Thank you for giving them a lovely new home where they will be able to be free and roam for the first time in their lives

By lucy and skye.. Posted February 22 2010 at 1:13 PM.

Stop using the animals in circus and torturate them.Their place is not in zoo or circus.
They love to be free same as we do!

By bianca.. Posted February 21 2010 at 8:43 PM.

good luck at your new home see you soon love you lots josh shirley and trevor. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By shirley procter.. Posted February 13 2010 at 9:53 PM.

am in total agreement with emily.posted oct.9 2009 After the appalling plight of these lions had been seen [thanks n.o.t.w] people rallied round.small amounts;as much as amounts;any amounts.Then why o why can an England player with a lion named after him who is on £140;000 + A WEEK not find the heart to donate 1 weeks wages and help speed up this awesome situation.thanks to all concerned.as for the lions,married to that awful condition ,lets hope the divorce from it goes well.

By graham lovelock.. Posted February 13 2010 at 3:38 PM.

my biggest dream is to hug and love and put my arms around a beautiful big cat. I have 2 cats and i wish these beautiful wild cats all the very best in life xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By shirley procter.. Posted January 16 2010 at 11:31 PM.

we have donated to the safe arrival of these magnificent big cats and look forward to seeing them at the park soon

By shirley procter.. Posted January 10 2010 at 8:26 PM.

i do hope people will donate to save these poor creatures. at the moment i cant i have a paralised dog who needs operationmore than 1000 euros and i just operated another one on his broken leg 500 euros. i will donate for sure but in a few days to get my mind straight from all the burden i have. thank you

By marianthi.. Posted November 16 2009 at 8:56 PM.

wy? is it taking so long to raise the money for these amaising animals carn't other animal rescuse centres help british people are usualy the first to help we were only to happy to help i no with the credit crunch it is hard for people but we would rather help lions than spend money on drink or cigerettes

By Shirley.. Posted October 25 2009 at 12:49 AM.

IF I WERE A WEALTHY PERSON I'D DONATE MORE THAN ENOUGH TO SAVE THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS. PLEASE LET THERE BE SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP.

By MICHELLE.. Posted October 23 2009 at 8:38 PM.

Im so sad that the target is not reached come on people dig deep and show you care!!!

By emily.. Posted October 9 2009 at 1:40 AM.

If I was an England footballer and just had a lion named after me I would be willing to chip in with a donation. After all a few thousand pounds is loose change to these superstars. I suggest the News of the World contact them and the the total should be reached this week

By Bill West.. Posted September 21 2009 at 7:43 AM.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Gandhi

I am disappointed to hear the lions have been named after the England squad when some of the players earn in a week what is required to save these animals. Shame on the obscenely wealthy people of this country and around the world for yet again leaving it to those with the least amount of money to do the right thing.

"For the love of money is the root of all evil" - 1 Timothy 6:10

By Sue.. Posted September 20 2009 at 2:47 PM.

So so sad , please everyone do what you can to help these animals , my donation is on its way.

By emily.. Posted September 16 2009 at 8:16 PM.

There is a facebook group - LionRescue.co.uk, i saw that some people were asking. hope the target is met!

By Steph.. Posted September 15 2009 at 12:08 AM.

This is so sad, it really upsets me when I read about animals in distress. I'm definitely donating this week. The people that laugh are pathetic low lifes, they really make my blood boil! I hope enough money is raised in time! I will be checking this site daily

By Adele.. Posted September 14 2009 at 4:05 PM.

I will donate, can someone tell me how we get this appeal on facebook.I'm no good on the computer but I want to spread the word to save the lions. Please advise.

By helen smith.. Posted September 9 2009 at 6:15 PM.

I have donated but want to do much more so am starting a (hopefully very large) raffle. I am updating the total raised each night on Facebook and creating a web link to hopefully encourage more donations. Let us all try to think of creative ways of raising money to get these poor animals into a good, happy environment. Would be grateful if News of the World could update in next Sunday's paper in the hope of attracting more money.

By Janet McDonagh.. Posted September 8 2009 at 7:25 PM.

PLEASE SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE, THESE BEAUTIFUL LIONS HAVE TO BE SAVED...NO LIVING THING SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH SUCH PAIN AND AGONY...THERE ARE ANIMAL RIGHTS.PLEASE HELP THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES THAT GOD GAVE US...THEY HAVE FEELINGS JUST LIKE WE DO....

By SHARON WOODLEY..... Posted September 8 2009 at 4:26 AM.

Read about these poor lions plight while on holiday last Sunday. Will make a donation. Does anyone know how the fundraising is doing? Do hope target is met and soon.

By Janet McDonagh.. Posted September 6 2009 at 8:06 PM.

I am appealing to all of the kind hearted business men and women of Britain to please give anything that they can spare to help save these beautiful creatures. I wish so much wasn't down to money these days.

Thanks

By Jan Richards.. Posted September 4 2009 at 2:09 PM.

Bring them to Africa! There is unlimited space here. Keeping wild animals in captivity is still abuse. These animals need freedom where nature can take care of them and they take care of it!

By Definite.. Posted September 4 2009 at 12:51 PM.

What is being done now. Immediately. to alleviate the suffering of these animals. I am sending some money but I want to know that this will get to where it needs to go. It is awful to think of them in pain and suffering and hungry. They need medical treatment and food. IMMEDIATELY!!

By Zoe Holbourne.. Posted September 3 2009 at 7:40 PM.

I do know the area where the lions will be given a new home and it is quite beautiful and in my opinion not unlike Kenya but obviously colder in the winter.I understand from the information given that they will be given a large area where they will be able to roam and find peace and happiness.I believe this is a very special option and I cannot wait for the day when they are released.I pray every day for this to happen and for these magnificent animals to be looked after and cared for.THANKYOU YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK!

By elaine.. Posted September 3 2009 at 8:13 AM.

And here, yet another example of just how disgusting the human species is, yes, not special, disgusting. And yet confusingly, others want to help desperately...I'm yet to work us out! Help save them, just because they need it.

By Luka.. Posted September 3 2009 at 5:47 AM.

These animals should be released into their natural habitat. I would not want to spend the rest of my life caged looking at people staring at you. These animals need the sun, hunting skills to kick back in and beautiful surroundings - not cold Doncaster to be kept caged. I think I would rather not be in life to live that life.

By Ron.. Posted September 2 2009 at 11:32 PM.

As humans, we call ourselves the "intelligent" species. Yet we treat all animals of this world with such disrespect, torture, pain and slaughter. These actions are not intelligent.

By Kiantha Shadduck.. Posted September 2 2009 at 9:00 PM.

this is terrible...its a slow death sentence for those beatiful animals. i really hope that it will all turn fine for them.its heart breaking.

By elodie.. Posted September 2 2009 at 4:19 PM.

the lions are not the animals here. its the romanians the government.
what about the other animals at the zoo. why dont WSPA step in? romania should never be aloud into EU. They are corrupt and cant care for their own people, what chance have the poor animals got?

By anto carroll.. Posted September 2 2009 at 10:46 AM.

At a time when the planet is trying to save lions and tigers from extinction, this seems the most horrible thing to happen..They should be shifted to other shelters if this one doesnt work out.. KILLING is not a solution! High time we understand this..

By Leks.. Posted September 2 2009 at 7:53 AM.

its so sad to see the zoo custodian of lions are becoming the killer. if they does not have enough capacity to feed and space to live. it must be shut down with immediate effect. they never allowed to play with the lives of innocent animals

By ashraf khan.. Posted September 2 2009 at 6:59 AM.

Who it(he,she) corresponds(fits) with very much respect, trembles the heart on having seen these god's creatures so bulnerables suffering very much every day, every awakening for these little animals must be a hell, they do not have voice but that if we have it we can ask for them for his(her,your) freedom, please every almita of each one of these little angels need(specify) us let's do something they have feelings and suffer very much

By Carolina Aldecoa.. Posted September 2 2009 at 3:49 AM.

Save this poor lions!!!don`t be cruel!

By Alejandra Avcharian.. Posted September 2 2009 at 1:55 AM.

I have donated £30 and will continue to donate more.This is so sad these majestic cats treated in this way.Please everyone help to get them home !!!!!!!!

By louise.. Posted September 1 2009 at 10:08 PM.

Thank you to the news of the world for bringing this situation to our attention, we will definantly be sending our donations and please everybody help to spread this news as much as you can, even if people only send £5 every donation adds up =)
I will be creating a promotion group on facebook so if you have a facebook please join to raise awareness, also NOTW please keep us updated on the animals welfare, thank you.

By Louise.. Posted September 1 2009 at 3:51 PM.

I hope and pray that enough money is raised to help
these darling animals

By Jan Richards.. Posted September 1 2009 at 1:02 PM.

Just when you read awful stories after another in the news, this one included, it goes to show the heartwarming side of human nature when you read the comments. My donation on its way, daughter on a comic ration for a month.... NOTW - please do keep us posted on developments and how much raised. The power of the internet , and fingers/paws crossed they should be hear in no time.

By Dee.. Posted September 1 2009 at 1:24 PM.

Free lions, what do people obtain through animal suffering? we will spread this news worldwide!!!
Don't punish animals for having been born on this cruel world and in captivity. Punish yourself instead, for not being civilized enogh to realize that there is no creature on earth who doesn't deserve life and freedom.

By Mary Brown.. Posted September 1 2009 at 1:18 PM.

Please help these lions enjoy a normal life without having to live in a cage and in such awful conditions.
We have a lion rescue place in Drakenstein in South Africa and I know they have helped rescue some Romanian lions before as we donate money for them to get food for a year.
This is terribly sad and they can't fend for themselves.Hope the Uk can help them out and give them a good life.

By Brendan.. Posted September 1 2009 at 11:36 AM.

I hope and pray they manage to save enough to send these animals to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park where at least they will have the chance of a happier life to what they have been living it would be such a crime for these beautiful animals to be destroyed just because of a lack of money. I have actually put the link to this story and the care2 sites link that is also doing what it can for these animals on to my facebook page in the hope that it might spread the word about what is going on with these animals I hope more people also think to spread the story to there contacts as well.

By Sue .. Posted September 1 2009 at 11:31 AM.

this is so sad i was reduced to tears, i am a great animal lover and i am sickened at the way humans treat animals. i hope that we can raise the money needed to bring these fantastic big cats home so they can live out the rest of there lives in comfort and peace. i hope that we are kept up to date with the progress. my donation (£100 birthday money) is on its way.

By tracy steele.. Posted August 31 2009 at 5:51 PM.

Please, help the lions to heal.

By Kren B.. Posted August 31 2009 at 5:10 PM.

I agree with you Cammie, how can people laugh at their predicament?? They are sick!! I have told all my friends on FB about this and asked them to spread the word. I am sending a donation as soon as I can!!!

By Sue Stuart.. Posted August 31 2009 at 10:56 AM.

I have decided to donate more for these lions.They deserve to live! This whole campaign is about the love of animals and life.

By Elaine.. Posted August 31 2009 at 9:31 AM.

Peter, your comments seem heartless and cruel.
To a slight point I do understand your view, but I do not believe in euthing a helpless creature that can still be helped because of the abuse and neglect of man... It sickens me...

"The fate of animals is of greater importance to me
than the fear of appearing ridiculous;
it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men."
- Emile Zola (1840-1902

By R A Butler.. Posted August 31 2009 at 1:30 AM.

Come on everybody,let's give these beautiful animals a life free from this hell they live..! My £25 has already been sent!

By Chris johnson.. Posted August 30 2009 at 11:05 PM.

Just another one of man's appaulling achievements as the superior species. Countries such as Romania shouldn't have zoos and the like, they need to concentrate on their human conditions first. I shall be donating, in the hope that it will assist, but as a thought .... if they have 14 lions, what other animals and creatures do they have and what conditions are they living in? If they keep magnificent animals such as lions in such enclosures how do they look after other so called "inferior" species!

By Jane O'Neill.. Posted August 30 2009 at 9:24 PM.

In response to Colin: While I respect your views I am quite happy to give £25 to help some beautiful animals that are clearly suffering. Even if putting them down would be painless, surely sacrificing a few quid so they can be happy and give Britain's public a chance to appreciate them, as well as the staff having the pleasure of working close hand with them, is a better option. All it takes is a few thousand people to give a tenner. Come on guys!

By Simon Pryor.. Posted August 30 2009 at 7:13 PM.

I was truly disturbed when reading this article about the plight of these magnificent animals. I have donated £50 to this wonderful and inspiring cause, if only every one who reads this article would donate the price of a meal - the job would be done!!!!! Best of Luck!

By Desmond Parkinson.. Posted August 30 2009 at 5:53 PM.

I am truly saddenend at the plight of these poor animals. I had to donate. Come on Britain !

By Colin.. Posted August 30 2009 at 4:37 PM.

'Save the Lions'....sorry. I appreciate and understand the thoughts and emotions but let us be realistic about this. These 14 lions in a Romanion Zoo would be far better euthanased than brought to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. As a commercial exercise yes, it will be a whizz, and is sure to bring in thousands of visitors to see the 'saved' animals and make a lot of money. But they are being saved for what? They should never be bred. They are of zero value to any conservation programme. All they are going to do is take up space that could be productively used for a something else. True enough there is an opportunity to educate but on its own that is not enough and certainly not a reason to bring these animals to the UK. Euthanasia is not cruel, unkind or painful. It is a realistic consideration and something applied to thousands of homeless cats and dogs in the UK each year. It make me very angry when I see newspapers using emotional rubbish using words like SHOT (your capitals) and 'execution'. What absolute gooey sentiment. The kindest option....really....really is to put the animals peacefully to sleep where they are.
If it seems like I don't care it is incorrect as I have devoted my life to caring for animals in zoos.

By Peter Dickinson.. Posted August 30 2009 at 4:28 PM.

I've just donated £150.00! I wish it could be more!! I would hate to see these Lions killed!! Come on Britain! Bring these Lions to Yorkshire and give them a second chance at life!

By Chris.. Posted August 30 2009 at 3:15 PM.

our mum rescued us from dog charities so we want to save the lions with £10 of our biscuit money.

By kendra,kiki&buddy.. Posted August 30 2009 at 2:37 PM.

Appaling and very sad,really hope that these Lions are rescued and have some comfort in their lives,i have donated £15 on behalf of our Lilasong Tibetan Terriers,if everybody who logged on just gave a £1 it would make a huge difference

By George Corneille.. Posted August 30 2009 at 2:09 PM.

i really can't believe how cruel people can be. Thank u notw for bringing this to our attention and i'm sure more then the required amount will be raised! My heart is with those lions and the quicker they r brought to the uk the better. Good luck x

By ann makepeace.. Posted August 30 2009 at 2:21 PM.

I too visited Oradea zoo with a team hoping to improve conditions for the animals there. The lions (and many other animals) really are in cramped enclosures and look so depressed. The team are doing amazing work to try and re locate these animals, PLEASE PLEASE donate, they need your help. :) x

By Minks.. Posted August 30 2009 at 2:18 PM.

Please please please take the bank numbers down and donate something even if its just a little every penny counts SAVE THE LIONS.

By jay.. Posted August 30 2009 at 2:00 PM.

I am donating £10, if everyone did these beautiful creatures WILL be saved. Keep up the brilliant work at the NOTW and the Lion Rescue.

By caz.. Posted August 30 2009 at 1:52 PM.

it is so upseting, but we can all help....we sent £100 , please send even more!!

By kaya hope.. Posted August 30 2009 at 1:09 PM.

What a sad story, I was very quick to donate for this cause, also posted on face about it and emailed all my friends. these lions must get to yorkshire where they will get such a better life. It would be nice if the NOTW write an article to let us know how they get on and if they raised the money ok.
I would defo go and see them in Branton.

By Lee hall.. Posted August 30 2009 at 1:16 PM.

This has bought tears to my eyes. To think that some local sickos find this amusing??? Thank you NOTW for featuring their plight. Have just donated £15 - hopefully if more of us animal loving skint Brits can do the same, there will be a happy ending for this magnificent lions.

By Lisa.. Posted August 30 2009 at 1:03 PM.

I've witnessed the lions being held at Oradea Zoo first hand and know the team out there trying to do the best for them. They are living in an appauling condition. If enough funds can be raised to relocate them to the UK, it would be truly wonderful!

By Chrissy.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:33 PM.

Save Caesar!!
Go get those cats!

By Juliet Caesar.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:32 PM.

we are all donating the donations on its way these gorgeous animals dont deserve to be kept in this way

By sharon n chris n dexter the boxer dog .. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:59 PM.

just donated £10 how awful that this animals can be left like this, i will be telling people about this.

By donna.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:46 PM.

Have tried repeatedly to post link to Facebook and video but it keeps failing - extremely frustrating especially when time is limited to save these lions - why not have a simple button that posts to FB like other news sites have instead of having to copy and paste??

By Cammie.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:23 PM.

Is there any way we can link this to Facebook? I've got loads of friends worlwide who love animals on there (and who know others who can help).
We need to try and save these poor gorgeous animals and as for the sickos who laugh at their suffering - THEY should be the ones who get shot!

By Cammie.. Posted August 30 2009 at 11:58 AM.

This is a horrific story and makes you wonder how these people sleep at night knowing that they are causing excruciating pain to such beautiful, innocent animals. But thank you News of the World for printing this story because at least it promotes animal welfare and brings people to the reality of what a sick world we sometimes live in.
I've donated £15.00, please for every single person who reads this article please donate- even if it's only couple of pounds, then just maybe you can save these lions and help give them the happy and healthy lives that they deserve here in the Uk.

By Laura.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:16 PM.

Iam heartbroken to read the plite of these beautiful animals please please please someone help them my donation is on it's way

By Elaine.. Posted August 30 2009 at 10:48 AM.

my money is on its way I hope others will do the same .

By cj.. Posted August 30 2009 at 11:07 AM.

I have made a donation and posted the link to Facebook. Hopefully people will donate and save those beatiful lions.

By K Weaving.. Posted August 30 2009 at 10:54 AM.

Why doesn't some other zoo or wildlife organisation take the lions.....like born free etc. Surely someone somewhere must have room for them.....shouldn't have been kept like this for so long....my donation is on its way!

By lisa.. Posted August 30 2009 at 10:26 AM.

Heartbreaking images.Surely there are wealthy individuals also aware of tragic situations like this(they are always happening)who could provide the funding needed?
I will give what I can to help and hope that those with the means will do so as well.

By Wendy.. Posted August 30 2009 at 10:17 AM.

heartbreaking, my donation on its way

By Rachel.. Posted August 30 2009 at 9:53 AM.

I know that John Minion (Animal Director- Yorkshire Wildlife Park) will do his absolute best to return these very poorly animals back to health.I am donating £20.00 on behalf of my rescue dogs.

By Elaine huckle.. Posted August 30 2009 at 8:01 AM.

I have supported this all the way from Oz, please donate, every little helps save these magnificent animals

By graham - Sydney Australia.. Posted August 30 2009 at 4:02 AM.

This is so distressing to read. I sincerely hope the funds can be raised to save these beautiful creatures. I don't have much money but I will gladly donate £10.00. Its not much but I guess every penny will help.

By Anne.. Posted August 30 2009 at 12:42 AM.

I truly hope people will donate as i have for these poor animals.

By Alexandra.. Posted August 29 2009 at 11:28 PM.