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==Sanctuary Facilities== |
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PAWS maintains three sanctuaries for captive |
PAWS maintains three sanctuaries for captive wildlife in Northern California. |
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'''THE ORIGINAL PAWS SANCTUARY''' |
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The animals live in facilities specifically designed for their needs; the elephants, for example, have access to {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of land and have been given a jacuzzi for the more [[arthritis|arthritic]] members of their family. |
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Comprised of 30 acres in Galt, California, the original PAWS sanctuary is a haven of treasured memories and senior residents enjoying their golden years, oblivious to the passing of time. As preparations continue for construction of new animal habitats and the relocation of the remaining animals from the Galt facility to the expanded 2,300-acre ARK 2000 sanctuary in San Andreas, CA, PAWS hosted its final Galt Sanctuary open house on May 21, 2011. |
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'''AMANDA BLAKE MEMORIAL WILDLIFE REFUGE''' |
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One hundred acres in Herald, California, established in Amanda Blake's memory, provides refuge for emu, rhea, fallow deer, eland, Muntjack deer and a herd of scimitar-horned oryx. Through this sanctuary, PAWS continues Amanda Blake's commitment to the protection of animals in captivity, as well as in the wild. |
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In 1967, Amanda Blake met Pat Derby, Co-founder of PAWS, in Hollywood on the set of "Gunsmoke" while Pat was working as an animal trainer. Pat and Amanda became close friends, and in 1984, when PAWS was founded, Ms. Blake supported PAWS with financial assistance. |
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Throughout her life, Amanda made dozens of trip to Africa where she fell in love with the natural beauty and wildness of the Maasai Mara Reserve and with national parks such as Amboseli and Serengeti. During her final years, Amanda lived at the PAWS Galt sanctuary so she could be close to the animals she loved. When she died in 1989, at the age of 60, she left her estate to PAWS. In 1997, the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge, was established in her memory. Through this sanctuary, PAWS continues Amanda's commitment to the protection of animals in captivity as well as in the wild. |
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The most notable item of interest about the Amanda Blake Refuge is that it contains what is probably the only herd of oryx containing adults of both sexes in the country. Adult male oryx do not typically get along, and zoos usually have only one adult male in an exhibit at any one time. This seems to be true for most, if not all antelope species. This creates an obvious problem for zoos in that they have limited space to keep any males born in their collections. Bachelor herds have not worked out. The only other alternative is to sell or trade "surplus" males to another zoo or, more likely, an animal dealer. |
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'''ARK 2000 SANCTUARY''' |
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PAWS ARK 2000 wildlife sanctuary, in San Andreas, CA, is currently home to Asian and African elephants, lions, bears and tigers. The property encompasses 2,300 acres of rolling foothills, an extended mountain peak known as Hogback Mountain, and a small portion of nearby Deer Peak. The Calaveras River runs through the property for about 1.25 miles at the base of Hogback Mountain, and numerous small seasonal creeks and springs are located throughout the property providing ample water for the lakes inside the animal habitats. Elevations run from a low of 720 feet above sea level along the river, to a high of 2,560 feet at the top of the mountain. |
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==Animal Population== |
==Animal Population== |
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Revision as of 19:12, 12 September 2011
The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a U.S. based group for abandoned or abused performing animals as well victims of the exotic animal trade. They claim 30,000 members. As a member accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS), the society follows guidelines stipulated by TAOS, one of which is that none of the elephants be bred.[1]
History
Founded by former Hollywood animal trainer and author Pat Derby and partner Ed Stewart, PAWS works to ensure that animals are protected by the Endangered Species and the Animal Welfare Acts, as well as by local laws. PAWS has just also recently become the first sanctuary in the world to house bull elephants with the first elephant being Nicholus, a former circus elephant.
Sanctuary Facilities
PAWS maintains three sanctuaries for captive wildlife in Northern California.
THE ORIGINAL PAWS SANCTUARY Comprised of 30 acres in Galt, California, the original PAWS sanctuary is a haven of treasured memories and senior residents enjoying their golden years, oblivious to the passing of time. As preparations continue for construction of new animal habitats and the relocation of the remaining animals from the Galt facility to the expanded 2,300-acre ARK 2000 sanctuary in San Andreas, CA, PAWS hosted its final Galt Sanctuary open house on May 21, 2011.
AMANDA BLAKE MEMORIAL WILDLIFE REFUGE One hundred acres in Herald, California, established in Amanda Blake's memory, provides refuge for emu, rhea, fallow deer, eland, Muntjack deer and a herd of scimitar-horned oryx. Through this sanctuary, PAWS continues Amanda Blake's commitment to the protection of animals in captivity, as well as in the wild.
In 1967, Amanda Blake met Pat Derby, Co-founder of PAWS, in Hollywood on the set of "Gunsmoke" while Pat was working as an animal trainer. Pat and Amanda became close friends, and in 1984, when PAWS was founded, Ms. Blake supported PAWS with financial assistance.
Throughout her life, Amanda made dozens of trip to Africa where she fell in love with the natural beauty and wildness of the Maasai Mara Reserve and with national parks such as Amboseli and Serengeti. During her final years, Amanda lived at the PAWS Galt sanctuary so she could be close to the animals she loved. When she died in 1989, at the age of 60, she left her estate to PAWS. In 1997, the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge, was established in her memory. Through this sanctuary, PAWS continues Amanda's commitment to the protection of animals in captivity as well as in the wild.
The most notable item of interest about the Amanda Blake Refuge is that it contains what is probably the only herd of oryx containing adults of both sexes in the country. Adult male oryx do not typically get along, and zoos usually have only one adult male in an exhibit at any one time. This seems to be true for most, if not all antelope species. This creates an obvious problem for zoos in that they have limited space to keep any males born in their collections. Bachelor herds have not worked out. The only other alternative is to sell or trade "surplus" males to another zoo or, more likely, an animal dealer.
ARK 2000 SANCTUARY PAWS ARK 2000 wildlife sanctuary, in San Andreas, CA, is currently home to Asian and African elephants, lions, bears and tigers. The property encompasses 2,300 acres of rolling foothills, an extended mountain peak known as Hogback Mountain, and a small portion of nearby Deer Peak. The Calaveras River runs through the property for about 1.25 miles at the base of Hogback Mountain, and numerous small seasonal creeks and springs are located throughout the property providing ample water for the lakes inside the animal habitats. Elevations run from a low of 720 feet above sea level along the river, to a high of 2,560 feet at the top of the mountain.
Animal Population
The sanctuaries currently house approximately six Asian Elephants, three African Elephants , forty one exotic cats like tigers, lions , cougars, a black leopard, a serval, and a bobcat, eight bears mostly American black bears, eight primates mostly White-headed capuchins, one coyote, emu, rhea, fallow deer, eland, Muntjack deer and a herd of scimitar-horned oryx.
References
- ^ "Care Guidelines for Captive Elephants". TAOS. Retrieved February 3, 2007. [dead link]
External links
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