Tampabay Times Newspaper in Education Program
Whittier Bobcat was the last to leave home. His mom had done an excellent job of raising him in the Three Lakes Wildlife Management area south of Kissimmee St. Cloud and north of YeeHaw Junction in south central Florida. Unlike most wild bobcats he was in excellent weight and condition. Clearly, even though his mother…
Why Do Our Cats Look Skinny? We hear that question a lot and it always surprises us a bit, because we know that our cats live far longer than they do in the wild or even at the best zoos or sanctuaries. We just assume that everyone knows, when they see our cats’ photos and…
Back in the 1990s it was legal to own Servals, a Cheetah like cat who is built for speed and can leap 12 up in pursuit of birds, as pets. Thanks to those who have spoken out to protect exotic cats, it is no longer legal, but anyone who had such cats prior to the…
No. 1 pet insurer recommends pet parents protect themselves from unexpected veterinary bills. SEATTLE (July 31, 2012) – Pets, like humans, enjoy being outdoors in the summertime. However, unlike humans, most pets don’t carry the health insurance needed to offset expensive medical bills related to outdoor injuries. Today, leading pet insurance provider Healthy Paws…
The Truth About Pet Food Big Cat Rescue would like to introduce you to a new friend…Susan Thixton and TruthAboutPetFood.com. Susan’s story began 17 years ago with the untimely death of her young dog. Her dog died from cancer; Susan’s vet told her the cancer was caused from chemical preservatives in pet food….
Set against the backdrop of a heated national debate on captive big cats in America, THE CONSERVATION GAME follows the story of a retired cop in Ohio who suspect that our most famous television conservationists are secretly connected to the exotic pet trade.
TEACHERS: This is an excellent opportunity to make children aware of the plight of big cats. Please take advantage of the workshop!
Also if you go to the education link, https://bigcatrescue.org/category/education-2 you can find other teacher resources, too.