New Arrivals 25-02-2009 Share |
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Jack, Edina (born in May 2008) Loti, King, Tony & Joy (born in July 2008) were rescued from the illegal pet trade in Romania. Lion cubs sold into the pet trade in Romania are normally used as photographic props and lead a terrible existence. They are normally beaten, drugged, badly fed and often declawed and defanged! Often the cubs are kept in car boots! Most of the animals caught in this industry do not live for more than a year. They arrived safely after a 13 000 kilometer journey which was made possible by the following sponsors: SOS Dogs Romania, Hundehilfe, The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust and Animal Travel Services (www.animal-travel.com/) who once again assisted with the import free of charge. Special thanks must also be given to the South African Police Flying Squad (Paarl) who escorted the lions from the airport to the Park.
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