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Big Cat Rescue

[field name=”video”] Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. We are home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species most of whom have been abandoned, abused or orphaned.

Big Cat Rescue Corp.

Big Cat Rescue is ending the abuse of exotic cats, like lions, tigers, leopards, cougars and bobcats through legislation and education. We provide a permanent home to many species of wild cat, but cannot rescue our way out of this crisis. The only way to end the abuse is to ban the private possession of… Read more »

Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary of Clifton, Texas is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

April 2, 2019 (Clifton, TX) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary as of March 26, 2019. Verification means that Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true animal sanctuary/rescue… Read more »

PrideRock Wildlife Refuge Achieves GFAS Verification Status

Terrell, TX – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge, in Terrell, Texas, has achieved GFAS verification. “We are excited to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge has just been verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries” says GFAS Executive Director, Kellie Heckman. PrideRock Wildlife Refuge provides… Read more »

Crossfire Equine Rescue in Texas is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

(Dayton, TX) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Crossfire Equine Rescue (CER) as of August 19, 2016. Verification means that Crossfire Equine Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible… Read more »

The Wildcat Sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in Sandstone, MN. TWS provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis. TWS is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a rescue organization and is not open to the public…. Read more »

GFAS Newsletter – May 2022

New, Revised Ape Standards Coming Soon GFAS has developed and maintained a set of animal-specific and operations standards that we use to promote excellence in animal care and evaluate organizations’ operations, providing the basis for GFAS Accreditation and Verification. The GFAS Standards are considered living documents, as practices continue to progress and change through advancements… Read more »

GFAS Newsletter – October 2021

2021 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards The GFAS Carole Noon Award is given annually to an individual who embodies and puts into practice the GFAS philosophy of vision, dedication, and excellence in animal care at sanctuaries.  Four categories of Outstanding Sanctuary Awards recognize sanctuary, rescue, transition and rehabilitation centers for excellence in humane and… Read more »