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Cat Care

BCR by BCR
January 28, 2018
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Big Cat Care Book CoverBig Cat Rescue has evolved since its inception in 1992. By 1997 we had seen enough of the abuse and abandonment caused by the pet trade that we had previously engaged in to know that there was no reason to breed exotic animals for lives in cages. As a result we increased our efforts through spaying, neutering and cage building to ensure that we would no longer be a part of the problem. As we have continued to learn about the causes of so much suffering we have become active in stopping the exotic pet trade through education and legislation. More HERE.

 

The following is provided for those running a sanctuary who want to learn from our experience, or for those who have already made the mistake of supporting the pet trade so that the animal in your care does not suffer even more after being ripped from his mother. With more than 30 years experience, with every sort of exotic cat, I can assure you that there is nothing you can do to raise up an exotic cat to be a house pet.  It just isn’t possible.  No matter how young you neuter or spay the cats, both male and female, ALWAYS spray when they become adults.  The suggestions below are for those who are starting sanctuaries so that you don’t become another one of the 98% who kill their exotic animals in the first two years due to a lack of knowledge.

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21 responses to “Cat Care”

  1. Carole Baskin says:
    April 25, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    If you have these types of documents for your organization and are willing to share we are always looking for ways to improve.

    Reply
  2. Jade Burton says:
    January 16, 2013 at 11:32 am

    do you have jaguars?

    Reply
    • Carole Baskin says:
      January 18, 2013 at 1:28 pm

      We have had Jaguars in the past, but do not currently in 2013. Ours died in their twenties. They were Miracle and Black Mamba.

      Reply
  3. Shayla Scott says:
    January 20, 2013 at 5:46 am

    I am learning so much information regarding the care for captive cats simply through this website. I currently work at a sanctuary with rescued lynx and I truly appreciate having this information available to share with our staff. Providing an enriched life for the lynx in our care is so incredibly important to me; thank you for being a wonderful resource!

    Reply
  4. Big Cat Rescue - Tampa FL says:
    March 18, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    We do not pet the cats. We will not risk an accident that could cost the life of human or cat. It simply is not worth the risk.

    Reply
  5. Jenelle Bonner says:
    April 15, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Hi I'm Hailey.i'm not the one in the picture. I'm her dauter.i'm 10 years old.i'm doing a project on your charity.and heres some questions.''what is your goal?

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    • Carole Baskin says:
      May 25, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Our goal is to put ourselves out of business. There shouldn't be a need for a place to rescue big cats from abuse because there shouldn't be big cat abuse in this country. We are working on a federal ban on the private possession of big cats and that will end the problem. Just go to BigCatBan.com to help.

      Reply
  6. Mint Rekii says:
    June 15, 2013 at 3:47 am

    I was wondering, how would a big cat react to seeing a domestic cat?

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    • Akilies Crimson Snow says:
      June 15, 2013 at 4:53 am

      The big cat would be like
      "FOOD!!!"
      And the semester cat like
      "DON'T EAT ME!!!"
      And that's how the kitten went missing
      >.>
      <.<
      °.°

      Reply
  7. Stephen Hinkle says:
    August 9, 2013 at 2:39 am

    There are some private owners that do pet their big cats. I saw a youtube video of someone who lets a cougar into his house. I even saw a 16 year old kid who slept with a tiger cub in her bedroom. I also saw a website and youtube video of a guy in Washington state who owns 5 cougars, a Chaus, and 2 bobcats.

    Reply
  8. Stephen Hinkle says:
    August 9, 2013 at 2:40 am

    But I think they are taking extreme risk doing it.

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  9. Kaysierz Alexis Cohran says:
    October 21, 2013 at 5:32 am

    imma go soon. ;x

    Reply
  10. Mimi Chatwood says:
    May 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    My 7 yo would like the book..she wants to start a sanctuary. It cannot be found on iTunes or amazon……may I order a copy directly from you for her?

    Reply
    • BCR says:
      May 12, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Here is the direct link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/big-cat-care/id776635518?mt=11

      Reply
  11. Carole Baskin says:
    May 15, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/big-cat-care/id776635518?mt=11

    Reply
  12. Nickole Skye Cartwright says:
    June 22, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Im from the Bahamas with hopes to build up an ocelot sanctuary. My goals to help revive their population. Buying the book as we speak

    Reply
  13. Helena Pope says:
    January 5, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I love all your posts, each and every one of them. Thank you.

    Reply
  14. Aeval King says:
    January 6, 2015 at 1:06 am

    This is wonderful. There are those who have the heart, means and ability to start a sanctuary, now they can learn from the best.

    Reply
  15. Ilene Farry says:
    January 6, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I so love all Sanctuary's because our big and small cats stand a chance for happiness and help they need. Thanks so much again to all of you

    Reply
  16. Leif Rydelek says:
    May 12, 2020 at 7:13 am

    How much do senior care workers earn?

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