This is a sanctuary in a box section that talks about all of the aspects of running a sanctuary. This is a paid section. Level 1.
Precious Bobcat Stands Up! This photo was from circa 2009 when Precious could get up in her tree. She’s had a stroke, at the age of 21, but has been working hard to get back on her feet and managed to do so recently. The photo below is Levi bobcat during a recent […]
Litter Box Training Domestic cats win hands down when it comes to house manners and exotic cats are more easily influenced by what other cats show them than what we try to teach them. For this reason, we employ domestic cat mothers, strays with kittens of their own for the most part, to help us […]
Big Cat Rescue’s Hygiene and Pest Control INTRODUCTION Hygiene serves as a most important tool keeping sanctuary functioning property. There are several reasons why hygiene must be effective in the sanctuary. (a) Health Needs: to help prevent the spread of disease among animals and zoonosis between staff and visitors and the animals. (b) Husbandry […]
BIG CAT RESCUE’S BASIC HUSBANDRY [toc] INTRODUCTION Much of the Keeper’s time is spent in basic husbandry routines such as cleaning and feeding. Unless efficient procedures are mastered the Keeper can waste much time in unnecessary movement and labour, especially where large areas must be covered. Proper routines are efficient, effective and flexible; they […]
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION & HEART MASSAGE If the cat has stopped breathing and the heart has stopped beating there are two methods of resuscitation. Chest compression stimulates the heart to beat and if done correctly, can force air in and out of the lungs. If you cannot hear the intake and exhale of air, you […]
Accidents and Animal Injury place animal in carrying case as quickly and gently as possible notify Director keep the animal warm, quiet, and isolated give water if dehydrated ANIMAL HANDLING The animals that you will be caring for at Big Cat Rescue will be cared for in a HANDS OFF fashion because they are wild animals. All […]
KITTENS AND CUBS Big 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 […]
POISONOUS PLANTS THE FIVE PLANTS MOST HAZARDOUS TO YOUR PET’S HEALTH “We typically recommend that pets not be allowed to eat plants in general,” says APCC veterinary toxicologist Dr. Safdar Khan. “However, it is especially critical that the following plants be kept out of reach of animals, as they have the potential to cause […]
HEAT STROKE Buy Big Cat Books and Videos If it is very hot and the cat is panting take a close look in his mouth. If the tongue is red and the cat is drooling he may be suffering from heat stroke. Cats cool themselves by increasing the air over their tongues and by […]
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Rule # 1 : STAY CALM . Detach yourself from the drama and become the hired professional brought in to remedy the situation. Your mind is more complex (and more easily accessible) than any computer. Everything you have ever learned is right there and available to you, but you must be […]