the Motown, blues, surf music and 2 : 00 PM - 4 : 00 PM
nctuary 's annual Summer country as well as originals in
Safari event. He likes sharing a similar vein . Their perfor-
his music with fellow support- mances are fun and entertain- 17th Avenue
ers and always puts on a very ing for all . Allstars
enjoyable show. "Sure Thing " is a fun, versa-
"Old Soul " is made up of local tile band that loves playing for
artists that have played profes- large events and has a 1500 4: 30 PM - 6 : 30 PM
sionally for years . These tal- song repertoire . They play for
ented musicians have played at all ages and musical tastes and
the Sanctuary 's annual Summer get everyone involved in the The Bucktones
Safari Event for a number of party, performing medley 's of
years and are great friends of Motown, hits of all decades,
the organization, as they are disco, rock, country, big band
always willing to drop what- swing and more ! Sure Thing 7 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 PM
ever they are in the middle of is made up of male and female
to come put on a great show on vocalists, a cooking horn sec-
behalf of the animals . tion , and versatile rhythm sec- Sure Thing
"17th Avenue Allstars " are one tion that know how to play all
of Denver, Colorado 's top mu- styles and have an infectious
al acts singing contemporaryPP good time. ;;
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ca cappella. The Allstars have
www.wildanimalsanctuary.org 19
VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR II
EVERYDAY HEROES
__
When people first learn about medical and other care-related heartfelt commitment to help-
the p
the Sanctuary 's work, and all costs . . . we simply cannot af- ing the animals in every way
the animals we take care of on ford to hire dozens of employ- they can .
a daily basis, many can 't help ees to get everything done .
but ask how we can possibly That 's why volunteers are so Berglund . Karin
accomplish all the tasks associ - important to the success of this Bernard . Jeanne
ated with such a monumental organization and the well -being
Bilthuis, Madison
undertaking . The answer is of its animals .
simple - it takes a small num- Brandmeyer, Simon (Max)
ber of dedicated staff. . . and We are blessed to have so
one giant army of awesome
many caring people who are Brody, Shayna
volunteers ! willing to make room in their Brown , Ashley
lives to help the animals and
Everything from simple tasks our organization, and we ap- Brown , Kimberly
to enormous feats of strength preciate everything our volun- Canniff, Laura
and engineering have to be ac- teers do . Not only do they give I
complished here on an ongoing Castillo, Anna
p g their time willingly, but most
basis, and with the vast major- are regular donors as well - Chen , Jarmei' (Stephanie)
ity of our budget going to food, and we deeply appreciate their Clement, Brad -
Clement , Tonya
Coffield , Sarah
Countryman , Gordon
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Darmer, Amy
- Dee, Laura
• a- Devitt, Dr. Chad
- De��lall ,. Rhett
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Drotar, Kent
Cleaning Tiger Pool Eberth , Andrea
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20 the wild animal sanctuary
Please join us in thanking these awe - inspiring individuals, as they truly
join
make a giant contribution to the Sanctuary 's •mission ! ii.•Ehrmann, Emily \\.`���` �_ ���`
Ersel , Peggy it `b z,' �- �a� ll•P,� �� �,.
ly ��� _ !lam►l�►_'�►_� -l��r
Ellis , George ` ( _ -! ! -
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Getsie, Bill A... tS.,
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Gibason , Diane , i ? 'Q f tom'' �;� / 1:j
mills ; talitM. ,, , . 1 . 1 . .
Godden . Beth `�f '°' y. = . �:. .._. ,�., �.: - _.
Graham . Jenni , r -t More than 87 volunteers
,�. , ' currently serve in many
Grefe, Belisa - `' ( " % ''''�' r
� 4'`` `4 -- j.�,; , r capacities at The Wild
Gutierrez, Ana _ � : ' ,� _., .►% ' , _ at - � cr Animal Sanctuary - usually
w Hansen , Lindsay at minimum of 16 hours
alelms.
Lintel . Chanee Ruud, Sylvan per month , per volun -
). John and over 13
• teer — 13 , 585
Llewellyn . Vivian (Viv) Sedlacek, Jordan
Helms , Judy hours were logged in
Loyer, Dr. Carroll Selkurt, Linda 2009 (just for our on -
Hite , Tyler
Mandell-Rice, Bonnie Smith , Donna site volunteers) , increas-
Hollister, Sheila ing the Sanctuary' s labor
Marada, Carolyn Stacy. Christine capacity by a value of
Howlett, Shiloh
Humphreys . Christine
Mays , Belinda Strait. Ashley $ 283 , 247 . 25 (national
value of $ 20. 85/hour for
Miceli , Becca
Troudt, Jeanette
Hyde, Dr. :Don volunteers in 2009, data
Mitchell , Leslie ( Les) Trout, Tracey
Johnson . Isaiah (Zay) from the Independent
Mitchell -Wynne, Kelsey Van Gelder, Leslie Sector web site) .
Johnston , Matthew
Monaco, Carol Van Ort, Kristin
Jurcak, Kerry
Nicholson . Amber Voigt, Alexandra Wilson . Judy
Kempf, Teresa
Owen , Dr. Jennifer Wagner, David Winternheimer, Karen
Keough , Sara
t.
Watson , Ashle Yeada , Rita
Priest , Tessa y
Knudsen , Jody
Richards , Randy Whelen , Sarah
Kolleen . Kenlyn
Richey, Tawny Wherry, Hannah
*user. Jean
Robarge, Andrea Wildermuth , Robert
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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Peggy Else! is a volunteer that comes to the Sanctuary on a Kent Drotar is a shining example of a volunteer that can thor-
regular basis and is always willing to do whatever job needs oughly educate the public on the Captive Wildlife Crisis, as his
done. Her work ethic is admirable to say the least, as she calm and friendly demeanor is perfect for talking with visitors
focuses on the task at hand, and usually refuses to quit until who are eager to learn more about the issues surrounding our
the job is complete (sometimes we have to practically beg rescued animals. Kent is also great at helping with problem
her to stop for the day). . . Peggy's commitment to doing the solving and complicated tasks since he has acquired quite a bit
job right is as "" e like to say - "Purrrfecto!" of knowledge over the years, and is good at evaluating situa-
tions. Kent's wisdom and style harmonize with the Sanctuary,
and we're glad to have his generous help!VETERINARY HOSPITAL
_ ,
" Pa in Doctor Hyde - there is a Lion waiting ou
g g yy
in exam room number one . . . Paging Doctor Hy_ de . . . "
Custom Built Stainle
ss Steel Those of you who have fol-
io Lbs. Lift Surgery Table lowed the Sanctuary 's prog-
alga
ress over the last 8 years or
r`' ,, °� � �_ so should recognize this topic
--� very well , as we ' ve been in
1......... - - - ' 1 varying states of developing
an on-site veterinary hospital
I V ,
I to benefit the animals for just
about that long ! And now that
- the proverbial "plus-size" lady
r 16 r
7 ,,,... has sung . . . we are finally tingget-
our lon awaited medical
Sg-
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m -ti 6 f. all of you that aren ' t familiar •
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' _ _ counts of how this project has
+ started and stopped many times
over the years . . . but it suffices
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to say the road leading to the some pretty innovative equip- treating exotic animals within a
el. /-
hospital's completion has been ment and fixtures to be able clinic designed specifically for
a very long and winding road ! to treat the animals here at the large carnivores.
Yet, with a totally new infu- Sanctuary ! Our own Veterinarian, Dr. Don
sion of construction company Of course we ' re excited about Hyde, will also be glad to see
and trade help (see the list. of the facility 's completion since the medical facility completed,
help we received) . . . along with we have found it necessary to especially since he 's had to
the funds ,we have accumulated do a lot of our major medical endure a whole spectrum of
fivm mad)/ supporters that procedures off-site for quite field conditions over the past
specifically contributed toward some time ( in conjunction with 16 years . . . and now his talents
this much needed feature over Colorado State University 's and vast experience with large
the years . . . we are now in the Veterinary Teaching carnivores can be put to even
final stages of completing the Hospital) . . . and our hospital 's better use within our expressly
Sanctuary 's very own on-site completion will now save the dedicated facility ! On behalf
Veterinary Hospital . animals here the burden of of the animals here, we want to
traveling back and forth (which thank everyone involved in this
The 2,200 sq . ft. facility was
is never a good thing when an project, and also those of you
built to unusual standards,
animal is ill) . It also offers re- that specifically contributed to
since its patients are a little bit
ciprocal educational opportune- the hospital project over the
different than your average dog
r cat . Our patients can range ties for teaching hospitals like years !
CSU, as their veterinary stu-
from a tiny Fox, all the way to
dents can now make field trips
a 1 ,500 pound Grizzly Bear,
to the Sanctuary and engage in
so we had to come up with •
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL •
Companies and people that have contributed to
the final stages of completing the Hospital :
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iik P u Gr • u • of o - nv - r8 i'k Paul from ' - rf - ctiGn : : fly: O North
ul • - r contributed the mate- Painting donated paint . C c unty D ryw • 11 of Thornton,
rials and custom fabrication for ; ; Ben Stellor, Jason• donating drywall material and
a stainless steel surgery table, Atkinson, - n • Brian labor for installation .
and an aluminum wash basin .
of LCCD, C • nsiruct G rs donated iti G • ° r : - F • • tk • provided the
• i J.P. W framing labor. flooring and installation for the,
' rof - ssion . l a s#ruction Surgical and Exam rooms .
4.4 MU - nf - I • - r - n •
managed project Rick Stocking of 'UM gib3a7B2, 4.i gtenellapo Co nsiructi o pro - .
and donated manpower and D - nv - r, donated material for vided medical cabinetry for the •
materials . electrical and lighting . Surgical and Exam rooms . .
kali John 531E025 , ' an
Velartdi and Brian Th • m . s • di Doug ' - n • y fl� , . Betsy Fox provided
Patrick allitk, Daniel Bosco Volunteer meals .
of NM C 0 nstruct a rs, o - nv •r, n • J ° . Pansini, also of
donating material and labor for donated labor and
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Our Mile Into The Wild and Wild Open ,
Spaces Campaigns are starting off with a
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IDAHO TIGERS , SERVAL &
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As in maiay of our past rescue Tigers Simba, Nala, Mowgli, are paying the price for human
stories, when we begin to see Kiara and Rajah, as well as stupidity.
a rise in requests for animals African Serval Gizzy, came Tigers Simba, Nala, Mowgli ,
that need rescued from one from a man who was illegally Kiara and Rajah, as well as
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usually correlates with new profit . . . . and Spirit is a Bobcat Bobcat Spirit are now adjust-
laws or strict policies being put that was confiscated from a ing well at their new home in
in place that preclude or pres- person who was keeping her Colorado, and with your help,
sure people from having large as a pet. Both of these rescues we look forward to being able
exotic animals as pets. Idaho are very typical examples of to provide them with a wonder-
has recently joined the list of situations that can be found all ful life full of good food, natu-
states that we are now seeing around the United States . We ral spaces, and lots of love ! 4 :
heightened activity, as we have find these situations in states
been called in to rescues ani- that have no laws . . . as well as
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30 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
Wow that sounds like an incredibly long period of time when I say it...yet, it seems like just a
blink of an eye when I think back on what has transpired during that timeframe.
I think of 1980 I know that in 1980 the Captive So what was it that fueled my
when I started Wildlife Crisis in America had desire to actually step in and help
the Sanctuary just begun, and was secretly these animals? Was it the ii11111-
4 c-: : and ask myself building momentum beneath the mane living conditions...or possi-
some simple surface of society—well off the bly the look they had in their eyes
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the Sanctuary? No. Did I foresee have been just a fluke that I was the caustic effects of a broken
the thousands of animals that offered a behind-the-scenes-tour spirit...or be killed in order to
would be found in desperate and make room for the ever-growin
at a zoo where I found dozens of
abusive situations that needed "surplus" animals such as lions, number of cast-off creatures? It
my help? No. And did I realize was all that, and so much more!
tigers, leopards and other for-
that it would take the gracious How could I feel good about
help of tens of thousands of Leo- merly majestic creatures being
kept in tiny cramped cages— myself knowing that there had
ple to save so many animals? No, bathed only in artificial light probably been hundreds of people
of course not—because little did and stacked in neat little lines who had witnessed what I had,
like cans of old forgotten food yet none of them had ever done
in some dusty pantry? I like to anything about it? Over and over
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Could I have lived with myself creature that could be helped... seemed I was also fortunate
Wowing I would have to do what would be helped! Sadly, it didn't enough to meet people who were
thers had done, and to try and take long until I realized the just as determined as I was to
submerge their pain and suffering depth of the problem, as once I not let these majestic creatures
deep within my mind—sheepish- built our first facility (originally fa - by the wayside. And so, as
ly attempting to free myself from located outside of Boulder, CO), the Sanctuary's rescued animal
responsibility? No, I couldn't do I sent off a letter to every zoo population grew...so did its num-
that...I just couldn't. in the country asking if they ber of supporters!
had surplus animals in need So many others felt the same
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desire to be the one person who way I did, and they were just as
responses listing hundreds of
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animals in exactly the same situ- change in the world for these
by;..I set ofI'on what was to be- ation I had witnessed with my
come a 30 year odyssey of saving animals—even if we had to do it
own eyes, and in dire need one animal at a time! And thus,
captive wildlife and educating of rescuing!
people! I clearly"saw the act of over the years, the Sanctuary ad-
drawing a line in the sand right As I began saving animals from opted a motto that we still honoi
there, right then, as the only way one terrible situation after an- to today:
to make a difference for these other, I came to realize that the Saving one animal may not
animals...so that hopefully one problem was growing exponen- change the World...but surely, fo
day there would be no more beau- tially, and it may take quite some that one animal...the World will
tiful creatures for anyone to walk time to educate enough people change forever!
ast and shake their heads at! to begin curbing the problem. I With each decade that has comE
would need massive amounts hoos�
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going to make sure that each to promulgate the Captive
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ways to dodge our attempts to ,gp problem that I stood beneath 30 ergy, Jiegiance and commitment
shut down their abuse of Lions, years earlier. And now, as I look will be a guiding light for all those
Tigers, Bears and other large down at the valley below, I can that choose to join us in the days,
carnivores...Yet, on a good note, clearly see how my journey be- months and years that lay ahead.
they have also been losing ground came our journey...and how the Our odyssey is not over yet, but
bit by bit, and we can honestly say once tiny path that I began to as we pause at this momentous
that your support is truly making forge years ago has grown into a 30-year mark, and we look out
a difference - not only in the lives beautiful road traveled by hun- into our habitats filled with ani-
of the animals we have rescued - dreds of thousands of good caring mals roaming freely—the sky is
but also in the lives of thousands people! I am truly humbled by truly bluer...the clouds are clearly
of others who were spared abuse your presence, and that of all our whiter...and the air is as crisp and
through the benefits of education fellow travelers...and I want you clean as anyone could imagine!
and other vital services we have to know that I can feel the passion Thank you for making this dream
been able to provide. and love that you have for ani- possible - I am truly honored to
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precipice near the summit of a organization. I am proud of who with you! is
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Sometimes I feel that asking for because you may be embarrassed, want to care about their welfare.
donations is the hardest thing or may feel you will be putting And along those same lines, I als .
in the world - and other times I them in an uncomfortable posi- have to catch myself when I find
find it to be totally natural. The tion...and beyond that, many of us myself worried about asking you
ri difference?—probably my frame would even find it harder to ask for help.
of mind, as there are times when family members to help us in a You are family—ow. —a• famil Y family
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too pushy with my own concerns they are a core element located as you too truly care about the an
over funding. Yet, I realize that at the center of our own personal imals here—and have consciousl
there is correlation to my situa- universe. They will always be chosen to include them as part o
tion, and that of just about every there for us, even if we may have your own personal universe.
person on this planet. lost touch with each other for a
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found themselves in a situation always care about our welfare.
•giving throughout this year, I do
at one time or another where they So when I find myself worrying so as a humble member of their
need help, but are afraid to ask. about all the furry creatures that family—and yours. Please join m
Asking a stranger walking down make up our animal family, I have in extending them a helping harp
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vite all of our.supporters to a special trucks and SUV's (or what have
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mer. This WILD celebration will be be held in one of our open 80 acre
a blend of great family fun, carefully parcels of land - and of course—ev-
selected handmade arts & crafts, de- eryone will also be able to peruse the
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t entertainment - all with a commit- located around the property.
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here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary!
ties will also be a wonderful part of
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don will be a fun and unique cross out your schedule well into the eve-
between a tiger tail-gate party...a ning on June 19th - as you will want
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us performances put on by our howl- this FREE event to be held at the i -i t 1 Zg Wolves and roaring Lions! Sanctuary on Saturday June, 19th ti
A percentage from vendor proceeds 2010, from 11 AM to 9 PM. Our `'
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Sanctuary's three main mission event this year - making this our only i ` �. .(,
areas; Animal Care, Animal Rescue a , • ;"4' .K :.
on-site event this year - so don't miss :-
and Public Education...so we'd like to ,...... ,3.- ,
take this opportunity to invite those this great opportunity to visit the • , -
Sanctuary and have a fantastic time
of you who have restaurants/busi-
with awesome food, amazing arts and (leP
nesses or arts and crafts—and would '"f
crafts, and multiple musical artists '
like to participate as a vendor at this .. ,.
wonderful event—to call or email us performing well into the evening! ; ; ",
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Are you after yourself all the time to eat right? Maybe eating healthier foods, cutting down
on carbs, or possibly just trying to avoid desserts? Well, here at the Sanctuary we think like
that all the time - but we're really focusing on the animals' diets instead of our own.
When you have over 220 large
carnivores and omnivores to feed
on a daily basis, it gets pretty corn-
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diets. And the omnivores (bears, when you consider we have to that is large enough to clean the 8!
ati mundi and raccoon) get an go out into the community and barrels (55 gallon size) we use eac
mazing cross-section of foods pick up about 85% of everything week. This expansive facility is ke
including fresh fruits, vegetables, we feed (the other 15% is deliv- to our staff and volunteers being
bread, whole grains, cereals, ered) - which means our large able to efficiently handle all that
dairy products, eggs, cooked & refrigerated trucks have to spend food - as well as do it in a clean,
raw meats (including salmon and multiple days each week pick- safe and professional manner
other fresh fish) and added vita- ing up over 10,000 pounds! And So the next time you find yourself
mins and minerals! once all that food arrives at the in the kitchen late at night look-
Pretty ,amazing, right? Sanctuary, we have to be pre-
Pretty for a snack...remember to pick
Volunteers, visitors and staff pared to sort it and evenly dis- something that's good for you...
often find themselves looking at tribute it in exact, well balanced, and maybe even pause for a mo-
all the wonderful fresh food that mo-
proportions to each animal here. ment to think how much one of at
we sort and feed, and wonder That means every animal here bears would like to be sitting right
how they might get in line to be from the tiniest fox, to the biggest next to you—taking turns popping
Grizzly Bear, receives a meal that
rescued (so they could also eat grapes into his mouth—as you bot
that well on a daily basis) ! Yet, has been specially prepared just chuckle at how much fun a health;
this smorgasbord of food is what for them. snack can really be! Enjoy! : ,:
is required to keep the animals At the heart of all this is our -
healthy and happy, so it's worth Nutrition Center—a 3,500 square k
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space, and one giant custom .. ' - �4. - - -
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breeze with human and animal alike,
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and staff and we all want to give Robert a to her inspirational volunteer efforts!
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" I'% member here at The Wild Animal Sanctuary! delightful hardworking volunteer!
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ground exotic animal breeding, we provide, and they felt these so 1.,
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for profit. Two Siberian Lynx crates. Of course we were willing
litamed Dmitri and Koschka, along to help, and Sanctuary staff imme- ��., . .:
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Their plight came under scrutiny high), and they have been ar-
by an animal welfare organization ranged in a way that also gives the _ea- -
there, and with help from their cats a central "common" court- / ' r. .
county prosecutor, they were able yard where over time the cats can
to get a court order to confiscate become friends and spend time •
the six cats. Yet,getting them out enjoying each other's company
of the illegal situation they were in larger groups - much like our
living in was only the beginning of other rescued Bobcats do.
their recovery, as they would need We welcome Dmitri, Koschka,
a good permanent home where Cherokee, Maggie, Morris and
they could be given the care and Cisco into the Wild Animal 4
freedom they deserved. Sanctuary family where they can ' 1
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redesigned web site and asked supporters and the public is criti- just haven't been out to see us in a
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All tigers are originally from Siberia. Colorado's winters are balm in con:. arison .
• OLD MAN WINTER
DOESN ' T LIVE HERE
Ever ask yourself Well, even if you haven't...a lot of But when it comes to the exotic
other folks have! We seem to get cats like Tigers, Leopards, and
how Lions, Tigers, that question all the time - even in African Lions & Servals - most
the middle of summer! Yet, rightly people wonder how they could ever
Leopards and other so, it is a fair and understandable survive here in Colorado. And our
exotic creaturesquestion, so it deserves a quality answer comes in three forms. One
response on our part. has to do with our location...an-
fair in Colorado Well, it's easiest to start with
other has to do with their species
the animals that either are now evolution...and the third has to do
,
or were at one time, native to
during winter? with the artificial adjustments we
Colorado -like Bears, Mountain make for them.
Lions, Wolves, Lynx, Bobcats, Fox Our location is by far the most
and Raccoon - as those species are misinterpreted factor that we face
obviously acclimated to the weath- when it comes to people under-
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associate with Colorado winters. conditions exist at our Sanctuary.
And of course we don't just write We are NOT located in the moun-
them off, or ignore their needs be- tains of Colorado - where winter
cause of that fact - as we make sure conditions can mean foot upon
all of the native animals living here foot of snow accumulating over the
have the right amenities they need course of any given winter - but
to deal with cold or snowy weather. rather we are located Northeast
Our Bears and Wolves have under_ of Denver out on the rolling plains
• ground dens buried deep within of Colorado. Here we average only
the earth—just like they might have 7 inches of precipitation PER
in the wild...and our Mountain YEAR - which means we get very
Lions have cozy cave houses that little snow in comparison to the
provide the same protection they mountains—and the plains of-
enjoy in the wild. Even our Fox, fer wide open spaces with plenty
of sunshine, so there are no cold
Bobcats, Lynx and Raccoon have
dens that replicate what they shadowed slopes like you would
might have in the wild - so all our find in the mountains.
native species are quite content Next, when we look at certain spe-
• with their wonderful amenities. cies like Tigers and African Lions,
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WINTER DOESN'T LIVE HERE CONT'D...
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So when it comes there is a lofof history behind with the extra warm amenities
their evolution and regional such as temperature controlled
to dealing with one boundaries that directly relate dens, heated houses and passive
of our average win- to their ability to adapt to colder solar perches to enjoy if they so
climates. For Tigers—whose choose...but short of the few days
ter days out on the ancestry goes back to Siberia per winter season that we may
(where they originated)—all get some extreme weather out
plains of Colora- have an amazing ability to adapt here, the animals have little-to-
to colder climates. Even if they no problem whatsoever dealing
do —where the sun are Sumatran, Indo Chinese with our relatively mild winter
or any other sub species, they conditions.
is shining and the have the ability to grow long fur
There are also benefits to having
when temperatures warrant-
temperature is and actually enjoy playing in the balanced seasonal fluctuations,
as the changes in temperature
hovering around the snow and even going for a swim and moisture levels help regulate
by breaking through the ice on a negative things like parasites
mid 40 degree mark 10 degree day! (fleas, ticks, worms, etc.) and
- the lions scoff at And African Lions have ranged damage to buildings and materi-
throughout their continent - als - like rust, damage, and water I
the idea of being once flourishing in many dif- flooding. We have visited hun-
ferent areas - including those dreds of other- facilities located
cold where it typically freezes at around the country in the past
night (like North Africa). So 30 years, and even though some
when it comes to dealing with enjoy warm and wet weather on a
one of our average winter days year-round basis, they also have
out on the plains of Colorado— a-1 the problems that come from
where the sun is shining and the that kind of climate!
temperature is hovering around We've included some of our
the mid 40 degree mark - the favorite "winter scene" pictures
lions scoff at the idea of in this issue for you to enjoy...and
being cold. hope you like the contrast that we
And of course, to top it all off, (and the animals) get to experi-
we provide all of our exotic cats ence from time-to-time! i►,
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THE TIGER
The Tiger, in Chinese astrology Interestingly, however, the Tiger is also
recognized by its symbolic stripes as
- much like the Lion in a "balance" of yin and yang - as can be
demonstrated when a "Tiger" may sud-
Western culture and astrology denly change course and make seemingly
- symbolizes a dynamic force of unpredictable (to humans) decisions. Few
other animals think on their feet or act on
nature . Strength, fearlessness,
an innate desire for action and adventure
like the Tiger does.
generosity, and tending to the When people think of wild tigers, it is their
strength and power that first comes to
home and hearth are among
mind...but it has also been noted that tigers
their characteristics. can be sharing and unselfish animals. The
reason people respect the tiger is because,
although they are fierce and commanding
on the outside, they are equally as noble
and discerning on the inside.
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The great spirit of Athos adds grace to the open spaces.
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Here at the Sanctuary, we have barn, basement or other dark and Your donations have always been
over 70 tigers that we have res- dingy place—we would most- what makes all this possible—as
cued from illegal or abusive likely find it extremely difficult to we would never be able to help so
situations...and we love each of find forgiveness and compassion many tigers without your contin-
them with all our hearts! Much in our hearts! It might take years ued support. Thank you for being
like their wild cousins, our tigers for us to be able to restore the in- such an integral part of restoring
show an amazing amount of bal- ner balance within our souls and balance to their lives...and we
ance between being bold, fearless regain a sense of love, sharing hope you take great joy in cel-
and full of action one minute— and unselfishness. ebrating this Year of the Tiger!
and demonstrating their loving, However, it seems the endless
sharing and unselfish nature the abuse that tigers have faced in
next. We are constantly in awe of captivity hasn't really been able
their ability to balance their own to repress the true beauty of
existence in ways that seem so their nature...and no matter what
divergent and foreign to the way terrible things people have done
humans live within society today. to them prior to coming to the
If you or I were bred and sold Sanctuary, they seem to quickly
discriminately...beaten and find symmetry and forgiveness by
used for years on end...and left way of the boundless love and care
forgotten in some horse trailer, we give them on a daily basis.
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NEBRASKA BOBCAT Il
.. RESCUE
Rufus was one of those animals
that became deeply imprinted to
a•, his human caretakers, and had
`' long-since lost all fear of humans
,, — something he would desperately
�s, need in order to stay out of trouble
:y w yA - .• when released back into the wild.
'ter. t. It seems he had figured out that
" - - getting his food delivered on a
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to give up...and was determined
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ti� Rufus with a permanent home.
�:� illiN - ' j Upon hearing of his situation, the
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,. �: f other rescued bobcats.
" R U F U S" IS A MALE BOBCAT we recently rescued after Rufus has been spending his initial
an extended4stay at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Nebraska. days with us getting used to the
Ordinarily, when animals that are born in the wild end up at a reha- sights, sounds and smells of his
bilitation center, they usually get released back into the wild once new home...and from all indica-
they've recovered from their injury or other issue that brought them tions, he seems to be quite happy
to the center. However, in rare cases, some of these animals may have to have lots of bobcat neighbors!
a medical condition that prevents them from being released back into We expect Rufus to finish getting
the wild (like Nova, the blind Fox we took in last year)...or sometimes acclimated soon, and should be
during extended stays at the facility they become too dependent able to join the rest of our bobcat
(imprinted) on their human caretakers - and thus fail at staying away family in the very near future.
Welcome Rufus! ; 111
from people once they are released. �,
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• PALISADE PEACH
PROJECT
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Are you a big fan of freshly picked peaches? Would • Order multiple boxes of fresh peaches to give as
you like to receive some of the best peaches on this presents to business clients, or family and friends
planet, and help the animals at the sanctuary at the So if you, or a group you are involved with, would
same time? We have just the right thing for you then— love to help sell some incredibly tasty peaches...
as we have been given a wonderful opportunity this this would be a fun and tantalizing way to help the
year in the form of exclusive access to freshly picked animals!
Palisade Peaches!
All you need to do right now is send us a note
Many of you probably already know, or have at least or email—or give us a call - and we'll be glad to
heard of, how amazingly sweet, tender and juicy get your name on our Peach List! Of course we
Palisade Peaches are...and we wanted you to benefit don't have the exact price per box just yet - as the
from the inside access we have to a Palisade, Colorado weather and growing season have a lot to do with
peach orchard this year! Our goal is to turn this gold- the current market price - but we should know
en opportunity into a win-win situation for everyone! fairly soon, once spring arrives, and the growing
alihe Sanctuary will be pre-selling full boxes (boxes season gets underway. At that point, we will con-
Weigh approximately 17 pounds) of freshly picked tact you with an update on your order, and let you
peaches from now until the peaches are ready to know how soon your peaches will be ready!
be delivered (usually early August). This early Thank you for helping the animals through our
order system will allow you to reserve your box of Palisade Peach Project - and don't forget to get
heavenly delights before they all disappear! your order in as soon as possible! ►,
Our Palisade Peach Project also offers schools, church
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WILD OPEN SPACES is the hallmark of For those of you that have had the oppor-
the Wild Animal Sanctuary. We desperate- tunity to visit our Sanctuary - you know
ly need to acquire adjacent land to expand first-hand how much freedom, tranquility
the number of habitats and to provide the and natural beauty our open spaces offer.
quality of life that African Lions, Tigers, As we secure more land and open more
Bears, Wolves and other large carnivores habitats to our rescued animals, we will
and omnivores need to thrive. build a new "Mile into the Wild Walkway" ,.
For the last decade development has iii- over the extended habitats - allowing all of -40 '
creasingly encroached upon the once open our supporters and schoolchildren to enjoy '
land surrounding the Sanctuary. Many of
the natural beauty of open space as well. ,
our supporters remember that just a few Imagine being able to take a long relaxing
years ago 80 acres of land adjacent to us walk above open Colorado prairie, while
was slated for a mass housing development. you enjoy the warm sunshine, fresh coun-
Had the Sanctuary not been able to acquire try air, and the sight of Lion Prides living
that land through the generous support of in vast spaces alongside families of Tigers, 4.
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its donors, the Sanctuary would have lost Bears, Wolves and Leopards - knowing all-
its ability to complete many of the habitats along that you helped make this beautiful
that exist today. life picture possible... and that you helped
provide a natural and peaceful existence
Due to economic conditions, we now have
a tiny window of opportunity to purchase for all the animals living in freedom below!
adjoining lands at a fair price. Now is the Join the Pride and make a contribution
time to seize this opportunity, and secure to our Wild Open Spaces and Mile into the
the few open spaces that remain around Wild Walkway Campaign. The Wild Animal
the Sanctuary's current operations. Having Sanctuary is grateful for any contribution,
additional land for expansion, and to create large or small. It will take everyone's help to
a buffer for the animals living here now (as make this urgent project a reality! Please
well as for those to come) is critical to the complete and mail the coupon on the back
Sanctuary's mission.
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RE : An open letter to Wild Animal Lovers :
Unique, enriching and focused are a few of the words that
come to mind when I contemplate The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
While growing up with Pat, his innate ability to see things
in a different way made me cringe , cry and laugh till I
thought I would die . In the case of his life ' s work, the
Sanctuary, his unique approach to all things has created
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lis I, illi 4animals in the eye sees happiness .
It has been remarkable to watch Pat over the years trans-
form his Sanctuary from a small farmyard into what is
. . now an international haven. I am a true believer that Pat's
" """`•. vision of over a thousand acres of habitats with walkway
tantalite,
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40 , and donors for 30 years of saving one animal gat a time .
What you have accomplished has enriched the lives of not
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary 1946 Weld County Road 53 Keenesburg, CO 80643
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