October 6 2017

Hoover has 2 sections (each section is about 1800 sq.ft.),  2 pools, 2 big dens, etc.  Lots of space. One if his favorite napping spots lately is on top of one of those dens.

Max & MaryAnn are on FunCation

Keepers are doing a big overhaul on Cameron and Zabu's cages while they are away on vacation.

Big Cat Calendar: The 2018 Big Cat Calendar will be available, for purr-chase soon. It is at the publisher now.

Amazon Merch items:  Go to Smile.Amazon.com and search "Big Cat Rescue Tee Shirt"  to find our new stuff.

Reminder:  Big Cat Dentals this coming Saturday and Sunday all day, both days.

Keeper Lauren Grant's Coordinator Report for Thursday, 10/5/2017

The weather has been great, and it seems to making the cats very happy.

Everyone ate very well today!

Cam and Boo's cage is almost done. The bubble by the Texas still needs to be scrubbed for algae and painted and it needs to be dirted. The safety gate entrance door needs to be moved to the outside so it opens out instead of in.

Max and MaryAnn's has some work that needs to be done: tree trimmed, mowed, ect.

That's about it!

 Safari Days Walkabout 2017

Safari Days Walkabout for Nov 4th has sold out.  You can still get gear to support the event.

Wildcat Walkabout Tote

Celebrate Big Cat Rescue's 25th anniversary and help support conservation projects aimed at saving tigers, ocelots, cougars, bobcats, and lions in the wild with the purchase of this awesome 2017 Wildcat Walkabout tote. Graphic features the Wildcat Walkabout logo silhouettes of tiger, ocelot, cougar, bobcat, and lion and the text "Wildcat Walkabout - Big Cat Rescue - 25 Saving Big Cats for 25 Years - End Exploitation, Support Conservation.

Proceeds from the sale of these tees go towards; Primorskii Regional Non-commercial Organization in Russia, S.P.E.C.I.E.S. in Trinidad, The Mountain Lion Foundation and the Felidae Conservation Fund in California, and Working Dogs for Conservation in Africa.

Learn more about the event at:  http://bigcatrescue.org/safari-days/

 Facebook Live Video Replays

Evening Walkabout and Chit Chat - Part 1: Come along for an Wildcat Walkabout where we visit with Hoover Tiger, Keisha Tiger, Andi Bobcat, Nabisco the Bobcat "Biscuit", Anasazi Bobcat and Joseph Lion.

If you love tigers, then you will love this tee shirt with a tiger and waterfall: https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Tiger-Waterfall-Premium-Shirt/dp/B0762VXZHS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1507238569&sr=8-10&keywords=big+cat+rescue+tee+shirts

Talked about:

• Amazon Merch items:  Go to Smile.Amazon.com and search "Big Cat Rescue Tee Shirt"  to find our new stuff.
• Big Cat Dentals this coming Saturday and Sunday all day, both days.  Carole talks about who is getting dentals.
• Joseph and Mickey health issues
• Syrian Zoo Good news article and the situation
• Original rescues: 56 kittens, 22 kittens,
• Memories from the past

Kathryn Feeding the Picky Cats - Part 2: Come along for an Wildcat Walkabout where we visit with Hoover Tiger, Keisha Tiger, Andi Bobcat, Nabisco the Bobcat "Biscuit", Anasazi Bobcat and Joseph Lion.

If you love tigers, then you will love this tee shirt with a tiger and waterfall: https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Tiger-Waterfall-Premium-Shirt/dp/B0762VXZHS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1507238569&sr=8-10&keywords=big+cat+rescue+tee+shirts

 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

By Carole

I was gasping for every breath; hanging onto the railing so that I wouldn’t pass out from the lack of oxygen, but I kept climbing because I knew the just a few steps away there was a mecca of like minded people (800+) who are changing the world. That was the scene about a dozen times a day during our week in Jackson Hole at the Cat Summit because Howie and I live at 7 feet above sea level and Jackson Lake Lodge is close to 7,000 feet above sea level. Between our room and both levels of the conference, it meant taking the stairs up and down three levels in between each hour long session.  READ THE REST of Carole's Story at:  http://bigcatrescue.org/jackson-hole-wildlife-film-festival/

 FREE Cards For Viewers

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT

Thank you to AdvoCat Carol Blauser Rhodes for this great idea! I've created Big Cat Public Safety Act business cards that you can print out and share. Help spread the word about the Big Cat Public Safety Act and encourage others to take action by making the Call of the Wild. Links to both a JPEG and PDF version of this card may be found at http://bigcatrescue.org/big-cat-act/ (below the red take action button).

 Letter To Management

We want to THANK off-site volunteer Lori D. for writing these fun humorous letters to management.  We all get a kick out of them and hope you do too.

Dear Sir/Madam

We have been contacted by certain of our clients living in the gated community at Big Cat Rescue regarding a nationwide TV appearance that occurred last night on NFL Thursday Night Football.

Gabrielle Tigress, Joseph Lion, Cameron Lion, and Sundari Leopard demand to be compensated for their appearance on last night’s NFL football broadcast. Zabu Tigress is not interested in pursuing this matter at this time.

The above-named felines are insisting on compensation since they were not asked to sign any kind of release regarding the use of the video in any kind of commercial venture.

They did not consent to or give the producer and its agents or assigns or anyone authorized by the producer, the unrestrained right to utilize their images for any purpose whatsoever in connection with advertising, publicity, public displays, or exhibitions.

FURTHER, we have also been contacted by Her Royal Lioness Nikita, who is furious that she was not included in the video and also demands compensation. As the reigning queen of Big Cat Rescue, this oversight was an unspeakable offense.

Therefore, we insist that restitution be made swiftly and immediately to the above-mentioned felines in the form of an abundance of turkey legs and chicken. We also demand that treats be given out three times a day.

We trust you will give this matter your immediate attention.

Sincerely,

Kat Mandoo, Partner
The Law Firm of Catz, Kats, Morekatz and a Rat

 Keeper Corner

Keeper MaryLou G.: Sious Bobcat, Seth Swimming, and Zimba

Nala has NO INTENTION of sharing her Coolaroo, so do not even think about asking her to.

 News, Articles, or Books

How Syrian Zoo Animals Escaped a War-Ravaged City http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/10/wildlife-watch-rescuing-animals-aleppo-syria-zoo/

 Bobcat Rehab

Rehab bobcat kitten, Cooper will soon be old enough to be released into the wild.  Jamie Veronica has a couple of possible release sites lined up.  We will let you know more soon.

More about Cooper at:  http://bigcatrescue.org/cooper/

Cooper bobcat being very alert and so cute 10 4 2017

Cooper sleeping, dreaming, bobcat bcr

Don't get any closer!

Good morning, Cooper!

  Viewer Videos

Swimming, then attacking the ball

Cameron giving his Bu a bath

Lady Bu and King Cam

Cameron roaring till he needs a drink

Come on Cameron, let's check if breakfast is ready

CamBu loving this vacation

Dinner for two

A little Bu for you

Late night splash in the lake

You tell them, Cameron

Zabu and her shadow