Date: 06-18-2013
With some rain last night and this morning, Simba is glad that the wet weather is taking a break. He is lounging under his perch to stay dry and enjoy the cool and cloudy time. ...
Date: 06-17-2013
An early morning thunderstorm meant that feeding was a little wet this morning. The animals didn't mind too much. Most of them did just what Rio did. She waited patiently to eat, then went to her favorite dry spot to nap! ...
Date: 06-16-2013
Duke, one of the largest cats at IEAS that can actually purr, showed us just how comfortable he was on his corner perch by rolling around and purring! He even let out a few chirps when we visited!...
Date: 06-15-2013
Rowdy was enjoying his yummy meal this afternoon. He actually followed us all the way around Bear Orphanage before making himself comfortable at the last feed spot. ...
Date: 06-14-2013
Billy and Barbara don't care how warm it is outside; they always want to cuddle! This morning, they were in their favorite shady spot snuggled up for a nap. Always adorable!...
Date: 06-13-2013
Nala was doing her best to hide behind a little bush this morning. Once she realized she had been spotted, she came over for a quick hello rubbing along the fence. ...
Date: 06-12-2013
Despite being raised in captivity, Arusha's instincts are strong. She was keeping a keen eye on a bird in her habitat this morning, ready to pounce! That was until the bird had the right idea and flew away!...
Date: 06-11-2013
Mindy was certainly comfortable in her hammock this morning! It took a few minutes and a few good stretches for this little girl to feel like getting up and about! ...
Date: 06-10-2013
Rio is definitely one of the most watchful cats at IEAS. She always has a keen eye on us as we work around her habitat. This morning, once she realized that the passerby was a trusted friend, she came running over for a visit!...
Date: 06-09-2013
Baby had the perfect spot to stay dry this morning while the rain passed over us. She doesn't mind some precipitation as long as she's got a comfy spot to relax! ...
Date: 06-08-2013
The bears in Dorfman Bear Orphanage are shedding their winter coats and showing off their shiny new summer ones! Rowdy is certainly "putting his best fur forward" this morning. He has lost so much of his light winter fur and is now a dark chocolate brown! ...
Date: 06-07-2013
Thor was in one of his favorite spots this morning. During the hotter months, you will most likely find Thor resting in his pool. When you walk by, all you will see are two ears and two eyes with the rest of him tucked into his pool. ...
Date: 06-06-2013
It's one of those rainy days, where no one feels quite like waking up completely! Big John was full of yawns as he lounged in the wet grass this morning!...
Date: 06-05-2013
Nala was showing just how cute she is while laying on perch. It doesn't matter where she is or how she lays, this little girl will always be a cutie. ...
Date: 06-04-2013
Luna and Raja usually enjoy each other's company more than anything, but this morning, Luna was more interested his favorite small boomer ball! ...
Date: 06-03-2013
It seems all of the Grizzlies had the same idea after breakfast this morning. As soon as they were done eating, they all wandered over to the corner of their "kitchen" and settled in for a nap session!...
Date: 06-02-2013
It's not too hot this morning, so lots of the animals are up and about, including Ron. He's been enjoying the weather around his habitat, only stopping to lounge in his favorite spots!...
Date: 06-01-2013
Rasul didn't let a little rain interrupt his cat nap this afternoon. He stayed nice and comfy on his perch during and after the rain. ...
Date: 05-31-2013
After a couple cloudy days, Pecos was out on his perch enjoying the sunshine! I am sure all the cats are happy to finally see the sun and are out basking in it....
Date: 05-30-2013
This windy, cloudy morning has a lot of the animals relaxing outside. Mork was in his favorite spot all morning....his hammock. He has yet to move from this cozy spot even though Mindy has been up and about most of the day. ...
Date: 05-29-2013
As a young cub, Misha is working hard on building muscles and learning to climb! This morning, she was going up and down the large branches we've provided for her, trying to perfect the skill! She's getting better at it every day!...
Date: 05-28-2013
Scooter and Scamp were having fun using their excellent climbing skills this morning. They were both balanced out on a high branch, relaxed as could be! ...
Date: 05-27-2013
Duchess was out lounging on her favorite perch this morning. Usually in the mornings, she enjoys laying on her high perch watching everything around her. In the afternoons you will most likely see her in her cave keeping cool. ...
Date: 05-26-2013
Billy and Barbara were cuddling together as usual this morning. Today, they picked their favorite perch as their lounge spot and snuggled up for a post breakfast nap! That's the perfect thing to do on a dreary day like this!...
Date: 05-25-2013
Arusha gave us a big hello this cloudy morning. She looked so regal and poised on her perch after eating breakfast. ...
Date: 05-24-2013
Princess was laying under her perch keeping watch of everything. She is a very curious tiger and loves watching everything around her. ...
Date: 05-23-2013
Duchess is a very instinctual cougar and she is certainly a brave girl. One of her favorite spots to lounge is on her highest perch, where she will comfortably hang her head right over the edge looking down. That's just how she was this morning! What a daring cougar!...
Date: 05-22-2013
Gedi is the oldest resident at IEAS, but she is a cute as some of the youngest. She was lounging in the wet grass this morning soaking in the rays. ...
Date: 05-21-2013
Barbara's favorite part of the morning has to be when she gets her piece of chicken. She's always watching and eager for the treat! This morning, she waited patiently on her corner perch for the gator bringing her chicken!
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Date: 05-20-2013
Willie was being cute as usual this morning. The grizzly bears don't have to do much to be adorable. They can be playing in the pool putting on a show or just laying around like Willie was today. Such animated bears! ...
Date: 05-19-2013
Mindy is one of the littlest residents of IEAS, but her sized is paired with a big personality! This little girl showed us some of this personality this morning as she bounced from limb to limb in her habitat. She was squeaking her "good mornings" this whole time! ...
Date: 05-18-2013
Nakita has already proven herself a skilled hunter. This morning, she was on the prowl watching an unsuspecting squirrel. Don't worry, this little squirrel got away. ...
Date: 05-17-2013
This is the kind of weather Akbar, Arusha and Kumar love. They seem to get in a very playful mood after it rains. Kumar was out lounging in the grass this morning, taking a little cat nap. ...
Date: 05-16-2013
Scooter, Greta and Scamp were enjoying their favorite tree this morning. After a stormy night, these three have been curled up, lounging high in the tree. It wouldn't surprise us if this is where they spent the night. These bears don't seem to mind the rain one bit. ...
Date: 05-15-2013
Well the cloudy morning had most of the cats up and going. Simba was out and about wandering around his habitat all morning. After getting a quick drink, he was back to roaming around watching what was going on around him. ...
Date: 05-14-2013
Rio had quite the appetite this morning, and she was lucky enough to have an extra special treat in her diet today - fish! She absolutely loved it and scarfed the filet right down! ...
Date: 05-13-2013
Mau just felt like laying back and hanging out today as he lounges in the grass. It must be because it's Monday, because we're feeling that way too! ...
Date: 05-12-2013
It may be a little cooler this morning than yesterday, but Shauna knows just where to stay comfy and toasty - her sunniest perch! She's basking up there, soaking up the rays until it starts to warm up! ...
Date: 05-11-2013
Nakita loves to play, and this morning, she showed it! She had a rousing game of hide and seek with us as we went by. She kept trying (successfully) to hide behind her tree branches and other habitat features!...
Date: 05-10-2013
Billy was ready for a "good morning" today. It didn't come until after he ate his breakfast of course, as that is always a top priority! Then, he came over to say hello. ...
Date: 05-09-2013
Titan is certainly enjoying his bone day treat! He is giving working hard with his teeth and tongue to get off every last delicious bit of meat!...
Date: 05-08-2013
George was the only one of his siblings who was wide awake and ready to play this morning. Willie, Papa and Wendy felt more like sleeping in, so wide-eyed George had some fun with his toys! ...
Date: 05-07-2013
Mork is spending the morning enjoying the light breeze from high up in the trees of his habitat. Mindy stuck to her usual spot - the hammock, but Mork decided that the limbs were a better spot to relax!...
Date: 05-06-2013
Noel was being pretty sneaky this morning. He found a good hiding spot behind some trees to chill after eating breakfast. ...
Date: 05-05-2013
Despite being raised in captivity, Rio is letting her wild instincts out! This morning, she caught a glimpse of a squirrel in the tree above her habitat. She kept her keen eyes and ears on him until he decided to wander over to a different tree! Smart move little squirrel!...
Date: 05-04-2013
Raja was out lounging in the grass this morning. After patrolling her habitat a while, she settled down in some tall grass to relax. ...
Date: 05-03-2013
Well, Bill decided to grace us with his presence today! Now that the sun has come back out, he ventured out for a short bit to eat before heading back into his cave. ...
Date: 05-02-2013
Surprisingly enough, most of the cats were not bothered by the sudden drop in temperature. In fact, just about everyone was out and about. Some were a bit frisky while others, like Sapphire, were mellow. Saphy was lounging around after enjoying her bone day treat. ...
Date: 05-01-2013
Mau, being a slender cheetah, can hide so well in his tall grass! This morning, he was tucked in so well, it took us a few minutes to find him! ...
Date: 04-30-2013
Nala is such a sweetheart. She was out enjoying the morning sun in her tall grass. It almost made her impossible to see until she finally decided to sit up. One things for sure, these cats are loving the tall grass as it makes for a good game of hide and seek. ...
The pictures below represent some of our success stories in rehabilitating cats that came to the Sanctuary 
either resentful of humans or aggressive towards humans. They did not trust humans and therefore considered humans as adversaries. With our unique behavioral enrichment program based on affection, love, and respect, you can see how their attitudes have changed.
Our Animal Behaviorist, Louis Dorfman, uses no discipline, treating the cats as respected sentient beings, and their response is very rewardin...
