The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary, or IEAS, was founded in 1988 in Boyd Texas and is currently home to 58 felines (bobcats, cougars, jaguars, leopards, lions, tigers) and 7 bears. The goal of IEAS is to care for exotic animals that have been confiscated from places (circuses, animal shows, zoos) where they were being abused, exploited, neglected or otherwise mistreated. With a highly trained staff comprised of animal behaviorists and veterinarians, many sick and injured lions and tigers receive the expensive care they require at this amazing facility. The sanctuary is green and as cage free as possible with every effort being made to make these magnificent animals feel at home. Due to the high cost of caring for the animals the facility has to turn down animals each day! Programs are available for individuals or groups to sponsor an animal that desperately needs to live at the sanctuary.

I researched this charity to make sure it is spending it's funds properly, and it is! In fact it comes highly recommended by the charity navigator (your guide to intelligent giving) website, which rates charities. Always verify a charity's history before giving, sadly some organizations take advantage of peoples generosity.

Please check out the sanctuary's website here (bigcat.org) and see for yourself the second chance at life the animals are being given.