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ORION IS FINALLY FREE!! THE USDA LISTENED TO US AND HE IS GETTING MOVED TO THE SANCTUARY HE DESERVES RIGHT NOW!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE AND WE CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR HIM TOGETHER!!

January 22, 2012

Operation Orion

Operation Orion

🏆 Won — 542 supporters Verified

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Started by One World Conservation 15 years ago
To whom it may concern,

We, the undersigned, support the actions of One World Conservation regarding their campaign, Operation Orion, which calls for the confiscation of the Bengal tiger, Orion (aka Baji), from the facility, Claws 'n' Paws Wild Animal Park Inc., to be relocated to In-Sync Exotics in Wylie, Texas. We support them for the following reasons:

  • History of inadequate veterinary care
  • Failure to provide safe and adequate conditions for animals
  • The USDA has heavily cited the facility for multiple violations, some of which put both animals and the public at risk
  • Proper quarantine procedures were not followed
  • Orion will be exposed to extreme temperatures in the winter months
  • Improper containment
  • Failure to meet the needs of the species 

Given heavy citations, numerous animal deaths, documented substandard conditions for the animals, and exploitation of Orion, One World Conservation is calling for the confiscation of Orion and that the USDA review its history with Claws 'n' Paws and revoke their exhibitor's license until such a time that they can update their facility. This is critical for the future of the facility and its animals.

We, the undersigned, understand the seriousness of our request, and assure Mr. Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of Agriculture, that it is not made lightly and do so with all due respect. We ask that the USDA and its inspectors take our position seriously and take action by the confiscation of Orion and the removal of Claws 'n' Paws's exhibitors license.
Respectfully,
We, the undersigned
NOTE: Please do not sign this petition more than once.

Updates

Reached 500 supporters

November 6, 2011

October 27, 2011

THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! PEOPLE ARE FINALLY PAYING ATTENTION TO ORION AND THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS FACILITY IS SPREADING FAST!! WE ARE BUILDING AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE FOR JUSTICE AND I AM SO PROUD TO BE FIGHTING ALONGSIDE ALL OF YOU!!

September 28, 2011

OPERATION ORION IS GAINING MASSIVE MOMENTUM BEHIND THE SCENES!! I AM CURRENTLY IN TALKS WITH KEY LEADERS WHO ARE FINALLY STARTING TO LISTEN TO OUR DEMANDS!! STAY TUNED BECAUSE WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!

September 19, 2011

WE OFFICIALLY SMASHED PAST 100 SIGNATURES!! THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC AND I AM BEYOND STOKED TO SEE THIS GROWING SO FAST!!

Reached 100 supporters

September 18, 2011

7 Comments

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Nina Chonka
11 years ago Featured

In this day and age, this kind of neglect and inadequate care for a significantly endangered animal can not be ignored any longer. You must act in the best interest of this animal, which is not a commodity - he is a sentient being and his needs and care must be paramount. Please act with haste!

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Nina Chonka
11 years ago Featured

In this day and age, this kind of neglect and inadequate care for a significantly endangered animal can not be ignored any longer. You must act in the best interest of this animal, which is not a commodity - he is a sentient being and his needs and care must be paramount. Please act with haste!

Brooke

I have been to this place many times when my daughter was young. So appalled that I even gave them $1 towards the neglect of these animals. People need to be made aware of such cruelty!

Adrienne Koester

Animals are not to be exploited.

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Nigel Conn
11 years ago Featured

Free this tiger now and let him have a cared for life. No wild animal should be treat this way.

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Nigel Conn
11 years ago Featured

Free this tiger now and let him have a cared for life. No wild animal should be treat this way.

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Sarah Fleming
15 years ago Featured

Absolute disgrace how they are keeping this poor animal. Needs to be moved to a sanctuary immediately!