The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 10:44 Written by Albert Greenhut Monday, 2 December 2013 09:52
At Engineered Materials, Inc. we are serious about the environment. Our core products, Static Intercept and Corrosion Intercept are renowned because they are not only effective but also are nonvolatile and recyclable. Additionally the personnel we attract are serious about embracing the environment: we employ skiers, hikers, campers, divers, climbers, and sailors. The idea that we find productive and conscious ways to go about our business and lives without effecting the environment permeates our collective mindset. We look for ways to further the interests of those with similar interests as well. Through our business we have begun using green alternatives in business, and we like to inspire our staff to do the same in their lives and through their interests.
The most recent pursuit of this is our renewed support for the Wild Animal Sanctuary, outside of Denver Colorado. The President of EMI, Keith Donaldson, is fond of cats, both big and small. His favorites include the ones he owns and the ones he has encountered on photo safaris. On a recent trip to Denver he went to The Wild Animal Sanctuary. This is an organization that rescues captive large cats, bears, wolves, and other large carnivores from substandard conditions. In the United States there are an estimated 30,000 such animals living in substandard conditions, either zoos that are downsizing, owned as pets, caged, or ones confiscated from black markets. This organization rescues these animals and gives them a suitable habitat in which to live and re-acclimate to social life. The rescue missions have taken them to the majority of the United States as well as other South and Central American countries, notably rescuing 25 ex-circus lions from Bolivia.
This organization also spreads its message by giving normal people a chance to witness these animals outside of zoos and in a more natural and relaxed environment for the animals. The Wild Animal Sanctuary does this with the Mile into the Wild. These territorial creatures do not view things in the sky as a threat; because of this the operators decided that a raised platform would provide visitors with a bird’s eye view as well as a way to keep the animals from becoming feeling threatened. The Mile into the Wild is a raised platform, elevated between 20 and 40 feet, which extends a mile out and a mile back, a 2 mile round trip that provides a bird’s eye view into the habitats of over 300 animals, many of which are large cats. Keith’s fondness for cats, and the entire organizations commitment to the preservation of our environment and fellow species, has led us to sponsor this organization.
We believe that responsible actions are necessary to preserve the environment, animals, and activities we love, and we are not shying away from our opportunity to contribute, be it through our business practices or our philanthropic undertakings.
Please take a look at this forward thinking organization that provides for these majestic animals and spreads its message through education: http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/home.html
