November 30 2018

Big Cat Updates

Alexa Flash Briefing

Find all of the previous daily Alexa Flash News Briefings at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCPv8ivo6o4CZHFifkfRYDw

Big Cat Trivia

What do Andi Bobcat and Nikita Lioness have in common?

What do Andi Bobcat and Nikita Lioness have in common?

Today they have both lived at Big Cat Rescue for 17 years!! Happy 17th Rescue Anniversary to Andi Bobcat & Nikita Lion!!

Read more to see how they happened to come to BCR together:
https://BigCatRescue.org/andi/
https://BigCatRescue.org/nikita-3/

You can sponsor them here:
https://big-cat-rescue.myshopify.com/products/bobcat-sponsorship
https://big-cat-rescue.myshopify.com/products/lion-sponsorship

Promotions

The Volunteer Committee is pleased to announce the promotion of Fred Pagan to Intern Level 4.
Please join us in congratulating him.

Cat Photos of the Day

Artemis Cougar stretching and sharpening those big claws.

Artemis Cougar stretching and sharpening those big claws.

Seth Tiger - Profile close-up
Does this melt your heart?

Seth Tiger - Profile close-up
Does this melt your heart?

GOOD MORNING!!
CAPTION THIS early morning "Rise & Shine" photo of Nikita Lioness.

GOOD MORNING!!
CAPTION THIS early morning "Rise & Shine" photo of Nikita Lioness.

Bobcats, Sioux and Lakota. Can you tell them apart?

Bobcats, Sioux and Lakota. Can you tell them apart?

When you see the exhibits offer photos with cubs, stop and think, "What happens to those cute babies then they get too big to be pimped out as photo props?" It might shock you speechless. The GOOD NEWS IS, YOU can STOP this! Find out how you can save them at CubTruth.com

When you see the exhibits offer photos with cubs, stop and think, "What happens to those cute babies then they get too big to be pimped out as photo props?" It might shock you speechless. The GOOD NEWS IS, YOU can STOP this! Find out how you can save them at CubTruth.com

Zabu, the white tiger, has been enjoying laying in the sunshine during our “Florida” winter!

Zabu, the white tiger, has been enjoying laying in the sunshine during our “Florida” winter!

Coordinator Report

It was a beautiful day out!

Lots of sign-offs today from feeding, cleaning, tours, operant, and enrichment. Thank you to all of the trainers!!!

It was great having Andrew Blackwood back to the sanctuary to help out! He worked all day getting food prep done. He also did some cleaning and organizing in Food Prep. We got a bunch of new Tupperware and meat containers so he and Dylan washed it all so we can start using it.

Team Afton and Steph, with the help of new keeper trainee Amber, took care of a few small projects around the sanctuary. The van was swept and mopped from the rehab bobcats being in there. We made sure all of the golf cart batteries were hosed off and filled with water. We also cleaned the rehab crates, and they got put away. After projects, we then went around to enrich the cats during tours so the cats would be out.

Steph and I helped Jamie and Carole load the old cat cage and then went to the office to play with Narla and give her treats. Today marks one year that Narla was brought inside and “working” as office manager. We took time to celebrate with her.

Intern Mazz knocked out a big pile of dishes, cleaned the cooler, and super scrubbed the cooler door.

And lastly, it was great seeing all of the partners that came in today! It is wonderful to see all of the new faces. They worked on projects in the gift shop and backed up specialty tours, private tours, and afternoon tours. You guys rock!!

Gift Shop News - Aleesa Salcido

Today was an eventful day! New volunteer Shelby was a huge help as well as Matt, Melinda, and Nicole! Tours went smoothly with the help of Alyssa C., and Alyssa E., and Nicole! Thanks for all the joy and work you put in today! :)

Today was a eventful day! New volunteer Shelby was a huge help as well as Matt, Melinda, and Nicole! Tours went smoothly with the help of Alyssa C and Alyssa E and Nicole! Thanks for all the joy and work you put in today! :)

Videos of the Day

The day has come to set free two of our rehab bobcats, Echo and Foxtrot. Watch as they are released to the wild where they belong!

Big Cat Merchandise to Support Big Cats

Lots of new Big Cat Rescue swag! Check out our new Color Changing Cups and Stainless Steel Water Bottles available at BigCatRescue.biz

Past Christmas Video

A Big Cat Christmas - Published on Dec 26, 2017 - Watch as the big cats enjoy their Christmas season enrichment of trees and presents. Happy Holidays!

You can help us give the cats special treats for Christmas at BigCatRescue.org/turkey