John,
Big cats are some of the most abused and neglected wild and endangered animals in the United States.
Roadside zoos and other exploitative businesses place tiger and lion cubs in face-to-face contact with people who are willing to pay for the experience — but once the cubs are too large to be handled, they are deemed useless, and sold off to other disreputable facilities or individuals that cannot provide the extensive care and space they need.
As a result, most big cats who arrive at sanctuaries exhibit severe physical and mental trauma due to the abuse and deprivation they have experienced. And sadly, many never make it that far; instead living out their lives in extreme neglect and abuse at the hands of someone only looking to turn a profit.
We need a legislative solution to stop the exploitation of big cats and cruel cub petting businesses. The bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act would prohibit anyone from keeping a big cat at a private residence and would also restrict cub petting to stop the rampant overbreeding and inhumane treatment of these wild animals. Please sign our petition to voice your support for this important piece of legislation!
