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
If you’re anything like me, one of the best parts about going to the mall is people watching. These concrete goliaths are visited by thousands people each day. All going about their busy lives and barely noticing each other while rushing around. Some have a purpose in mind when entering the masses of shoppers. Others–like […] 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
Yesterday marked an exciting milestone for one rescued big cat at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida! Tiger Lilly the bobcat turned 24 years young! She has lived with the good people of Big Cat Rescue since she was just a baby, and she’s called this wonderful sanctuary her home since 1995. Here’s a brief […] 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
A woman visiting a zoo this past weekend decided she absolutely had to have a photo of one of its beautiful jaguars. The unnamed female jaguar resides at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park in Litchfield Park, Arizona. What this woman wanted though, was a selfie with the gorgeous animal. Apparently the distance between […] More
The world can be a big, scary place. Dangers may be lurking around every corner. Beasts prowl the night shadows unseen. For small animals who wander onto one gated property, this place is more dangerous than most. It is the exact opposite for the larger predators who reside here for THEIR protection. Big Cat Rescue […] More
Last Sunday, newly engaged couple Alyssa Weber and Josh Stott, were welcoming a beautiful new morning together when they heard a strange noise. Until loud cries pierced the serene morning. They were at Josh’s parents home enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by 5 acres of pastures. The family loves to relax on the scenic […] More
When I started to write this article, it began with two adorable cats who helped welcome dozens of foster kittens, and then a puppy, into their fur-ever home. But then I dug more into my new friend Rebecca Williams and knew I couldn’t stop at the kitties. (Sorry Rebecca, I just had to!) We can […] More
Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw, said it best. When it comes to fostering kittens, “The goal is goodbye”. We at the Cole & Marmalade household learned this the hard way…mostly! =) As heartbreaking as the end of your chapter with them may be, raising newborns into adoptable kittens ready for their fur-ever homes, is a “tale” […] More
A frail bobcat kitten stumbled out of the woods in Potosi, Missouri in late July. Members at the local YMCA received a surprising rush of adrenaline when they found the wild cat wandering around the parking lot alone. The tiny baby was very malnourished and covered in ticks and parasites. Although her weakened body was […] More