Wildcat Rescuers: Recent Episodes
Barbara Breuer
Talking about the many large and small cats that live in American but are not native to this country.
Many of us have heard of a hybrid cat, savanna’s and bangles being the most popular. But is really spending those thousands of dollars to get that beautiful animal worth it, what are some of the unique things that you may have to deal with. And what happens if it doesn’t work out. And what are some of the problems you could have because you have one? Remember, these are exotic cats not domestic cats.
The Wildcat Sanctuary is building a very large building to house most of their hybrid cats. This is a first of its kind and everybody is hoping when it is built that it will do exactly what they want to, give the cats a lot more usable space and maybe even help them make a lot of new friendsplus help the caretakers with all their cleaning and other things I have to do, help that go a lot quicker. https://www.facebook.com/share/Jp96q5SZWQLUPWUu/?mibextid=K35XfP
Just a few thoughts about my visit to Turpentine Creek and the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for freedom field and the Big Cat Rescue cats.
Just a little conversation about why we as humans feel the need to have exotic animals as pets, especially the dangerous ones? And are we really doing any good? The link to my Facebook group wildcat rescuers. https://www.facebook.com/share/TJCbJR8LB2zk5sJQ/?mibextid=K35XfP
Big Cat Rescue has closed its doors as a physical sanctuary. There are many reasons why and I will talk about what I know from what I have heard. Plus if you are interested in learning more about sanctuaries please join my group on Facebook wildcat rescuers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402829686907830/?ref=share_group_link
Animals in captivity live in enclosures that many feel are not big enough, agree, but if the right enclosure is created, is it OK?
This episode talks about many of the behind the scenes things that a good sanctuary or rescue needs to do to keep the animals, the workers and volunteers, and the public safe. It isn’t always fun, but it Hass to be done, and the money needs to be raised. Vet care and disaster. Preparedness is not always an easy topic to raise money for.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402829686907830/?ref=share_group_link. I have a Facebook group that goes along with the podcast, feel free to check it out. Learn about wild animal rescue and sanctuaries. Plus, The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed.
This episode came from a small talk I had with a man from England who wanted a pet tiger. This is many of the things and the thoughts I have had about getting a tiger and how I would care for it. I do not have a tiger vas a pet.
Many people don’t like seeing wild animals in cages, they want them to be set free. I give you some reasons why setting animals free that are born in cages, why setting them free is really not a good idea.