There is an ad in Animal Finders Guide for a snow tiger, among many other animals, that Serenity Springs Wildlife Center in Calhan, Colorado has for sale:

Male snow tiger - no stripes - 9 years old. call. Pair of kinkajous, 3 years old, $2500. Two year old genet, $350. Binturong male, 7 years old, $2000. 25 transport cages, $350 each. Male white tiger, 7 years old, $1800. Two white female tigers, one 15 years old, one 8 years old, $1800 each. Three males servals, 3 years old, $1000 each. Pair caracals, 1 1/2 years old, $2500 pair. Delivery available 719-238-8646. CO 4-1-09

If you go to Serenity Springs website at http://www.serenityspringswildlife.org/newarrivals.htm, you’ll find this touching picture and story of “Snowmagic”  - who is apparently now for sale! They say the funds will be used for a rescue fund to help more tigers in need. 

Snowmagic

Illusionist Dirk Arthur retires a rare snow tiger to Serenity Springs Wildlife Center!

If you have not been out to the sanctuary recently you’ll definitely want to come visit our newest arrival, Snowmagic.  Previously owned by Master Illusionist and Magician Extraordinaire Dirk Arthur, Snowmagic is a 9-year old male snow tiger. He was brought to Serenity Springs after being a featured performer in Athur’s Xtreme Magic show at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.  “I don’t believe in pushing my cats,” says Arthur, who owns 14 exotic cats, 8 of which he uses in his daily performances. “When they no longer wish to perform, I retire them so that they may live out their live in peace and tranquility. Their care and good health continues to be of prime importance.”

Snowmagic, the most unique cat in Arthur’s collection was also the rarest: a solid white tiger with no stripes and piercing blue eyes.  Today, he is housed at Serenity Springs Wildlife Center in an enclosure next to Bianca (a fellow retiree from Arthur) and Savanna, best known for her appearance in the movie “Second Hand Lions.”

Tours during the winter months (Labor Day to Memorial Day) are Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  No appointments are needed. If the weather forecast is questionable, please check our voicemail at  719-347-9200 .  We will update the recording if tours are cancelled for any reason.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

You’ll also find this mission statement for Serenity Springs:

Our Mission Statement

Big Cats of Serenity Springs Inc. DBA Serenity Springs Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe, stable and permanent home for non-domestic felines and other exotic wildlife.

Through educational programs and community outreach, we strive to raise public awareness of the existence of the large numbers of captive wildlife and the continuing need for sanctuary from exploitation, abuse and neglect.

Through introduction to, and education about these magnificent creatures, we promote compassion and respect for all animals while fostering recovery for endangered species.

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Check out Animal Finders Guide at https://www.animalfindersguide.com/index.html to understand the depth of this problem.