Dr. Dan Laughlin states, “…every white tiger in the U.S. is not only the result of repeated inbreeding of genetically defective animals but, even worse, is a hybrid or crossbred animal. Thus, anyone involved in breeding and/or exhibiting white tigers is doing a great disservice to honest conservation and preservation efforts to save the five remaining and endangered subspecies of tigers barely clinging to survival…”
The big night is almost here for the cats, take a look at what you can expect to enjoy at the 2008 Fur Ball and why your support really is vital to the continued efforts of Big Cat Rescue! Big Cat Rescue’s 2008 Fur Ball will be held at the A La Carte Pavilion, 4050…
G.W. Exotics Joe Schreibvogel Exploiting Cubs at Platte River Mall Big Cat Rescue Entertainment arrived at the Platte River Mall on Wednesday with a collection of exotic animals on display, and possible controversy following behind them. For a fee, visitors to the exhibit may pet a baby lion/tiger cross or have their photo taken…
What do you do when you are a small animal shelter in the Florida Keys and the local police call you to come pick up a lion? Fortunately, Stand Up for Animals, a nonprofit organization based in Marathon, found the answer: Call Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue. This nonprofit cares for abandoned and neglected big cats,…
Lola Female Leopard DOB 3/1/92 – 10/20/09 she lost her battle with cancer Lola moved to Big Cat Rescue on 6/25/94. Her previous owner had a great rapport with her, but had to move and could not take her or his three Cougars, so they all came here together. This is just another example of…
When the Big Cat Public Safety Act HR263 / S1210 passed into law in the United States on December 22, 2022 it was greatest accomplishment of Big Cat Rescue and all of her allies in the efforts to save big cats from abuse. This law is being enforced by the US Fish and Wildlife Service…
Big Cat Rescue in the spotlight for two awards December 18, 11:00 AM New Orleans Pet Rescue Scene Examiner Teresa Rowell Big Cat Rescue, a refuge for more than 100 exotic animals in Tampa, Florida, is in the running for two awards right now. Animal Planet will be announcing the winner of the “2009 Hero…