Louisiana Staple faces Financial Problems

Story by Channel 6 Newsm, reported by Amber Miller
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A nearly 10-year-old Louisiana staple is facing financial hardship and its future is uncertain. A recent law change is forcing non-profit, Yogi and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary, to make some potentially costly upgrades. 12 foot fences have already been replaced with 16 foot fences.

Now, dens must be revamped. Professional builders could cost the facility one million dollars. "Like any other non-profit it's very difficult because we rely on donations from the public," said Jenny Senier, Yogie and Friends Executive Director. "We don't get any state or federal funding. We do it all ourselves."The organization has until December to complete the upgrades. Senier hopes the public will donate. If you would like to mail in a donation visit www.yogieandfriends.org/