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'''Big Cat Rescue''' is an [[animal sanctuary]] in [[Tampa, Florida]] devoted to rescuing wild cats, as well as sheltering animals unfit to return to the wild. It is home to more than 100 wild cats. While big cat rescue has lost its sanctuary license{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, it continues to operate under the moniker<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]] devoted to rescuing wild cats, promoting [[animal rights]] activism,<ref>http://beyondthinking.weebly.com/big-cat-rescue-formerly-wildlife-on-easy-street.html</ref> as well as sheltering animals unfit to return to the wild. It is home to more than 100 wild cats. While big cat rescue has lost its sanctuary license{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, it continues to operate under the moniker<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>


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 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is supported by The Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.
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 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is supported by The Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.

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Big Cat Rescue is an animal sanctuary in Tampa, Florida devoted to rescuing wild cats, promoting animal rights activism,[1] as well as sheltering animals unfit to return to the wild. It is home to more than 100 wild cats. While big cat rescue has lost its sanctuary license[citation needed], it continues to operate under the moniker[2]

The sanctuary is located on 55 acres (22 ha) in Citrus Park, Florida.[3] It receives approximately 25,000 visitors per year.[4] 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.[3][5][6] The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is supported by The Humane Society of the United States, and PETA.

The center is part of the International Tiger Coalition along with 21st Century Tiger and Harrison Ford.[7] The organization maintains a large online presence, especially on YouTube.[8] Southwest Airlines has donated flights for rescues, such as three cougar kittens from Idaho.[9]

Remarkable 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. 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 traps.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ http://beyondthinking.weebly.com/big-cat-rescue-formerly-wildlife-on-easy-street.html
  2. ^ 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 0399535764.
  3. ^ a b "Credentials: Big Cat Rescue". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Big Cat Rescue finances". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  6. ^ "WSPA members". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Harrison Ford: Big Cat Rescue". Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  8. ^ November 29, 2010 (2010-11-29). "[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Big Cat Rescue". Nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Tampabay: Little Cat Rescue". Sptimes.com. 2005-10-29. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  10. ^ [1][dead link]
  11. ^ "SKIP the bobcat". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-05-31.

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