#Repost @ifawglobal • • • • • • Captive, privately-owned big cats are at risk for abuse, mistreatment, and inhumane conditions. From living in private hands as pets, to menageries masquerading as rescue sanctuaries, to unqualified roadside zoos, these owners often operate with little oversight or accountability.⠀ ⠀ After relocating from private owners to the @TurpentineCreek Wildlife Refuge with support from IFAW, Naula and Kiara are settling into their new home. Now they can enjoy a spacious habitat, nutritious diets, plenty of enrichment toys, and expert care utilizing the highest safety standards.⠀ ⠀ These tigers are incredibly lucky their previous owners did the right thing and reached out to the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance, of which IFAW is a founding member. The alliance consists of sanctuaries and organizations working together to improve the lives of captive big cats like Naula and Kiara and to ensure that those who cannot be released to the wild can live out their days in the most natural way possible.⠀ ⠀ Before they were privately-owned, Naula and Kiara originally came from Joe Exotic, who was found guilty of animal abuse. As shown in the Netflix documentary series Tiger King, the United States has a big cat problem. Big cat breeders, dealers, and exhibitors often refer to their facilities as “sanctuaries” and to their mission as “rescue.” Far too few people are aware of the essential attributes of a legitimate sanctuary—absolutely no big cat breeding, buying/selling, or direct contact with members of the public under any circumstances.⠀ ⠀ To help advance the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which would bring an end to private ownership of big cats in the U.S., you can help by taking action at the link in our bio. Please urge your representative to support this common-sense measure for animal welfare. #tigers #safetigers #saveanimals #safetheforest #savethewildworld #safetheearth https://www.instagram.com/p/B-OSNVJhbcS/?igshid=fb3hs4b68pkh