An exotic animal refuge in Alpine needs help after El Nino rains caused $5,000 worth in damage to the roof over the animal surgery room.
Lions Tigers & Bears is has an on-site medical suite fully equipped to perform both routine and emergency medical procedures for exotic animals, but a leaking roof is jeopardizing their ability to take care of the animals.
Lions Tigers & Bears is a no kill, no breed, no sell rescue and educational facility that allows the animals to live their lives in a safe environment.
There are countless abused, neglected and unwanted exotic animals being held in captivity in the US according to the refuge.
The illegal trade in exotic animals is a $10 billion industry according to a 2011 report from Global Financial Integrity, a Washington, DC-based research and advisory group.
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