Friday, March 27, 2009
'Forever Wild'
Meeeeoooooowwwww! Ty, Michael, Ed, Paul and I traveled only a short distance to this week's destination, Phelan, Calif., to meet the largest family we have ever helped. There were at least 130 members of the Almquist family, although they are not the traditional family "members." I'll give you a hint - lions, tigers and reptiles, OH MY!
Joel Almquist (the Dad) has always been involved in the wildlife community, helping care for and raise many large animals that otherwise would not have a home. When he married Chemaine, he shared his love and passion for animals with her, and the couple has personally made it their mission to care for wildlife every single day. Even the kids, Patricia, Kiah, Arianna and Noah, are completely on board and help out wherever they can. They began by simply taking in lost or abused animals in the area, and pretty soon realized that this was a bigger mission. The family started the Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary a few years ago, and their "family" has grown to include 22 big cats, 10 smaller cats, over 100 reptiles, horses, pigs and dogs, just to name a few.
Courtesy of TV Guide
Joel Almquist (the Dad) has always been involved in the wildlife community, helping care for and raise many large animals that otherwise would not have a home. When he married Chemaine, he shared his love and passion for animals with her, and the couple has personally made it their mission to care for wildlife every single day. Even the kids, Patricia, Kiah, Arianna and Noah, are completely on board and help out wherever they can. They began by simply taking in lost or abused animals in the area, and pretty soon realized that this was a bigger mission. The family started the Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary a few years ago, and their "family" has grown to include 22 big cats, 10 smaller cats, over 100 reptiles, horses, pigs and dogs, just to name a few.
Courtesy of TV Guide
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