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The organization was founded in May of 2000 and is located on
ten acres just north of Tampa in Spring Hill, Florida. The
founders realized that the problems facing wildlife in captivity
were significant. Often, exotic animals found in captivity, are
purchased by individuals who want to own them to enhance their
personal status or for financial gain by breeding them for
profit. Unfortunately, most people don't know that exotic
animals in captivity have complex nutritional, dietary and
medical needs that are extremely costly when you own one of
these animals.
Most of these
situations end with the animal being euthanized or forced to
live a life of misery in unsanitary conditions. There are also
situations where people just run into hard times, and no matter
how much they love their animals, they aren't able to provide
for them anymore so they are looking to place their beloved
animal(s) with a sanctuary such as ours.
There are many
so-called "sanctuaries", that portray themselves as
rescue facilities for exotic animals but seem to be more
interested in breeding or purchasing cubs while leaving adult
animals who desperately need homes with no place to go!
Our mission here
at Wildlife Survival is to rescue animals without prejudice. We
do not intentionally breed, and we DO Not sell our animals!
We do not take our animals
out in public or allow direct contact with the public. We were
founded to provide the animals we rescue with over-sized natural
habitats where they can live out their lives peacefully while
being provided with the best possible care they deserve. Our
animals call the sanctuary their permanent home where they can
be safe from harm.
We always try to place animals together in a habitat. The reason
for this is companionship, it is the ONLY year round, constant enrichment
for both animals. Our
cats are neutered and spayed so there is no "accidental" breeding.
The only reason we would not spay or neuter one of them is
because of health concerns or if it isn't sharing a habitat with
an animal of the opposite sex.
With so many
exotic animals in need of homes, we realize that we can't rescue
every animal that we are approached with, so we often enlist the
aid of other organizations and people with similar goals to help
us place animals in need.
Wildlife
Survival Sanctuary is operated by an all non-paid volunteer
staff, therefore we have no administrative cost, which ensures
that all donations go directly towards the cost of care for our
animals. All donations are tax-deductible. We depend on the
public for support, and yes, we need your help!
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"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-HELPFLA (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." 100% OF YOUR DONATION GOES TO THE ANIMALS!!**** REGISTRATION NUMBER SC-13346**** |
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