URGENT historic tiger and leopard rescue

Rescuing animals has always been a cause near and dear to my heart. I kindly ask for any assistance you may be able to offer, no matter how small, to help fund the rescue of 5 of the 35 remaining tigers from a closed tiger farm. Each rescue costs $1,243.97, a small price to pay for the life of one of these majestic creatures. Most of these animals have lived in small cages their entire lives, never knowing the feeling of grass under their feet. They are heavily drugged and used as photo props for tourists. A sentient animal deserves so much more than this! Please read below for more information on this historic rescue effort, or visit their website directly: https://www.wfft.org/tigers/urgent-and-historic-tiger-leopard-rescue/

Wildlife Friends Foundation was recently approached regarding the closure of a tiger and leopard farm in Northern Thailand.

The farm has already closed to the public and soon, its doors will close forever. The authorities have asked for our urgent help, and the owner has agreed to release the 35 tigers and 18 leopards currently residing there into our care.

As WFFT currently has the biggest NGO-run Tiger Rescue Centre in Asia, we have the knowledge, experience and capabilities to provide the best life-long care and second chance for these animals who require urgent rehoming.

But the rescue and rehoming of 53 tigers and leopards is no small feat. Right now, we don’t know how many we can take. It will be WFFT’s biggest ever challenge. We must raise the funds required to rescue these 53 animals, and build them appropriate and enriching habitats at our rescue centre. And are therefore asking for your urgent financial support to undertake this historic rescue.

Edwin Wiek, Founder and Director of WFFT says:

“This rescue is a rare and enormous opportunity to provide a huge number of majestic animals, with a second chance in life. It could mark a hopeful and new chapter for Thailand’s captive tigers. Rescues like this are incredibly important to show how every life is precious and how these animals deserve a chance at happiness and freedom. Furthermore, the 18 critically endangered Indo-Chinese leopards native to Thailand could have significant conservation value.

“The financial resources we will need, not only to rescue these animals and build them suitable habitats at WFFT, but to cover the ongoing costs to feed and care for them, are significant. We will try to help as many as we can. Sadly, though, without additional financial support, we won’t be able to help them all. We are calling on our friends near and far to help these animals. This rescue will be a big moment, not only for WFFT, but for captive tigers and leopards in Thailand.”

Please give what you can. We cannot do this without you.