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U.S. law restricts the trade of exotic animals for good reason. These are the animals that are born to be wild and free, but for one reason or another, humans seek them out as pets. There are extremely few scenarios where exotic animals can live safely and happily in the human world. A rescue puma […] More
For our favorite big cats residing at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida, Halloween always brings very special treats. These deserving felines of all sizes are living out their lives in peace at the sanctuary. And after a wide range of rescue tales, they deserve nothing less! But what’s one of the best things the […] More
Most of us have been to a New Year’s Eve party. Those of us that can stay awake for it anyways. And occasionally, a few of those people find themselves in strange situations upon waking the next morning. For the residents living on Northwest 80th Terrace in Parkland, Florida, this past New Year’s day they […] More
We love the animal lovers of the world. Those caring humans who put the needs of living creatures as high as their own. And it’s the stories of these rescues and amazing individuals that we love to write about. But it’s an ongoing learning process–from neonatal kittens to senior cats to special needs animals and […] More
You know what’s cuter than a bobcat kitten? Three bobcat kittens! For Tuscon, Arizona resident Emily Ernst Lunne, she had the purrfect opportunity to have a real wildlife encounter. Only feet away from her home, it was with three adorable bobcat kittens right in her very own backyard! Obviously taken by the cute sighting of […] More
For anyone who loves big cats, the thought of killing one for sport is something that never, ever crosses your mind. Sadly, we live in a world where not everyone agrees. We don’t need to go on, but chances are if you’re reading this, you agree with us–and that’s all that matters here. But recently […] More
This past Friday, the cat admirers across the globe received exciting news of a new and rare feline species. Off the coast of France on the island of Corsica, the National Hunting and Wildlife Office (ONCFS) unveiled to the world their purrfect discovery. The feline find is labeled as a “ghjattu-volpe” in Corsican, and the […] More
I don’t know about you, but I love cats of all kinds. Big, small, fluffy, tall, I don’t care–I just really love cats, man. But there is something about the majestic look of lions. It’s that look that stops you dead in your tracks to marvel at their infinite beauty. The Audubon Zoo located in […] More
HUGE NEWS about Big Cat Rescue’s “Witness Protection” Cats!! ALMOST FOUR YEARS…that is how long Big Cat Rescue has waited to officially introduce four big cats. They were seized in 2015 from Ohio’s Tiger Ridge Exotics roadside zoo and owner/operator Kenny Hetrick by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). We are so excited for you, […] More
Not only do the volunteers and staff at Big Cat Rescue love the big cats, they all have a soft spot for the more “manageable” felines too. That is, if ANY cat were “manageable”! But for two female cats in Tampa, Florida, they seem to be managing a large clowder of kittens just fine. These […] More
For the past 40+ years, farmer Joe McCoy has greatly enjoyed the peace and quiet at his home on the lower peninsula of Michigan. His backyard is surrounded by nature and filled with and magical encounters. It wasn’t until just this week when a few of his geese were killed that he suspected trouble. He […] More
In the English countryside near Oaklands College in St Albans, Hertforshire, a mysterious beast lurks in the shadows. For the past few years, residents have been telling tales of a terrifying big cat who stalks the area. Their claims may not be figments of their imaginations either. In 2017, the partially eaten body of mutilated […] More