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'''Big Cat Rescue''' is an [[animal sanctuary]] in [[Tampa, Florida]] devoted to rescuing and housing exotic felines, rehabilitating injured or orphaned native wild cats, and ending the private trade and ownership of exotic cats via educational outreach and legislation. The center is home to more than 100 wild cats, representing 11 species.<ref>{{cite book|last=Brodowsky|first=Pamela|authorlink=|title=Ecotourists Save the World: The Environmental Volunteer's Guide to More Than 300 International Adventures to Conserve, Preserve, and Rehabilitate Wildlife and Habitats|isbn=0399535764}}</ref>
'''Big Cat Rescue''' is an [[animal sanctuary]] in [[Tampa, Florida]] that rescues wild cats, as well as sheltering animals unfit to return to the wild. It is home to more than 100 wild cats.<ref>{{cite book|last=Brodowsky|first=Pamela|authorlink=|title=Ecotourists Save the World: The Environmental Volunteer's Guide to More Than 300 International Adventures to Conserve, Preserve, and Rehabilitate Wildlife and Habitats|isbn=0-399-53576-4}}</ref>


The sanctuary is located on {{convert|55|acre}} in [[Citrus Park, Florida]].<ref name="cred" /> It receives approximately 25,000 visitors per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/about/finances/|title=Big Cat Rescue finances|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> Big Cat Rescue began operating in 1992, and bills itself as "the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats." It is a registered [[501(c)(3)]] nonprofit, accredited by the [[Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries]] and a member of the [[World Society for Protection of Animals]].<ref name="cred">{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/about/credentials/|title=Credentials: Big Cat Rescue|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/gfas-sanctuaries/#northamerica|title=Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wspa-international.org/members/findmember/MemberSocietyForCountry.aspx?country=United+States+of+America&country_go.x=22&country_go.y=13|title=WSPA members|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref>
The sanctuary is located on {{convert|55|acre}} in [[Citrus Park, Florida]].<ref name="cred" /> It receives approximately 25,000 visitors per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/about/finances/|title=Big Cat Rescue finances|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> Big Cat Rescue, formerly an exotic cat breeding facility by the name of Wildlife on Easy Street, began operating under the new moniker in 1992. It bills itself as "the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats." It is a registered [[501(c)(3)]] nonprofit, accredited by the [[Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries]] and a member of the [[World Society for Protection of Animals]].<ref name="cred">{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/about/credentials/|title=Credentials: Big Cat Rescue|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/gfas-sanctuaries/#northamerica|title=Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wspa-international.org/members/findmember/MemberSocietyForCountry.aspx?country=United+States+of+America&country_go.x=22&country_go.y=13|title=WSPA members|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is supported by The Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.


Big Cat Rescue is run by Carole Baskin and is frequently opposed by other professional sanctuaries and groups as fraudulent and is often the subject of controversy. Several groups point to records indicating that BCR purchases cats and kittens and then claims to have rescued them in an attempt to defraud the donating public. {{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescuelies.blogspot.com/ |title=Big Cat Rescue Lies}} {{cite web|url=http://felineconservation.org/fcf/beyond_baskin.htm |title=Feline Conservation Federation: Beyond Baskin}} {{cite web|url=http://www.felineconservation.org/fcf/rebuttal_to_carole_baskin_campaign_of_hatred.htm |title=Feline Conservation Federation: Rebuttal to Carole Baskin's 'Campaign of Hatred'}} BCR was also investigated by Bay News 9 for its misleading claims about rescued animals. {{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U9lwrzk13c |title= Bay News 9 Big Cate Rescue Investigation, YouTube.}}
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The center is part of the [[International Tiger Coalition]] along with [[21st Century Tiger]] and [[Harrison Ford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/2011/harrison-ford/|title=Harrison Ford: Big Cat Rescue|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> The organization maintains a large online presence, especially on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/book-interview-nonprofit-example-of-social-media-excellence-big-cat-rescue/ |title=[Book Interview&#93; Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Big Cat Rescue |publisher=Nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com |date=2010-11-29 |accessdate=2014-05-31}}</ref> [[Southwest Airlines]] has donated flights for rescues, such as three [[cougar]] kittens from Idaho.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sptimes.com/2005/10/29/Tampabay/Little_Cat_Rescue.shtml |title=Tampabay: Little Cat Rescue |publisher=Sptimes.com |date=2005-10-29 |accessdate=2014-05-31}}</ref>


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The center is part of the [[International Tiger Coalition]] along with [[21st Century Tiger]] and [[Harrison Ford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/2011/harrison-ford/|title=Harrison Ford: Big Cat Rescue|accessdate=27 July 2011}}</ref> The organization maintains a large online presence, especially on [[YouTube]].<ref>http://nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/book-interview-nonprofit-example-of-social-media-excellence-big-cat-rescue/</ref> [[Southwest Airlines]] has donated flights for rescues, such as three [[cougar]] kittens from Idaho.<ref>http://www.sptimes.com/2005/10/29/Tampabay/Little_Cat_Rescue.shtml</ref>
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Remarkable past rescues include a [[bobcat]] named Skip, brought in with a crushed pelvis. Another famous rescue involved two tigers, Cookie and Alex, and a liger, Freckles. Of these, only Alex is still alive. Fans of Skip gathered on [[Facebook]], dubbing themselves "Skipaholics" and paying for his medical bills, upkeep, and two video [[camera trap]]s.<ref>[http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/january/202228/Bobcat-recovery-streaming-online ]{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXOqOtftgi0&feature=youtube_gdata |title=SKIP the bobcat |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-05-31}}</ref>

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Remarkable rescues include five [[Serval]]s kept in a Albany, New York basement,<ref>http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/april/238668/Serval-cats-rescued-from-basement-after-12-years</ref> and a [[bobcat]] named Skip, brought in with a crushed pelvis. Fans of Skip gathered on [[Facebook]], dubbing themselves "Skipaholics" and paying for his medical bills, upkeep, and two video [[camera trap]]s.<ref>http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/january/202228/Bobcat-recovery-streaming-online</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXOqOtftgi0&feature=youtube_gdata</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website}}
* {{official website|bigcatrescue.org}}
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{{coord missing|Florida}}

{{Zoos of Florida}}
{{Zoos}}


[[Category:Organizations based in Tampa, Florida]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Tampa, Florida‎]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the United States]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the United States]]
[[Category:Environmental organizations based in Florida]]

Revision as of 20:23, 27 September 2015

Big Cat Rescue is an animal sanctuary in Tampa, Florida that rescues wild cats, as well as sheltering animals unfit to return to the wild. It is home to more than 100 wild cats.[1]

The sanctuary is located on 55 acres (22 ha) in Citrus Park, Florida.[2] It receives approximately 25,000 visitors per year.[3] Big Cat Rescue, formerly an exotic cat breeding facility by the name of Wildlife on Easy Street, began operating under the new moniker in 1992. It bills itself as "the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats." It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and a member of the World Society for Protection of Animals.[2][4][5] The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is supported by The Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.

Big Cat Rescue is run by Carole Baskin and is frequently opposed by other professional sanctuaries and groups as fraudulent and is often the subject of controversy. Several groups point to records indicating that BCR purchases cats and kittens and then claims to have rescued them in an attempt to defraud the donating public. "Big Cat Rescue Lies". "Feline Conservation Federation: Beyond Baskin". "Feline Conservation Federation: Rebuttal to Carole Baskin's 'Campaign of Hatred'". BCR was also investigated by Bay News 9 for its misleading claims about rescued animals. "Bay News 9 Big Cate Rescue Investigation, YouTube".

The center is part of the International Tiger Coalition along with 21st Century Tiger and Harrison Ford.[6] The organization maintains a large online presence, especially on YouTube.[7] Southwest Airlines has donated flights for rescues, such as three cougar kittens from Idaho.[8]

Remarkable rescues include five Servals kept in a Albany, New York basement,[9] and a bobcat named Skip, brought in with a crushed pelvis. Fans of Skip gathered on Facebook, dubbing themselves "Skipaholics" and paying for his medical bills, upkeep, and two video camera traps.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ Brodowsky, Pamela. Ecotourists Save the World: The Environmental Volunteer's Guide to More Than 300 International Adventures to Conserve, Preserve, and Rehabilitate Wildlife and Habitats. ISBN 0-399-53576-4.
  2. ^ a b "Credentials: Big Cat Rescue". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Big Cat Rescue finances". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  5. ^ "WSPA members". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  6. ^ "Harrison Ford: Big Cat Rescue". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  7. ^ http://nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/book-interview-nonprofit-example-of-social-media-excellence-big-cat-rescue/
  8. ^ http://www.sptimes.com/2005/10/29/Tampabay/Little_Cat_Rescue.shtml
  9. ^ http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/april/238668/Serval-cats-rescued-from-basement-after-12-years
  10. ^ http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/january/202228/Bobcat-recovery-streaming-online
  11. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXOqOtftgi0&feature=youtube_gdata

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