THE CATS OF SIEGFRIED AND ROY Eyes of blue Coats of white beauty beyond measure these are the cats of Siegfried and Roy rare creatures so full of life yet so close to extinction But love has saved them the love of two illusionists who gave them a home a safe place to live so that they could survive and multiply A gift to the world A gift beyond measure. They are a priceless treasure these men and their beasts for what they bring to us the joy we find in them the mystery and the illusions of their magic show the truth and the reality of their cats These are their legacy to us the gift of the White Tigers Written by Maria Sutherland January 15th, 2000

A GLEAM OF WHITE A blinding gleam of white stretched out on green grass just the flicker of the tail betrays it is alive it doesn't look real it shouldn't be real once it was thought to be extinct but a cub was found a tiny ball of fur small enough to hold in your arms it was a time to rejoice and to preserve the kitten was nurtured loved and cared for growing to magnificient adulthood A breeding program was founded the one became many a species continued A blinding gleam of white stretched out on green grass just the flicker of the tail betrays it is alive A true miracle this lazy sleeping cat unaware of his importance and what he means to the world. Written by Maria Sutherland January 18th, 2000

Look close to see the black Leopard.

WHEN YOU LOOK AT ME When you look at me do you know what I see, do you understand how you make me feel? When I look at you with your white fur and blue eyes I see breathtaking beauty strength and gentleness a priceless treasure. I cannot watch you without loving what you are and what you mean to the world Can you see it in my eyes in the way I stand here in awe, watching you yearning to touch you to whisper in your ear how magnificent you are to have you look into my eyes and show you understand and if I am very, very lucky to see a little of my love returned. When you see yourself reflected in a pool do you see youself as I see you? Do you know what a gift you are How very special you are How very loved you are How important you are to mankind? When you look at me do you know what I see? I can only hope that when our eyes meet you can see in my eyes what you mean to me and to the world written by Maria Sutherland January 17th, 2000

YOU HAVE THE POWER Within each of us there is a power the power to give a gift a gift so great so important so momentous that no price can be attached. It can be given by everyone rich or poor young or old crossing all boundary lines it is within us all you choose the cost whether it is through money or a simple act freely given. You have the power the power to change the world for countless generations to come to make an impact to leave your mark you can do so quietly or tell the world the choice is yours it can be simple or complex it can be done anywhere anytime through any means it can only take a second or the rest of your life it is all within your power it is the greatest gift you will ever give it is the gift of Conservation and Preservation. You have the Power. Written by Maria Sutherland January 18th, 2000