Cinco de Mayo
How Can I Film a Rescue? Before you contact Big Cat Rescue and ask if you can film a rescue, or film a few days of yourself working here, please consider the following: Wild cats are as emotionally complex as humans; maybe even more so. A mother cat will kill her young rather than let them…
Big Cat Rescue was the only neighbor who was initially willing to talk to the media about the stench and screams emanating from the illegal slaughter of animals right next door. Despite ongoing complaints to Animal Services and the Sheriff’s office over a period of many years, nothing was done about this until Richard “Kudo” Couto obtained undercover…
Since Saturday, more than 1200 of you have contacted the Sarasota Fair to express your concern and outrage about the abusive tiger cub petting exhibit currently at the fair. We thank you for speaking up for this cub who cannot speak for herself! You’ve also spoken up to let Sarasota Fair organizers know that…
YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FACE A LOOSE TIGER! In 2011 Sheriff Matt Lutz of Zanesville, Ohio and his deputies were faced with the horrible task of shooting most of the 56 dangerous animals, including 38 big cats, let loose by unlicensed private owner Terry Thompson. Please listen to the three-minute video below in which…
Rain and Dancer Watch the Release of Rain and Dancer here.
Big Cat Rescue and IFAW’s DC Fly In 2013 On November 17, 2013 Big Cat Rescue invited 15 of their most outspoken AdvoCats, who were in key congressional districts, to come to Washington, DC for two days. The first day was spent going over the issues, talking points and making sure everyone understood the…