 Displaced, captive-raised exotic animals are provided refuge for the rest of their lives.The sanctuary is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Class "C" exhibitor, is incorporated (as of 2000) as Professional Animal Retirement Center (PARC), Inc. and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.Black Pine Animal Sanctuary began operating in 1994 as a privately owned for-profit corporation.