Animal Defenders International’s recent two-year undercover investigation of abuse in Bolivian circuses caused a storm of public concern and protest, which resulted in the world’s first nationwide ban on any and all circus animals.

In May 2010, ADI rescued four lions and brought them to a sanctuary in America. The Bolivian Government then asked ADI to take their remaining circus lions, and in the past few weeks ADI have rescued 25 lions, six monkeys, a Coatimundi and a horse from appalling conditions in travelling circuses.

The lions were in a desperate state when ADI rescued them. They are now building their strength with good food and special supplements to prepare them for their journey to a wonderful new life in a sanctuary in America.

This is likely to be the biggest lion rescue and airlift the world has ever seen and I am calling on readers to help with the rescue of these beautiful animals and give them the life they so richly deserve.

The Save The Lions appeal (www.savethelionsappeal.com) is calling for donations to help bring the lions back to health, to airlift them to safety, and to prepare the new facilities for their care – some may have 20 years of freedom ahead of them. To make a donation, please call 0207 6303340.

Sue Baumgardt
Stoneham Road, Hove