Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center Photo Gallery by Michael Portaro at pbase.com

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center

All photos in this gallery were taken at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center in Kenesburg Colorado. This is a private operation that takes in abused wild animals from all over the country and gives them a good loving home. Please visit www.wildlife-sanctuary.org to find out more about them and how you can help.

PLEASE NOTE: I am not directly affiliated with Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center - if you want to make your appreciation to them known, please visit their website to make a donation

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nila sanderson		17-Nov-2011 16:45
Hi Craig, can people visit your center? My husband and I visit our children quiet often in co.

gabrielle wacker		17-Nov-2011 15:25
hi i love the pics, i saw on animal planet the story about buddy. it would be nice if you put more pictures up when you have the chance

roger j vogt		05-Jul-2011 23:05
Hi craig my name is roger and sherry vogt we like what you and your famley did to raise edd. Hi crag and famley we riley like what you did with raizing edd my wife workes at a vet clinc and we watched your show on 7/5/2011. We would like to come and work for you sence I lost my job last year. please email us back.

khushboo		25-Jul-2010 04:34
i m glad to know that some one is doing something to conserve wild life

Guest		24-Jul-2010 09:41
Hi guys... this is pankaj.... from India.... One of my friend hvng interest in wild life photography... so i kindly request u to gve some information regarding.this... she hvng ultimate collection.

Guest		25-Apr-2010 05:47
Hi Michael i m Mugdha from India u have done a great job, i saw your program . please contact with me because i want to help Indias' animals like u i need your help to save worlds' animals please contact me i want to do something for animals because i am a animal lover. Thank you.

Janarthanan		04-Apr-2010 05:02
Hi, i saw your program in animal you and your family with the black leopard, that was amazing. i would like to visit there......i'm fond of animals

Michael Portaro		22-Mar-2010 19:30
Please note: Pat Craig will not see your comment here - you need to go to his website - link is just above the photos. Thank you.

NADIM MULANI		18-Mar-2010 07:32
hi craig......i am from INDIA...............i have just watched the piece of EDDYS growing up ..............& how you & your family werer engaged in growing him up ..........i was to enrolled in watchin that on ANIMAL PLANET..........

Alexandrea		17-Mar-2010 05:41
hi mr craig, jst wnted to thank u n ur family for all the good work u all r putting into looking after these animals. i watched ur show on animal planet last week with my sister. both of us wer left speechless after watching all the luv n care put into raising little eddie. i wld really be thrilled to help ull out someday. i am a student at the moment so cnt do much. but if i cld help u n ur family out by any way i wld be happy n pleased to. waiting for a favourable reply. if u wish to get back to me my email id is babe_jst2hot@yahoo.co.in

Guest		15-Feb-2010 23:51
Nice

Claudia Lattimore		11-Feb-2010 16:34
I have seen Eddie at Animal Planet TV Show in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil and I came to America only to see him, I love Eddie, I love Eddie, I love Eddie!!!! Just waiting winter ends, so I can go there and give Eddie a big hug and kiss and take many pics. Wait for me Eddie and make a baby, I wanna see your child. Love all of you at Rocky Mountain. You are angels that God put on Earth to take care of the beloved animals.

Judy Miller		13-Jan-2010 09:25
Simply loved the dedication you show to these precious animals. The life of Eddie was delightful...and I loved the bulldogs interaction. They, too, are beautiful animals as I have one! Would love to visit sometime.

Guest		07-Oct-2009 07:26
Great work you guys!!! I wish someday i can do what youy are doing ...truly inspiring! god bless you all!

Sunil		17-Aug-2009 06:39
Hi, I watched your program on Animal planet and was mind blown. The work that you and your family are puting in to ensure that these beautuful animals live a better life was really inspiring. Also amazing was to note that your son desires to carry on your good work. Hats off to your dedication, Im writing in from India and feel a lot about the way wildlife is being destroyed here. I would love to hear from you if you have any comments on Indian wildlife conservation.

Rehman Mehmood butt		02-Aug-2009 17:30
Hi Mr. Criag I watched the program about your sanctuary today on Animal Planet today and i must say that you are a doing a marvelous job to save these species. I am writing you this from the far and flung area of Balochistan, Pakistan. I wish i could help you in this regard....God bless you... take care Rehman Butt

prajakta bharadwaj		29-Jul-2009 10:04
hi mr.craig i'm really happy that some one is doing some thing very great for these animals.

Nazneen Ahmed Popy		17-Jul-2009 08:40
I feel overwhelmed to see people like you. I only wish there were people like you in my own couintry. I feel happy and at the same time sad seeing how passionately some people are treating animals in one part of the world, while in another part, people are brutally beating them to death as is the case in our country. Whenever any big cat accidentally enters the locality,our villagers beat them to death instead of releasing them to the forest.It brings tears to my eyes.I desperately want to do something for them but I don't know what to do. Right now, I can only pray that people like you increase in number and become all the more successful. Bangladesh , naz8450@yahoo.com

Vinit Kulkarni		17-Jul-2009 07:54
Hi, My name is Vinit. I saw your programme on Animal Planet of the Black Leopard "Eddie ". I would like to visit your center. So please contact me.

Vinit Kulkarni		17-Jul-2009 07:52
Hi, My name is Vinit. I saw your programme on Animal Planet of the Black Leopard "Eddie ". I would like to visit your center. So please contact me.

jeslin		15-Jul-2009 14:47
Hi craig i'm jes from india i saw your show in animal planet it was sooo touching it really has a great effect on the public and it makes people think twice about having such a magnificent animal like a tiger or lion in their backyard .I want to dedicate my self to wild life conservation as i have a burning passion for bigcats from my very young age and I think the best way to do that is to volunteer myself at RMWCC .I 'am very sure that i'll take good care of animals now i'm doing my engneering here but sooner or later i'll b there.........i'm so happy to see a man with such passion and dedication for big cats and by the way craig i'm still a student and i don't earn a living so i cant donate for now atleast .Not to boast of myself but I have a lot of knowledge animals specially big cats It is also crazy that in a nation where even certain dog species are illegal these beautiful and graceful cats are legal they belong to the bush not in someones backyard.........

Akash Gokarn		15-Jul-2009 14:43
i want to donate some amount for your activity .please e mail me ur contact no on my e mail id

syadni		17-Jun-2009 15:46
hi, my name is syadni, i am a high school student in Indonesia. but i really love big cats and i love everything that you guys doing, caring those wild animals. i do love it so much and i do really wanted to join you all, caring them..what should i do to join you taking care of them? thanks a lot.

Slider Ray		12-Jun-2009 21:10
I caught your show on eddie on animal planet, it was totally captivating, the bond that your family and cats have is the true meaning of love and what family is. Angels come in all forms and i think your cats have found theirs, it great to see the that your sons have made your dreams their own for the cats and themselves. There is no doubt the bond casey and eddie have and it will be an inspiration to see them grow together throughout their lives. All the best to your family and keep up your great work. Sincerely, Slider Ray

Muhammad Taimoor		18-Apr-2009 17:45
These are awesome pictures. God Bless you for taking care of Animals

Michael Portaro		20-Mar-2009 17:34
While I greatly appreciate all the wonderful comments, I must once again I must reiterate... I AM NOT AFFILIATED with the Conservation center - PLEASE visit their website to direct your appreciation, questions to them directly.

Maddie		19-Mar-2009 23:01
Hi! I really like your pictures. Are you the conservation who had Eddie the black leopard? And you where interviewed by Growing up Black Leopard. If you are then I really liked that show.

Gary		06-Mar-2009 20:07
how can i get a copy of raising up black leapord?

Ann Branville		24-Feb-2009 21:26
Mr Craig, Good Job! I really appreciate what you are doing for those anjmals. We need more people like you and your family. One day I would like to do what you are doing. I love big Cats and Little ones too. How is Eddie doing? I just love how you have all those tigers living together they are my favorite!

lakshya sharma		23-Jan-2009 14:48
mr craige may you live a long life and always help those animal which do,nt have any shelter mr craige i really wanna be like really wanna do all that stuff what you are doing for them i would like to apriciate that. one thing i wana let you know that god does make a person like you all the time thats why you are speacial from the others mr craige i wish that i was your son and i still like the same mr craige i regret that i m not a part of your faimly and your coligee. my name is lakshya fom india (delhi ). i really wanna be with you because i know that you r trying your best to give but a single persone can't change the world's mentality you cant fight them alone i know that u r having a good support from your both sones they are your hands but i would be happy to be your feet . in ending i would say that i do my best but i belong to a poor faimly i dont have sufficent money to donate and i m the only son of my mom but one thing i can promise u that although there is no food to feed the animal i would be happy to donate my body. i really wanna work with you because the saem problem we are facing here but there is no one who thinks abt the animals wether it is goverment or a normal human being . that day is not too far when the animals will be vanish form the forest and at that time if our childern will ask us abt them . than what will reply . with my best wishes one thing more, that i have never tried to speak english if i made any mistake in writing than try to ingnore that. plz think abt words.

Carlos Salgado y Daisy Monroy		18-Jan-2009 14:04
Viendo el programa en Animal Planet junto con mi familia nos dabamos cuenta del importante trabajo que a lo largo de sus vidas han hecho. En Mi pais, Colombia , infortunadamente falta conciencia al respecto, vidas como las que ustedes han hecho con los animales es verdaderamente admirable. Felicitaciones familia Craig.

Aanchal Mishra		17-Jan-2009 15:59
U ppl doing a wonderful n spectacular job......saw the Black Leopard Eddi...being raised in such a lovely n friendly environment.....loads of love for Eddi.....I wish n hope..that i will visit the place in my future.....thanx to the Craig family...

Ritika Banerjee		15-Jan-2009 09:57
I wish i could join to help these beautiful creatures to make their life more beautiful.

Guest		13-Jan-2009 09:20
really amzing ,,

Guest		07-Jan-2009 13:29
Hey guys!! I just watched "Growing up black leopard" and it really had me ingrossed!! Thanks for doing a great job with the animals.. I hope eddie is doing well!! And to kelly and casey- u guys rock!! All my love Sam H, Zimbabwe

Renjith Hari		07-Jan-2009 12:53
i ve watched how u take care eddy the black leapord.. its amazing that u treat eddy in such a way that its own mother wont...

shashidhar Patel, India		07-Jan-2009 05:45
Shashidhar Patel, Hey i watched how Eddy the black Leapord was raised from its younger days, i hope its mother wouldn't have taken care of eddy like how this family took care of him, hats off to you. Would love to visit the place but am miles away from that place.

Sharon Sprock		21-Nov-2008 16:33
Watching Eddie being raised by such a loving family, made me wish I could have been there to help. Thank God there is a place like this to save the most beautiful cats in the world. Thanks for all you're doing to save all the abused animals. I'll be sending a donation soon. Thanks again. God Bless You .

Michael Portaro		08-Oct-2008 18:34
Thanks for all the comments everybody. The sanctuary can really use your help, especially in this time of economic downturn. But I must reiterate that I am NOT AFFILIATED with the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center - please visit their website at http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/ There you will find visitation and donation information. The sanctuary is staffed by a wonderful group of people who will be happy to field your questions.

Kelleen Browning		08-Oct-2008 02:13
These pictures are fantastic. I would also like to know about possible visitation. I"ve worked with Big Cats at the zoo and helped them at the vet's office, but I don't work with so many exotics. These cats are beautiful.

Judy, Salida		01-Oct-2008 21:44
What a fascinating story! "Growing up Black Leopard" is inspiring as it is a strong lesson to those who would buy and attempt to raise exotic animals such as these. How fortunate are these animals to have found their way to your sanctuary. Keep up the wonderful work. Is it possible to visit?

lisa stisser		11-Sep-2008 00:19
I loved everything your family does.I hope to get there soon.Can I touch one of those GREAT CATS??????

Julie Groll		19-Jul-2008 18:08
I,too, just watched "Growing up Black Leopard"....absolutely inspiring! We have a son who has Angelman Syndrome and his closest "siblings" are four cats and two Newfoundlands. His understanding of these animals and their habits are exactly as the two boys and their parents in this special about Eddie, the black Leopard. Congratulations on reaching a rare level of understanding between humans and wild animals, as well as any animal! All of you are truly an amazing family.......Julie Groll, Grand Junction, Colorado......

Ariel		22-May-2008 18:59
I just watched Growing Up Black Leopard too, and all I can say is WOW. That is one of the most amazing stories ever, and I think both Casey and Kelly are very lucky for the opportunities they have and amazing for caring!!

Andrea Telck		22-May-2008 15:31
WOW! I am speechless. I just watched Growing up Black Leopard on Animal Planet and was totally blwon away. Eddy is an amazing animal. Just knowing that there are people like you in this sometimes cruel world is a wonderful thing.

Andrea Telck		22-May-2008 15:29
WOW! I am speechless. I just watched Growing up Black Leopard on Animal Planet and was totally blwon away. Eddy is an amazing animal. Just knowing that there are people like you in this sometimes cruel world is a wonderful thing.

kelly		18-May-2008 15:25
WOW! no words can actually explain what awsum work u guys are doin! my whole outlook on wild animals has just changed. Im 19 and i have so much respect ecspecially for kelly and casey as still being young and being so involved in something like this where many people that age wouldnt really care! The story with eddie just brought tears to my eyes and the personality that those lions and tigers have is out of this world! Thanks guys! kelly-south africa

Bonnie		18-May-2008 14:50
hey i just wanted to say i really role model the work you guys are doing. is it at all possible to come and visit and how would you begin your own project like this. wish you all the best. may god bless you immensely! bonnie-south africa

Karen		14-May-2008 07:37
Hi, this is karen from Taiwan . I watched Animal planet early on May 2008. You guys make the world more perfect!!! Keep up on it ! May God bless all your family , animals and of course " Eddie " ! Is it possible to visit your conservatin Centre or be a volunteer ? Where could I make donation ?

Michael Portaro		11-Apr-2008 15:07
Please visit their website for visitation information http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org

julian and nathalie		10-Apr-2008 23:41
me and my wife want to come to see the center is it possible

Kaaran		01-Apr-2008 19:19
We watched you on animal planet today....April 1 2008 Do you allow people to visit? I have 2 boys that just said, they would also like to do that.... Please let us know. We are in Littleton, Colorado Thankyou Kaaran Carbajal

Animal lover		01-Apr-2008 18:41
I watched raising a black leopard on animal planet today. I loved every moment of it, it made tears come to my eyes to see someones selfless love and kindness to God's beautiful creatures...Thank you so much for caring...eddy is beautiful....One love

CORINNA		29-Mar-2008 17:58
YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! DO YOU ALOW PEOPLE TO VISIT?

lisa		28-Mar-2008 02:13
Sir In wildlife why you only adopt carnivore not adopt herbivore and rare endangered animals as otter weaser beaver weaser fox anteater ? The carnivore cause rare endangered animals extinct

LaDonn Witt		21-Mar-2008 21:05
Just watched the show on AP about Eddie (black leopard). Loved it. Ya'll keep up the wonderful job. I love animals and am glad to see that there are people out there that can do things for them that I can't.. Good Job!!!

vishal		02-Mar-2008 13:42
Hey guys...you are doing a great jog...hatts offf....the show on animal planet abt ur family was awesome///it is possibly the best show,,,i've ever come across...god bless you and your family.....i hope you continue this for generations to come...wish u all the best...

Nicole		27-Feb-2008 19:49
I think what you all do for these animals is amazing. I watched the show on Animal Planet and love to see people go out of there way to save these beautiful creatures. I am in love with tigers and am so happy that people like you all do this to save them. THANK YOU for all you do!

Guest		22-Feb-2008 10:39
I watched the show about Eddie and the scantuary and it's truly a great accomplishment.Hope that someone can do the same for all the Big Cats in INDIA as they are being virtually wiped out due to poaching and habitat loss.

HStamper		21-Feb-2008 03:10
I watched your show about Eddie. It was amazing!! I hope he is doing well. I would also like to know about visiting the facility. I would come in a heartbeat if anyone is able.

guest		19-Feb-2008 22:01
i loved how you raised eddy up. it was an awesome tv show. great luck!!!!!!!!!

Linda		18-Feb-2008 15:59
I enjoyed the pictures. The Wildlife Sanctuary can use all the help it can get. There are several ways to help. Go the the sanctuary website and it will tell you all the ways you can help. Come on everyone, lets help give these animals a wonderful life. They already have found it with Pat and his family. Lets help them to keep up the good work.

Guest		17-Feb-2008 19:43
I think the correct website is www.wildlife-conservation.com and not the one listed on your site.

Julie Broen		17-Feb-2008 18:42
Animals are Gods beautiful creatures, they are innocent and need our protection. What you are doing is wonderful and special. When I hear about animal abuse I hurt. Please keep helping them and let me know how I can too.

michelle(cat lover)		17-Feb-2008 10:28
is it possible to visit your facility? would love to see what you do in person!!! you people are an inspiration to all animal lovers!!! WOW!!!!!! HOWS EDDIE hope he's doing well please reply if you can ........thank you...

Hannah		15-Feb-2008 13:04
Hey I watched the show about Eddy last night and I loved it! All the animals are so cute, especially the tigers!

Joyce Sherrell		24-Jan-2008 18:48
May God continue to bless you in everything y'all do. I wish I lived close enough so I could help out and take care of these animals. I've always loved animals and I know it takes a tremendous amount of love to accomplish what you and yours have done for all these animals. Keep up the good work.

Guest		15-Jan-2008 02:01
Thank you and send me you address so I can send a donation. a Friend

Roberto		03-Jan-2008 17:04
Ol�,prazer em escrever para voc�s. Resido na cidade de Natal - Estado do Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil Vi seu trabalho no Discovery Channel - Animal Planet. Obrigado pelo seu exemplo de vida.Isto nos faz acreditar que Deus existe,enquanto houver pessoas como voc�s na face da terra ainda poderemos acreditar nos homens e na salva��o do planeta. Deus os aben��e,espero um dia poder visit�-los. Roberto Silva

clete long		02-Jan-2008 16:03
You folks are awsome.What Craig is doing here is what many of us would only dream of over the years.Animals are beautiful.God Bless!

Greg Brownlee		01-Jan-2008 04:09
i would to visit your center and see your animals. Is this possible? Please contact me and let me know if visits are possible for individuals and groups. Thank you.

Guest		26-Dec-2007 23:01
PAT CRAIG THANK YOU . THE ANIMALS HAVE A SPECIAL PERSON ON EARTH FOR THEM .... GREAT PICTURES MICHAEL...

Annette Vachon		16-Dec-2007 17:25
My daughter and I watched the peice on Animal Planet about Eddy and we rooted for the little guy! It is wonderful to see how the animals thrive. How lucky they are!

Isela		02-Dec-2007 00:33
Hi Greetings from Mexico : ) I watched on tv a documental about your honorable work its because of people like you that this world is still a nice place to live in. Thank you

Carole Fillion		11-Sep-2007 23:47
You are a ANGEL !! I just got done reading the "Reader's Digest" article I am forwarding this information on to all my friends & family...You are the best & i will follow-up on your web site with a donation to help!!

Michael Portaro		23-Aug-2007 22:03
Thank you Marilyn and Richard, but the praise should go to Pat Craig and his family who runs the sanctuary. I am not directly affiliated with the sanctuary - I'm just a supporter and occasional visitor who's helping to get the word out about them. These are such wonderful animals and the more time you spend with them, the more you start seeing their individual personalities.

Marilyn Zukas		23-Aug-2007 16:16
I read about your sanctuary in Readers Digest and am appalled at how many animals are in private homes and abused. You will have a special place in heaven for all you and your family does for these deprived animals. I envy you being so close to such beautiful creatures everyday. God bless all of you...

YAA		19-Aug-2007 02:33
nice photos & themes! :) Welcome to "Canon.G7 -- Traveller BlockNote" http://www.pbase.com/yaatula/inbox&page=1

richard strickler		17-Aug-2007 17:20
there's a special place in heaven for folks like you.

Anita Olea		29-Apr-2007 00:24
aww the pics are amazing! great job, congrats

Melissa Richey		21-Aug-2006 17:07
Amazing pictures, Michael. Thank you for taking them, and getting the word out even more!

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