Podcast appearances and mentions of bobbi brink

This week I talk with Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions, Tigers, and Bears, a sanctuary in Alpine, California. We discuss how she got started in big cat rescue, the types of calls they get (not what I expected), and the work that is left to be done to support exotic animals. To learn more about the work Lions, Tigers, and Bears is doing you can check them out online at www.lionstigersandbears.org and  @lionstigers_andbears on Instagram and @lionstigers&bears on Facebook.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Bobbi Brink–founder and director of Lions, Tigers & Bears (LT&B), a 140-acre animal sanctuary in east San Diego she launched in 2002—recalls living in Texas, planning to open a restaurant (she's from San Diego), and seeing her first advertisement offering the sale of big cats. She responded to the ad, she explained, not to make […] The post Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions, Tigers & Bears first appeared on Talking Animals.

Discover the gripping tale behind the name, as Bobbi Brink, the compassionate Founder and Director of Lions, Tigers and Bears Rescue and Sanctuary, joins me on this enlightening episode. Delve into the underbelly of the illegal exotic animal trade, as depicted in the infamous Tiger King saga, and witness Bobbi's unwavering dedication to rescuing and safeguarding these majestic creatures. With 60 animals currently thriving under her care at the sanctuary, Bobbi's journey has touched the lives of over 1000 big cats, bears, and various other exotic animals. Her advocacy has extended beyond the confines of rescue, shaping legislation to offer protection to these vulnerable beings. Unveil the staggering $15 billion industry that thrives on exploiting these creatures, sourced from a multitude of heart-wrenching backgrounds - from the entertainment industry to illegal backyard zoos. Embark on an eye-opening exploration of this industry's complexities, Lion, Tigers and Bears' remarkable journey, and discover how you can contribute to their noble cause by tuning in to yet another captivating episode. www.lionstigersandbears.org       www.furrealpodcast.com  FB Lions Tigers & Bears  IG lionstigers_andbears   . Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  jfolson.music@gmail.com for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets www.letswalkaustin.com www.letswalkhouston.com  www.letswalkdenver.com Pet walking and more!    

Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of San Diego's Lion, Tigers & Bears sanctuary, discusses the mission of the globally accredited big cat and bear sanctuary; it's work to end the exotic animal trade; and its "Wild in the Country" fundraiser on Saturday, May 20.

The Safari heads to San Diego, California, for a discussion with Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions, Tigers, and Bears, an accredited animal sanctuary that takes care of...well...lions, tigers, and bears...and other animals.  You'll hear the devastating stories of the lives of these animals before they were sent to the sanctuary, but also the joyous personalities that emerge once the animals are living their best lives. You'll also learn exactly what the difference between an animal sanctuary and an accredited zoo is, and what to watch out for when figuring out if a zoo is a roadside zoo or not.  EPISODE LINKS: www.lionstigersandbears.org @lionstigers_andbears on the socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on the socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Secret Grasp Paranormal PodcastA paranormal podcast about the strangest and most mysterious aspects of our world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify PullbackPullback digs into the everyday ethics behind goods and services, consumer movements,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Bigfoot SocietyYour favorite cryptozoology focused interview podcast!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Our guest this evening on Inner Journey is Bobbi Brink. Bobbi had seen the dark side of the exotic animal industry and made a commitment to do anything that she could to save as many as she could.Bobbi started Lions and Tigers and Bears, San Diego's only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary Lion Tigers & Bears just entered its 20th year as a safe haven for abandoned and abused animals – the lucky ones who have been rescued and live a life as the wild animal they are.

We agreed to take two pairs of tigers from their situation.  One from Antle and one from ZAA leader, Tanganyika.   With Jamie's approval, I told Bobbi Brink we would take the:   1 leopard 2 cougars 4 bobcats 1 Canada lynx   and amazingly the state of Florida issued an emergency permit, as Bobbi is loading them up as we speak in SD and it's snowing.  I told her we would cover the transport cost of 3.00 a mile, plus her hotels, etc. so that's probably about $7,000   FL & USDA require the cats arrive w/ health certificates, but it only has to be a visual by a vet saying they were breathing.  Bobbi is trying to get a vet out to Spirit of the Hills to issue one and I'm guessing will be on her way here first as we are probably most of her load.  She's taking a Serval and Jungle Cat back to CA with her from SD.   Let me know what kind of time table you are wanting on the four tigers and who I should list on the import permit as the person transferring them, ie: Turpentine or Serenity? address, phone, and the carrier.  FWC likes to have someone they can call to verify the origin.  Will that be Loving Friends or Bobbi?   In either event, FWC requires that I meet them at the FL / GA border and escort them in under my FWC permit.   For the cats,   Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  Closing graphic with permission from https://youtu.be/F_AtgWMfwrk

Facebook started a new thing for brands to create frames for fans. I am so relieved that the Wildlife Waystation was spared last night!   Posted to Facebook and boosted w/ $500 in ads:   Wildlife Waystation was nearly surrounded by the #‎SandFire last night that came within 1/2 mile of their 400 lions, tigers, chimps, bears and other wild animals. Huge shout out to Bobbi Brink for heading out to help them, along with everyone else in the community who offered space, trailers and muscle. During the night the winds shifted moving the fires away from the Waystation and at last report the sanctuary is safe. This was a gut wrenching couple of days for those who have rescued wild animals from being used as pets and pay to play props.   There shouldn't be a need for places like Big Cat Rescue or the Wildlife Waystation, where huge populations of captive bred wild animals can be in peril from natural disasters. We can keep tragedies like these from happening by stopping the problem at its root: End private possession of big cats. Please take action now at BigCatAct.com by sending the easy email to your lawmaker AND calling them. You'll get their number when you enter your zip code.   And you can ask USDA to stop cub handling with all species and ages of wild cats at TigerRescue.com   This fire could have burned hundreds of caged animals alive last night. They were spared, but it is a scenario that is likely to repeat, if we don't stop the breeding and discarding of wild cats as photo and pay to play props.   I am grateful that we can afford the tools we need.  Yesterday the iMac in the Kitten Cabana seemed to have bit the dust, so I ordered a new iMac for Afton to use on building videos.  She has the oldest machine, being a 2012, so the boost in power will really boost her productivity.   I am listening to a podcast about building totally sustainable housing from natural materials that includes ways to harness solar power, and turn dung into fuel, and has built in hydroponic gardens that are fertilized from the tilapia fish pools.  Each unit will be 700sf and about $35,000  I am thankful that I have access to such great thinkers and the ability to make the most of them.   I'd really love to buy Fox Valley pet formulas, but that's not my wheel house, so I sent this to Steve Watters, who created the LittleCatsHelpingBigCats.com initiative selling cat treats with our branding.   If I were in your line of work, I'd try to buy out http://www.foxvalleynutrition.com/product-lines/milkreplacers/   They make the best milk replacers we've ever found, but no one has ever heard of them and they are killing themselves by not offering any sort of online purchase by credit card.   Their website says they will take a credit card, but they don't, from what Jamie tells me.  They take the orders by email or phone.   Then you don't hear from them forever.  You call or email them and they tell you they forgot to send out your order...It will arrive eventually, if you keep hounding them.   Then they send it with a bill that they are hoping the customer will pay but many of their clients are poor rehabbers who might forget to send the money, by justifying that Fox Valley "forgot" to send their order in time to save a life.   It's just run so poorly and yet is such an outstanding product that foster parents of kittens, and rehabbers rave over.  If it were done right, I think it would be an amazing source of income.  If they don't want to sell, then maybe you could figure out the magic in their formula and offer an alternative that people could actually purchase in a timely manner.   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  Closing graphic with permission from https://youtu.be/F_AtgWMfwrk

Ocean saw Santa and snow for the first time! And Lala's telling the incredible, almost unbelievable, true story about her engagement ring, and sharing her reaction to “he who shall not be named's” exposed text messages and DMs. Then she welcomes Bobbi Brink, the founder and owner of “Lions, Tigers and Bears: A Big Cat & Exotic Animal Rescue” in Alpine, California (lionstigersandbears.org) to discover how Bobbi became involved in big cat rescue and what we all can do to help the animals, and stop the practice of “cub petting!” Plus, some lessons from this podcast – the universe reveals everyone's truths and you can only live a certain life for so long!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have that sick, acid feeling in the pit of my stomach A rescue is underway and the anticipation and concern for the safe travels of the animals kept me from sleeping last night and from concentrating today.  On July 31, 2015 Bobbi Brink wrote:   Hi Carole,  Just wondering if you have any space for Tigers out of Ohio I can transport to you? - Bobbi Brink. Founder Director. Lions Tigers & Bears. "Where Every Life Counts" www.lionstigersandbears.org  619-659-8078   I responded by saying:  We do have space and can provide transport via Loving Friends as long as the cats are confiscations, or the owner will contract with us to never possess wild cats again.   A year earlier, on Oct. 24, 2014 Bobbie had asked if we would join her in writing the Gov. of OH about Tiger Ridge/ Kenny Hetrick because Kenny Hetrick, owner of Tiger Ridge Exotics, a backyard menagerie in Ohio said, "The only thing I know to do is have my veterinarian come out here and put everybody to sleep end it right here."  We went a step further and set up an alert driving thousands of people to write the state of OH.   Dear Friends,  Kenny Hetrick is the owner of six tigers, two lions, a liger, black leopard, Kodiak bear and a hybrid wolf in Ohio. He was served a ten day notice to relinquish his animals or have them seized by the state and face criminal charges. Hetrick has deliberately refused to comply with new laws enacted through Ohio SB 310, the Ohio Dangerous Wild Animals Act, which require private owners to register their animals, obtain permits and insurance and meet certain caging standards. He has had two years, but he waits until now when he is on the verge of losing his animals to begin to take action -we're saying "enough is enough"! It is time to do the best thing for his animals and get them to a reputable sanctuary where they can receive the care they need. Lions, Tigers & Bears is even willing to help! We have offered to provide medical care and a one-way ticket in the LTB Rescue Hauler to reputable sanctuaries. We have even found sanctuaries who have agreed to take his animals. It is now up to him to agree to accept this help.   Today I am writing you to ask a favor. Will you please write a letter to the Governor of Ohio, John Kasich, and the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, David T. Daniels, asking that they enforce Ohio SB 310 by securing Hetrick's animals immediately and ensure no harm comes to them before they can be rehomed to reputable sanctuaries? A sample letter template is below. All letters need to be submitted by 5:00 pm CST on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014.   Media reports are referring to Tiger Ridge Exotics as a sanctuary. Hetrick's facility is not a sanctuary. A true sanctuary does not buy, sell, breed or exploit their animals. A sanctuary is "a place of safety, a safe haven." Hetrick has had dozens of USDA violations cited against his facility. Hetrick has deliberately defied the law for the past two years and has threatened to kill his animals rather than see them taken off the property.   We need to tell Governor Kasich and Director Daniels that Hetrick's time is up and it is now time to do what is best for these animals and ensure the public's safety. Enforce the law, secure this facility and get these animals to a lifetime home at a proper sanctuary immediately.   A letter is always more powerful and effective if it is written in your own words. If you have the time, please feel free to use the sample letter as a guideline for your own letter. Whether you submit your own letter or use the sample letter template, we want Governor Kasich and Director Daniels to know where we stand. Thank you for your support and concern for the welfare of these innocent animals. - Bobbi Brink, Founder/Director  Lions, Tigers & Bears   So 3 weeks go by and I don't hear anything from Bobbi, and then she texts me on Aug 21, 2015 and says the three tigers from OH that she was taking to Shambala, near her in CA, has reneged on the agreement to take them.     I told Bobbi that I had been keeping in contact with the state of OH and let them know we could take all the smaller cats they seize and some larger, but had not heard anything.  Apparently Bobbi had stayed focused on getting the cats, bears and wolves out and now she had 3 tigers and a leopard with no place to go.  I talked with Jamie and Howie and told her we would take all four.  Our last rescue was August a year ago, other than the bobcat rehab work.   That was on a Friday, after close of business, and then Bobbi tells me she has to leave OH with the trailer load of animals by Thursday.  That set into motion a whirlwind of activity on this end because I have to get an import permit from the FWC and the person who does that is named Angela Wylie.  It's no coincidence that the director of the FWC is Nick Wylie, who now seems to have it in for me.  I've been coming after him on the bear hunting issue and am ALL OVER HIM about his desire to open season on Florida Panthers as well.  I'm just lucky that he isn't having his inspectors harass us on a daily basis; and now I need him to issue an import permit for 3 tigers and a leopard.   The good news is that my former inspector, who has just had it with the state hiding the cruel activities of some of the states' most outrageous animal dealers, has been promoted to a position whereby he manages to get my permit application issued by someone other than the Wylies.  No one could do that until Monday, so the weekend had been lost in a haze of me worrying about it.   Because the state of OH is deep in litigation with the exploiter who owned these animals, they say we cannot talk about the rescue, cannot take photos and cannot video them, as it makes all of that information “discoverable” in a trial.  Frankly, I'd just love to be called as a witness in this case, but I agree to their terms.  It destroys our fund raising capacity as people don't care about supporting big cats; they just want to rescue them and then flit off to the next rescue.   The FWC holds us to rules and standards that they do not hold others to, but that is the price of being the leader against the abuses they condone.  One of the things they made me do was to agree, on the import permit, to escort Bobbi and the cats to Big Cat Rescue from the FL/ GA border and back again.  So now I'm sitting by my phone waiting for Bobbi to tell me that she is underway so that I can decide if I want to drive up to the border and spend the night, or if I want to drive up in the wee hours of the morning.  I'm packed, either way.  Just waiting, waiting, waiting…   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

My Computer Crashed and Took My Diary With It   My back up drive failed and took with it all of my documents, including my diary again!  Later I was able to piece the journal back together from older hard drives and saved emails.     Hi everyone! (Tammy Theis, Bobbi Brink and Mike Booth) I am contacting you to see what you have in mind for our Panel: Networking, Media, and Effective Communication?  I see that on the agenda Michael Booth is talking about Effective and Successful Communications from 4 till 5 and then our panel, including Mike, starts at 5 and runs till 6, I think.   So, my question is if Mike is doing a one our presentation and then joining us for a panel that continues the discussion; as it seems to be a similar topic?  Also, what do you guys have in mind regarding how we should present?  Do we each take 12 minutes for a presentation on how each of us does Networking, Media, and Effective Communication?   Or do we take the topic of our greatest strength and present on that for our 12 minutes?  I know it would be a lot easier for me to talk about Media and our YouTube success for 12 minutes than to try and cram all three topics into 12 minutes.  Do we want to entertain questions after each person presents, or wait until the end to be sure that each has time to present?  What do you guys have in mind?   cc: Panelists: Mike Booth, IFAW; Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue; Tammy Thies, The Wildcat Sanctuary; Bobbi Brink, Lions, Tigers, and Bears. For the cats, Carole Baskin     Jamie and TeeGray    Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

When Bobbi Brink walks by the creatures she's cared for over nearly 20 years, she can tell you the name of each animal and the typically tragic backstory of where and why it was rescued. Lions, Tigers & Bears is a big cat and exotic animal rescue located in Alpine.

This week we talk with Bobbi Brink, founder of the ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Sanctuary in California. Bobbi provides a captivating and powerful insight into the brutality of the Exotic Pet Trade. The episode covers a range of topics including how Bobbi started the sanctuary, the challenges she faced and the process of rescuing an animal from the exotic pet trade. Bobbi also outlines her recent encounters with Joe Exotic, from the Netflix series ‘Tiger King’, she discusses the risk to human life when holding these species captive and talks about the psyche of people who own these species. It’s a fascinating episode and not one to be missed!

Bobbi Brink is the Founder and Director of Lions Tigers & Bears, a globally accredited big cat and exotic animal sanctuary in Alpine, California. Bobbi has been working with and advocating for captive big cats, bears and other exotic animals since the early 90s, after witnessing firsthand the abuses and neglect inflicted on captive animals victimized by the exotic animal trade. Bobbi has made it her personal life's mission to end the abuses that stem from this heinous industry, one animal at a time. Bobbi plays an active role in managing all aspects of Lions Tigers & Bears' daily operations, from daily feedings to resource development and office management. She is a prolific fundraiser and tireless advocate for abused and displaced big cats, bears and other exotic animals. Bobbi has worked across the country to coordinate the rescue and relocation of hundreds of big cats, bears and exotic animals - providing them an opportunity to live out their lives at reputable sanctuaries, including Lions Tigers & Bears. Bobbi has testified before Congress, helping to advocate for legislation that would regulate the trade of these animals at both the state and national level. She is also very active in national-level advocacy groups and committees, including the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance and the Bear Alliance. Under Bobbi's leadership, Lions Tigers & Bears has positioned itself as a model sanctuary for the care of big cats and bears. The sanctuary is one of very few sanctuaries in the United States with the highest level of accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the American Sanctuary Association. Both she and Lions Tigers & Bears have won multiple awards and recognition for leadership and public service, including the Carol Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and numerous accolades from the local Chambers of Commerce, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the California State Assembly. Presented by Attorney King Studios with Coexist on IQ Podcasts. https://www.lionstigersandbears.org

More Than a Visit to the Zoo! Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary Presents Kids’ Educational Program Show Guest: Bobbi Brink Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions Tigers & Bears, shares with our listeners the series of events that led to the creation of her NO KILL, NO BREED, NO SELL rescue and educational facility that allows the animals in their care the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment. With a primary concerns are for the health, comfort and safety of their animals, Brinks has made it her life’s work to rescue and provide homes for as many of these tortured animals as possible. In this very special interview Bobbi will share her great love, inspiring her passion for animals in our children. As she explains, Lions, Tigers & Bears’ Kids Program, was designed to be more than a visit to the zoo, it is complete with an exciting educational video, followed by guided visit around the sanctuary where children will be inspired to learn about our rescued animals, their rescue stories and general facts about each species.

More Than a Visit to the Zoo! Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary Presents Kids’ Educational Program Show Guest: Bobbi Brink Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions Tigers & Bears, shares with our listeners the series of events that led to the creation of her NO KILL, NO BREED, NO SELL rescue and educational facility that allows the animals in their care the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity in a caring and safe environment. With a primary concerns are for the health, comfort and safety of their animals, Brinks has made it her life’s work to rescue and provide homes for as many of these tortured animals as possible. In this very special interview Bobbi will share her great love, inspiring her passion for animals in our children. As she explains, Lions, Tigers & Bears’ Kids Program, was designed to be more than a visit to the zoo, it is complete with an exciting educational video, followed by guided visit around the sanctuary where children will be inspired to learn about our rescued animals, their rescue stories and general facts about each species.

Peter begins by welcoming Bobbi Brink, from Lions, Tigers and Bears, a sanctuary for wild animals in Southern California. Brink says there is no excuse for the recent killing of three lions, three tigers and five bears by the owners of a Colorado sanctuary, and goes on to explain what’s involved in operating a top […]

Bobbi Brink was already a successful entrepreneur as a restaurant owner in Texas, but that wasn't her true calling. After witnessing first hand the ugly, harsh realities of the exotic animal trade, she decided to take action. Bobbi picked up and moved to Alpine, CA purchasing 93-acres of land to start an exotic animal rescue sanctuary. For fifteen years now, Bobbi has been managing all aspects of providing for their 60+ animals, as well as organizing and executing countless rescue missions across the country to relocate various animals to other sanctuaries, all while continuing to fight for local, state and federal legislative changes. Her story, outlook on life and what she encounters on the daily makes this a must listen to episode! To see our interview and pictures of their animals, visit our video version at www.VicariouslyPodcast.com To donate, please visit www.LionsTigersAndBears.org

Aired: 4/24/2017 7 PM:: DAVID FEIFEL, M.D., Ph.D., is a neuropsychiatrist and brain researcher who has devoted his career to developing innovative treatments for psychiatric disorders such as DEPRESSION, PTSD, ANXIETY, etc. After more than 20 years as a professor at UC San Diego, he now has a new center for innovative treatment, KADIMA Neuropsychiatry Institute. He will be talking about some of the latest developments in the treatment of disorders of the mind. __________________________________________________ BOBBI BRINK - Founder and Director of Lions, Tigers and Bears Lions Tigers & Bears (LTB) was founded in 2002, by Bobbi Brink. When asked why she started Lions, Tigers & Bears, she often replies, “After witnessing the heart-breaking phenomenon known as the “exotic animal trade” and seeing the victims of this business, I was compelled to do what I could to help these animals. I have spent many sleepless nights picturing the tortured lives these cats end up living. The places where these marvelous animals are kept are truly disgusting – sometimes in places you would least expect, such as in miserable holding cells with no sunlight or windows, living in cages so small they barely have room to stand up or turn around. Many live in basements, never seeing the outdoors or smelling fresh air. I have seen 10 or more cats crowded together in a small enclosure, where they restlessly pace in filth and fight each other for scraps of food. Some starve to death.” https://lionstigersandbears.org/

Lori’s first guest is Animals Today legal analyst, Bob Ferber, who discusses the recent Tennessee law which protects good Samaritans from legal retaliation when they break into hot cars to rescue imperiled animals. Then, a juvenile tiger cub found wandering the neighborhoods and Hemet, California, was rescued and delivered to the safety of a sanctuary. Bobbi Brink, founder of the […]

On Cat Chat 15 David Lee Stanton interviews Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions, Tigers & Bears in Alpine, Ca.