Animal Lovers Abhor This Kind of Recklessness People who pose with wild animals usually say it is because they love animals, but if love animals they should know that wild animals don’t belong in cages or on chains. They aren’t to be used as ego props. Let Newt Gingrich know that real animals lovers oppose…
3 Connecting Tunnels, 2 Enclosure Additions, and a Leopard Jungle Gym It has been a busy month for Big Cat Rescue. As always, during the holidays, we receive many more visitors to the sanctuary, which is great because we are able to share the stories of the cats and inform the public how they can…
5 Star Reviews for Big Cat Rescue Shanna M. 7/29/2011 Big Cat Rescue is an amazing non profit animal sanctuary that is a must see if visiting the Tampa area. While visiting, I participated in the daily tour as well as the feeding tour. Both tours are very worth while as you get to see…
The Zanesville Massacre Could Happen in Tampa …or Just About Anywhere else in Florida for That Matter. At 5:30 a.m. on October 19, 2011, the phones at Big Cat Rescue began ringing with the news that Terry Thompson, a private owner and collector of exotic animals in Ohio, had released 56 of his…
Waiting on USFWS to Rescind the Generic Tiger Exemption More than 15,000 of you responded when we asked you to contact the USFWS during their public comment period from August to October 21, 2011. YOU spoke out and said it is time to end the generic tiger loophole that allows inbred and cross bred tigers…
SIMBA Female Siberian Tiger DOB 6/8/94 – 11/24/11 (Thanksgiving Day) Simba was owned by a woman in Ohio who had declawed Simba and had the cat’s large canine teeth pulled. Supposedly this made Simba “safer” to be with people. The woman would chain Simba to the ground with short chains so the tied down…
Comprehensive Video of the Plight of Tigers in the U.S. Uploaded by MSLawdotedu on Nov 4, 2011 https://www.mslaw.edu In the wake of the exotic animal tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio, the Educational Forum takes a closer look at the plight of tigers in the US and the exotic animal trade in America. Twenty one states allow the ownership of…
Charities trim fundraising events to reflect economic reality ST. PETERSBURG — On the social calendar, the hint of cool weather promises a whirl of galas, banquets and soirees that raise money for a good cause. But with an uncertain economy prompting corporations and individuals to be more discerning in their giving, some organizations are rethinking…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Catnip Crazy If there’s toy your cat will go crazy for it’s their catnip toy. Catnip is one of the greatest pleasures a cat can have, and here we explain why. What Exactly Is Catnip? Catnip, catswort, or catmint (Latin name Nepeta cataria, a plant of the Lamiaceae family) is an aromatic plant, with…
Cats In A Spin Over Catnip As you may know from your own pet, if there’s one thing that is guaranteed to send your cat a little dizzy it’s their catnip toy. Big cats are no exception and one of the favourite enrichment activities we give our cats is their regular catnip fix. What Exactly…
