A night at the Colorado Governor's Mansion celebrating mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx; and the artists who capture their beauty. Tom Mangelsen, Aga Elliot, and more had their work displayed and bid on to raise funds for CATs.

CATs & The Wild Animal Sanctuary held a joint press conference with a behind-the-scenes media tour of the 33,000 acre haven for mountain lions, bobcats, and other mistreated wild animals. A stellar cast of trusted messengers – from biologists and veterinarians to ranchers and hunters – spoke to the need to end trophy hunting and fur trapping in Colorado.

Carol Baskin of Big Cat Rescue shows up for a full week of events to help gather signatures to put the Prohibit Trophy Hunting initiative on the November ballot.

CATs spokesman and outreach coordinator Mark Surls prepares to speak at a Denver public lands rally at the Colorado State Capitol.