Cynthia Smoot talks about the upcoming Fur Ball at Big Cat Rescue. BigCatRescue.org/2007FurBall.htm Come meet Bo Derek.
See the inner workings of a world class sanctuary and watch tigers, lions, leopards, bobcats and other exotic cats as they face the plight of captivity.
Each year we are lucky enough to receive left over pumpkins from stores after halloween, pumpkins are a great source of enrichment for our cats, as well as a great source of entertainment for the staff and volunteers at Big Cat Rescue! All the cats love to play, eat and generally demolish the pumpkins, providing them with hours of entertainment, watch as we show you what they get up to when they are given one of their favourite treats, for tour times and more information please visit: http://www.bigcatrescue.org
Hope the bobcat gets some fresh air in her rehab cage. Her domestic cat family tags along. 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130
Even if you are not from Florida, this could make a big difference where you live because Florida currently produces more big cats than any other state. These cats are hauled all over the country, and sometimes even to foreign countries where people are not as concerned with protecting animals. When the cats cats can no longer be used to support their owners they are often dumped along the way; sometimes into the hands of unwitting exotic pet owners, sometimes they are served up in restaurants and sometimes they are dumped into the wild with no survival skills. Ending the trafficking of exotic cats in Florida will greatly reduce the number of these cats who end up suffering in all parts of the world. The comment period on these proposed rules closes 5PM on July 4, 2008, so be sure to mail or email your comments before then if you want to be a part of the cure.
International Tiger Coalition & World Bank launch of the Tiger Conservation Initiative to save the tiger from extinction in the wild.
All cats cough up furballs, from your domestic cat at home to an African Lion on the savannah. They do this to protect themselves as the furballs may also contain bone fragments from whole prey and can cause blockages in their digestive system. Watch as Zza Zza one of our Ocelots shows us how it is done! Big Cat Rescue is a sanctuary for exotic cats like Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Bobcats, Lynx, Servals and Ocelots, to find out more about our mission visit: http://www.bigcatrescue.org
When we left off last time, the baby bobcat Hope had gotten her first whole prey food item, but thought it was a toy. Watch this episode of bobcat vs mouse to see if she figures out that it is food. Big Cat Rescue 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130 Info@BigCatRescue.org
Watch as baby bobcat Hope is introduced to whole prey in this action packed episode of bobcat vs chick. Find out more at BigCatRescue.org
25 Minutes of Tiger B-roll for ITC
This is a tribute to Buffy the tiger who recently passed away, 28th May 2008. Buffy was an ex-circus tiger who was much loved by staff, volunteers and guests. Buffy was a very friendly cat who would always come and say hello to everybody, he'll be dearly missed. For more information visit:http://www.bigcatrescue.org.
Nothing is wasted at Big Cat Rescue especially when it can be used as enrichment for two of our tigers Shere Khan and China Doll. This treat will encourage natural behaviours and stimulate their minds. Big Cat Rescue is a non profit, permanent retirement home to more than 100 tigers, lions, leopards, bobcats and more specie of exotic cat. We rely entirely on donations to provide them with the lives you see in these videos. Please help support the big cats at: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/donate.htm or by mailing a check to Big Cat Rescue, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130 info@BigCatRescue.org Thank you!
Shere Khan and China Doll finally get to go back into their renovated enclosure complete with new den and as always access to the lake! Big Cat Rescue is a non profit, permanent retirement home to more than 100 tigers, lions, leopards, bobcats and more specie of exotic cat. We rely entirely on donations to provide them with the lives you see in these videos. Please help support the big cats at: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/donate.htm or by mailing a check to Big Cat Rescue, 12802 Easy Street, Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130 info@BigCatRescue.org Thank you!
Baby Bobcat Week 2 Episode 3. When we left off last time, the mother cat was not allowing the baby bobcat to nurse, so we checked with Jack Talman, St Francis and Cat Call to see if her last two kittens were still awaiting homes. See what happens next at Big Cat Rescue. 12802 Easy St Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130 Info@BigCatRescue.org
Big Cat Rescue planned for this escape for months. Last year a baby bobcat call came in as the third one in three weeks. He only had one eye and a lump on his belly the size of an orange. Big Cat Rescue was there to get him the medical attention he needed. Emergency surgery repaired the hernia in his abdominal wall. The swelling was the contents of his intestines and other internal organs that had spilled out of the muscled area and were rubbing away at the inner lining of his skin. The attending vet, Dr. Liz Wynn, believes that his hernia and missing eye were caused by some sort of trauma. The area where he was found is completely surrounded by development in West Tampa, but bobcats are often reported there and last year one was found as road kill. After months of recuperation and rehabilitation, Chance the yearling bobcat was released. Watch the movie and see his wild dash for freedom. See the video more clearly on our ChatBigCat.com site.
Thanks to YOU the tigers at Big Cat Rescue can stave off the boredom of captivity in their pools and with enrichment.
In Baby Bobcat Day 1 you met a little bobcat kitten who was found on a busy road and rescued by Big Cat Rescue. At the end of that video we were putting out a call for a momma cat with nursing kittens to help the bobcat imprint on cats rather than humans during her nursing stage. Witness the tense moments of the introduction of mother cat to baby bobcat. Keep checking back for updates from BigCatRescue.org You can help by donating to Big Cat Rescue at 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625 813.920.4130, by sharing this video with your friends and by supporting some of the groups who helped make this possible, including Jack Talman, Cat Call, St. Francis Society, Animal Coalition of Tampa and No More Homeless Pets of Hillsborough County. Look for them at ChatBigCats.com
Big Cat Rescue's version of Growing Up Bobcat takes you day by day through the challenges of rescuing a baby bobcat, hand rearing her and teaching her all she needs to know so that she can one day be set free. For more information or to help fund our rescue and rehab work visit BigCatRescue.org 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 336258 813.920.4130 Info@BigCatRescue.org
Please read below and pass this on. All credible information will be passed onto the authorities. Thank you. WFAA-TV DALLAS -A female Bengal tiger was found dead when the crews searched a wooded area near Interstate 35E and Overton Road. A city spokesperson said the tiger was shot several times. The animal, which was declawed and wearing a make-shift leash, was taken to the Dallas Zoo. The tiger was estimated to be around one-years-old and weighed about 180 pounds. Shell casing were found in the tiger's chest and face. In all, there were five bullet entries. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the United States Department of Agriculture are investigating the incident and searching for the owner of the tiger. BIG CAT RESCUE IS OFFERING A $5,000.00 REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR KILLING THE FEMALE TIGER WHO WAS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH IN DALLAS, TEXAS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. EMAIL INFO AT: INFO@BIGCATRESCUE.ORG
We are proud to have some of the happiest cats around. And right now our sand cats are at the top of that list as they love their new sand. A BCR supporter named Lindsay chose to have her friends give money to donate to a project for us rather than spend it on gifts for her. When donating money you can earmark the donation and tell us exactly what you want that money to go to. She picked a “Casper project” (named after a cougar we all loved) and wanted sand to be put in our sand cat enclosures. We were happy to add to her donation, so we could get three huge loads of sand. Watch along as our sand cats Canyon and Genie explore and check out their homes. We truly have the best supporters in the world. Thank you. http://www.bigcatrescue.org
Tigers Playing in the Grass at Big Cat Rescue. www.BigCatRescue.org
Reaching Out- A Special Tour for our Veterans. -Since Big Cat Rescue only offers educational guided tours at select times 6 day a week, it allows our cats a sanctuary home as well as the comfort of doing special tours at times so that the guest can have the place to themselves. Tours allow us a chance to tell the plight of these big cats in captivity and in the wild. We recently did a free tour for a group of veterans from our local V.A. hospital. Since a number of our own members are former military it is always a meaningful experience. This video allows you to come along on that tour. We ask that no matter what your political views are, to please support your local veterans associations. http://www.va.gov/ *We want to thank Smokey Bones Restaurant of Citrus Park for providing them with a free lunch. Thank you, http://www.bigcatrescue.org
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