The majority of us love animals, and I’ve noticed the majority of those on the internet love cats. So I’m just going to take it a bit further and talk about big cats! Recently I’ve come across an issue that a Zoo near Edinburgh is having to face. They are trying to rescue four stunning male Lions. These Lions are ex-circus, have been abused in the Circus they were in the “care” of. Sadly their definition of care was a tiny cage that housed all four of them, with terrible conditions and hazardous objects that they could easily injure themselves on. Having been castrated and their claws removed from their paws to make it less dangerous for the animal trainers, sadly they are petrified of humans. They cower away from the sight of humans with implements that could potentially hurt them, proving how much they have suffered. These magnificent creatures, reduced to cringing fear. Something that should never be seen. However, after months of hard work, paperwork and fighting, these Lions were rescued. Taken to a wildlife rescue center in Belgium they are now safe and secure, although not permanently. A home is needed for them. A forever home.

One Zoo is trying to step up to this mark. The Five Sisters Zoo in Livingstone near Edinburgh. Known for rescuing ex-circus bears successfully in the past they decided that they could try to give these Lions a home. With a two acre enclosure located, all they need is the money raised to help build it and bring the Lions into their new home. However this is no easy feat for they need £150,000 by April and are currently only at £23,437. When I saw this story, I thought it was time to do something, take my part in helping raise awareness for this and encourage people to pledge and donate just a little money for no amount is too small, it will all help in getting those Lions to a safe forever home. So one day, if you visit this wonderful generous Zoo,  and you wander around their large safe enclosure, you will know that you have had a part in building this home for them.

“Help Give Pride A Place!”

#save4lions

Click here to read the full story and donate to such a wonderful cause!

http://www.fivesisterszoo.co.uk/

Thank you for wandering with me!