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T&D’s is fully licensed by the state and federal governments to house and exhibit wildlife. Professional animal care is provided by the Mattive family and dedicated veterinarians at the onsite medical building. Medical Building T&D’s is not funded by the government. The care of the animals is made possible in part by private contributions. T&D’s does not breed, buy, or sell exotic wildlife. Funding Besides providing room to run, T&D’s also believes in enriching the animals lives. As you walk around, you may see balls, tires, ropes, and other items provided for the animals enjoyment. Enrichment Diet is also extremely important. The carnivores eat over 12,000 pounds of meat each and every month! This is equivalent to 10-12 cows! Each lion and each tiger need 30-40 pounds (and sometimes up to 100 pounds) of meat every day. What we eat! |
T&D's Cats of the World
WE ARE HOPE...
When we are too old to do tricks
When we just can't do what we used to
When they expect us to jump through
Fired hoops and we can't
When it costs more to feed us
Than we apparently earn
When our expendability becomes obvious
When it seems no one wants us
THERE IS HOPE
When we mature
When we grow and become
What we were destined to be
When we are more than just a cute cuddly kitten
When we outgrow our little pen
And outstay our welcome
When we eat more than our owners are prepared to offer
When our playfulness is perceived as dangerous
When our neighbors complain
Our pens need cleaned
Our water changed
When it seems no one wants us
THERE IS HOPE
When we are battered and abused
When we are afraid and wary
When we are poked and prodded
When we lie in our own filth
When we have no room to move about
And no will to live
When we are hated until we hate
When sadness and desperation fill our days and hearts
When it seems no one wants us
THERE IS HOPE
By P.Beaver
We are the hope. We open our hearts to the unwanted
and mistreated. We care for those who can not care for themselves.
We speak for those who can not form words. We educate in an effort to
prevent more pain and suffering. We help people see that the animals are
not to blame. They are the victims of ignorance and greed. We take
all that animals we can, but their needs and numbers continue to overwhelm us.
It if wasn't for the help of caring individuals, we could never keep up with the
demand for our assistance. Although we get no government funds or business
sponsorships, individuals aid our cause by donating food, building materials,
and funds. If you or someone you know wishes to help give hope, please
contact us.
We can not continue our efforts without help from the public.
The animals need generous
people, like you, to help provide food, large
enclosures, enrichment, and veterinarian care.
Copyright © 2011 T&D's Cats of the World. All rights reserved.
rescue receives animals in need from
private individuals, government agencies, zoos, and other refuge organizations.
We provide a permanent home for these animals and open each summer to share
their beauty with you. Over 200 abused, mistreated, or unwanted animals call
T&D’s home, including 60 felines (lions, tigers, cougars, leopards,
bobcats, servals, lynx, and jungle cats). Other animals- bear, fox,
deer, coyote, wolf-dog, raccoon, lemur, parrot, and others - have also found
their way to T&D's.