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(D-Fl) Visits the Big Cats grounds and guide tours. We would be lost without these dedicated individuals, so we are incredibly grateful for them. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or intern check out: bigcatrescue.org/get-involved/ volunteer/ Big Cat Rescue, one of In this issue, actually just across the world’s most effective from this page, is the incredible accredited sanctuaries for A MESSAGE FROM BCR story of Hoover, a tiger that was exotic cats, is a leading PRESIDENT & EDITOR rescued from a circus in Peru advocate in ending the abuse following the country’s ban on the of captive big cats and saving Jamie Veronica use of wild animals in circuses. wild cats from extinction. We are home to over 70 lions, Its summer time here at Big Cat tigers, bobcats, cougars, Rescue and that means it is hot, The Big Cat Public Safety Act is servals and other species of hot, hot! With the hot weather gaining momentum. This bill will exotic cats, most of whom also comes the longer days, end suffering across our country have been abandoned, which means we can get more by banning the private ownership abused, orphaned, saved work done! and breeding of dangerous big cats. To date we have 72 co- from the fur trade, or retired from performing acts. Thankfully this is also the time of sponsors thanks to more than year that our intern program is 4,200 phone calls made by The sanctuary, located on 67 packed. We currently have 25 people just like you. See pages acres in the Citrus Park area of interns who in combination with 6-7 to find out how one call can north Tampa, was founded in the volunteers feed the animals, make a difference. 1992 and is a 501c3 charity. clean enclosures, maintain the Our bobcat rehabilitation program is hugely successful. Big Cat Rescue is accredited That is thanks to donors like by the Global Federation you, our awesome vet team and of Sanctuaries, certified by a handful of specially trained Independent Charities of rehabbers. In this issue read America as a “Best in America about the trials and triumph of Charity”, a member of the Thor and Mr. Claws. World Society for Protection of Animals, rated 4 Stars by The annual Wildcat Walkabout Charity Navigator, and is part is just around the corner. This of a global coalition including special event always sells out, so HSUS, IFAW, WWF, GFAS, be sure to get your tickets soon. Born Free and other animal protection groups working Well what are you waiting for? together to end big cat abuse. Get reading! This issue of the Big Cat Times is busting at the seams! Read more about Big Cat Rescue and the cats who call it home at: BigCatRescue.org Scan QR Codes in this issue with your smart phone to get more info. Tour Info: Zerve.com/BigCatRescue 2 BIG CAT TIMES - SUMMER 2016 - BIGCATRESCUE.ORG operation to seize Hoover exploring his new home at BCR these animals and place them in sanctuaries across the globe. Hoover was owned by Circo Africano, a circus in northwestern Peru, Hoover awaits rescue in Peru where for many years he was forced to PERU TO AMERICA perform. His home was a tiny barren travel cage. Hoover, a 12-year-old male tiger ADI had been on track to remove from Peru, has found sanctuary at Hoover, but rescue attempts were Big Cat Rescue. Hoover received thwarted when the illegal circus a warm welcome from Big Cat went underground. Rescuers on Saturday April 23rd, which also happened to be his birthday. There was a giant birthday card for Hoover made by our enrichment committee as well as several wrapped presents awaiting him in his lush 1.5 acre home. Staff, volunteers, rescue crews and the media enjoyed a delicious birthday spread of Hoover gets rescued from the circus cupcakes, donuts, and coffee while watching Hoover take his Nearly eight months later a first steps into a life free from pain member of the public tipped and suffering. off ADI’s team to the location of the circus and a dramatic rescue Hoover has had quite the journey. ensued. Hoover was lethargic In 2011, Peru followed Bolivia’s and emaciated. Sadly he was the lead and joined a growing list of sole survivor of approximately countries worldwide to ban the a dozen big cats that had been use of wild animals in circuses. kept by Circo Africano. Animal Defenders International (ADI) joined forces with a Hoover arrived at ADI’s rescue nationwide law enforcement center in Lima, Peru frightened, Hoover’s first steps onto American soil BIGCATTV.COM - SUMMER 2016 - BIG CAT TIMES 3 sick and extremely thin. However, by customs in Hoover’s new home has access to a lake for swimming after months of intensive about an hour. veterinary care, a healthy diet, Hoover was then rehabilitation and exercise, loaded into the Hoover recovered and was ready Big Cat Rescue to start the next chapter of his life trailer for the final in America. leg of his trip. He was so tired from ADI contacted Big Cat Rescue the long flight about becoming Hoover’s forever he could barely home and we quickly agreed. keep his eyes However, the process of importing open. Hoover spent the next few hours a tiger into the U.S. turned out investigating and exploring. His to be a year long. Thankfully Hoover arrived at Big Cat Rescue eyes seemed full of wonder and around 9 AM. disbelief. Big Cat Rescuers cheered as the After a lifetime of being exploited truck and trailer and living in poor conditions pulled through the Hoover is finally going to get the gate. Hoover was care and love he deserves. He already loved by will be free to do as he pleases so many. whether that be relaxing in the sunshine, lounging up on his A big welcome at the entrance of Miami International Airport the permits were approved and Hoover’s crate Big Cat Rescuer Chelsea Feeny sets up Hoover’s Birthday party finalized through the United was unloaded States Fish and Wildlife Service in and secured to April and Hoover began his long the entrance trip home aboard a cargo plane of his new filled with flowers that were being home. Everyone shipped to the states for Mother’s gathered around Day. to watch as Hoover took Big Cat Rescuers drove across his first steps onto U.S. soil. He platforms or cooling off in his lake. the state to pick up their precious wasted no time. He stood right up He will never again be bullied cargo from Miami. He landed and walked out of the crate and into performing tricks or have to around 2AM and was processed then disappeared into the forest. worry about when his next meal will come. This is only possible because of people like YOU. Can we count on you to help us fund Hoover’s ongoing care at Big Cat Rescue? It costs us nearly $10,000 per year for food and veterinary care for a tiger. It’s because of wonderful donors like YOU that we can continue to Hoover settles right into his rescue and provide a permanent new home at Big Cat Rescue home for exotic cats like Hoover! Thank you! 4 BIG CAT TIMES - SUMMER 2016 - INSTAGRAM.COM/BIGCATRESCUE LET THE FUN BEGIN! Nearly 1 year after rested during their stay. They construction first began the Angelica enjoys every second of her vacation are an adventure seeking Funcation Enclosure is now couple and were always on the complete. This 22,000 square move and interacting with their foot space is a wonderland of new environment. excitement. Two large rock caves provide a great spot to During the next few weeks we escape the summer heat for a worked our way through the long leisurely nap. A massive waiting list for Funcation, with jungle gym provides shade the oldest residents receiving and a higher vantage point priority. Nairobi, Frosty, and from which the cats can survey Kalahari the servals have each their kingdom. Lots of space Mary Ann checks out the massive den had a turn as well as Angelica, to run, play, and explore and a Apache, Divinity, Little White variety of toys for enrichment Dove and Running Bear the make this new enclosure a fun bobcats. and exciting place to visit. The little cats as well as cougars So far every cat has had a and leopards will take turns different reaction. Some are spending a one week vacation bold and walk right around with in the Funcation Enclosure. their heads held high marking every thing they see as their First to go on vacation were own. Others take a day or two Max and MaryAnn. Initially to feel comfortable and others they were in awe of the sheer stay hidden during the day and amount of space that lay before Mary Ann takes a dip in the pool choose to explore under the them. After a few moments cloak of darkness. One thing is taking it all in, they got to work certain. These cats have never checking out every inch of their experienced such a wide open new territory. They climbed all space that simulates as closely over the jungle gym platform, as we can the feeling of being walked the perimeter, trotted wild and free. Many thanks to across the large open space you, our wonderful supporters, after birds, checked out their for giving this amazing enrichment pool, and romped opportunity to the residents of about chasing one another Big Cat Rescue.
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