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Winter

Winter

Female Bobcat Rescued 1/22/2022 Approx date of birth 7/2021 Date of death 1/31/2024 Became a permanent resident: May 16, 2022-deemed non releasable by Dr. Boorstein and the FWC Winter Bobcat was rescued 1/22/2022 in New Tampa after a caller reported a very skinny, disoriented, shaking, wobbling bobcat in their driveway.  Watch her rescue video below. …

A New Chapter for Our Tigers: Saying Goodbye and Looking Forward
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A New Chapter for Our Tigers: Saying Goodbye and Looking Forward

October 19, 2023: Twenty eight years ago, we embarked on a life-changing journey here at Big Cat Rescue. Our very first tiger, named Shere Khan, arrived, marking the beginning of a powerful mission to rescue and provide sanctuary for tigers who had been exploited, neglected, or abused. Up until then our residents were mostly bobcats…

Aries Bobcat

Aries Bobcat

Once there was a bobcat named Aries (after the Greek god of War and COURAGE), a wild and fiercely independent creature that roamed the verdant expanses of Florida. Aries was a strong and healthy young adult bobcat, a deft hunter, and a master of his own territory. One terrible day, though, his free-roaming life took…

Sudsy Meow Savannah Cat

Sudsy Meow Savannah Cat

DOB: July 2016 Age: 6 years old Male Savannah catRescued: May 31, 2023 Urgent and Incredible Rescue Alert!   Prepare to have your heart racing and your emotions soaring! We have just witnessed an extraordinary rescue mission that you absolutely cannot miss! Big Cat Rescuers, Jamie and Victor, sprung into action to save an unexpected…

Desiree

Des (FKA Desiree) Male ServalDOB unknownRescued  10/11/2009 Died June 26, 2023 Serval Rescue! An African Serval was limping along in the Arizona desert until he collapsed alongside a road. He had almost completely given up the will to live. He was probably a pet or perhaps used in the hybrid breeding scheme that has become all…

Kekoa bobcat

Kekoa bobcat

Kekoa (pronounced Keh-Ko-a), Hawaiian for “the warrior” Male Date of birth: May 24, 2022 Date of arrival: July 23, 2022 Date of release back to the wild: December 8, 2022 INCOMING REHAB BOBCAT ALERT! Meet our newest rehab bobcat Kekoa (pronounced Keh-Ko-a Hawaiian for “the warrior”). Kekoa was found under a car in a parking…

Mrs Claws
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Mrs Claws

Female bobcat Approx. DOB 7/1/2015Arrived at Big Cat Rescue on 11/11/2015 Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge on December 14, 2023 Mrs Claws was rescued from Christmas, FL along with a male bobcat named Mr. Claws.  Find out more about him at https://bigcatrescue.org/the-claws/  It is always our goal to send wild born cats back to the…

Lovey
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Lovey

Female bobcat Appx. DOB 1/1/08Rescued 5/5/13 Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge on December 29, 2023 Lovey is approximately five years old and was Mr. Howell’s mate. She is declawed on all four paws and is missing her top right canine. The two of them shared a cramped cage about 5’x13′. Their only shelter was…

Jasmine
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Jasmine

Female tigress DOB Unknown Arrived August 2015 Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge October 21, 2023 Announcement Day Finally Arrived 5/1/2019 We are excited to introduce our four newest permanent residents to you! Jasmine Tigress, Sapphire the White Tigress, Dutchess Tigress, and Jinx the Black Leopard have officially been signed over to Big Cat Rescue following a…

Val
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Val

Female bobcat Rescued 02/13/2022Approx date of birth: 2016 Became a permanent resident: April 6, 2022-deemed unreleaseable by Dr. Boorstein and the FWC Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge November 30, 2023 Val (short for Valentine) was rescued today after being shot by a farmer yesterday for killing their chickens. She also has a lame front…