ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) – The only cats that are now legal to have as a pet can be found in local shelters, not from the jungle.
On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, President Biden signed the Cat Public Safety Act into law, which bans the private ownership of lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, cougars, or any cross-species hybrids of those animals.
It makes the practice of cub petting and photos with cubs illegal and prohibits the breeding of big cats for private ownership.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary released the following:
“We are beyond thrilled to see this bill passed” says Black Pine Animal Sanctuary Executive Director Trish Nichols. “It is one more step towards ending the exploitation of animals for profit. We appreciate the support and advocacy from our donors who used their voices to reach out to legislators. On behalf of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary board, staff, and volunteers – thank you!”
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, in Albion, IN, is now the permeant and safe forever home for 4 of the tigers seized by the Department of Justice from the Oklahoma Zoo featured in the Netflix series. Elvis, Ima, Price and Patronus are now living in a cared for environment with individual and spacious natural habitats, proper diets, and veterinary care.
About Black Pine Animal Sanctuary: Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Black Pine does not buy, sell, breed, or trade the animals at the sanctuary. Animals who now live at Black Pine, have been surrendered or confiscated by legal authorities and will remain at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, living peacefully and being well cared for, for the rest of their lives. The sanctity is also a nonprofit 501(c) 3 funded solely by program fees, a gift shop, memberships, fund raising events, sponsorship, individual and business donations, in-kind gifts, employer giving programs, grants and other fund raising initiatives.
