Wildlife Conservation United States Project #30422

Help Feed Rescued Exotic & Wild Animals in Arizona

by Keepers of the Wild

Help Feed Rescued Exotic & Wild Animals in Arizona

Project Report | Jul 9, 2024
July Bonus Day: A Brighter Future for Wildlife

By Lara Kraft | VP, Co-Executive Director, Chairwoman

KOTW July Bonus Day

At Keepers of the Wild, we’re dedicated to offering hope and new beginnings for wildlife in need. Since January, we've welcomed 20 new rescues into our care. Among these are two wild orphaned coyote pups and three wild mountain lion yearlings who faced euthanasia as a grim possibility. Our mission centers on providing these animals with the nurturing and support they deserve so they can flourish.

JULY BONUS DAY GOAL:

Raise $5,000+ to ensure the ongoing care and rehabilitation of our 20 newest arrivals.

HOW IT HELPS:

Helps provide spacious habitats, ample shelter, nourishing food, and essential medical treatment for the rescued coyote pups and mountain lion yearlings.
Helps increase awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of rescue efforts through community engagement.

Since January, our team has been heartened by taking in 20 vulnerable rescues—12 foxes saved from a fur farm, two wild orphaned coyote pups, and three wild young mountain lions among them—and giving them a fresh start. These brave survivors were teetering on the edge but are now embarking on journeys filled with hope due to our intervention. Our passionate staff and volunteers have been working around-the-clock to create an environment where each animal feels cared for and supported towards a full recovery.

Executing this vital work requires resources—not just time but also financial contributions from wonderful supporters like you. With July Bonus Day approaching on Wednesday, July 10th, we're setting out with optimism to raise $5,000 that will directly benefit their rehabilitation process. Each donation brings us closer to transforming these lives; no contribution is too modest when it comes from the heart.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all our friends who’ve already shown incredible generosity toward this cause. Your kindness sustains us! We kindly appeal for your continued backing—share our fundraiser far and wide—to help achieve this milestone during July Bonus Day.

Wildlife welfare is more than just a mission; it’s deeply embedded in all we do at our organization. We're devoted wholeheartedly to ensuring every animal under our wing experiences warmth, safety—a true sense of home where they can thrive anew. Your ongoing support is pivotal as we journey forward—a collaborative effort creating everlasting positive change for wildlife in need big or small alike—we thank you immensely!

Together let's shine bright together… lighting up countless futures one pawprint—one heartbeat at a time!

A Few of Our 20 Newly Rescued Wild Animals

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Mar 27, 2024
12 New Foxes Saved From A Fur Farm!

By Lara Kraft | Vice President, Chairwoman

A fur farm fox (compliments of Save a Fox).

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Happy spring! With the arrival of my favorite season at the sanctuary, so too, is big news I have to share with you! Arizona Gives Day, a day geared toward supporting vetted nonprofits like Keepers of the Wild, is NEXT TUESDAY, 04/02/24, and we have the perfect opportunity for you to make a true difference in the lives of animals in need.

You may remember that in November of last year, I was contacted by the organization "Save A Fox", whose team inquired about our sanctuary's ability to take in some foxes being rescued from a fur farm in Minnesota. A staggering 500 foxes were relinquished from the fur farm and are in desperate need of a forever home, safe from the clutches of humans who have no regard for the life of these beautiful, sentient creatures. I couldn't say "yes" to helping fast enough!

The twelve foxes Kepers of the Wild committed to rescuing are set to arrive this week!

Foxes have always been one of my favorite animals and I feel incredibly passionate about ending the cruel and unnecessary practice of fur farming. Captive animals residing in fur farms endure a life of hell. Kept in small, cramped wire cages without freedom of movement or the ability to comfortably rest, the animals are nothing short of prisoners awaiting their fate. When the time finally comes for them to be killed for their pelt, unethical and extremely cruel methods of destruction are used, from gassing to clubbing, and worse, which I won't mention here. Much of the time, the animals are witness to their fellow farm-mates violent and traumatizing endings. Like humans, animals do experience trauma, and I can think of few scenarios more traumatic than enduring such a barbaric experience.

It is estimated by the Humane Society International that nearly 43 million animals were killed in 2021 for use in the global fur trade. The United States is responsible for approximately 2.5 million of those animals. This statistic, to me, is made worse by the fact that faux fur is considerably less expensive to produce than real animal pelts. It is time to put an end to the senseless, greedy, and cruel practice of killing innocent animals for their fur, and I'm asking you to help me spread awareness of this subject.

In response to the call from Save A Fox, Keepers of the Wild will be welcoming two families of foxes from the fur farm in MN, a total of TWELVE NEW FOXES. The families consist of the parents and their four kits (babies) who were born last spring. We have built two brand new habitats for the foxes, specifically designed to encourage all the natural behaviors of foxes: running, pouncing, foraging, climbing, and yes, even digging! With a special underground barrier, the new fox habitats prevent the animals from being able to dig out but still allow them to be able to dig within the space- something foxes love to do!

I can't wait to see the twelve foxes released from their cages THIS WEEK, into their new home at the sanctuary and to share their arrival with you...They will know love and freedom, and that their life has value beyond monetary gain. It is only with the faith and support that generous people like you give Keepers of the Wild that make rescues like the Fox families possible.

Each time you read this newsletter, share our social media, visit the sanctuary, shop in our online gift shop, and donate to our cause, you help save the life of an animal, and I can't thank you enough.

Updates on the foxes to follow soon!

With much gratitude,

Lara Kraft

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Nov 27, 2023
Giving Tuesday Is Here!

By Lara Kraft | Vice President, Chairwoman

The MN fur farm our Fox family is coming from.

To our generous Friends & Supporters:

Here's your opportunity to GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE...

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday (11/28)- the world's largest day of online giving geared toward supporting vetted nonprofits, and Keepers of the Wild is participating!

With several important projects like the family of SIX FOXES rescued from a fur farm due to arrive at the sanctuary in early December, every dollar raised goes directly to the care of our current rescued residents, as well as helps support future rescues.

Earlier this month, I was contacted by the organization SAVEAFOX, whose team inquired about our sanctuary's ability to take in some foxes being rescued from a fur farm in Minnesota. A staggering 500 foxes were relinquished from the fur farm and are in desperate need of a forever home, safe from the clutches of humans who have no regard for the life of these beautiful, sentient creatures. I couldn't say "yes" to helping fast enough!

Foxes have always been one of my favorite animals and I feel incredibly passionate about ending the cruel and unnecessary practice of fur farming. What is a fur farm? Animals residing on fur farms endure a life of hell. Bred and kept in small, cramped wire cages without freedom of movement or the ability to comfortably rest, the animals are nothing short of prisoners awaiting their fate.

When the time finally comes for them to be killed for their pelt, unethical and extremely cruel methods of destruction are used, from gassing to clubbing and worse, which I won't mention here. Much of the time, the animals are witness to their fellow farm-mates’ violent and inhumane endings. Like humans, animals do experience trauma, and I can think of few scenarios more traumatic than enduring such a barbaric experience.

It is estimated by the Humane Society International that nearly 43 MILLION animals were killed in 2021 for use in the global fur trade. The United States is responsible for approximately 2.5 million of those animals. This statistic, to me, is made worse by the fact that faux fur is considerably less expensive to produce than real animal pelts. Sadly, real fur is still considered a luxury item by many, including Hollywood elite who help keep luxury fashion labels in the business of purchasing pelts.

As we become more educated about animal welfare, I believe we have a moral responsibility to use our gained knowledge to do better in protecting and valuing our animal friends. It is time to put an end to the senseless, greedy, and cruel practice of breeding and killing innocent animals for their fur. I'm asking you to please help me spread awareness of this subject.

In response to the call from SAVEAFOX, Keepers of the Wild will be welcoming a family of six foxes from the fur farm in Minnesota. The Fox family consists of the parents and their four kits (babies) who were born earlier this year. We are giving a very special thanks to the sanctuary's exceptionally generous supporters who sponsored a beautiful, brand-new hillside habitat for the Fox family!

The habitat is designed to encourage all the natural behaviors of foxes: running, pouncing, foraging, climbing, and yes, even digging! With a special underground barrier, the new fox habitat prevents the animals from being able to dig out while still offering them the ability to dig within the space—something foxes love to do!

I can't wait to see the Fox family released from their cages into their new home at the sanctuary and to share their arrival with you. They will finally know love and freedom, and that their life has value beyond monetary gain or someone’s fashion statement.

It is only with the faith and support that generous people like you give Keepers of the Wild that make rescues like the Fox family possible. Each time you read this newsletter, share our social media, visit the sanctuary, shop in our online gift shop, and donate to our cause, you help save the life of an animal, and I can't thank you enough.

On behalf of the animals and staff at Keepers of the Wild, I extend to you our deep sense of gratitude for all that you do to help us continue our mission each year.

MN fur farm

Rescued foxes from fur farms. Courtesy of SAVEAFOX

Rescued fox from a fur farm. Courtesy of SAVEAFOX

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