“HEAR THEM ROAR,” shot entirely at the
Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) in
sunny Citra, Florida, is a compelling documentary about rescued lions and tigers and the care and compassion bestowed on them by sanctuary owners Gail Bowen and Jaye Perrett.

About EARS

Within its 25 acres, the Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) houses over 28 Big Cats, including 4 lions, 19 tigers, and 5 cougars. Wolves and a couple of fennec foxes also share the reserve. Less exotic, but no less welcome, are the donated chickens and numerous dogs and house cats, ranging in ages from 10 to 22 years old.

Gail Bowen had eight Big Cats when she began EARS in 2001 along with former animal rescue officer and friend Jaye Perrett. After being viscously attacked by a Rottweiler and nearly losing the bottom of her right leg, Perrett joined EARS, finding refuge in this unique Big Cat sanctuary while embracing the love that the tigers bestow upon her every day.

A typical day at EARS

"HEAR THEM ROAR" captures a typical day at the sanctuary as volunteers and students feed the Big Cats and keep their cages clean. The students get hands-on training or credit for school or post-graduate work. The day begins with a morning feeding, followed by hand-washing each cage and then hosing it down with bleach. Then the disbursement of vitamins and more food, either chicken or red meat. The Big Cats' obvious preference is for red meat. They often get aggressive if another cat looks their way while they're being fed!

A match made in cat heaven!
(A word from producer Suzanne Corso of Samcor Productions, Inc.)

"HEAR THEM ROAR" is a Big Cat documentary I had to make, since loving the Big Cats since I was a child. Completely enthralled when I arrived at the sanctuary to start filming, I soon realized that EARS is based on one thing: LOVE. "HEAR THEM ROAR" captures all the love and trust between Big Cat and human -- a remarkable thing to see, and something never to be taken for granted. Bowen and Perrett’s compassion was immediate and is reflected in the eyes of the alluring cats. A match made in cat heaven!

As we began to roll film, my director, Helena Webb, and cameraman/editor Christopher Voos captured surreal footage as Perrett and Bowen hand-fed raw meat and chicken to the tigers and lions respectively. It was a particularly poignant scene, as Perrett had had a serious problem with Duke, her favorite tiger. After weeks of not eating, and losing over 300 pounds, Duke's exam by the local vet revealed that he had a horrific infection. Duke grew sicker and sicker. Finally, Perrett took matters into her own hands. She built a small Plexiglas enclosure outside Duke's cage, and she and Duke slept together in this air-conditioned nest every night for over 4 months. Duke took his antibiotics with horse meat while Perrett rubbed down his neck four times a day with cold rags. When Duke got stronger, he was given daily bubble baths. Duke recovered. But he recovered into a spoiled Big Cat who still sleeps with his care-giver almost every night! Take a sneak peek at "HEAR THEM ROAR."

ORDER NOW!

Order your copy of "HEAR THEM ROAR" now. "HEAR THEM ROAR" is the first in a documentary film series about animal sanctuaries here in the United States. The second documentary will be about Elephants and the third about Bears. We are privileged to see these amazing animals here in the United States, and the way they are cared for will astound you!