Twiss Rescue

In December of 1991, Twiss, a notorious breeder and black market dealer showed up on the Jackson’s doorstep with three cattle trailers full of big cats and other animals – 42 in all. She was on the run from the law and knew she couldn’t get very far with such a heavy load. She was desperate to find a place for the cats and knew the Jackson’s could are for them. At that time, Don and Hilda were living in Hope, AR, but they did know of a 460-acre ranch located in Eureka Springs. The ranch was owned at that time by a friend of the Jacksons’ who had offered it to be used as a temporary refuge.

Eventually, Turpentine Creek would officially take over the Eureka property and continue to offer Refuge to all big cats in need of rescue.