July 7 2017

Big Cat Updates

Gale’s Coordinator Report for July 6, 2017

Jasmine is back in her two center cages on tiger row. Sapphire and Hoover have traded ends.

Reise is back in her cage and Sassy cougar is in FunCation.

Andy Tiger said, “no thank you” to the idea of going for a ride out the Vacation Rotation.

Ares and Orion are in the Vacation Rotation, but Artemis is still in the regular cage by the staff office. Keepers, please visit with her so she doesn’t get to lonely.  We wanted Artemis to go on vacation but she refused.

Cheetaro saw the vet. today and had some teeth pulled so he is overnighting in the recovery hospital.

We had a very busy day to say the least!!!!

Mickey Cougar’s enclosure has multiple sections/bubbles.  There is now a live streaming web cam added in his favorite section.  Mickey has recently had some mild seizures and has had a couple bad teeth removed.  We had volunteers sitting outside his enclosure to watch him but have now installed a live web cam so YOU can help us watch Mickey.  https://video.nest.com/live/JmCWXdpxWh

BigCatTV.com

The Unsolved Mystery of Desiree Serval
Desiree serval was rescued in 2009 after being found dehydrated in the Arizona desert. We were told she was a 3-legged female serval, but we have had our suspicions that she may actually be a boy. Watch and find out.

YouTube.com/DailyBigCat

When Mickey Cougar and Desiree Serval go to see the vet there is a surprise ending! Carole combined, condensed, and nararted Mickey and Desi’s vet day.

BigCatRescue.biz

Messenger Bag – Carry your books, laptop, whatever you need in style with this olive colored messenger bag.  Olive Canvas Messenger Bag in khaki green with embroidered logo in sage. Snap closures on front flap, wide adjustable shoulder strap, and zipper pocket on back, velcro pocket on front and inside. Messenger bag is 12″H x 12″W x 4″D

 Foster Kitten Program

The following kittens have returned to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to await adoption.

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Logan
  Vera
• Carl
• Christie

IMPORTANT! So that Frankie, Abby and Carl are not alone, Carl will be moving to the Sand Cat Intern House.

Thank you for caring for these precious little ones!

Keeper Karma

 BCR Website Updates

Big Cat Rescue’s website has well over 10,000 pages.  From time to time pages get updated and new pages are always being added.

New Pages:

• Big Cat Birthdays – Thanks to Christina P., Lauren Elizabeth L., Matthew B. and Dianna K. you can keep up with the cats’ birthdays by subscribing to this calendar.  Just click the + Google icon at the lower right and add it to your own google calendar.

Updated Pages:

• Cat Bios –  The above calendar has now been added there as well.

Pages to Check Out:

• International Tiger Day 2017 – Please join us in saving wild tigers from drowning in open wells!Big Cat Rescue will match the profit from your purchases of our International Tiger Day merchandise – and any donations you make on that merchandise page – dollar for dollar up to $5000 and donate it to the Corbett Foundation’s in situ work to protect wild tigers, leopards and other animals in India from falling into open farm wells. The funds will be used to construct fences around the wells, keeping the big cats from falling into these very deep wells and drowning.  SEE THE PAGE for more info and photos!

 4 Days Until Amazon’s Prime Day

Amazon’s third annual Prime Day will be Tuesday, July 11, 2017 with hundreds of thousands of deals exclusively for Prime members.  This year they offered us a new way to ear money for the cats. by asking out viewers if they would be interested in  Free Trial Prime Membership at Amazon.   The cats will earn $3.00 for each qualifying signup up IF they use this link:  http://amazon.com/primeday?tag=TRACKINGIDHERE-20.

 Viewer Videos From Explore.org/bigcatrescue

Here is a list of YouTube channels that feature videos of the cats here:

• Jamie Veronica:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsY6X3rUv8UlIUbrxNeu-Aw
• Susann  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFOZiTvzKRvj-oVbzdByvg
• Ruxandra https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCsjKptd1gM9BhfDkGQGNg
• Donna P:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFbhMc8Sqr-8MreWuYr4Bg
• Shawna https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfl9S-vDPJIgjl8QpM6Aypw
• Cathy S https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ynHBFLKj0BVnK5jo2gTnw
• Janie M https://www.youtube.com/user/donutgirl100
• Jaime T: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsY_oF0NhXc5OS8CcTaUi2A/videos

  WANTED – Graphic Artists

Carole is looking for a graphic artist who really gets what we are all about and would would like to help us with some graphics for shirts.  If that is you or if you know someone like that, please have them email Carole at cat@bigcatrescue.org

 Bobcat Rehab

Viewer Kristine Metzner (last Saturday): Nova was laying down in the grass watching the birds fly above. She is so much fun to watch!

Big Cat Rescue on Amazon

Save $5. on this luxurious tiger’s eye bracelet. We usually sell it for $20. but until the end of the month it’s only $15.05

Beaded Bracelet 10mm Tiger Rescuer Tigers Eye Healing Genuine Gemstone Prayer Beads with Golden Accents. The best part of buying and wearing this tiger’s eye beaded bracelet is that 100% of the profits actually goes to caring for rescued tigers at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, FL and to protecting them in the wild. Hand Made – Each stone is selected individually to create this truly one-of-a-kind bracelet. All natural gemstones are unique and maybe vary from the one shown in the picture, but all are exquisite.
 • Strength- The tiger eye beads represent the strength of the tiger, reminding you to never give up. Long lasting elastic band.

• Elegant Tiger’s Eye Bead Bracelet is durable and eye catching
• Bead Diameter 10 mm Fits a 7 inch wrist loosely
• Unisex beaded bracelts for men and women
• Semi precious genuine gemstone Tiger Eye never fades
• 3 Gold plated prayer balls with diamond like settings

NOTE:  If you have already gotten this bracelet from us, PLEASE leave us a star rating and review.  That will help others find us on Amazon.  THANK YOU!

Viewer Pix

Viewer Tammy A. says Andy is auditioning for the lawn mowing position.  What do YOU think?

Viewer Deb Quimby sent in photos of a bobcat in the wild, swimming.

Viewer Lee’s grandson enjoyed a trip to see the cats and a surprise Sponsorship kit, too.

Viewer Kristine Metzner (last Saturday): It was another gorgeous sunset and Andy was lounging there, basking in the warmth of the setting sun. He looked so beautiful!

Viewers Rick & Keli Worthington: Seth on July 2nd

 Where’s Waldo .. Uh.. I mean Mickey

Viewer Matthew B. snapped this pick and submitted it as a Where’s Waldo photo.  Can YOU find Mickey?

 Big Cat Models

Viewer Robin: I love this TJ towel. I cried when I opened it up. I miss him terribly… And here’s the awesome Nikita bag that Jaime Tafoya designed. I adore it and can’t wait to get the shirt soon!

The proceeds from TJ’s Beach Towel is being donated to put fences around wells to prevent wild tigers and leopard from falling in them and drowning.  Learn more about this very important project at:  http://bigcatrescue.org/international-tiger-day/  See the rest of the International Tiger Day Gear at Tigers911.com

 Cole & Marmalade’s Corner

My Cats are Obsessed with Q-Tips!

Does your cat go crazy for Q-Tips? Cole and Marmalade LOVE them and always try and steal them to play with… While this may seem like another harmless cat quirk, it’s important to realize that Q-Tips can be very hazardous for cats!

 Quick Links

As per viewer suggestions, Quick Links now has it’s very own page http://bigcatrescue.org/quick-links/

Bookmarking it will help you find things quickly.  That will come in handy for:

• Helping us answer questions on social media
• Finding answers to some of Carole’s Facebook Live questions