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Professional
Animal Retirement Center (PARC), Inc., known locally as "Black Pine Animal Sanctuary"
in Albion, Indiana is a non-profit exotic animal sanctuary, a "last
chance" refuge for captive-raised non-domestic animals in need. We exist
to give rescued and retired exotic animals a safe
haven, and to educate people and enhance their knowledge of exotic and
endangered species, and responsible pet ownership. We do not buy, sell, trade, or breed animals. Black Pine is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Class "C" exhibitor under license number 32-C-0191. We are legally incorporated as Professional Animal Retirement Center (PARC), Inc. and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our tax ID is 33-1020728. Our Indiana tax identification number is 0117958700 001. Accreditation Black Pine is reviewing the possibility of pursuing verification or accreditation with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Black Pine supports the efforts of GFAS and is committed to continuous improvements, and will work towards accreditation as funding allows. (Updated 11/27/11.) More... In April 2010 the assumed business name changed from "Black Pine Animal Park" to "Black Pine Animal Sanctuary". We are a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, and a Valued Partner in the Guidestar Exchange. Download 2009 Income Statement
To download a general information brochure about our mission, programs, projects, and staff, click here. To learn about how to donate to help exotic animals in need, in Indiana, click here. To read about the exotic pet trade, and why we do what we do, read this student report. Visit Born Free USA for more information about the plight of exotic animals kept as pets.
To help attain our vision, we offer you a unique opportunity to meet our animal residents in an intimate, peaceful park setting that encourages interaction with our experienced staff. Your visit to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary will be unlike any zoo you've ever seen, and we believe an experience you will not soon forget. We welcome all ages to come watch, listen, and learn through supervised and informative sanctuary tours. Teachers and other educators are invited to utilize the many resources on this web site to enhance efforts that encourage responsible pet ownership and respect for animals. Visit our programs page for information about scheduling a field trip or private tour. Check out our classroom page for free classroom activities, more educational animal fun on the web, or to start an interactive tour to meet the animals at Black Pine. Check out more links at the top left of this page. Enjoy, and thanks for visiting! Click here for a brief sanctuary history. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit exotic animal refuge operated by the Professional Animal Retirement Center (PARC), Inc., a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. We also maintain a non-permanent fund and an endowment fund with the Noble County Community Foundation for the purpose of accepting tax deductible memorial contributions, estate planning, and other types of planned giving, or simply to give anonymously or to support specific projects. You may contact the Foundation at 260-894-3335 for information. We also accept general donations online - click below to donate!
-Scott, CA
"The children always look forward to this trip. Thank you for all you do for the animals (and) to all of the volunteers who make it possible for us to enjoy and learn about the animals. The tour was great." -Little Lambs Daycare, IN
"Relaxing, nice to walk through. Workers very nice and greet everyone with smiles." -OH
Our scrapbook follows this project.
Site last updated 01/20/12
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary 1426 W. 300 N. P.O. Box 02 Albion, IN 46701 (260) 636-7383
©2010 Professional Animal Retirement Center, Inc.
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We
believe that by allowing you to step into our world - an 18 acre park
- where we care on a
daily basis for over 80 big and small cats, bears, canines, primates, birds, reptiles and
other former pets and retired performers, we can plant a seed of awareness that can positively
impact the conservation and preservation of exotic and endangered species.
We believe that when you experience these animals' personal stories
and witness them up close, you and your children will become better informed to make
good decisions about how you will share this world,
and your homes, with animals. 
"I
think you all are a voice of the animals. Keep up the good work."