Most of these amazing big cats live at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary located in the high desert of Phelan, CA.  After growing up around many different exotic animals, it wasn't a complete surprise that Joel, the founder and owner, would start a rescue and rehabilitation facility with his wife, Chemaine, in the local High Desert of California.  After acquiring their USDA and Fish and Game licenses they purchased their first exotic animal.  Shortly after the purchase they were shocked to discover the horrible truth behind the exotic animal market.  Every year thousands of captive breed exotic animals are put to sleep for many of the same reasons.  Abandoned, abused, neglected or illegally obtained, these animals all need the same thing--a home.  Joel and Chemaine made a decision to do just that.  With great love for these exotic animals they created Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary.  They started educational programs to help teach people about these beautiful animals and to raise money to support rescue and rehabilitation efforts.  Unfortunately, it hasn't been enough.  To their disappointment, every year some of the animals had to be turned away.  So another decision was made.  Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary became a Non-Profit Corporation.  Now they have great hopes that the donations will help them save and preserve exotic animals, and the educational programs will help teach generations of people to do their part in protecting the animals' land and lives from becoming extinct.  Be sure to check out Forever Wild's website to see the photo galleries and rescue stories of our 21 beautiful big cats.  The web address is

• www.4everwild.org

We also have a great internet store that features my photos of our big cats on lots of wonderful items such as t-shirts, framed prints, tile coasters, trinket boxes and much more.  You can check it out by visiting 

• www.cafepress.com/foreverwild

Christina's website:  www.myanimalmagnetism.com