For some, the ability to afford an expensive exotic "kitty" is a status symbol. For the same reason, people give big cats as gifts to their influential friends. Additionally, people may not realize how harmful it is for these predators to live outside of the wild.

Because domestic conditions do not meet their needs. Living in a small cage in a backyard or even an apartment, predators do not have the opportunity to move enough and live a natural lifestyle, which leads to problems with excess weight, muscle tone, and overall health. For example, lions in the wild live and hunt in a territory of 50 km².

It varies. It depends on the condition of the animal and the speed of bureaucratic procedures for its relocation abroad.

Because the Center is not funded by the state or any commercial organization on a permanent basis. The Center's activity is possible solely due to donations from concerned people and partners.

After providing the necessary help and treatment to the animal, we release it into the wild if possible, or find it a new permanent home, usually in rehabilitation centers abroad.

Because they need to be in a sufficiently healthy and stable condition to undertake a long journey. Most animals that end up at the Center are so sick or injured that they may not survive the trip. Moreover, relocation abroad is a bureaucratic issue that takes time to resolve.