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Pens that Fund Freedom

Since its inception in 1992, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) has become a leader among U.S. sanctuaries in the movement to end the Big Cat Trade. The milestones TCWR has achieved were only possible with the unwavering commitment of our supporters and donors. Their generosity has allowed us to continue our mission to rescue big […]

September 16, 2023 View Article

Bob Barker’s Enduring Legacy: A Champion of Animal Welfare

It is great sadness to learn of the passing of Bob Barker, a true champion of animal welfare. During his lifetime, which spanned an entire century, he had a significant mark on animal advocacy and funding freedom for animals in need while using his celebrity platform. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War […]

August 31, 2023 View Article

The Role of Sanctuaries in Big Cat Welfare

The Role of Sanctuaries in Big Cat Welfare Animal sanctuaries have tragically become a necessary refuge for big cats and other exotic and domestic animals on all continents. The exotic pet trade is worth billions. Despite many advocacy agencies continuing to fight for the plight of these captive big cats and other species, the trade […]

August 11, 2023 View Article

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge to Receive 34 New Cats

Eureka Springs, Ark – Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) will soon welcome 34 new cats to the family in an effort to relocate cats from a closing facility. TCWR is excited to house and care for these animals as an accredited Global Federation Animal Sanctuary. “Our mission is to provide lifetime refuge for big cats […]

March 31, 2023 View Article

Rescue, It is a Way of Life

What does it mean to rescue? Is it a one-time thing to feel good at the moment? Or, is it a calling for us as individuals to uplift those who have fallen and be there for those in need? The word rescue can mean many things to many different people. As part of the culture […]

March 14, 2023 View Article

African Serval Saved After Surviving Winter In Rural Missouri

“You never know what the day will bring around here!” said our president, Tanya Smith, after receiving a call for an emergency rescue roughly two hours away in rural Missouri. A farmer occasionally saw what he described as a “crazy-looking cat” on his property over six months. They started to notice feathers and bone […]

January 20, 2023 View Article

Tiger Queens at Turpentine Creek

Tiger Queens at Turpentine Creek What comes to mind when you hear “Tiger King”? Is it cub petting? Is it a comical dispute between tiger owner and tiger rescuer? During the Pandemic, there were millions of international eyes watching the dramatic show that captured the audience as it revealed a world and industry most knew […]

January 18, 2023 View Article

Top 5 Best Ranked Dog Parks In the Country

Dog parks are an excellent resource for physical and mental stimulation, socialization, and a place to get their “zoomies” out. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best-ranked dog parks in the country, but first, let’s be prepared: Bring your leash and collar/harness Bring dog waste bags to pick up after your pup Have […]

January 18, 2023 View Article

Triplet Tiger Cubs Overcome the Unforeseen

In May of 2021, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge assisted the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in their seizure of tigress Priscilla and three other female big cats suspected of being pregnant from the Tiger King park in Oklahoma. The DOJ feared that the cubs would ‘disappear’ before the main seizure of animals could take place […]

August 19, 2022 View Article

Lady the Lioness Living Her New Life

Abandoned lioness given a second chance at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge This June, Turpentine Creek rescued a nameless, elderly lioness. Lady, as she was named by one of our longtime supporters, was one of four female big cats living in an abandoned roadside zoo in Adair, Oklahoma. The attraction had been shut down by the […]

August 19, 2022 View Article