The Big Cat TimesFall 2009 - Big Cat Rescue
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In thIs Issue<br />
- Fur Ball<br />
- Rolex Raffle<br />
Page 2<br />
- tiger neighbors<br />
- FWC update<br />
Page 3<br />
- Freckles surgery<br />
- sponsorships<br />
- Wild Greetings<br />
- notable Visit<br />
Page 4<br />
- PDKats<br />
- IDs Cool <strong>Cat</strong>s<br />
- Gables Day<br />
Page 5<br />
- CFC Donors<br />
Page 6-7<br />
- trading Post<br />
Page 8-9<br />
- Visit BCR<br />
- Order Form<br />
Page 10<br />
- heroes<br />
- Grr-reat honor<br />
- Pave the Way<br />
- Go Green<br />
Page 11<br />
- species spotlight<br />
Page 12<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> Photos<br />
by Jamie Veronica<br />
unless otherwise noted.<br />
NONPROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S. POSTAGE PAID<br />
TAMPA, FLA.<br />
PERMIT NO. 3084<br />
Fall <strong>2009</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> Times<br />
THE WILDEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK<br />
Join us at the <strong>2009</strong> Fur Ball Mask-Grrr-ade! it’s sure to Be a roarinG Good tiMe!<br />
As in the past, the primary purpose of this year’s Fur Ball is to throw a truly wild party for our supporters. A brief presentation will focus<br />
on details of the rescue of Freckles the liger and her two tiger companions Cookie and Alex after they were abandoned in Mississippi.<br />
Proceeds from the Fur Ball will go to provide a great home for the rest of their lives. <strong>The</strong> rest of the evening will focus entirely on fun with<br />
a truly gourmet dinner, complimentary wines and cheeses, enjoying the creativity other guests display in creating their “safari costume<br />
formal” attire and the costume contest, being swept away with the beat as you try your hand at the drumming circle, testing your luck at<br />
the custom designed big cat casino table and in the raffle to win a fabulous Rolex watch, bidding on great bargains in the silent auction<br />
and on exotic international trips and a chance to be one of the first to drive the incredible Jaguar XJ to be released in early 2010.<br />
reserve your “sPots” now! Details and online reservations at www.<strong>Big</strong><strong>Cat</strong><strong>Rescue</strong>.org/FurBall.htm, for questions or phone reservations<br />
contact Jessica Allen at CustomerService@bigcatrescue.org or call 813.850.7052<br />
date & tiMe: Friday, October 9, <strong>2009</strong> 6:30PM to Midnight<br />
lo<strong>Cat</strong>ion: <strong>The</strong> fabulous A La Carte Event Pavilion at 4050 Dana Shores Dr. Tampa, FL 33634 off Memorial Highway<br />
attire: We call the unique Fur Ball attire “Safari Costume Formal”. You can come in traditional formal attire, come in safari, cat print<br />
or jungle orientation costume, or any mix in between, such as part formal with cat print accessorizing. Be creative and have fun with it!<br />
Prizes will be awarded! Use your imagination - get wild! For examples from the past visit www.<strong>Big</strong><strong>Cat</strong>rescue.org/FurBallPhotos.htm<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong><br />
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Tampa, FL 33625<br />
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see this issue at:<br />
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Thank you for helping us update the list!<br />
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GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR ONE WILD PARTY<br />
Wild atMosPhere druM to Your oWn Beat<br />
danCe the niGht aWaY<br />
ProWl the silent auCtion<br />
ON THE MENU<br />
First Course - Watermelon & Heirloom<br />
Tomato Salad in a Nest of Greens with<br />
Feta Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette<br />
and Homemade Rolls<br />
second Course - Grilled Ocean-Friendly<br />
Coho Salmon Over Double Corn Polenta<br />
with Fontana Cheese & Garlic Seared<br />
Asparagus Finished with a Chili Butter<br />
or<br />
Portabello "Wellington" A Braised<br />
Portabello Mushroom Topped with Goat<br />
Cheese and Wild Mushroom Pate Enrobed<br />
in Puff Pastry with Rainbow Chard,<br />
Roasted Garlic Parsnip Potatoes Puree<br />
and Mushroom Madeira Wine Reduction<br />
third Course - Alternating between;<br />
Venetian Dark Chocolate Cake with<br />
Chocolate Ganache, Assorted Fresh<br />
Berries and a White Chocolate Mask<br />
and<br />
Golden Yellow Cake with Lemon Butter<br />
Cream, Fresh Raspberries, Tart Raspberry<br />
Sauce and a Dark & White Chocolate Mask<br />
trY Your luCk at the Wheel<br />
CostuMe Contest<br />
S P E C I A L<br />
GUESTS<br />
Join our Mistress<br />
of Ceremonies<br />
Cynthia Smoot<br />
from Fox 13 TV<br />
and our celebrity<br />
guest Tim Harrison, 2006<br />
Educator of the Year winner,<br />
and author of Wildlife Warrior<br />
who is donating a copy of his<br />
book for each guest of our Table,<br />
Cougar, Leopard and King of<br />
Beasts sponsors. Tim stars in<br />
the upcoming<br />
film directed<br />
by Michael<br />
Webber called<br />
<strong>The</strong> Elephant<br />
in the Living<br />
Room, which is<br />
about the exotic<br />
pet trade.<br />
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS<br />
Mama Mia - Escape to Athens Islands<br />
of Skiathos and Skopelos, Enjoy Fresh<br />
Greek Delicacies, Soak Up the Sun at<br />
the Famous Beaches<br />
eat Your Way<br />
through europe<br />
- Dine atop the<br />
Eiffel Tower,<br />
Gourmet Tour of<br />
Paris, Sample<br />
Chocolates in<br />
Switzerland and<br />
Feast in Rome<br />
splendid China - See the Sights in<br />
Beijing, Tour the Great Wall of China,<br />
and Shop the <strong>Big</strong> City, Shanghai<br />
dancing With the stars - Jet to New<br />
York for Private Ballroom Dancing<br />
Lessons with “Dancing With <strong>The</strong> Stars”<br />
Professionals Maxim Chmerkovskiy<br />
and Katrina Smirnoff<br />
Wheels, heels, and Meals - Fashion<br />
in Milan, Maserati Tour in Modena,<br />
and Cooking School in Tuscany<br />
neW Jaguar - 30 Days in the New<br />
2010 Jaguar XF and Right to Buy any<br />
Jaguar in Stock at Dealer Invoice<br />
C-130 hercules simulator - Time<br />
with the Last American Ace and One<br />
Hour For Two in High Tech Military<br />
Flight Training Simulator - Priceless<br />
Bucs Club seats to Last Four Home<br />
Games - Enjoy Private Entrance,<br />
Padded Seats, Great View, and<br />
Access to the Exclusive Club Lounge!<br />
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BiG <strong>Cat</strong> resCue Would<br />
like to thank these<br />
Generous sPonsors<br />
oF the <strong>2009</strong> Fur Ball.<br />
KING OF BEASTS<br />
LEOPARD SPONSORS<br />
MEDIA SPONSORS<br />
IN KIND SPONSORS<br />
SHERE KHAN & SNORKEL<br />
"Mom! He's looking at me!" If you are a parent, you have heard it over and<br />
over. Kids will do just about anything to antagonize each other and tiger "kids"<br />
aren't any different. <strong>The</strong> problem is that tigers never grow up. For years Shere<br />
Khan and China Doll the tigers lived next door to Auroara the tiger. <strong>The</strong>y had<br />
known each other since they were small and got along fine. After Auroara died<br />
of cancer last year we decided to move Snorkle the tiger into her spacious one acre, lake front <strong>Cat</strong>-a-tat. Shere Khan and China Doll<br />
(mostly Khan) would spend the entire day trying to annoy Snorkle. <strong>The</strong>y would bark at him, bluff at him and pull on the fence that<br />
separated them. Since Snorkle is deaf, their threats just weren't being acknowledged,<br />
and that must have been just infuriating. We tried all manner of things to keep the<br />
peace but nothing was working. Finally Snorkle was moved out. While in exile, <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong>r Barbara Frank and some of the staff<br />
and volunteers clipped palmetto fronds around the<br />
sanctuary and wove them into the VERY LONG<br />
wall that separates the one acre tiger enclosure<br />
from the three acre tiger enclosure. <strong>The</strong>y created a<br />
wall of fronds more than six feet high on Snorkle's<br />
side so the cats cannot see each other. Good natured Snorkle is too old and too disinterested in<br />
being a trouble maker to pull them down. So far...it's working! Now they all have access to their<br />
entire enclosures as well as the lake. Photos clockwise top right; woven palmetto wall, China Doll takes a dip in her water trough and <strong>Rescue</strong>r Susan<br />
Mitchell cools her off with a hose, Snorkel thinks China Doll has a good idea and tries out his water trough.<br />
FWC hearinG uPdate<br />
<strong>The</strong> June 17, <strong>2009</strong> hearing of the Florida<br />
Wildlife Conservation Commission set a record<br />
for the number of animal advocates to attend<br />
and speak up at their meetings. More than 40<br />
people spoke in favor of tougher laws to regulate<br />
the trade in exotic animals in Florida.<br />
Most of the rule changes that were adopted are<br />
an improvement. <strong>The</strong> best news is that Cougars<br />
and Cheetahs were up-listed to Class I which<br />
means that they can no longer be kept as pets in<br />
Florida. Those who already own these cats can<br />
keep them, but cannot breed or replace them<br />
unless they meet the higher requirements for<br />
owning Class I animals which includes 5 acres<br />
of land, stronger cages and they cannot allow<br />
public contact after they reach 45 lbs.<br />
Our biggest defeat was that the FWC approved a<br />
new category of licensee called "Sanctuary". No accredited<br />
or legitimate sanctuary asked for this category and 2500+<br />
of the 2764 letters received by the FWC specifically asked<br />
that it not be adopted as it creates 4 major loopholes:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> new Sanctuary category allows<br />
possession of Class I animals without<br />
exhibition. On the surface this may sound<br />
good, but what that does is exempts the permit<br />
holder from having to comply with USDA who<br />
governs commercial uses.<br />
2. Zoning laws cannot specify that dangerous<br />
animals cannot be kept as pets, according to<br />
the FWC who claims constitutional authority<br />
over all wild animal issues. <strong>The</strong>refore the<br />
only way cities and counties can prohibit lions and tigers in<br />
residential neighborhoods is to have a zoning designation<br />
that does not allow for commercial uses. <strong>The</strong> new<br />
"Sanctuary" category is deemed a non-commercial use, as<br />
long as they do not exhibit, and thus would<br />
thwart the cities, counties, and home owner<br />
associations' prohibitions.<br />
3. If the "Sanctuary" does not exhibit,<br />
then they do not have to post a $10,000<br />
bond imposed by legislators in 2007. Now<br />
someone can have a tiger in their back yard,<br />
call themselves a sanctuary, and as long as<br />
they don't get caught showing off their pet<br />
they don't have to post this bond.<br />
4. Those who use and abuse big cats can<br />
hide their worst acts from USDA and the<br />
public. <strong>The</strong> FWC allows multiple people to<br />
be licensed at a single facility. <strong>The</strong> FWC<br />
also allows entities to have multiple facilities<br />
that are licensed separately. A violation at<br />
one does not affect the other. A circus could<br />
then have a location that is licensed by both<br />
FWC and USDA where they keep only a few<br />
big cats in decent enough conditions to keep their licenses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y then open a second location, set it up as a non-profit<br />
with a different name and dump the animals they aren't using<br />
there. That dumping ground would not be commercial, thus<br />
USDA would not license and inspect it.<br />
“<strong>The</strong>re are 58 big cats<br />
in a Palm Bay backyard<br />
right now that used to<br />
belong to Ray Grennell,<br />
AKA Thunderhawk, who<br />
takes baby tigers to flea<br />
markets. He’s moved<br />
on, and now they have<br />
nowhere to go.” - CB<br />
the cats.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y could continue to breed those animals<br />
at the "Sanctuary" because they know that<br />
there would be no way for FWC to catch<br />
them. <strong>The</strong>y could then use those babies as<br />
petting and photo props and perhaps in their<br />
acts until they mature and then dump them<br />
back into their "Sanctuary." When the cost<br />
of maintaining the "Sanctuary" dumping<br />
ground becomes too high, they could just<br />
walk away from the cats and leave it to the<br />
tax-payers to find homes for or euthanize<br />
To keep up to date on these issues and to find out how your<br />
voice can make a difference visit: www.<strong>Cat</strong>laws.com<br />
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FreCkles the liGer<br />
needs a tooth FairY<br />
16-year-old Freckles is one of the<br />
oldest Ligers around but she is one<br />
of the most recent arrivals to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong><br />
<strong>Rescue</strong>. At the time of her rescue we<br />
could see a big hole in her jowl, and<br />
feared that it would lead to her demise,<br />
but she was in such bad shape that<br />
we just couldn't risk knocking her out<br />
to get a better look. Being a cranky<br />
old cat, she wasn't about to let us get<br />
a good look any other way either. She<br />
was given antibiotics in case it was<br />
just an injury, but now that she has<br />
become calmer in her new setting we<br />
can see that the problem stems from<br />
several broken teeth. Caged cats will<br />
often break off their teeth trying to<br />
chew their way out of their prison cells<br />
and when she was left behind to die in<br />
Mississippi she probably did just that.<br />
We have a vet who specializes in<br />
dentistry and is coming soon to do a<br />
root canal and as much dental work<br />
as he can in the short time we dare<br />
knock her out. If you would like to<br />
help Freckles and the other BCR cats<br />
consider a giving to our Medical Fund.<br />
NOTABLE VISIT<br />
In July BCR hosted Drs. Ted Mashima and<br />
Rowena Watson from Washington, DC for<br />
a VIP tour. Ted Mashima is a zoological<br />
medicine veterinarian who currently<br />
serves as the Associate Executive Director<br />
for Research and Academic Affairs for<br />
the Association of American Veterinary<br />
Medical Colleges, which coordinates the<br />
affairs of all North American veterinary<br />
colleges. He is on the faculty of Envirovet<br />
Summer Institute in White Oak, FL, which<br />
trains veterinarians aspiring to work in<br />
conservation. Ted co-edited the Rhino<br />
with Glue-On Shoes (Random House,<br />
2008), a compilation of 28 stories written<br />
by zoo and wildllife veterinarians from<br />
around the world. Rowena Watson is a<br />
wildlife conservation consultant, whose<br />
main area of focus is international wildlife<br />
trade, covering legally and illegally traded<br />
species. She began working on big cat<br />
conservation and international policy when<br />
she was a science and diplomacy fellow<br />
at the US Department of State, where she<br />
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often covered CITES (<strong>The</strong> Convention on<br />
International Trade in Endangered Species<br />
of Wild Fauna and Flora) and biodiversity<br />
conservation issues.<br />
Rowena has a particular interest in wild<br />
tiger conservation, "<strong>The</strong>re is a global<br />
political landscape to consider now for<br />
wild tiger conservation. In addition to<br />
maintaining adequate ecosystems and<br />
habitat for wild tigers -- there are serious<br />
policy implications resulting from the<br />
varied non-wild tiger populations. For<br />
instance the direct links between domestic<br />
tiger farming in China and the wild tigers<br />
left in neighboring countries, especially<br />
India. If China lifts its ban on domestic<br />
trade in tiger parts, it will provide a legal<br />
end market for poached and smuggled<br />
tiger parts and products coming out of the<br />
few remaining wild populations. Another<br />
direct connection is the burgeoning<br />
population of "pet" tigers, especially in<br />
the U.S. <strong>The</strong> existence of this market<br />
affects our policies and funding capacity,<br />
in addition to our international image<br />
and the U.S. negotiating position. Many<br />
average citizens are not aware of the high<br />
biodiversity value wild tigers provide<br />
and that captive tigers usually have no<br />
conservation value and could not even<br />
survive in the wild. I was encouraged<br />
to meet Carole and visit BCR by my<br />
colleague Judy Mills, moderator of<br />
the International Tiger Coalition. I am<br />
impressed with the clear educational<br />
messaging BCR brings to the public about<br />
the downsides of breeding big cats and the<br />
exotic pet trade. "<br />
Dr. Mashima added on to this, "Let us just<br />
consider the tiger for a moment--arguably<br />
one of the most charismatic animals in<br />
existence. It is simply not enough to admire<br />
and adore them--their future existence<br />
depends on the active engagement of so<br />
many layers of our society. Academicians,<br />
international government and corporate<br />
leaders, nonprofit organizations are all<br />
working on behalf of the tigers... Rowena<br />
and I have worked with many of these<br />
entities. <strong>Big</strong><strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> is a unique part<br />
of the solution--working to provide the<br />
best possible outlet for these beautiful<br />
creatures after they have been confiscated<br />
or abandoned and an avenue away from<br />
commercial use. "<br />
Photos: Left - <strong>Rescue</strong>r Barbara Frank, Dr. Ted<br />
Mashima, Dr. Rowena Watson, & <strong>Rescue</strong>r<br />
Jen Rusczcyk Above - China Doll the tiger.<br />
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PDKATS TO THE RESCUE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tampa Chapter of Phi Delta<br />
Kappa (PDK), the premier professional<br />
association for educators, in concert with<br />
the Hillsborough County School District,<br />
recently completed their first fundraising<br />
contest event for students called “PDKats.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> goal for each school was to raise $250,<br />
the approximate cost of feeding the lions<br />
and tigers at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> for one day.<br />
At the final tally a total of over $4,600 has<br />
been donated, which is equivalent to the<br />
cost of feeding a tiger or lion for a year!<br />
Prizes were awarded for the best efforts<br />
thanks to generous donations of incentives<br />
by Jaguar of Tampa and the Sirata Beach<br />
Resort on St. Pete Beach. Both corporate<br />
sponsors are long time supporters of BCR.<br />
<strong>The</strong> winning teacher was David Nelson<br />
from the PE Department at Davidsen<br />
Middle School, whose class raised<br />
$1,400. Brent McBrien, Principal of<br />
Davidsen, and Area 2 Director, Jerry<br />
Jackson were the other winners, but Mr.<br />
Jackson opted to defer his prizes to one<br />
of his other teachers, Ms. Jeni Rouse at<br />
Lomax Elementary.<br />
We would like to offer our profound<br />
appreciation to Bonnie Kirstein of<br />
Davidsen Middle School for all her hard<br />
work coordinating this event, to Dr.<br />
Jacquelyn Masters, Principal of Seminole<br />
Elementary, and President of PDK during<br />
this event. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> is fortunate to<br />
have friends and supporters like PDK, and<br />
the Hillsborough School District students,<br />
teachers and staff.<br />
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Cool <strong>Cat</strong>s that Care<br />
BCR was privileged to again host<br />
the Independent Day School’s<br />
“Cool <strong>Cat</strong>s” on tour on Friday May<br />
22nd. <strong>The</strong> first and second grade<br />
students came out to present <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> with the remarkable<br />
donation they raised of over $1,000<br />
dollars! This is 10th year that IDS<br />
has donated to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong>.<br />
This project started as a community<br />
service. This project is also a<br />
hands on education in economics<br />
and beginning a business. First,<br />
students secure a loan from the<br />
“bank of IDS” (the school), complete<br />
with collateral. <strong>The</strong> children then set<br />
up a "Safari" store where safari type<br />
items are sold to the whole school.<br />
<strong>The</strong> children also produce and<br />
package a trail mix called "Meow<br />
Chow" to sell at the store. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
advertise the store with posters,<br />
commercials and ads in the school<br />
newsletter. <strong>The</strong> children act as sales<br />
people, cashiers and accountants<br />
throughout the process. All of these<br />
efforts culminate in a wonderful field<br />
trip to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> where the<br />
children get to see firsthand how all<br />
their work has paid off!<br />
<strong>The</strong> teachers involved this year<br />
were Debi Brockmeyer and Andria<br />
Petty. It just goes to show that at any<br />
age people can make a difference.<br />
We extend our sincere thanks to<br />
the students and teachers of the<br />
Independent Day School who really<br />
are "<strong>The</strong> Cool <strong>Cat</strong>s that Care."<br />
GABLES DAY <strong>2009</strong> IS HUGE HELP TO THE CATS!<br />
Gables Residential is an<br />
incredible company that owns<br />
and manages commercial<br />
real estate in cities across the<br />
country. Each year their regions<br />
select a non profit to help for<br />
a day on a massive scale. <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> was fortunate to be<br />
chosen this year as one of the<br />
beneficiaries of this tremendous<br />
generosity.<br />
Employees Robert Taylor and Melanie Maughan did a masterful job of organizing the<br />
efforts of over 100 employees and vendors who donated time, material and an enormous<br />
amount of labor. Vendors like Criste Construction,<br />
TruGreen of Tampa and Orlando, Allstate Tree,<br />
Southern Pride and LMC Landscaping brought<br />
equipment and staff. Gables and other vendors<br />
donated cash to purchase materials. Chick-fil-A<br />
donated a hearty lunch for all.<br />
A huge amount was accomplished! <strong>The</strong> road to our rear entrance,<br />
which in the past was under water and unusable during heavy rain,<br />
is now higher, wider, and has a turnaround area to make it function<br />
in any weather. Our summer campers and their parents who had to<br />
ferry to the camp building will not recognize it.<br />
<strong>The</strong> half of the double chain link fence that was blocking our ability<br />
to continue to build the new solid wall along our south border was<br />
taken out. <strong>The</strong> heavy foliage that was growing into it and into<br />
the section of fence that will remain was painstakingly removed.<br />
On the east border, the invasive trees that have been pushing our wall over were all<br />
trimmed back and chipped. <strong>The</strong> unsightly well pump at the south entrance was encased<br />
in a wooden pump house that was built and painted. Finally, the area on both sides of<br />
the south gate was irrigated and planted with spectacular landscaping.<br />
sWeet 16 & neVer Been kissed<br />
On behalf of the cats,<br />
thanks so much for<br />
making <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong><br />
the beneficiary of your<br />
<strong>2009</strong> “Gables Day!”<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> is celebrating more than 16 years of rescuing big cats and you can<br />
help us celebrate by blowing a kiss to your favorite species. <strong>The</strong> cats that have<br />
been celebrated so far are; Windsong the bobcat, Hercules the snow leopard,<br />
Genie the sand cat, Jade the leopard, Nikita the tiger, Rambo the jungle cat, Aspen<br />
the cougar, Esmerelda the serval, Saber the black leopard and Zza Zza the ocelot.<br />
<strong>The</strong> species spotlight for September is Cameron the lion on page 12. Make a $10<br />
donation to “kiss a big cat” and you<br />
will receive a glossy 8x10 photo of<br />
the species spotlight. “Kiss” your<br />
favorites or collect them all.<br />
Order on page 10.<br />
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thanks CFC suPPorters!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a<br />
program under which Federal employees can<br />
elect to make donations to non profit organizations<br />
through payroll deductions during the year. <strong>Big</strong><br />
<strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> qualified for CFC nationally in 2007<br />
and since then almost 1000 Federal employees<br />
have chosen to support the cats in this way! This<br />
has become a major source of funding for us. We<br />
are enormously grateful to all of the people below,<br />
as well as those who elected to be anonymous,<br />
who have helped us provide the best home we<br />
can for the cats.<br />
Anonymous<br />
Marilyn Abbott<br />
Jennifer Adams<br />
John Adams<br />
Lynnsi Adams<br />
Allen Adducci<br />
Darrell Aiden<br />
Charles Akers<br />
Brent Alexander<br />
Gregorio Alfonso<br />
Karen P Alfonso<br />
Shiva Allen<br />
Thomas Allen<br />
Patti M Alma<br />
Paul Almeida<br />
Daniel Alvarez<br />
Melissa Amos<br />
Leona Anasiewicz<br />
Sandra Anaya<br />
Andrea Anderson<br />
Kailee Andrade<br />
Eric Armentrout<br />
Eric Armstrong<br />
Mary Arndt<br />
April Arter<br />
Daniel Arthur<br />
Maile Arthur<br />
Brett G. Autry<br />
Andrew Auxier<br />
Andrew Ayers<br />
Marcey Ayers<br />
Brandy Ayres<br />
Christopher Backley<br />
Joseph Baffaro<br />
Peggy Bailey<br />
Crystal Baker<br />
Shirine Baker<br />
David Baldree<br />
Craig Bard<br />
Jan Bargen<br />
Margaret Barrett<br />
David Bartolomei<br />
Teresa Baruffa<br />
Eric Batchelor<br />
Richard Batchelor<br />
Patricia Bates<br />
Rick Batye<br />
Christine Bauer<br />
Todd Becker<br />
Douglas Beckstead<br />
William Behrendt<br />
Lantie Bell<br />
Lyndi Bell<br />
Rita Bennett<br />
Amy Benson<br />
Rebecca A. Bernard<br />
Judith Berson<br />
Jessica Bezzi<br />
Lisandra <strong>Big</strong>ler<br />
Deborah Binder<br />
Christopher Bishop<br />
Jason Blackburn<br />
Edward Blackshaw<br />
Jennifer Blakely<br />
Christian Blanco<br />
Adam Bluth<br />
Mary Blythe<br />
B. J. Bolduc<br />
Robert Bond<br />
Joyce Bort<br />
Elizabeth Bouras<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>hy Boyter<br />
Jimmie Brad<br />
Jessica Brainard<br />
Bruce Bregman<br />
Sarah Brest<br />
Francisca Briden<br />
Savannah Bright<br />
Christie Brinson<br />
Samantha Britton<br />
Charles Brock<br />
Elizabeth Broderick-<br />
Zendrian<br />
Nathan Broshear<br />
Constance Brown<br />
Joshua Brown<br />
Kimberly Brown<br />
Mason Bru<br />
Virginia Bryan<br />
Ann Bryant<br />
Heather Buck<br />
Henry T. Buckley<br />
Linda Buckley<br />
Darla D. Burchert<br />
Cheryl Burgos<br />
Elizabeth Burke<br />
Robin Burngasser<br />
Anseica Burns<br />
Dylan Burns<br />
Robert Burns<br />
Autumn Burtnett<br />
Rebecca Butler<br />
Peter Calandrino<br />
Teresa Campbell<br />
Oscar Campos<br />
Ellis Canady<br />
Phillip Canterbury<br />
Steven A. Capel<br />
Louise Carlisle<br />
Daniel Carmichael<br />
Ronald Caron<br />
Christy Carosella<br />
Dustin Carpenter<br />
Elisabeth Carpenter<br />
Donald Carrawell<br />
John Carrell<br />
Kathleen Carson<br />
Brian Carter<br />
Christopher Casillas<br />
J Casquico<br />
J.G. Casquico<br />
Gary <strong>Cat</strong>ania<br />
Bobbi Ceo<br />
Carol Channel<br />
Gayle Channell<br />
Victoria Chaves<br />
R Chavez<br />
Michael Chaylovsky<br />
Michael Clapp<br />
Bryan Clark<br />
Cynthia Clark<br />
Mary Clarke<br />
Jennifer Clavell<br />
Sandra Clayton<br />
Suzanne Clement<br />
J. Clester<br />
Julie Cline<br />
Rachel Coggins<br />
Michael Colandria<br />
Jimmy Cole<br />
Staci Cole<br />
Natasha Coleman<br />
Rafford Coleman<br />
Ashley Conner<br />
Candace Cook<br />
Dana Cook<br />
Kristy Cook<br />
Angela Cooney<br />
Virginia Coons<br />
Linda Copeland<br />
Joshua Cordeira<br />
Wendy Cortes<br />
Wendy Cortes<br />
Joseph Costello<br />
Ross Cottrell<br />
Gabriel Couch<br />
Rene Coughenour<br />
Joyce Courtnery<br />
Richard G Covelli<br />
Laurel Covington<br />
Barbara Crane<br />
Katherine Crowe<br />
Antony Cruz<br />
Derek Cruz<br />
Stephanie Csornok<br />
Josh Cummings<br />
Roger Iii Cumpian<br />
Victor Cunningham<br />
Michelle Curtis<br />
Tara Curtis<br />
Valerie Curtis<br />
Brandon Czerwinski<br />
Betty Dahlem<br />
Linda Daltlstrom<br />
Christopher<br />
Dambrosia<br />
Antonio Damon<br />
Marie Damour<br />
Natasha Danchak<br />
Michael Daniello<br />
Tina Darling<br />
Amber Davis<br />
Barbara Davis<br />
Kathleen Davis<br />
Kristen Davis<br />
Mark Davis<br />
Vickie Davis<br />
George Daw<br />
Richard Day<br />
Samantha Dean<br />
James Demetriades<br />
Brian Dent<br />
Denise Deshazo<br />
Jermy Desmarceis<br />
David Desomer<br />
Pierre Desrosiers<br />
Lorraine Detaeye<br />
Yvonne Dettlaff<br />
Shannon Dewees<br />
Christy Dickey<br />
Jennifer Didonato<br />
Terri Diehl<br />
Joshua Dillon<br />
Miranda Dimick<br />
Phillia Dolliff<br />
Kind Donor<br />
Deborah Dorsoy<br />
Kassandra Dotson<br />
Kevin Downs<br />
Gregory Drake<br />
Victoria Drefs<br />
Rita Dula<br />
Jennifer Dunaway<br />
Jennifer Dunn<br />
Kathleen Dunning-<br />
Torbett<br />
Tanya Dutill<br />
Matthew Dylla<br />
Sandra Eddings<br />
Elizabeth Eggert<br />
Paul Eggert<br />
Avbrey Egolf<br />
David Ellis<br />
Nicholas Elston<br />
Kirsi Enckell<br />
Scott Endicott<br />
Elaine M. Erickson<br />
David Eslick<br />
Carl Eurenius<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>herine Fahrig<br />
Karen Fairhurst<br />
Jane Farabaugh<br />
Steven Farbman<br />
Daniel Fargason<br />
Anne Farson<br />
Barbara Farwell<br />
Randy Faught-Helm<br />
Tymothie Faulkner<br />
Danielle Feltan<br />
Sandra Fergueson<br />
Jennifer Fernandez<br />
Cynthia Ferre<br />
Susan Fialkowski<br />
Charlie Fields<br />
Troy Fields<br />
Daniel Fillmon<br />
Paul Finney<br />
Katherine L Fisher<br />
Megan Flaherty<br />
Bonnie Flanagan<br />
Marilyn Fleck<br />
Raymond Fogliano<br />
Matthew Foley<br />
David Fonner<br />
Kathryn Forte<br />
Lindy Fortenberry<br />
Kate Fortkamp<br />
William Foster<br />
Alvin Fougere<br />
Sara<br />
Fowler-Mcwilliams<br />
Barbara Freeby<br />
Richard Fruge<br />
R. Christopher<br />
Fudurich<br />
Meredith C. Fuentes<br />
Nichol Fuentes<br />
Amanda Fuller<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>hy Gabel<br />
Cary B. Galbreath<br />
David Galik<br />
Enid Galliers<br />
Kevin Gallo<br />
Laura Gamble<br />
Ricardo Gaonh<br />
Robert Garcia<br />
Kay Gardiner<br />
Doreen Gardner<br />
Wyvonna Garman<br />
Anthony Garza<br />
Marc Garza<br />
Robert Gasparotto<br />
Avery Gaston<br />
Patrick Gearhiser<br />
Karen Geisler<br />
Nancy Gentry<br />
Russell Gentry<br />
John Gerhauser<br />
Caren Gibbs<br />
Deborah Gibbs<br />
Deandra Gibson<br />
Deborah Gifoli<br />
Heather Gilbert<br />
Donna Gill<br />
Janet Ginepro<br />
Morgan Gist<br />
Mike Gladis<br />
Tracey Glass<br />
Amanda Gleason<br />
Margarita Goldsmith<br />
Stephanie Gordon<br />
Nicolaus Graeber<br />
Susan Gray<br />
Joseph Green<br />
Stephen Green<br />
Susan Greenberg<br />
Mark Greene<br />
Ronald Greene<br />
William Greene<br />
Aaron Greeninger<br />
Bret Gregg<br />
Matthew Gregg<br />
Laurie Grier<br />
Michelle Griesse<br />
John Griffin<br />
Sturgis Griffin, III<br />
Jennifer Griffith<br />
Alisha Groff<br />
Rick M. Grose<br />
Diane Gross<br />
Elaine M. Guenther<br />
Patricia Gumz<br />
Deborah Gunnlaugsson<br />
Jerauld Gunzelman<br />
Michael Gurwitz<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>herin Guzik<br />
Lori Haddad<br />
Vicki Haddad<br />
Jason Hakes<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>herine Haley<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>hy Hall<br />
David Hamel<br />
Jessica Hampton<br />
Hollis Hansen<br />
Virginia Hansen<br />
Breann Hanson<br />
Chester Harris<br />
Larry Harris<br />
Laurie Harry<br />
Craig Hart<br />
Deborah Haskell<br />
Jeffrey Hasler<br />
John Havecker<br />
Ryan Hawkins<br />
Kenneth Hayes<br />
Lynda Hayes<br />
Jessica Haymann<br />
John Haymann<br />
Arron Head<br />
Deborah Head<br />
Rebecca Heady<br />
Samantha Helms<br />
Jeanne Hendrie<br />
Edward Henkle<br />
Jacqueline Herbert<br />
Garry Herman<br />
Tracy Herrin<br />
Andrew Herrmann<br />
Melissa Hey<br />
Lisbeth Heywood<br />
John Hicks<br />
Rhonda Hicks<br />
Linda Hiebert<br />
Kathleen Higgins<br />
Douglas Hilleboe<br />
Christi Hilton<br />
Christopher Hitchcock<br />
Christopher Hitchcock<br />
Mary Hitt<br />
Monica Hitt<br />
Matthew Hoel<br />
Sarah Hoffman<br />
Jashmine Hogan<br />
Katheryn Hoke<br />
Rae Holdman<br />
Jason Holland<br />
Sarah Holley<br />
Tamera S. Holmes<br />
Melissa Holuszko<br />
Miller Honeycutt<br />
Gabriel Hons-Olivier<br />
Jennifer Hood<br />
Roberta Hoover<br />
Faye Horladner<br />
Leslie Horwat<br />
David Houk<br />
David House<br />
Jonathan House<br />
Victoria House<br />
Dylan Howell<br />
Lisa Hrena<br />
Holly Hubbell<br />
Nate Hudson<br />
Michelle T. Hue<br />
Cheryl Huelker<br />
Christina Huff<br />
Morgan Hundley<br />
Cody Hunsaker<br />
Geoffrey Hunter<br />
Angela Huss<br />
Ekko Huss<br />
Hope Ibanna<br />
Sarah Igoe<br />
Michael M Inman<br />
Allen Iommi<br />
Hanna Jackson<br />
Jenny Jackson<br />
Jeremiah Jackson<br />
Ronald Jacobi<br />
Elizabeth Jacobs<br />
Amanda James-<br />
Greene<br />
Janis Jarvis<br />
Jeff Jarvis<br />
Judith Jennings<br />
Judy Jennings<br />
<strong>The</strong>ressa Jenson<br />
James Jett<br />
Elizabeth Johns<br />
Adrian Johnson<br />
Eileen Johnson<br />
Erin Johnson<br />
Mitchell Johnson<br />
Neistasha Johnson<br />
Stephen Johnson<br />
Barbara Johnston<br />
Brenda Johnston<br />
Jacklyn Jonas<br />
Kenneth B. Jones<br />
Michael Jones<br />
Shawn Jones<br />
Gregg M. Jorissen<br />
Kim Kalusa<br />
Karla Kaminski<br />
Dean Kauffman<br />
James Kavanach<br />
Sandra Kavanaugh<br />
Robert S. Keehn<br />
James Kelley<br />
Roseanna Kelly<br />
Joshua Kemp<br />
Jennifer Kennedy<br />
Michael Kennison<br />
Kaitlin Kenny<br />
Sandra Kerr<br />
Fariborz Khadem<br />
Adam Kidd<br />
Nathaniel Kilgore<br />
Karen King<br />
Mary Kinzler<br />
Nancy Kirchner<br />
Jeanne L. Kittle<br />
Malcolm Klein<br />
Brandi Kleinschmidt<br />
Brandon Kleve<br />
Ray Klimcsak<br />
Nicholos Klotz<br />
Carleen Klumpp<br />
Kasmira Kolden<br />
Kathy Kopp<br />
Lynne Korelitz<br />
Adam Kotschi<br />
Laura Kovalik<br />
Melanie Kowalksi<br />
Derek Kress<br />
Bryan Kulano<br />
Marsha Kushmer<br />
Marshall L. Kushmer<br />
Kara Kyle<br />
William Kyle<br />
Brandon Lahmala<br />
Carmen Lamneck<br />
Bart Lankard<br />
Angela Larson<br />
David Larson<br />
Judith Larson<br />
Donna Lasky<br />
Laura Latham<br />
Tommy Lathum<br />
Michael Latouche<br />
Marrie Lauth<br />
Jonathan Leab<br />
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Nathaniel Leal<br />
Mary Leary<br />
John Leben<br />
Elizabeth Lee<br />
George Lee<br />
Katherine Lee<br />
Lanita Lee<br />
Michelle Leighton<br />
Kenneth Lejkowski<br />
Luann Leonardi<br />
Michelle Leonard-<br />
Scott<br />
Lorenz Leopold<br />
Kenneth F. Leskaski<br />
Brenda Levy<br />
Mary Lewallen<br />
Casey Lewis<br />
John Liberto<br />
Vosbugh Linda<br />
Brendan Lindsay<br />
Edward Link<br />
Alan Linsangan<br />
Kacie Lippincott<br />
Jack Liu<br />
Meagan Lobdell<br />
Mary Lodato<br />
Joseph Lombardo<br />
Jennifer Lopez<br />
Jessica Lopez<br />
Zazy Lopez<br />
Dean Love<br />
Lohn Lowe<br />
Javier Lozoya<br />
Mary K. Ludato<br />
Carlos Lugo-Fontanez<br />
Debra Luker<br />
Majorie Lulay<br />
James Lyon<br />
Angelica Mabini<br />
Adoleo Maccragh<br />
Dianne Macdonald<br />
Pearl Macgregor<br />
Carla Mack<br />
Katrina Mahoney<br />
Brandy Manders<br />
Richard J. Jr. Manning<br />
Cristobal Manzano<br />
Marco Marcellus<br />
Joseph Marchesmi<br />
Kimberly Marcin<br />
Karen Marcotte<br />
Monica Marks<br />
Joseph Marmon<br />
Stephen Marrinar<br />
Amanda Marron<br />
Susan Marston<br />
Dawn Martin<br />
Joyce R. Martin<br />
Meagan Martin<br />
Winter Martinez<br />
Jasonandapril Martos<br />
Scott Martz<br />
Judith Massung<br />
Sasha Mateer<br />
Patricia Mathews<br />
David Mathewson<br />
Kath Maupin<br />
Shirley Maxwell<br />
Alexandria Mc Closky<br />
Michael Mc Donnell<br />
Jonathan Mc Guire<br />
Max Mc Intyre<br />
Jessica Mc Kenzie<br />
Jonathan Mccarty<br />
Amy Mccguinness<br />
Tom Mccready<br />
Cherice Mcdaniel<br />
Michael Mcdonnell<br />
Michael Mcelroy<br />
Michael P. Mcelroy<br />
Crystal Mcgaha<br />
Gail Mcginn<br />
Shannon Mcgray<br />
Shannon T. Mcgray<br />
Coral Mcgue<br />
Samuel Mckenzie<br />
Charles Mcknight<br />
Sierra B Mclanahan<br />
Scott Mclaughlin<br />
Karen Mclean<br />
Sean Mcmanus<br />
Damian Mcneal<br />
Linda Mcwhorter<br />
Shawn Mellenberger<br />
Miranda Melton<br />
Canna Mercer<br />
Collette Merenda<br />
Daryle Merlock<br />
Albert Merrifield<br />
Brend Merson<br />
Erin Mettee<br />
Jan Meyer<br />
Scott Meyer<br />
Linda Michael<br />
Melissa Michalik<br />
Jessica Michel-<br />
Ramirez<br />
Andrew Miedh<br />
Heather Miller<br />
Janelle Miller<br />
Melissa Miller<br />
Robert Miller<br />
Stephen Miller<br />
Wendy Miller<br />
Cheryl Milliner<br />
Rosemary E. Mills<br />
James Mink<br />
Antonio Miranda<br />
Marie Mitch<br />
Rick Mitchell<br />
Sandra Mitchell<br />
Tonya Mitchell<br />
Kari Monks<br />
Laura Monteith<br />
Madelyn Moorman<br />
Christina Moos<br />
Charlelne Morales<br />
Jacquelin Morales<br />
Wendy Morasse<br />
Jon Morgan<br />
Vicki Morris<br />
Jenny Moses<br />
Teresita Motola<br />
Karen Moyer<br />
Nicole Muenchow<br />
Kimberly Mullins<br />
Joshua Myers<br />
Ann Nagengast<br />
Alan Natividad<br />
Douglas Nefferdorf<br />
Robert Nelson<br />
Alina Ness<br />
Krisotpher Netzel<br />
Julia Neuweiler<br />
Amy Newman<br />
John Newman<br />
Tammy Newman<br />
Charles Nichols<br />
Daniel Nichols<br />
Denise Nichols<br />
Joshua Nicholson<br />
Bruce Niedt<br />
Joel Nielsen<br />
Philip Nielsen<br />
Erika Nieves<br />
Brittany Nimmo<br />
Susan Nitseh<br />
Ryan Nixon<br />
Carol Nizzardini<br />
Stephanie Nokes<br />
Nova Noon<br />
Ashley Norman<br />
Ashley Norris<br />
Elizabeth North<br />
Christine Oberholtzer<br />
Mark Obiedzinski<br />
Helen O'Brien-Briggs<br />
<strong>The</strong>resa Ogden<br />
Jon Ohman<br />
Benjamin Ontilo<br />
Stephan Opalka<br />
Mindy Opheikens<br />
Thomas Osterdock<br />
Chris Osterode<br />
Christine Ostopoff<br />
Maria O'Sullivan<br />
Nancy Overdahl<br />
Mary Owens<br />
Cynthia Owens-<br />
Manns<br />
Linda Pacini<br />
Heather Palmer<br />
Kareena Palmer<br />
Kevin Palmgreen<br />
James W Parent<br />
Thhomas Park<br />
Adam Parker<br />
Kyle Paschen<br />
Jillian Pass<br />
Ilselore Passalacqua<br />
Christine Pasun<br />
Gary Patishnock<br />
Evan Paul<br />
Laura Pawuk<br />
Elizabeth Peake<br />
Nicholas Pearson<br />
Daisy Perez-Wills<br />
Joshua Perham<br />
Deidre Peterman<br />
Donna Peterson<br />
Nancy Peterson<br />
Bryan Petit<br />
Kelly Pettit<br />
Chrestie Pfantz<br />
Deborah Piagentini<br />
Lisa Wallen Picard<br />
Carole Pilgrim<br />
Nilsa Pillot<br />
Jeffrey Pinger<br />
Johnel Pipkin<br />
Celeste Plaisance<br />
Megan Pleasant<br />
Paul Plunket<br />
Nancy Ponder<br />
Angel Poole<br />
Brandon W Poss<br />
Brenda Post<br />
Charlene Potter<br />
Heather Power-<br />
Anderson<br />
Lacey Pritchard<br />
Myranda Privett<br />
Penelope Prochazka<br />
Caren Proctor<br />
Virginia Puddister<br />
Ryan Pugh<br />
Joseph Quinlan<br />
Gurardo Quintana<br />
Cindy Ramirez<br />
Gloria Ramirez<br />
Alice C. Ramondi<br />
Daniel Rand<br />
Kayla M. Rando<br />
Amy Raphael<br />
Maile Rasco Arthur<br />
Emily Rasmussen<br />
Peter Rath<br />
Kalvin Ratsch<br />
Christy Raw<br />
Randi Reetz<br />
Corey Reider<br />
Troy Ressel<br />
John Rich<br />
Michelle Richards<br />
Matthew Richardson<br />
Raymond Richardson<br />
Stephen Rittermann<br />
Jessica Rivera<br />
Christine Roberts<br />
Keith Roberts<br />
Shey Roberts<br />
Trista Robertson<br />
David Robles<br />
Terri Robson<br />
Suzanne Roden<br />
Randy Rodrigue<br />
Angieica Rodriguez<br />
Emelene Rodriguez<br />
Tabbitha Rogers<br />
Rachael Rohrbach<br />
Rhandee Rohrback<br />
Nada Romero<br />
William Root<br />
Andrew Rose<br />
Kelly Roth<br />
Rodney Rounke<br />
Karl Roush<br />
Michael Rousseau<br />
Heidi Rowland<br />
Ernest Ruest<br />
Mary Ruhl<br />
Aaron Ruhland<br />
Andrew Rumsby<br />
James Rust<br />
Nathaniel Ryan<br />
Susan Sabot<br />
Sean Sadler<br />
Jamie L. Saives<br />
Jessica Salyers<br />
Kyle Sample<br />
Kelly Sanborn<br />
James Sandefur<br />
Richard Sandelli<br />
Brandon Sanders<br />
Scott Sanne<br />
Marin Santana<br />
Vijay Sarathy<br />
Rafael Saritson<br />
Robert Sausville<br />
Angela Sayre<br />
Rachel Schaeffer<br />
Joseph M. Schafer<br />
Ann Schatzer<br />
Ralph Schiller<br />
Becky Schlosser<br />
Anthony Schmidt<br />
Patricia Schneider<br />
Patricia Schoenfeld<br />
Lisa Schott<br />
Susan N Schreck<br />
Sonja Schultz<br />
Angela Sciyre<br />
Benjamin Scott<br />
Christopher Seale<br />
Lauren Seigler<br />
Brenita Selement<br />
Michael Serenelli<br />
Lynette Sessler<br />
Mario Sesti<br />
Dusty Sexton<br />
Cheryl Seymour<br />
Rafael Shamilow<br />
Amanda Shaw<br />
Michael D Shay<br />
Jacqueline Shedd<br />
Hilary Sheppard<br />
Mildred Shockley<br />
Charles Shoemaker<br />
E Sholkoff<br />
Christina Short<br />
Sandra Shufelt<br />
Kim Sikoryak<br />
Holly Silkman<br />
Jamin Silva<br />
James Simpson<br />
Vickie Simpson<br />
Paul Sims<br />
Barbara Sinderman<br />
Harold Singleton<br />
Karen Sinkey<br />
Maria Sirbu<br />
Katherine Sire<br />
Rachel Skoda<br />
Melanie Slawl<br />
Blake Small<br />
Norma Smihal<br />
Dustin Smith<br />
Edward Smith<br />
Jacie Smith<br />
Jennifer Smith<br />
Kristin Smith<br />
Michael Smith<br />
Chad Sorbin<br />
Luke Spataro<br />
Julie E. Spencer<br />
Thomas Spencer<br />
Julie E. B. Spencerf<br />
Jessica Spidal<br />
Laura Sprankle<br />
Elizabeth St John<br />
Patricia St. John<br />
Joe St. Martin<br />
Sean Stamm<br />
Janice Stein<br />
Carolyn K. Stephs<br />
Jerald Stern<br />
Adam Sterner<br />
Brittany Stewart<br />
Anita N. Stivers<br />
Peter Stokely<br />
Shannon Stoneking<br />
Thomas Stratton<br />
Alicia Strauss<br />
Gail Stroble<br />
Deborah Strodtman<br />
Donna Stromecki<br />
Jackie Sukup<br />
Jackie Sukye<br />
Matthew Sun<br />
Anna Sutton<br />
Patrice Svetaka<br />
James Swanson<br />
Ryan Sweet<br />
Greg Swensrud<br />
John Sze<br />
Eugene Tabita<br />
Christopher Taylor<br />
David Taylor<br />
Debra Taylor<br />
Jennifer Taylor<br />
Tammy Taylor<br />
Barry Tayor<br />
Terrance Tennant<br />
Judith Terry<br />
Judith Terry<br />
Kristi Terwilliger<br />
Shawn Tharp<br />
George Thomas<br />
Richard Thomas<br />
Robert Thomas<br />
Rebecca Thompson<br />
Jessica Threlfall<br />
Robert Throgmorton<br />
Lynn Toopolski<br />
Arturo Torres<br />
Ed S. Torres<br />
Jonathan Totaro<br />
Daniel Toves<br />
Craig Treadway<br />
Aubrey Trejo<br />
Amanda Tripple<br />
Leonard Trotter<br />
Amanda Truitt<br />
Jared Tucker<br />
Chelsea Tugaw<br />
Kathie Turnbull<br />
Dee Turner<br />
Jennifer Turssell<br />
Howard Tuttle<br />
Mary Tuzman<br />
Eric Ugre<br />
Olan Underwood<br />
Rich Underwood<br />
Richard Underwood<br />
Dawn Unglesbee<br />
Alisa Uzoaru<br />
Tracy Valdez<br />
Suzanne Valentine<br />
Jeff Van Dorp<br />
Alex Vandereis<br />
Wendy Varhegyi<br />
Sherri Vegas<br />
Vincent Ventimiglia<br />
Susan Wadyka<br />
Beatrice Waggen<br />
Roberta Wagner<br />
Shelly Wall<br />
Thomas Wallett<br />
Andrea Walsh<br />
Daryl Walsh<br />
Sandra Walters<br />
Cynthia Warr<br />
Willis Warren<br />
James Wasilko<br />
Jesse Weakley<br />
Jo Weddendorf<br />
Eva Weems<br />
Lauren Weigand<br />
Jane Weinstein<br />
Benjamin Wellens<br />
Carl Wescott<br />
Allison Westphall<br />
Carey Wheeler<br />
Brian White<br />
Keith White<br />
Naomi Whitfield<br />
Jane Whitmore<br />
Daniel Whitten<br />
Lynn Whittern<br />
Norman Wick<br />
Sheila Wiersma<br />
Gilbert Wilcox<br />
John Wilcox<br />
Robin Williamson<br />
Vaughn Williamson<br />
Jill Wilson<br />
Jocelyn Winslow<br />
Jyles Wirta<br />
Ricky Wolph<br />
Davina Wong<br />
Sarah Woods<br />
Sara Woodworth<br />
Matthew Woosley<br />
Debra Wright<br />
Judith Wright<br />
Kathy Wright<br />
Robert Wright<br />
Patricia Wyatt<br />
Susan Wynn<br />
Ann Zaharis<br />
Joan Zaleski<br />
Deborah Zarzyczny<br />
Frances Zumpano<br />
THANK YOU SO<br />
MUCH FOR YOUR<br />
GENEROSITY!<br />
Please note: <strong>The</strong> list above includes donors<br />
reported to us for the 2007 and 2008 campaigns.<br />
Names for the 2008 campaign are reported to us<br />
gradually from March <strong>2009</strong> to August <strong>2009</strong>. <strong>The</strong> list<br />
above is complete through the end of June. Most<br />
names should have been reported by then, but any<br />
that are reported after that date will be recognized in<br />
our next newsletter. If you chose to have your name<br />
reported (i.e. did not select anonymous) and are<br />
not on this list, we would appreciate your emailing<br />
your contact information, including which CFC you<br />
are a member of, to finance@bigcatrescue.org so<br />
we can watch for your name in the final report and<br />
investigate if it does not appear. Thanks!<br />
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wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS wIlD GIfTS<br />
Photo Magnets and Key Rings<br />
Choose Any Species at BCR<br />
Magnet $5.68 or Key Ring $5.21<br />
Leopard Print<br />
Wine Sack<br />
$5.68<br />
BCR Laser<br />
Engraved<br />
Wooden<br />
Wine Cork<br />
$7.42<br />
Metal Magnets Choose Tiger, Cougar, Lioness, Lion,<br />
Snow Leopard, Black Leopard, Ocelot, Serval, or Bobcat<br />
$5.14<br />
ToyS & GAMES ToyS & GAMES ToyS & GAMES ToyS & GAMES ToyS & GAMES<br />
<strong>The</strong>med Monopoly<br />
Board Games<br />
Choose Animalopoly,<br />
Earthopoly, or <strong>Cat</strong>opoly<br />
$28.54<br />
ThE BIG CAT TRADInG PoST - ShoPPInG GUIDE<br />
Gifts that keep on giving. By purchasing the gifts on these pages not only will you be giving a truly unique gift, but the<br />
proceeds help us care for all of the big cats living at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong>. order these gift items using the order form on page<br />
10. S & h within the United States as well as tax has already been included in the price. you can also upgrade your shipping<br />
to Priority for just $3 for your entire order. for luxury cat themed gift items visit <strong>Big</strong><strong>Cat</strong>luxeGifts.com<br />
BCR Carabiners gold, black,<br />
or blue $6.21<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> TV, 6 Podcasts per<br />
Disc, Choose Vol 1, 2, or 3<br />
$7.35 each<br />
As You Flip<br />
the Pages You<br />
Will Get a 3<br />
Dimensional<br />
Look Inside a<br />
Bengal Tiger<br />
$21.80<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
Plush Flip Cell Phone<br />
Cover, Choose Lion or<br />
Tiger $10.56<br />
Orange BCR Sports Bottle 18 oz. $8.35<br />
White BCR Photo Wrap Mug $13.70<br />
Cheetah Coffee, 8 oz, beans or ground $11.56<br />
Shere Khan Shot Glass $7.82<br />
Animal Print Logo <strong>The</strong>rmos $13.70<br />
Magnetic Clingers Choose Cougar, Lion, Lynx, or Tiger $8.42<br />
NEW ITEM NEW ITEM<br />
Bumper Sticker $5.21<br />
BCR Sticker $4.21<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
Golf Club<br />
Cover $25.47<br />
BCR Golf Ball $6.28<br />
Travel Around <strong>The</strong> World 10”<br />
travel case with world map,<br />
stickers, choose tiger or lion<br />
flopsie $17.98<br />
BCR Ribbon $8.35<br />
BCR Patch $5.28<br />
BCR Pin $5.28<br />
Mini Sticker<br />
Books, Choose<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong>s or<br />
Tigers $4.28<br />
Tubby Wubby the Lion<br />
12” Plush Toy<br />
$13.70<br />
Soft & Cuddly 20” Snow Leopard Plush $25.00<br />
Vehicle Vanity Plates Choose Snow Leopard, Tiger<br />
Smile, Tiger, Leopard, Lion or Snow Leopard $11.56<br />
Extra Large Eco-Grocery Bag with <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> Recycle<br />
Logo on Front 13” Wide by 10” Deep by 15” Tall<br />
Black with White Logo $13.70<br />
NEW ITEM NEW ITEM<br />
Encyclopedia Sticker Book<br />
Over 600 Stickers $19.60<br />
Ultimate Domestic <strong>Cat</strong><br />
Sticker Book $12.63<br />
Grassroots Beaded Figurines & Key Rings<br />
3.5” Lion or Tiger $20.12 9” Lion $24.40<br />
12” Lion $50.00<br />
Key Rings - Rainbow or Natural Lion $8.42<br />
African Animal Action Figure Set<br />
Also Available: Asian or Rainforest $15.84<br />
5” Diecast Metal Animal<br />
Explorer Truck $17.98<br />
12” Trent Tiger $13.70<br />
12” Bobcat $13.70<br />
12” Luther Leopard<br />
$13.70<br />
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NEW ITEM<br />
Tan BCR Rhinestone Fitted<br />
Junior Tee, Lettuce Edging<br />
S, M, L, XL $24.40<br />
Gray Life Guard Tee, Navy Image<br />
BCR on Back S, M, L, XL & XXL $21.19<br />
BCR Logo Muscle Shirt Orange, Blue, or Black<br />
S, M, L & XL $19.05<br />
Paws Off Kids Tee Blue<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> on Front<br />
XS, S, M & L $16.91<br />
Brown Bengal Tiger Kids Tee<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> on Front<br />
XS, S, M & L $15.91<br />
CloThInG & ACCESSoRIES CloThInG & ACCESSoRIES CloThInG & ACCESSoRIES<br />
Lavender BCR<br />
Rhinestone Ladies Tee<br />
S, M, L, XL $24.40<br />
XXL $25.40<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
Power Nap Lion Infant Tee Red<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> on Front<br />
6 mo., 12 mo., 18 mo. $13.77<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
White and Navy Junior Tee<br />
S, M, L, XL $19.05<br />
Brown BCR Tiger Tee, Pink Image<br />
S, M, L, XL & XXL $19.05<br />
Top <strong>Cat</strong> Tee, Black w/ Logo on Sleeve<br />
S, M, L , XL, XXL & XXXL $24.40<br />
L is for Lion Toddler Tee Blue<br />
2T, 3T, 4T $13.77<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> on Front<br />
Mother & Cubs Kids Tee,<br />
Purple Tie Dye w/<br />
Logo on Back<br />
S, M, L & XL<br />
$16.91<br />
Haunting Eyes Tee,<br />
Black with BCR Logo on Sleeve,<br />
African Lion, Ocelot, Bengal<br />
Tiger, Cougar, Snow Leopard or<br />
Siberian Tiger<br />
S, M, L, XL, XXL, & XXXL<br />
$24.40<br />
Rhinestone Tiger Fitted Tee,<br />
also available in Spaghetti<br />
Strap Fitted Tank. Black.<br />
tee: S, M, L, XL & XXL<br />
$24.40<br />
tank:<br />
S, M, L & XL<br />
$21.19<br />
Where’s <strong>The</strong> Pride Zabu White<br />
Tiger Tee Black or White<br />
S, M, L & XL $31.89<br />
Visor, Logo, Adjustable, Khaki $15.84<br />
Adjustable Cap, Navy $24.40<br />
Flex-Fit Cap, Olive or Pink $24.40<br />
Baseball Cap, Logo, Black $17.98<br />
Tiger Kids Tee<br />
Lime Green or Orange<br />
XS, S, M & L $13.70<br />
NEW ITEM NEW ITEM NEW ITEM<br />
Tan African Lion Kids Tee<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> on Front<br />
XS, S, M & L $15.91<br />
Orange/White Tiger Baby<br />
Creeper BCR on Front<br />
XS, S, M & L $13.70<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
Jinja Jewelry<br />
Asst Colors<br />
Fair Trade<br />
Paper Bead<br />
Jewelry Made<br />
In Africa<br />
Bracelet<br />
$17.05<br />
Necklace<br />
$38.45<br />
BCR Logo<br />
Waist Bag Green<br />
$16.98<br />
Shorty Socks<br />
Choose Leopard<br />
or Tiger<br />
Medium $9.49<br />
Longsleeve Tiger Tee, Tiger on Front, Stripes on Both Sleeves and BCR<br />
on Back, Black S, M, L, XL & XXL $24.40<br />
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FRONT<br />
Moisture Wicking Logo Tee<br />
<strong>Cat</strong>s of BCR Image on Back,<br />
Choose: Khan & China, Lynx,<br />
Cougars, Leopards, Cam &<br />
Zabu, or <strong>The</strong> Small <strong>Cat</strong>s<br />
S, M, & L $35.10<br />
BCR Logo<br />
Dog Bandana<br />
Choose Blue, Black,<br />
or Maroon $6.28<br />
BACK<br />
Gray Cinch Tote with Embroidered<br />
BCR Logo in Blue $29.75<br />
NEW ITEM<br />
Cooling Neck<br />
Bandoo Leopard<br />
or Kitty <strong>Cat</strong><br />
$6.90
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PAVE THE WAY DONOR BRICK *<br />
ROLEX WATCH RAFFLE TICKETS<br />
<strong>2009</strong> FUR BALL TICKETS $150.00<br />
SPONSOR 1 FOOT OF PERIMETER WALL * $100.00<br />
KISS ALL 11 BIG CATS - 11 8x10 PHOTOS * $110.00<br />
KISS CAMERON THE LION 8x10 PHOTO* $10.00<br />
NOTE: Fill out blue shaded box at bottom of form<br />
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<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization, FEID 59-3330495. Our Florida registration number is CH-<br />
11409. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED<br />
FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE<br />
STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE<br />
STATE. <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> does not utilize the services of professional solicitors so 100% of all contributions go directly<br />
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THE BIG CAT TIMES ORDER FORM Fall <strong>2009</strong><br />
autoMatiC GiVinG ProGraM - Join the sustaininG donor soCietY<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> makes it easy and convenient to donate monthly with no worry. You can do this either by<br />
credit card or by direct debit to a checking account for as little as $5/month. For credit card donations, just fill<br />
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Your tour admissions are a major source<br />
of revenue to support the cats. Thanks for<br />
visiting and caring!<br />
Kids Tour<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> offers regularly scheduled, guided,<br />
kids tours. This is a complete guided tour where<br />
children of all ages, and their parents can get upclose<br />
and learn about exotic cats and other animals.<br />
<strong>The</strong> tour is given on a child’s educational level.<br />
Reservations not required.<br />
- Tour Time is 9:00 AM Saturday, 1 hr<br />
- $15.00 per child under 10 years<br />
- $25 per child 10 years & over and per adult<br />
Children must be accompanied by adult guardian.<br />
Day Tours<br />
Monday - Friday 9 AM & at 3 PM, 1.5 hrs<br />
Saturday 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 1:30 PM, 1.5 hrs<br />
Guided tour of the sanctuary. Admission is $25.00<br />
per person. Reservations are not required. No<br />
children under 10 years of age.<br />
Feeding Tour<br />
Friday and Saturday at dusk. During this tour,<br />
you will follow along with big cat keepers. As<br />
you observe the big cats being fed, you will also<br />
learn about the cats nutritional needs in captivity.<br />
Admission is $50.00 per person. No children under<br />
10 years of age. For reservations 813-426-5948<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> Keeper Tour<br />
This tour takes you behind the scenes where you<br />
will enjoy making enrichment (treats and food<br />
puzzles) for the animals. After which you will<br />
follow along and watch as the keepers hand out<br />
the enrichment you made to the cats. You will also<br />
observe special operant training sessions with the<br />
big cats. $100.00 per person. <strong>The</strong> 2 hour Keeper<br />
Tour is offered every Saturday as well as the last<br />
Friday of the month at 2 PM. No children under<br />
10 years of age. For reservations 813-426-5948<br />
Wild Eyes At Night Tour<br />
Night Tours are the best way to see the animals<br />
come alive! As you journey through the sanctuary<br />
you will be stalked and pounced at from the shadows!<br />
No worries though, all the animals will be safely in<br />
their enclosures. This is an adventure that’s sure<br />
to please! $50.00 per person. No children under 10<br />
years of age. For reservations 813-426-5948<br />
Also offered - WEDDINGS, PARTIES,<br />
VOLUNTEER & INTERN PROGRAMS<br />
AND GIFT CERTIFICATES are available<br />
for all of our programs and make the perfect gift<br />
for that person who has everything!<br />
Prices and availability for all tours are subject to change.<br />
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Nico the Geoffroy <strong>Cat</strong>
<strong>Big</strong> CAT RESCUE SUPPORTERS<br />
Charles Rutenberg<br />
Realty Inc $4,250<br />
Bronsen Bloom $1,800<br />
Merchants Association<br />
of Florida, Inc $1,500<br />
Karen & William Beynon $1,100<br />
Aston Martin Jaguar of Tampa<br />
$1,075<br />
Saab of Tampa $1,015<br />
Betsy Coville, DVM $1,000<br />
R. & S. Cochran $1,000<br />
Pamela Olson Koonts $770<br />
Nicki Lyford $600<br />
Power Shack, Inc. $600<br />
Ann Newsom $500<br />
Carol & Lou Wurmnest $500<br />
Claire Mooers $500<br />
D. Fisk $500<br />
Daphne Butters $500<br />
Home Depot $500<br />
Jay & Lianne Gumbrecht $500<br />
Lawrence Trissel $500<br />
New York Life Foundation $500<br />
Shirleyann Haveson $500<br />
Sue L. Roux $500<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Leonards $400<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kirk $350<br />
American International School of<br />
Guangzhou $315<br />
Kimberly Sarratea $300<br />
Patricia Wojtowicz $300<br />
Harbour Island Athletic Club $261<br />
Andrew & Paula Lauderbaugh $250<br />
Beckie Tomlyn-Litten $250<br />
Beth Maberry $250<br />
Donald Bower $250<br />
Jo Ann Dean $250<br />
Joe Reina $250<br />
Meghann Shaughnessy $250<br />
Milton Kale $250<br />
Ron Forbes $250<br />
Anthony Urso III $200<br />
Apartment Guide $200<br />
Kasey Sudbury $200<br />
Kristen Wilhelm $200<br />
Larry Moore $200<br />
Mary Bearup $200<br />
Michael Broad $200<br />
Nanak’s Landscaping $200<br />
Sharon Abrams $200<br />
Steve & Bailey Desrochers $200<br />
W Welch $200<br />
William Evans $200<br />
Bonnie Grisillo $175<br />
Kristi Terwilliger $175<br />
Westchase Elementary $169<br />
Emma Petoia $160<br />
House of Floors $160<br />
Christina Farah $150<br />
J&K Lawrence $150<br />
Linda Denning $150<br />
Marianne Martin $150<br />
Michael Neblock $150<br />
Rhonda Balsamello $150<br />
Robert Mitchell $150<br />
Sheila Morgan $150<br />
Zorica Stojanovic $125<br />
Jane Deluca $125<br />
Paul Balle $125<br />
David Brooks $120<br />
Kathleen Slaven $120<br />
Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists $112<br />
Kerry Beth Gilbert $105<br />
A. Kevin Stoppello $100<br />
Amanda Seissian $100<br />
Anik Brincherhoff $100<br />
Anna Gabrielli $100<br />
Antoinette Siegrist $100<br />
Bob Bayley $100<br />
Brandon Marohn $100<br />
Cara Chapkovich $100<br />
Carol Chufo $100<br />
Jeff, Stephanie &<br />
Connor Joyner $100<br />
Christopher Allesee $100<br />
Citra Stearn $100<br />
Craig Borden $100<br />
Daisy Jones $100<br />
Danielle Price $100<br />
Dara Lynn $100<br />
Darryl Olenchalk $100<br />
David Myers $100<br />
David Poe $100<br />
David Schecter $100<br />
Diane Bernier $100<br />
Diane Gilbertson $100<br />
Diane Hendrickson $100<br />
Doris Schlichter $100<br />
Fontina Grijalva $100<br />
Frank Chadwell $100<br />
Frieda Bachowski $100<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Geiger $100<br />
Gretchen Gallagher $100<br />
Greyson Downes $100<br />
Heather Rorer & Jeffrey Wheeler $100<br />
James Petty $100<br />
Jo Anne Borek $100<br />
Joan Massie $100<br />
Joe Martini & Jaime Gross $100<br />
Judith & Richard Klusza $100<br />
Judy Van Orman $100<br />
June Allen $100<br />
Karen Tate $100<br />
Kate & Ralph DeMarco $100<br />
Kathlyn Schrage $100<br />
Kathryn Greene $100<br />
Kathryn Sapankevlich $100<br />
Koren Mateo $100<br />
Kristen Gustafson $100<br />
Kristen McLellan $100<br />
Marlyn G Leasing Inc $100<br />
Mary Czarnik $100<br />
Mary Soltis $100<br />
Maxwell Fogleman $100<br />
Patricia Titus $100<br />
Rae Ellen James $100<br />
Renee Garcia $100<br />
Rita Bryan $100<br />
Robert Hardway $100<br />
Roseann Beckman $100<br />
Spencer Bard $100<br />
Steven Harrison $100<br />
Susan Williams $100<br />
Terry Parton $100<br />
Thomas & Barbara Linton $100<br />
Trudy Maslin $100<br />
Walter Silverson $100<br />
William Ketz $100<br />
CitiZen oF the Year is a resCuer<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong>r Howard<br />
Baskin was named Northwest<br />
Hillsborough Citizen of the<br />
Year by the Upper Tampa Bay<br />
Chamber of Commerce at their<br />
annual gala in June. Howard<br />
was honored with this award<br />
for work he has done with<br />
the Chamber, Rotary, <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong><br />
<strong>Rescue</strong> and as a <strong>Big</strong> Brother. Some of you know him as the<br />
person who keeps our finances straight (or the guy in the funny<br />
cat hats at the Fur Ball). In addition to serving on our Board<br />
and as our Treasurer and Advisory Board Chairman, he is on<br />
the Board of the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber and Chairman of<br />
their Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee. He<br />
is also on the Board of the largest Rotary Club in Tampa and<br />
Chairman of their Community Service Committee, where he<br />
organized projects to paint a senior living center, build an ADA<br />
ramp for a low income wheelchair bound seniors, and build a<br />
special wheelchair that can be used on rough terrain for those<br />
who have lost their legs to land mines in war torn regions.<br />
Through Rotary he also reads to underprivileged pre-school<br />
children at a day care center. Applying his Harvard Business<br />
School education and years of management experience at<br />
<strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong> has helped us grow financially and allowed us<br />
to build bigger enclosures, buy the best food for the cats, and<br />
build reserves to help insure that we can meet our obligation<br />
to care for these magnificent animals for the rest of their lives.<br />
5 GO GREEN IDEAS FOR THE WORKPLACE<br />
PAVE THE WAY<br />
Plans to pave the main entrance to the<br />
Trading Post Gift Shop are underway.<br />
Be honored on the walk of fame<br />
and have your name permanently<br />
engraved on a special brick paver.<br />
Your donation will get this project<br />
rolling. <strong>The</strong>re will be two paver<br />
sizes, 4x8 for $100 and 8x8 for $250.<br />
Personalized memorial bricks make<br />
great gifts for any occasion, such as<br />
a birthday, wedding, anniversary,<br />
employee or boss appreciation, pet<br />
appreciation, or for that person who<br />
has everything.<br />
Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend<br />
huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes can save energy and resources at work.<br />
1. BE BRIGHT ABOUT LIGHT - Artificial lighting accounts for 44% of the electricity use in<br />
office buildings. Turn off the lights when you’re leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and<br />
utilize natural light when you can.<br />
2. MAxIMIzE COMPUTER EFFICIENCY - Computers in the business sector unnecessarily<br />
waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year. Make it a habit to turn off your computer—and the<br />
power strip it’s plugged into—when you leave for the day. (Check with your IT department to<br />
make sure the computer doesn’t need to be on to run backups or maintenance.) During the day,<br />
setting your computer to go to sleep automatically during breaks can cut energy use by 70%.<br />
3. PRINT SMARTER - <strong>The</strong> average U.S. office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of copy<br />
paper a year. Save a tree and print on both sides or use the back side of old documents for faxes,<br />
scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible.<br />
4. GO PAPERLESS WHEN POSSIBLE - Think before you print: could this be read or stored<br />
online instead? When you receive unwanted catalogs, newsletters, magazines, or junk mail,<br />
request to be removed from the mailing list before you recycle the item.<br />
5. RAMP UP YOUR RECYCLING - Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an<br />
office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. Don’t forget to recycle<br />
those ink cartridges! One returned cartridge keeps approximately 2.5 pounds of metal and plastic<br />
out of landfills. Remanufacturing one toner cartridge also conserves about a half gallon of oil.<br />
6. CLOSE THE LOOP - Make it a policy to purchase green office supplies such as recycled paper<br />
and envelopes, refillable pens and markers, and remanufactured ink cartridges. Remanufactured<br />
ink and toner cartridges cost an average of 15% less than national brands.<br />
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LION -<br />
PANTHERA LEO<br />
Common Name: Lion<br />
Kingdom: Animalia<br />
Phylum:<br />
Chordata (Vertebrata)<br />
Class: Mammalia<br />
Order: Carnivora<br />
Family: Felidae<br />
Genus:<br />
Pantherinae Panthera<br />
Species: leo<br />
Misc.: <strong>The</strong> lion is the only<br />
species with tufted tails<br />
(both sexes) and manes<br />
(males). <strong>The</strong> mane allows<br />
the gender of the cat to be<br />
distinguished from afar, another trait particular to lions.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are also the only true social cat and live in groups<br />
called “prides.”<br />
Size and Appearance: Second only in size to the<br />
Siberian tiger among the felines, the lion is the largest<br />
carnivore in Africa, and the second largest feline<br />
predator in the world. Average males weigh 385-550<br />
pounds, and females weigh 250-320 pounds. <strong>The</strong> males<br />
reach an overall length of 11 feet from the tip of the nose<br />
to tip of the tail; females are just a bit shorter. Lions<br />
have a uniformly tawny coat, with variations in shading<br />
from light to dark. In the Timbavati region, white lions<br />
are found, which is a form of leucism as opposed to<br />
albinism. Black (melanistic)<br />
lions have not been observed and<br />
reports of black lions in captivity<br />
have never been confirmed. Males<br />
possess a mane that can range in<br />
color from blonde to red to brown<br />
to black. It covers their head, neck<br />
and chest, and its development is<br />
believed to be strongly influenced<br />
by testosterone. Lions’ ears have<br />
black spots on the backs, which<br />
stay black throughout their lives,<br />
unlike the black rosettes that cover<br />
their bodies when they are born.<br />
Habitat: <strong>The</strong> lion prefers to live in open woodlands and<br />
thick bush, scrub, and tall grassy areas. <strong>The</strong> lion can,<br />
and will, tolerate a wide variety of habitats, absent only<br />
from rain forests and desert interiors. While lions drink<br />
water regularly when it is available, they can survive<br />
by obtaining their moisture requirements from their<br />
prey or from tsama melons. This<br />
allows them to survive in very arid<br />
climates.<br />
Distribution: <strong>The</strong> lion was once<br />
found from northern Africa through<br />
southwest Asia (extinct in most<br />
countries within past 150 years),<br />
west into Europe (extinct 2000<br />
years ago) and east into India (relic<br />
population of about 350 in the Gir Forest only). Today,<br />
the majority of Africa’s lions can be found in east<br />
and southern Africa, with about 1,500 in west Africa.<br />
Most of the lions today exist inside protected areas. No<br />
accurate number of how many lions exist in the wild has<br />
been reported, but estimates are between 23,000-39,000.<br />
Reproduction and Offspring: Lions will reproduce any<br />
time of the year, and all females of reproductive maturity<br />
will breed at the same time. This allows them to give<br />
birth in synchrony with each other, thereby sharing the<br />
suckling responsibilities. Any lactating female in a pride<br />
will suckle any cub that belongs to the pride. Lions give<br />
birth to 1-6 cubs after a gestation of 110 days. <strong>The</strong> cubs<br />
are born blind and helpless, and weigh approximately<br />
2-4 pounds. Cub mortality is very high in lions, and less<br />
than half will survive their first year. Young males will<br />
leave their pride between 2-4 years if they can get away<br />
with staying that long, but sometimes they are forced<br />
out as early as 13-20 months. Females remain with<br />
their natal pride most of<br />
the time, although some<br />
will disperse and form<br />
new prides. In captivity,<br />
lions can live 20 years,<br />
as compared to 12 in<br />
the wild for males and<br />
15-16 for females. <strong>The</strong><br />
oldest lion ever recorded<br />
in captivity was 23 years<br />
old.<br />
Social System and Communication: Prides are made<br />
up of a single male or a coalition of males (up to 7) and<br />
up to 20 females and their offspring.<br />
<strong>The</strong> males defend the females and<br />
the territory from strange males, and<br />
competition among the males is fierce.<br />
A male’s average tenure over a pride<br />
is only 2-3 years, but can increase<br />
depending on the size and strength of<br />
the coalition. Lions use a variety of<br />
vocalizations, most notably the roar.<br />
It can be heard over a distance of 5-6<br />
miles, and serves to let other members<br />
of the pride know where they are, and as<br />
a signal to strange males to stay away.<br />
Hunting and Diet: Lions are very opportunistic eaters,<br />
and will take almost any prey ranging from small rodents<br />
to young rhinos, hippos and elephants. <strong>The</strong> majority of<br />
its prey, however, is medium to large ungulates, most<br />
notably zebra, wildebeest, impala, warthog, hartebeest<br />
and waterbuck. <strong>The</strong> females do most of the hunting, and<br />
the male will come<br />
and join the females<br />
after the kill is<br />
made. <strong>The</strong> females<br />
will make way for<br />
the males and allow<br />
him to eat his fill<br />
first.<br />
Principal Threats:<br />
Lions are generally<br />
considered problem animals whose existence is at<br />
odds with human settlements and cattle culture. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />
scavenging behavior makes them highly susceptible to<br />
poisoned carcasses put out to eliminate predators.<br />
Status: CITES: Appendix II IUCN: Vulnerable<br />
How rare is this cat? <strong>The</strong> International Species<br />
Information Service lists 69 in captivity in the<br />
U.S. that are registered with accredited zoos and<br />
sanctuaries of those only 3 are pure-bred. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
are 4 lions living at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong> <strong>Rescue</strong>.<br />
CAMERON Male African Lion Born 10/1/2000<br />
What was to happen to a lion named Cameron<br />
when an owner of the roadside zoo where he lived<br />
suddenly died and the zoo was forced to close?<br />
Luckily for Cameron, he came to live at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Cat</strong><br />
<strong>Rescue</strong> on 5/3/04. At the zoo, he had been raised<br />
with Zabu, the white tigress, and neither of them<br />
had been spayed or neutered. <strong>The</strong>re was a very high risk<br />
of the two cats cross breeding to create liger cubs. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
unnatural hybrids are always faced with an assortment<br />
of birth defects and are not an actual species that should<br />
be bred for conservation. Even though Cameron went<br />
through a very tough time in which his former keepers<br />
said he had lost over 200 pounds due to starvation,<br />
Cameron paced himself to survive. Since Cameron and<br />
Zabu were true companions, we had to do whatever we<br />
could to make a long life together possible for them.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first step was to build a 3-acre <strong>Cat</strong>-a-tat designed<br />
especially for two large carnivores. Next, we had to<br />
address the issue of neutering Cameron. We learned<br />
that if we neutered him, there was a strong possibility<br />
that he would lose his gorgeous, thick mane. To prevent<br />
that, we chose for him to undergo a vasectomy instead<br />
and he remained separated from Zabu until we were<br />
sure no breeding could take place. Reuniting them was<br />
a special<br />
m o m e n t<br />
and they<br />
are now<br />
very happy<br />
and very<br />
p o p u l a r<br />
residents.<br />
CHECK THIS OUT! This month’s Kiss a <strong>Cat</strong> is Cameron<br />
and for a $10 donation you can get this beautiful 8x10<br />
color photo of him. <strong>The</strong> bottom of the photo reads:<br />
“(Your Name) Kissed Cameron the Lion”.<br />
“Kiss” Cameron today with your $10 donation on page 10.<br />
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