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'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies 'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At South Jersey Animal Refuge Dies A beloved tiger has died after spending eight years at an Ocean County animal sanctuary, officials said. Eli the tiger died after his health declined in recent weeks, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mar. 6. The tiger experienced "discomfort and decreased mobility" despite the efforts of the veterinarians at the Lacey Township sanctuary. Eli and his sister Jess arrived at Popcorn Park in December 2016. "After exhausting all options and considering his quality of life, we made the difficult decision to say goodbye," Popcorn Park's post said. "His days we…

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by Chris Spiker
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'We Will Push Forward:' Community Supports South Jersey Ranch Rescuing Neglected Animals 'We Will Push Forward:' Community Supports South Jersey Ranch Rescuing Neglected Animals
'We Will Push Forward:' Community Supports South Jersey Ranch Rescuing Neglected Animals Rancho Relaxo, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Mannington, Salem County, has turned to its supporters for help saving the animals at another sanctuary that has reportedly been neglected. "A few years ago, we purchased a property with another sanctuary," reads a GoFundMe launched by Rancho Relaxo founder Caitlin Stewart.  "It was a beautiful and productive collaboration at the time," Stewart writes. "Sadly, the other sanctuary lost its way within the last year due to a lack of finances and mental health-related issues." As the neglected sanctuary closes its doors, Rancho Relaxo mu…

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by Jon Craig