THE BIG CAT TIMES Orphaned Bobcat Trio Rescued from Alabama

SUMMER 2010 issue

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Snow Leopard Lithotripsy page 12

Bobcat Kittens Get a Second Chance at Freedom A hunter in Alabama proudly plopped three newborn bobcat kittens down on the counter of an animal clinic and asked the veterinary assistant to raise them up for him so he could give them to his kids as pets.

The vet tech was stunned, but quickly composed herself to tell the man she would do it for him so as to rescue the babies from such an awful fate. She immediately began scouring the Internet for an expert in rehab and release. When she called Big Cat Rescue it was agreed Summer Camp page 5 that the kittens would come to Florida, be raised for re-release back to the wild and the paperwork began.

It took three days to secure the Florida import permit and time was of the essence. The only kitten formula available to the clinic was one that often causes serious dehydration in bobcat kittens. The second more critical factor was that their eyes would be opening any day and if they were to ever live free it was imperative that they not bond to humans. They never make good pets, but the bonding that takes place during the nursing stage could make them fearless of people and that would get them into trouble as adults. Big Cat Credit Card page 6 While Big Cat Rescue President, and resident Rehabber, Jamie Veronica, and Big Cat Big Cat Photos by Jamie Veronica Rescuer Victor Alonso hit the road to begin a unless otherwise noted. 24 hour road trip to rescue the baby bobcats, Big Cat Rescue put out a call to all of the Tampa animal based charities and on all of their social networks that we needed a nursing mother cat who had kittens of her own. Jack Talman of FosteringIsCool.com found a mother cat but her kittens were too old and she was going into heat so there was concern that she may not have milk nor interest for new

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The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 1 Animal League in Palm Harbor, FL and he said he thought he had a good candidate. HELP US FEED THE BOBCAT Her name was Bobbi because of her half tail and she had given birth to six kittens of her own and then adopted two more. KITTENS BY TEXTING THE He found foster parents for all but two WORD “TIGER” TO 20222 of the kittens and brought Bobbi and her brood over to see what she thought of A one-time diversifying her family. charge of $5 will be Introductions like these can be very added to your mobile scary because the mother cat can be phone bill. overly protective of her own kittens and S t a n d a r d messaging GRR-REAT ECARDS rates and additional fees may apply. All charges Send wild Ecards and help the big cats fatally strike out at the newcomers. President are billed by and payable to your mobile at the same time by spreading the word! Jamie Veronica has had a considerable amount service provider. Full disclosure at: Visit www.BigCatFun.com for unlimited of experience in this area though and had taken http://commons.m/t US Subscribers only free Ecard as well as tons of big cat games Mobile Giving Foundation every precaution to make sure it went as well as & puzzles, screensavers & wallpapers, it possibly could. Bobbi turned out to be a dream printable bookmarks, valentines, & come true for the three orphaned bobcats though. Chat Big Cats Online at trading cards. This site is jam packed with wild fun and it is all free! There is She immediately pulled them in close to nurse and www.ChatBigCats.com began to bathe them. The little bobcat babies were always lots of new stuff to check out so visit often! so startled that they hissed at her! People who love animals She ignored love to share www.BigCatFun.com their resistance their photos and and just kept stories. Now on loving on them. Once they figured out that this Big Cat Rescue strange smelling “bobcat” mom had milk to offer, has a Chat Big they were in love too. Cats community. Keep up to date with everything at U n l i m i t e d Big Cat Rescue by watching our The kittens are estimated to have been born around 1198 Members storage space weekly pod-cats. Visit our YouTube April 15th. They will continue to nurse until they and Counting for your photos, channel for a wild time! are six to eight weeks old, after which they will videos and begin weaning on to a prepared meat and whole prey music. Post your own blogs, or join diet. They may stay with their new adopted in our forums and contests. BigCatTV.com mom for up to three months. At this time they will be PAVE THE WAY separated and the kittens will AND HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE begin their rehabilitation The project to pave the walkways that will take around our Trading Post with rich up to one year. looking engraved bricks is under way and makes a great gift for the purr-son in Check out our your life who has everything. It is also website and our Facebook fan page for tons of photos and a purrr-fect way to create a permanent videos. You can also tune in to watch the kittens daily on a live web cam at:

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2 The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - [email protected] - 813.920.4130 - Follow us at http://twitter.com/BigCatRescue The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 3 Donated Two or Erin Newman - 3 Donated One Foot of Wall: A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WALL DONORS More Feet of Wall: Thomas Rahn - 3 Jay & J Aalberg, Michele Adelson, June Allen, Marcus & A PLEA FOR HELP TO BUILD THE NEXT SECTION 2006 Fur Ball Proceeds - 650 Judy Stimson - 3 Aman & Carl Engelice, Christy and Brant Anderson, Mary Debra & Harry Danielle Nicole Adkins - 2 Monnet & Mike Anderson, Anonymous, APD Auto Parts, Stonecipher- 250 Dr. & Mrs. M.L. Akins - 2 Debra Arguijo, Suzanne Arps, Suzanne Arps, Alexandra Last issue we reported having The Reitzel Foundation - 225 Tony & Michele Arnold - 2 Arvai, Jean Austin, Jeff Baker, Baldman Academy, Scott Rita G. Ashton - 2 Balthazard, Bonnie Bergerman, Charlotte Berman, Cyd completed the second section Cyrus & Joanne Spurlino - 100 Jean Austin - 2 Berman, Donald Bertram, Kyra Brown & Ryan Blanco of the perimeter wall needed to Little Family Foundation - 94 Marilu and Bob Baker - 2 David & Kim Blasco, Mary Blizzard, Cindy Blue, Paul Do protect the cats. Those of you who Audrey Karr - 63 Bob & MaryAnne Beans - 2 Bogar, Gloria Bogs, Wayne & Terese Borden, Lisa Boucher, Eleanor Millan - 50 Karen Becker & Dennis Michelle Bourdeau, Lisa Bowen, Bowman Academy, Shirley have followed the progress of this Kenneth & Mary Heilman - 34 Freigang - 2 Boyce, Jack & Jane Boyd, Tim Boyle, Joan Brandenburgh, project know that a few years ago Allen & Angela Hargest - 32 Will & Pilar Benassi - 2 Rene Ca Braselton, Fran Buhman, Angela Bunker, Annette David & Tammy Boston - 2 local youths shot paintballs through Pam and Larry Trissel - 15 Burcham, Sharon & Jason Bush, Daphne Butters, Randy & Mary Ellen Foley - 13 Dolores Bowen - 2 Judy Byra, Lou Callier, Ashley Caputo, Catherine Chou & the chain link fence at two of the Karla Hayes - 13 Don & Ebe Bower - 2 Joseph Carannante, Stanley Carmody, Carrollwood Cats, leopards. Thankfully it was only Gary Keesling - 13 Gary Brown - 2 Doris & Luca Casiraghi, Vera Cater, Ellen Cecil, Charlotte Diane Bryan - 2 Centilli, Maria Cingranelli, Sheila Clouse, Susan Coleman, paintballs. Then, late last year, the Catherine Monroe - 13 Oris (Big O) Voigtman - 13 Pat Carney - 2 Michael Conley, Teri Cooper, Katasha Cornwell, Charles northwest 660 feet of chain link Sue Gotta - 12 Cale & Margo Carvell - 2 & Donna Couzelli, Miranda Crossley, Julie Couse, Fran started falling over leaving the cats Friends of Stan & James Collis - 2 Curry, Brian Czarnik, Melissa Daley, William Decot, Sally Geda - 10 Sue Crager - 2 Cathy DeFelice, Linda Delapenha, Michael Demilia, exposed. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Maytum - 10 Bonnie-Jean Creais - 2 Doris Dorfman, Vernon Drehmer, Barbara L. Edson-Jones, Jonathan Woodard & Mie Teresa Daleske - 2 Edward Ellis, Carl Engelke, Paula Eriksen, Escape Velocity In the diagram you can see the Nakamura - 10 Linda de Bottari - 2 Enterprises, Dolores Evensen, Tom Farner, Maryann Faust, portions of wall completed in Harry & Judith Newman - 10 Judy & Peter Dietrich - 2 Feinstein Family, Tracey & Derek Ferre, Larry Fimbel, Michelle Diss - 2 Janet Fimbel, Sue Fitzpatrick, Fix and Feed Feline Feral yellow. We have 1980 feet of Jay O'Conner - 10 Andrea Reed - 10 Glenn Edmonds - 2 Inc., Susan M Flynn, Alan E. Fraser, Jo Ann & Jon Frogue, chain link fence the same age as Christine Sheen - 10 Leslie Egarton Hoge - 2 Tim & Jo Ann Frogue, Evelyn Galus, Jay, Susan & Jacob the portion that fell and is likely to Judy Watts - 10 Georgia A. Eller - 2 Gibson, Victoria Gonzalez, Gail Kimball Goss, Richad Susan Wilcox - 10 Edward Ellis - 2 Gray, Patricia Green, David & Mary Greer, Chase Sabatino fail soon. It is pink in the diagram. Elizabeth & John Zarzycki - 10 Nancy Giacalone - 2 & Avery Gross, Jen Grover, Dennis Gunsteen, Sally Almost 500 donors have funded Claire Mooers - 9 Kerry Gilbert - 2 Gunsteen, Marianne Hall, Heather Hall, Brooke Harris, Susan Gotta - 2 a total of 2394 feet, including a Roy & Maryann Van Brunt - 8 Kim Hart, David Harvey, Betty Hay, Shelly Heatherly, Mary John Williams - 8 Darla Haines - 2 & Ken Heilman, Hendricks, Fred & Pamela Hentschel, very generous donation of 125 feet in April from the Reitzel Foundation. We have Don & Evelyn Bartram - 7 Frank Halliwell - 2 Kris Hintz, Henry & Dorothy Hirose, M. Diane Hodson, completed 1653 feet to date. We currently have funding left in the reserve from past Beth Ann & Rich Bluder - 7 Michael & Kristin Harris - 2 Marlene Hoffer, Maureen & Jeremiah Hoffman, Maureen Jacob Harshman - 2 Hoffman, Leslie Hoge, Renee Hondorf, Mary Horne, Sarah donations for about half of the 1980 feet we need to replace, hopefully this year. We Deborah Catanzaro - 7 Diane & John Blackmon - 6 Tim & Diana Hart - 2 Hsieh, Wilfred H. Hupp, John Isler, Diana Tardif & Tim need donors for the remaining 1200 feet of the pink section. Catherine Byrd - 6 L. Kathleen Hickman - 2 Jablonski, Robin Jackson-Bogner, Art Jacob, Kathleen Citrus Auxiliary 3992 - 6 Mark & Michelle Charles & Ezekial Jacoby, Barbara & Ken Jones, Ken & Wall donor names, or an inscription of your choice up to 35 letters if you wish to Vicki Glasgow - 6 Hocraffer - 2 Bobbie Jones, Jennifer Jones, Russell and Joan Jordan, Leslie Hoge - 2 make it a gift or memorial donation, will be listed on a large permanent sign at the Renete Greenfield - 6 Chris Jordan, Gregg M. Jorissen, Louise Kanaan, Ed Michael Krieger - 6 Diana Inserra - 2 & Colleen Kasperek, Ferne E. Knauss, David Kolseth, sanctuary. They are currently displayed in the tour waiting area. If costs come in Roland M. Lajoie, MD - 6 John Kilgore - 2 Delphin Kosfeld, Todd, Shell, & Lauren Kowalske, Martha below what we estimate, any donations not needed for the wall will be applied to Melanie Rak - 6 Gerald & Joann Lembke - 2 Kowalski, George Kozieradzki, Ann Kubera, Jackie Lakins, John & Michelle Lewis - 2 Lynn & Stuart Lang, Laura Lassiter, Susan Lauder, Nancy other capital projects. Deborah Wlaz - 6 Tim and Gail Anderson - 5 Maurlin Lowks - 2 Leclerc, Leon Lieberman, Tim, Cherie & Natalie Lobach, Don Thompson & Meg Ed MacKenty - 2 Mary Loher, Mark & Brenda Lorenz, Joan Lynch, Mary Our sincerest thanks to almost 500 supporters listed here who have contributed so Andronaco - 5 Diana Maenhout & K. MacLean, The Macmillans, Susan Marcus, Al & Jane far! Your name may appear more than once if you donated multiple times. Tracking Kenneth Backus - 5 Leland Walmsley - 2 Marello, Michele Marziano, Trudy Maslin, Linda Mattos- Michele Marziano - 2 the wall donors has been a manual process that began before our current donor Jordan Berlin - 5 Lind, Donna McClellan, L P McDonald, James & Grace Tom Bowen - 5 Melissa & Dan McCance - 2 McKeever, Elsie McMahon, Mary Melcer, Alexandra, F. software was purchased so there may be some errors. Also, donations received after Ryan Walker Buchanon - 5 Mary McLain - 2 Merton, Ron Mikat, Lisa Miller, Patricia Miller, Angela March 31 may not have made the list yet. If you do not find your name, or it is not Ernest Cika - 5 Joan Phillips & Molina, Brenda Morel, Karen Jo Muschiette, Lisa Muscillo, Sheldon Metz - 2 Lessli Nielsen, Patricia O’Brien, Jon M. Ohman, Trisha listed properly, we appreciate your help in correcting the list by emailing Chelsea April Durham - 5 The Goldblatt Family - 5 Richard L. Miller - 2 Leigh Oliver, Carol Olson, Gene &, Charlene Orlando, at [email protected] or calling 813-426-5948, and we very much appreciate Shannon Huskins - 5 Marianne Misof - 2 Cathy J. McLean &, Kathy Orosz, Janet Owen, Jane your understanding. Sherry Levisque - 5 Erin Newman - 2 Pappone, Linda Paulen, W. Fred Peacock, Kimberly Penn, Claire Mooers - 5 Lessli Nielsen - 2 Natacha Peperstraete, Joe & Donna Perryman, Margurite Patricia Pacheco - 2 To join those listed here and help us complete this critical project, you can donate on Laurie Nourse - 5 Peterman, John, Barbara & Rachel Peters, Loretta Kathy & Lillian Osting - 5 Edith Parker - 2 Pickford, Judith Plyler, Nicole & Ethan Polsky, Chris the Order Form in this issue or online or by phone at: Andrea & Steve Paraggio - 5 John T. Perkins - 2 Poole, Barbara Pope, John & Rebecca Prawlocki , Heather Derek Scott - 5 Susanne Perla - 2 Purl, Janet Qualls, Speir & Pat Ramsey, Sheri Ranson, http:/tiny.cc/P80Bj or by calling Jeff Kremer at 813-373-9033 Clay R. Smith, Jr. - 5 Brian Prout - 2 Diana Rao, Lisa Rawls, Wendy Reid, Rita Reimer, Richard Larry Thomas - 5 Brenda Purdy - 2 Rice, Ellen Richter, Clarissa Roach, Maureen Roberts, Pamela & Lawrence Judith Ramirez - 2 Michelle & John Rohan-Weaver, Leeya Rollins, Rebecca Big Cats SAVING Seabirds Trissel - 5 Lisa Rutherford - 2 Ronicsan, Elissa Rudolph, Jessica Ryle, Brenda Samide, Anonymous - 5 Alan An Sagshin - 2 Renee Savino-Hondorf, Jeanette Schinelli, Lesli Schuch, Philip Scala - 2 Shayne Schuetzner, June Scrorpa, Sharon Seefeld, Kathy Big Cat Rescue is helping to support the relief efforts gearing up in anticipation Alan Wilde - 5 Maureen Zilles - 5 Lori Sechio - 2 Segall, Dan Segall, Alexia and Randy Sherman, Stanley of the Gulf Coast oil spill catastrophe. The Save Our Seabirds Oiled Wildlife Anonymous - 4 Thomas Stephens - 2 Sienkiewilz, Heather Siminski, Walter & Lenora Siverson, Laurie Tepper - 2 Response Team in Sarasota and other organizations are in critical need of Nancy Giacalone - 4 Charles & Rose Sklarski, Kathleen Slaven, Sylvia Smith, Jean Hall - 4 Carolyn Thompson - 2 Wendy Smith, Diane Smith, Tori Smith, Sylvia Smith, Ann Z. supplies to aid the oiled wildlife that will begin to arrive shortly from the Gulf oil Teri Powell - 4 Susan Tremmer - 2 Sofia, Nancy Solek, Tanya Solis, Janet Rae Sorensen, Cory spill area. Supplies Needed: clean towels, Sharon Smith - 4 Bruce & Karen Trott - 2 & Libby Spino, Donald and Loretta Stafstrom, Elizabeth Tony Va Redden - 2 sheets, long, outdoor extension cords, Patricia Stanton - 4 Stannard, Frank & Gail Stegner, Mary M. Stephens, Sherri James & Pamela Whatley - 4 Roy & Maryann Stinson, Joe Street, Sweet Art Gallery, Diana Tardif, Paul older style heating pads (no automatic Susan Abbate - 3 Van Brunt - 8 An Termann, The Macmillans, Kim Themis, Lauren X. shut-off), Dawn Detergent-Original Scent, Jeff Baker - 3 Jenna Waites - 2 Topelsohn, Marlene Torres, Maria Toth, Chrissy Toth, Patricia Waugh - 2 Larry Ackley & Sherry Trundy, Nana Bo Turner, Diane & Scotch Brite Heavy Duty Scour Pads, Clip Kathy Beck - 3 Connelly's Auto - 3 Ann & Kent Weaver - 2 John Uhle, David & Anastasia Underwood, Alma Valencia, Boards and Used pet crates and carriers. Darlene Jo Ferrantino - 3 P & J Webb - 2 Sarah Van Coops-Bush, Susan Vila, G Vinas, Lodewijk Evelyn West - 2 Donations are being accepted at Big Cat Fred & Aleta Fisher - 3 Voege, Carol Walker, Terry Welker, Steve & Samantha, Lisa Forsyth - 3 Alan Wilde - 2 Walker, Jerry and Barbara Ward, Calvin Ward, Courtney Rescue. Contact: Enid Galliers - 3 Lon & Pat Wojtowicz - 2 & Dan Waterbury, Christopher D. Watkins, Terry Welker, Jeff Kremer at 813-373-9033 or Eileen & Richard Haneiko - 3 Brian & Heather Mary Welsh, Diane White, Ron & Gail Whitfield, Cynthia Mary M. Heilman - 3 Woolridge - 2 Whittleton, Kelly Wicks, Nikki Willett, Sidney Judge Wright, [email protected] Nancy Zito - 2 Artemis the cougar as a cub Patricia Miller - 3 Kathy Yonce, Jean Zegadlo, & Christine Zingaro

4 The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - [email protected] - 813.920.4130 - Follow us at http://twitter.com/BigCatRescue THE KITTY KORNER - KIDS 4 KATS, GAMES, CONTESTS, CAMPS, AND MORE! DON’T MISS OUT, JUST A KIDS 4 KATS efforts to share Big Cat Rescue’s mission Crystal from Lunenburg, VT inspired a college student who helped FEW “SPOTS” ARE STILL Cypress Woods Elementary her script an amazing Public Service OPEN, SIGN UP TODAY! Announcement which is now being aired on 6 Clear Channel radio stations There are just a few camp spaces in northern Florida! Her parents Kathy still available for kids ages 8-15 in and Charles are supporting her efforts our Cool Cat Summer Camp and with an extra special surprise. The family teens ages 16-18 in our Young will take a trip to Tampa for a week this Adult Expedition. summer so Breawna can attend Big Cat School age supporters of Big Cat Rescue Camp. We look forward to having our Two years ago our Education Director’s Discover our great outdoors with are a never ending source of inspiration. young supporter with us for an in depth granddaughter visited Big Cat Rescue over 100 big cats of every size, color Take for example our recent visitors from experience of the cats and the cause! on a vacation to Florida. Crystal, now and personality. While participating Cypress Woods Elementary School, Palm 12 years old, wrote to ask; “I am doing in educational activities campers Harbor, Fl. This group of 56 students, my presentation on BCR!!! I am very delight in meeting lions, tigers, teachers, and parents came for a tour excited! Could you email me some cool leopards and other felines while under the guidance of science teacher Mr. facts about Big Cat Rescue? I am baking enjoying outdoor exploration on the Jason Jessie on April 15th. The kids raised LOTS of cookies for the bake sale! I really 45-acre campus at Big Cat Rescue. money to fund the trip by selling bracelets wish that you could come and watch Interactive learning opportunities with assistance from many parents, Mrs my presentation! I am going to do this include diet preparation, scavenger Koufagozos’ VE classroom and Mrs. EVERY year!” There is nothing like the hunts and keeper demonstrations Grifone. The students raised more than enthusiasm of a child to change the world! of feedings and behavioral training enough funds and donated and extra $500 Thanks for sharing our mission! with the cats. to become Big Cat Warrior Sponsors. Their entire contribution exceeded $1,000! Mr. Jessie reported that “We have done it every year, but due to our charitable gift, this was the most rewarding so far.” It is a wonderful day when we can serve both aspects of our dual mission at once. The support of Cypress Woods Elementary helps us in “caring for cats”, and the awareness our young visitors gain about wildlife issues makes all the difference in Comments from previous parents “ending the trade”. Thank You to all of our of campers say it all: “The first day supporters at Cypress Woods Elementary of camp she talked all night not just School! about the fun she had, but about what she learned” and “My child Audrey from Austin, TX loved it more than I ever thought he would!” Young adults report: “I have grown to love the outdoors and now want to be a Conservation Activist and major in Environmental Sciences at University of Central Florida…I would use the knowledge gained to its full capacity and put it towards my efforts in saving our planet!” Education is the process of one candle lighting many near and far. This nine year This unique opportunity comes old in Austin, Texas initiated a school around just once a year for children wide project to help “Save the Tigers” and teens to enjoy behind the scenes with Big Cat Rescue as her chosen charity. activities, having fun and learning at According to her mother Maribeth, “This the same time. Don’t miss out! For is for no other reason than the extreme session dates and prices, to register, passion of a child who watches every tiger or for more information contact video on your web site. She has become Beth Kamhi at: education@ quite educated about the Tigers both wild bigcatrescue.org or 813-323-3265 and in captivity.” Name: ______Age: ____ Above: Senior Keeper Marie Schoubert Breawna from Panama City, FL Address: ______City: ______St:_____ Zip: ______demonstrates Operant Conditioning with Another nine year old with a passion Coloring Contest: 3 Top Winners will win a tour for 4 at Big Cat Rescue. 10 Bengali the tiger for the 2009 Summer is literally spreading the message Runner Up Winners will win a glossy 8x10 color photo of one of the big cats! Campers. throughout northern Florida. Breawna’s

The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 5 INDIA NALA SAD FAREWELL Big Cat Rescue Capital One Credit Cards TO FOUR TIGERS You can give more without spending more by turning your everyday Big Cat Rescue was spending into meaningful donations with a customized Big Cat Rescue founded 17 years ago Capital One® credit card. Share your passion and donate to Big Cat and 74 of our sanctuary Rescue with your everyday purchases. We’ve partnered with Capital residents are now over the One® Card Lab Connect to bring you our newest fundraising program, age of 15 (90+ in cat years). which helps us earn money doing what you do every day! Just carry It is with great sadness that one of our custom credit cards (it comes with no annual fee), and 1% of we must say goodbye to purchases made with the card will be donated to Big Cat Rescue. Not these four wonderful tigers. only will you be donating to the cats with each purchase you make, you’ll The decision to euthanize 1996 - 2010 1995 - 2010 be helping to spread the word when people see your wildly unique card, a cat does not come easy. designed specifically for Big Cat Rescue. Three custom cards are currently SNORKEL KING However, in the case of available featuring Cameron the lion, Cheetaro the leopard, and Shere three of these tigers, it was Khan & China Doll the tigers! What a great way to share the cats’ stories the most humane action that every time you pull out your credit card. Sharing your passion and your could be taken. support is easy and automatic. Apply today! INDIA arrived at Big Cat Rescue on December https://www. 10th, 2004. Though she was supposed to arrive cardlabconnect.com/ with her fellow performing Big Cat Rescue tigers King, and Nala, her 1990 - 2010 Credit approval required. Terms and 1996 - 2010 arrival was delayed. Since conditions apply. Offered by Capital the replacement “crew” of One Bank (USA) tigers arrived short a few members. Apparently, she didn’t care for the idea of everyone else getting to retire while she still had to work. Consequently, she arrived 11 days later to join them. Life has got to be so different for a tiger who spent 8 years on the road constantly BOBCAT RESCUED FROM FORECLOSURE performing for humans rather than enjoying the simple joys life has to offer. We did our best to make up for lost time and enriched India’s life every way possible. Towards the end A woman in Hudson, India suffered from severe arthritis and was not responding to pain medications. Because FL has had a bobcat there was no treatment that could reverse her condition, her vet determined that her quality as a pet for the past of life was so poor, based upon her level of pain, that euthanasia was the only option. 14 years and now is in foreclosure NALA, India’s sister, was perhaps the perfect tiger. She was beautifully proportioned and, and cannot take though petite, she was everything you would expect a tiger to be. On November 29, 2004, Angelica, a female she was officially retired from her years of performing. At only nine years old, Nala was bobcat, with her the youngest in the group of retirees. Just a few weeks after the passing of her sister, Nala, when the bank now 15, died suddenly and without warning. Necropsy results indicate that she may have repossesses her aspirated, but there could have been some underlying problem that was the cause. home. She broke down crying at the KING performed in the circus for 14 years. On November 29, 2004, he retired to Big Cat thought of losing Rescue. Upon his arrival, King just couldn’t wait to check out everything in his new home. her long time pet, He flopped down into the pool for a quick cooling off before racing over to check out his but said if she knew then, what she knows now about exotic cats, she mountain cave den. He swatted the ball about a bit and then went around chuffing at all of would never have gotten her. the Big Cat Rescuers as if to give his overwhelming approval. King enjoyed every last day She willingly signed a contract with of his retirement and during that time he touched the lives of many. Recently King suffered Big Cat Rescue agreeing that she will a seizure, which was later determined to be caused by meningitis. All of his teeth were never own another big cat. She had infected and it would have meant that they would all have to be pulled, but the real issue actually visited the sanctuary 10 years was the cause of the infection. Samples of his bones were sent for testing, but meanwhile ago and said that when she ran out of he had no chance of getting better and his vet chose to put him to sleep. options for keeping her pet with her she knew that Angelica would have SNORKEL was used by a group that charged the public to have their photos taken with the good life here and never have to him as a cub. At six months of age he exceeded the 45-pound weight limit determined by worry about eviction. the law and became a useless prop to the facility. He was given to a small, family-operated circus before retiring to Big Cat Rescue. He was one of the happiest tigers we have ever Angelica, who had been living in a rescued. Due to his age and malnutrition as a cub, Snorkel’s stunted body could not keep chain link cage with a concrete floor, up with his bubbly spirit. His mobility suffered tremendously in his final days and there enthusiastically explored every inch was nothing that could be done for him. The decision to euthanize him was a difficult one, of her new spacious and natural Cat- but it was the right thing to do in his situation. a-tat. She strolled around stretching her legs and occasionally stopped, To sponsor a Forever Remembered plaque in honor of one of these great cats go online dropped, and rolled in the newly to: http://www.bigcatrescue.biz/servlet/the-788/Forever-Remembered/Detail discovered substrate. She really likes leaves!

6 The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - [email protected] - 813.920.4130 - Follow us at http://twitter.com/BigCatRescue FRECKLES IS A STAR who thoroughly enjoyed his visit and shared “Meeting the school’s Student Animal Legal cats was an emotional experience for me. It was difficult Defense Fund and a dedicated Windfall Films, for me to hear stories of the inhumane and cruel ways animal advocate, she was able a production some of these amazing animals were treated before they to push for TV coverage that company based in arrived at Big Cat Rescue. Although I love what the Big exposed the farm supplying Cat Rescue does, I wish it did not have to exist. I wish the tigers is run by a convicted the U.K., visited people would choose to admire these magnificent animals animal trafficker. She initiated a Big Cat Rescue in the rainforest’s of Asia and South America, and the petition drive asking the resort to film Freckles savannas of Africa where they belong, not inside cages. to take animal welfare and the liger and Most big cats are on the brink of extinction. By some public safety into consideration interview staff for conservative estimates, tigers will be extinct in the wild first. Roxy is also working on a documentary titled Inside Nature’s Giants. Pictured by 2015. Big Cat Rescue is doing amazing work not only legislation to prohibit the private above: Presenter Simon Watt filming by Cameron the lion. by rescuing abandoned cats but also for the species in the ownership of exotic animals, with a focus on big cats. wild by spreading Wisconsin is one of only 9 states that has no legislation CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY VISITS - the message of whatsoever regulating the ownership of exotic animals. Casino Night Raises $4000 c o n s e r v a t i o n . Working on a law that will change this is a primary goal The future of our of Roxy’s and Big Cat Rescue’s. It is our hope that Roxy, In recent years, JoAnn and John Nestor and Charles own species is and all those she inspires, will change the fate for so many Rutenberg Realty have held a golf tournament to benefit delicately linked exotic animals in the future. We applaud her efforts. Big Cat Rescue and another nonprofit, Sailability. This to the survival year they decided to do something different. First, JoAnn of the forests BEAUTIFUL, WILD,& FREE MUSIC VIDEO treated the headquarters staff to a special evening with the in which these cats. Wearing cat related clothes and accessories, they magnificent predators live. It is upon us to save the cats so We are excited to announce the release of an extraordinary arrived one evening in a limousine. The cats were very that our future generations have the opportunity to admire song by musical artist Terez and a music video created the tigers and lions in the wild like our ancestors and by Big Cat Rescue’s Media Producer Chris Poole, John we have.” Pictured above: Sahil Nijhawan and Big Cat Rescuer Hartmann, Jody Gray of Pro Star Recording, Jeanna Barbara Frank by Jumanji Ramsburg of Salon Volo, Beatrice Flournoy of Beach Beauty Mobile Day Spa, and of course Big Cat Rescue’s THE PURR-FECT COUPLE superstar feline residents!

Congratulations to Michelle and Brandon Moritz! This Terez shares, “It is my purr-fect couple was married on the beach at Big Cat hope that those who view Rescue by Founder Carole Baskin. We wish them a purr- this video get even a small fectly happy life together! Here’s what they had to say taste of the power and about their Big Cat Wedding, “We want to thank everyone majesty of these animals, at Big Cat Rescue for the best wedding experience we could feel the magic of Big Cat impressed! Then, a few weeks later, instead of the golf ask for. Barbara Frank, who was also our wedding planner Rescue, are moved to take tournament they held a casino night fundraiser. Over 200 and tour guide, provided so much interesting information action to be part of the guests enjoyed fine food and drink and gambled the night about the big cats, that most of us were unaware of. We all solution* for big cats and away in a room full of hoots and howls as the lucky and came away let this song and BCR’s unlucky let their emotions fly. A fantastic time was had with an feline ambassadors serve by all, and the evening raised a wonderful $4000 for the i n c r e a s e d as a reminder ‘...just like cats. Our sincere thanks to JoAnn and John and many, sensitivity to them I see - we’re all many brokers who now make Charles Rutenberg Realty the plight of beautiful, wild and free...” the largest brokerage operation in the State of Florida, the big cats, along with many out of state offices. Pictured above: John and thankful “Beautiful, Wild and Free” Rurkowski, Barb Brownell, Tina Bayly, Melissa Rice, [TJ the Tiger],Pauline DeKeyser, Kristen Conover, JoAnn Nestor and Jo- for the Big is set to launch on June 7, 2010 Ann Cat Rescue to be there *To be part of the Solution to help Big Cats live “Beautiful, Wild SPECIAL VISITOR FROM PANTHERA for these and Free”, viewers of the video will be able to click on a link to magnificent animals. Everybody loved the setting, and purchase a digital download of the song, “Beautiful, Wild and Big Cat Rescue was honored to have a special visit from because it is such a unique venue, our wedding really Free” for $1.99 or for a limited time, purchase a special “Big Cat Pack CD-Pre-Order” for Sahil Nijhawan. Sahil works for Panthera (www.panthera. will be talked about and remembered forever. We are so org), a world famous big cat conservation organization. At $16 which includes: Two glad we were able to get married at the Big Cat Rescue, full-length CDs full of feel- Panthera, Sahil and his team devise new ways of studying and helping the cats really made it special! Thank you so good, empowering music, big cats in the wild and their interaction with people. much. One FREE download of the Their work directly leads to the conservation of big cats song “Beautiful, Wild and and their habitats all over the world. Sahil’s current work BIG CAT ADVOCAT HONORED Free”, and FREE shipping. focuses primarily on jaguar conservation in Central and 1/3 of all proceeds of will go South America. In the past, Sahil has worked on lions, Big Cat Rescue honored University of Wisconsin law to benefit Big Cat Rescue. leopards and other large predators in Botswana, and tigers student Roxanne Rewolinski with an Advocacy Award in India. More broadly he is interested in creative ways to for her efforts to halt the use of tigers in a magic act and For more information, use technology to resolve conflicts between people and big the construction of a hotel lobby habitat at the Chula visit: cats and to foster environmentally sustainable growth. Big Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. As president of the law http://www.bigcatrescue.org/bigcatmusic.php Cat Rescuer Barbara Frank guided a special tour for Sahil

The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 7 The Big Cat Trading Post - SHOPPING GUIDE Gifts that keep on giving. By purchasing the gifts on these pages not only will you be giving a truly unique gift, but the proceeds help us care for all of the big cats living at Big Cat Rescue. Order these gift items using the order form on page 10. S & H within the United States as well as tax has already been included in the price. You can also upgrade your shipping to Priority for just $3 for your entire order. For luxury cat themed gift items visit BigCatLuxeGifts.com

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BCR Ribbon $8.35 Palm Brush Animals - Fair Trade Item BCR Patch $5.28 4” Kitty Ornaments Cats $10.56 each Lion or Tiger $ 11.63 each BCR Pin $5.28 Choose: Calico, Siamese, Black, Lion, Marmalade, or Tiger Mini Safari Plate Choose Giraffe, Lion Art Handmade in Zimbabwe by Cheetah, Leopard or Tiger $10.49 ea. Artisans from Metal. Fair Trade Item. all four shown here Large 12” $40.25 Small 8” $24.40

Snow Leopard Trust Handmade Felt Toy Mice. 12” Lion Sitting $26.54 A purr-fect toy for your cat. Bumper Sticker $5.21 12” Tiger $24.40 3.5” Etched & Burned Gourd Trinket Bowls $7.35 ea. BCR Sticker $4.21 12” Lion Laying $26.54 Choose Tiger or Lion $15.91

BCR Camp Fire 16 oz. Mug BCR Stencil 15 oz. Mug Choose White or Yellow Choose Orange or Blue $13.70 $13.70

Gift Items with Metal BCR Logo Orange BCR Sports Bottle 18 oz. $8.35 3.5x5” Frame with Lion White BCR Photo Wrap Mug $13.70 Scene & Snow Globe Photo Luggage Tags Choose Bobcat, Tiger, Sand Golf Club Cheetah Coffee, 8 oz., beans or ground $11.56 Metal Magnets Choose Tiger, Cougar, Lioness, Lion, Cat, Cougars, Snow Leopard, Lion, Cougar, or $16.91 Cover $25.47 Shere Khan Shot Glass $7.82 Snow Leopard, Black Leopard, Ocelot, Serval, or Bobcat White Tiger $4.50 each BCR Golf Ball $6.28 Animal Print Logo Thermos $13.70 $5.14 toys & GAMES toys & GAMES toys & GAMES toys & GAMES toys & GAMES

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400 Reusable Tubby Wubby the Lion My Big Book of Wild 12” Plush Toy Animal Sticker Animals a Photo Book Encyclopedia Sticker Book $13.70 Book $11.63 Soft & Cuddly 20” Snow Leopard Plush $25.00 12” Luther Leopard $13.70 12” Trent Tiger $13.70 $24.40 Over 600 Stickers $19.60

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Big Cat Rescue Ribbon/Tiger Tee The Original Big Cat Rescue Tee, Brown Haunting Eyes Tee, Black with BCR Logo on Sleeve, Bengal Available in White or Blue S, M, L, XL $24.40 or Siberian Tiger, Snow Leopard S, M, L, XL $19.05 2X $21.19 2X $26.54 Tan BCR Rhinestone S, M, L, XL $24.40 Scalloped Trim Ladies Fitted Tee 2X or 3X $26.54 S, M, L & XL $24.40

BCR Logo Tee, Big Cat Rescue Fidel Cap Choose Blue, Gray, Purple, or Jade Gray Life Guard Tee, Navy Image Brown BCR Tiger Tee, Pink Image Big Cat Rescue Cadet Cap Embroidered with BCR & Running Cat BCR on Back S, M, L, XL & XXL S, M, L, XL & XXL S, M, L , XL $18.05 $21.19 $19.05 Embroidered Big Cat Rescue text Choose Black or Khaki $20.12 Choose Blue or Pink $20.18 FRONT BACK

Rhinestone Tiger Fitted Tee or Lavender BCR Rhinestone Spaghetti Strap Fitted Tank. Ladies Tee S, M, L, XL Black. Tee: S, M, L, XL & XXL BCR Logo Socks Choose Brown w/ Tigers or White and Navy Junior Tee Longsleeve Tiger Tee, Tiger on Front, Stripes on Both Sleeves and BCR $24.40 XXL $25.40 $24.40 Tank: S, M, L & XL White w/ Lions or Lion March Silhouette Sock S, M, L, XL $19.05 on Back, Black S, M, L, XL & XXL $24.40 $21.19 Medium $9.49

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The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 9 The Big Cat Times ORDER FORM Summer 2010 ATTENTION! NEW TOUR TIMES Watch 10 gr-r-reat Big Cat Rescue PodCats all on EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST, 2010! one DVD! Contains the following Big Cat Rescue ORDER DATE: (See current tour times at www.BigCatRescue.org) PodCats: Description Qty. Size Price Each Total Kids Tour 1. BCR PSA 2. TJ the Aqua Tour Times: Saturday & Sunday 9 AM Tiger! Children of all ages, and their parents can 3. Nikita the learn about the big cats on this guided tour of Lioness the sanctuary. This tour is given on a child’s 4. Rescue of educational level. Reservations not required. Tour Narla the cougar 5. Serval is 1 hr. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rescued Admission: $15 per child under 10 years $25 per 6. Liger at the Dentist! child 10 years & older and per adult. 7. Species Spotlight on the Jungle Cat 8. Miracle Bobcat Rescue! Day Tour 9. Bellona Rehab Bobcat Update Tour Times: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 3 PM 10. Is there a Tiger Next Door? Sat & Sun 10 AM & 1 PM $8.00 Guided tour of the sanctuary. Learn about the big cats and the threats they face both in the wild Billing Address as well as in captivity. Hear their personal stories ______of how they were rescued. Tour is 1.5 hrs. No Name children under 10 years of age. Reservations are not required. Admission: $25 per person. ______Address feeding tour Tour Times: Wed, Fri, Sat 4:30 PM ______(Reservations Required) City St Zip Follow a keeper as they feed the big cats. Observe the big cats eating and learn about the their ______Day Time Phone nutritional needs in captivity. Tour is 1 hr. No children under 10 years of age. For reservations ______4X4 ENGRAVED PAVER* $100.00 813-426-5948. Admission: $50 per person. Evening Phone 8x8 ENGRAVED PAVER* $200.00 Big Cat Keeper Tour ______FUR BALL TICKETS $150.00 Tour Times: Fri & Sat 2 PM Email (Reservations Required) SPONSOR 1 FOOT OF PERIMETER WALL* $100.00 This tour takes you behind the scenes. Enjoy making Recipient Address (if different than Billing) * NOTE: Fill out blue shaded box at bottom of form enrichment (treats and food puzzles) for the big cats and watch as the keepers hand out the enrichment ______Yes! I would like to make a donation towards the care of the cats $ Name you made. You will also observe operant training I want to join the automatic giving program, charge my card each month $ sessions with the big cats. Tour is 2 hrs. No children ______under 10 years of age. For reservations Yes, I would priority shipping for an additional charge of $3.00 $ Address 813-426-5948. Admission: $100 per person. Yes, I would like a receipt for tax purposes Grand Total $ ______Wild Eyes At Night Tour City St Zip Method of Payment Tour Times: Last Friday of the month Check Money Order (Reservations Required) ______Night Tours are the best way to see the animals Day Time Phone Visa MasterCard American Express Discover come alive! As you journey through the sanctuary you will be stalked and pounced at from the ______Credit Card Number Evening Phone shadows! No worries though, all the animals will be safely in their enclosures. This is an adventure that’s sure to please! Tour is 1.5 hrs. No children ______Exp. Date MMYY Signature______

Email under 10 years of age. For reservations 813-426-5948. Admission: $50 per person. This is a gift, please make card TO: ______FROM: ______Brief message to say: ______Also offered - Weddings, Parties, Volunteer & INTERN programs and Automatic Giving Program - join the sustaining donor society Gift Certificates are available for all of our Special Comment, Request, or Question: Big Cat Rescue makes it easy and convenient to donate monthly with no worry. You can do this either by programs and make the perfect gift for that person ______credit card or by direct debit to a checking account for as little as $5/month. For credit card donations, just fill who has everything! Prices and availability for all tours in the highlighted line on the order form above and provide your credit card information. For checking account are subject to changes. direct debit visit www.bigcatrescue.org/AutoPay.htm, email [email protected], or leave a message for ______Howard at 813-920-4130. This is a G-R-R-eat way to spread out your donations and provide steady support that is so meaningful for the cats. ______

Big Cat Rescue is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization, FEID 59-3330495. Our Florida registration number is CH- 11409. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE * Personalizations (How you want your name to appear): STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Big Cat Rescue does not utilize the services of professional solicitors so 100% of all contributions go directly ______to Big Cat Rescue Corp.

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The Big Cat Times - SPRING 2010 - www.BigCatRescue.org - WATCH US AT http://www.youtube.com/user/BigCatRescue 11 CONGRESSWOMAN CASTOR FIGHTS ANIMAL ABUSE Cloe the Snow Leopard BY CO-SPONSORING FUR LABELING ACT Undergoes Lithotripsy - Liz Wynn, DVM We are thrilled to report that Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Representative for District 11 where Big Cat Rescue is located, on May 13th became a Co-sponsor of this important Cloe the snow leopard was diagnosed with bill. The bill closes a loophole that has (a) prevented consumers who do not want to a kidney infection and kidney stones in her buy real fur from knowing if they are doing so and (b) has allowed Chinese producers left kidney about six weeks ago. She has to send to the United States garments containing domestic dog fur from animals who been on antibiotics and our vet and Big are killed in gruesome ways, including being skinned alive. Cat Rescuer Dr. Wynn decided the best option to help save her kidney function Current laws require that garments containing was to consider lithotripsy. fur be labeled with the species used and other information. They also forbid the import or sale of domestic dog and cat fur products. However, the current labeling law allows the Federal Trade Commission to set a dollar amount below which no label on the garment is required. For many years the limit was $20. In 1998 it was raised to $150. Extracorporeal shock wave Many garments – such as jackets, parkas, lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure sweaters, vests, and accessories – are trimmed used to shatter simple stones in with fur and fall below this threshold. A the kidney or upper urinary tract. series of recent investigations by The Ultrasonic waves are passed through the body until they strike the dense Humane Society of the United States revealed stones. Pulses of sonic waves pulverize the stones, which are then more that dozens of designers and retailers were easily passed through the ureter and out of the body in the urine. selling some fur-trimmed jackets described as “faux,” “raccoon,” “coyote,” or not labeled at Cloe was sedated by Liz Wynn, DVM all, which turned out to be raccoon dog (a type and Ashley Joyce, Surgery Vet Nurse of dog common in China), domestic dog, or of Ehrlich Animal Hospital on Saturday Make the Fur Industry wolf. For example, of 38 jackets subjected to March 15th for the procedure. A Tell the Truth mass spectrometry tests, every single garment team of veterinary interventional Cats like these lynx are raised was either unlabeled, contained a label that radiologists; Allyson Berent, DVM, in horrible conditions and then misidentified the animal, or was falsely Dipl., ACVIM, Chick Weisse, VMD., slaughtered for their fur. Most advertised – some as “faux.” Dipl., ACVS., people wouldn’t buy real fur if and Haven garments were properly labeled. The Fur Labeling Act, if enacted, will close Bade, LVT. this loophole by requiring all fur to be labeled. from the Many retailers and designers, who today cannot tell if the materials they are using are Animal Medical Center in NYC, and Demetrius real fur, have come out in support of this bill. Bagley MD of the Thomas Jefferson University in PA volunteered their time and flew in to perform a Pictured here at procedure that would allow for the pulverized stone the sanctuary with material to pass more easily from her kidney to her family and friends, bladder by placing a stent (tube) in her ureter. Representative Castor The lithotripsy machine, operated by John has visited the cats Follman, BMO. of Bay Area Partners, Ltd., gave repeatedly over the Cloe’s kidney 2500 shock waves! The equipment years and has shown for this ground great compassion b r e a k i n g for animals. Co- procedure was sponsoring this bill is donated by a wonderful example Margie Irvin of that compassion in CEO of the Bay Area Renal Stone Center. action! Cloe’s progress will be checked with x-rays Often we ask you to email a legislator asking them to support a bill. It is even more in a few months. A very special thanks to important to thank them when they do. Please help us show Congresswoman Castor all the people who came together to make that people who love animals appreciate her support by sending a short email thanking this happen! her for co-sponsoring H.R. 2480 to [email protected]. Thank you! Clockwise from top right corner: Cloe, x-ray showing stones in kidney, radiograph image For more information on what you can do to protect the big cats and other animals of stent, John Follman BMO operating the lithotripsy machine, Cloe under the lithotripsy machine, Dr. Bagley, Dr, Weisse, and Dr. Berent visit: www.CatLaws.com placing in the stent, Cloe being prepped for the procedure by Haven Bade LVT

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