Dear Tippi Hedren
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Shambala Preserve, Roar Foundation
Why, you might ask, would I want to write a letter to Tippi Hedren, that actress who was in Alfred Hitchcock's, The Birds?
Why? Well, I'll tell you why?
Tippi Hedren is the founder of the Roar Foundation and the Shambala Preserve. She has been caring for big cats, that had been discarded or mistreated in captivity, since 1983. Shambala is located in Acton, California and currently houses 70 big cats. The preserve operates solely on donations.
She has worked for legislation that will stop the breeding, sale and mistreatment of captive wild cats. She has also worked tirelessly to stop canned hunting, a horrible practice (that is still legal in many states in the U.S.) where captive big cats are often drugged and "hunters" buy the privilege of blowing them away with their weapon of choice.
Wouldn't you like to tell her how you feel about her efforts to preserve these beautiful creatures? Well here's your chance to write an open letter to Tippi Hedren.
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Write an Open Letter to Tippi Hedren
Tell her how you feel about her efforts to safeguard and to prevent cruel treatment of the captive wild cats in the United States.
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Barbara Ossenkopp
Oct 23, 2011 @ 6:09 am | delete
- Lisa , whats wrong with you ?? Have you been there ?? Ok. the film was no success ... but all the rest you wrote seem nonsense .. sorry.. wrong address!!
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Lisa Costa
Oct 19, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
- Dear Tippi,
Please stop being a hypocrite and find a real sanctuary for your animals. You started out as an exotic pet owner and 48 people were hurt during that horrible movie you made with animals you bought from breeders. May today's tragedy in Ohio be a sign you need to change you ways.
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Barbara Ossenkopp
Jul 23, 2011 @ 6:06 am | delete
- Dear Tippi , I visit you and Noel you sons, We came from Vienna and reported about you film ROAR at our monthly program APROPOS FILM. Who is according to Noel Marshall a mixed between a lion and tiger..??I had the pleasure to cuddle Noel the young lion behind " bars".Never forget this moment !! Holding a loin baby in you bedroom.. Watching the crew .moving the furniture to make space for you and a huge lion.... riding on an elephant scared me.. but not the cats.!. Never forget sitting in the restroom.. looking to the left : DON'T OPEN THE DOOR BEWARE OF THE CATS.. I'm now in Indonesian trying to save the National Treasure .: The Orangutan ? and worry . about
the Sumatran Tiger...!! Bad situation here. .. How can I send you some photos ?? Warmest regards Barbara Ossenkopp
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Sandy
Oct 13, 2009 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- I think it is great that this cause has been developed. This beautiful cats that our creator have given us must be protected for all the world to enjoy. Thanks so much for your organization, Roar Foundation, and your sacrifice to save these beautiful cats.
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Roar Foundation
In 1981, Hedren produced Roar, an 11-year project starring dozens of African lions. The film led to the establishment of the non-profit Roar Foundation, in 1983, and to the creation of her Shambala Preserve, which is located in Acton, California, at the edge of the Mojave Desert, 40 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
The Roar Foundation raises all the funds to keep the Shambala Preserve open. According to Hedren, it costs more than $1 million annually to maintain the facilities. The current construction of a new compound for Michael Jackson's tigers, Thriller and Sabu, will cost close to $70,000.
Thriller and Sabu
Hedren has been diligently working to get legislation passed that will stop the breeding, sale and mistreatment of wild cats. She states that, "Not only is it dangerous for the animals, but it is extremely dangerous for the people who buy the wild animals."
She appeared in front of Congress to promote the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, which was introduced by Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon. It passed and was signed into law by President George W. Bush. This legislation bans the interstate trade and transportation of wild big cats and went into effect on September 17, 2007.
Hedren has co-authored legislation entitled, "The Federal Ban on Breeding the Exotic Feline for Personal Possession Act." The Bill will be introduced in May 2009 by Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO). Hedren coauthored this bill because of a desperate need for protection of humans and animals alike. "(Legislation) is the only way the breeding will stop," she said. "But, it's the enforcement of it that makes it work."
Reference: Big Cat Rescue
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Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat which she founded in 1983. It currently houses over 70 animals, including African lions, Siberian and Bengal tigers, leopards, servals, mountain lions and bobcats. Hedren lives on site and conducts monthly tours of the preserve for the public.
Recently, Shambala became the new home for Michael Jackson's two Bengal tigers, Sabu and Thriller, when he decided to close the zoo at his Neverland Valley Ranch in California.
Most of the cats are there as a result of illegal breeding and sale within the United States. According to Hedren, the exotic animal industry is just after the illegal drug industry in size.
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According to Tippi Hedren:
One came from a game preserve outside of Vancouver and the other one came from the circus. They are so happy. When they first met, well, elephants don't like each other when they first meet, like people. And I could imagine them thinking, "you say we're going to live together?"
I did a little research because they were so comfortable with each other. They touched trunks, he ran his trunk over the top of her head, behind her ears, over her back. We were wondering how they could be so friendly. It wasn't normal.
I almost cried when I got the information on them. It became clear to me that they left Africa on the same boat! They went to Frankfurt, Germany where one went to the circus and the other to the animal park. It was amazing. Destiny.
Timo, the Bull Elephant, who spent many happy years at Shambala, died in 2005 of natural causes at the age of 48.
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VickiSims
Aug 10, 2011 @ 5:53 am | delete
- Thanks for sharing the information about the ROAR foundation and Shambala Preserve. ~blessed
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Apr 1, 2011 @ 7:18 am | delete
- ~ Dropping by to leave my Angels April Fools' Day Quest Blessings ~
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Jack2205
Feb 8, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- Blessed by the Charities Squid Angel.
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blue22d
Oct 13, 2009 @ 9:56 pm | delete
- Great lens and super cause. Thanks for sharing about the Roar Foundation as I was not aware till now. ***** and a favorite.
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PaulJacksonArt
Oct 11, 2009 @ 10:32 pm | delete
- Thanks for adding my Elephant!
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