LARGEST WILDLIFE ANIMAL SANCTUARY CLOSING FOR LACK OF FUNDS
Director at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center Pat Craig talks to fellow animal sanctuary owners in Keenesburg, Colorado August 20, 2006. Craig is looking for a miracle to continue providing a safe habitat for rescued wildlife. The wildlife sanctuary will have to close its doors to the public due to lack of funds and attempt to find new homes for all the wildlife starting September 1, 2006. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
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