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Infectious Diseases

The Dangers of Human Contact with Big Cats May 21, 2019 Big cats can potentially carry many diseases that can be transmitted by animals to humans through various forms of contact; these are known as Zoonotic diseases. Many businesses that allow hands-on interaction with cubs for photos or pay-to-play schemes will not inform the public […]

May 21, 2019 View Article

Several Servals Celebrate Construction Completion

And YOU are invited! May 15, 2019 This is your purr-sonal invitation to join us Wednesday, June 12, at 9:45 AM for the grand opening of our new serval habitat. The project was made possible by the Roop family. The Refuge opens at 9 AM, and we encourage you to arrive no later than 9:30 […]

May 15, 2019 View Article

It Takes A Village

This Mother’s Day, we reflect on what it means to be a mother. A quick Google search of the word “mother,” will reveal it’s meaning in verb form is to “bring up with care and affection” or “look after someone kindly and protectively, sometimes excessively so.” If you can relate to that in any way, we believe you deserve a Happy Mother’s Day!

May 9, 2019 View Article

DJ and T Grant

DJ & T Foundation Awards Grant $100,000 Grant for Animal Medical Needs April 30, 2019 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the DJ & T Foundation. The funds will be used for the sanctuary’s veterinary care program. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will celebrate their 27th year in existence May […]

April 30, 2019 View Article

Cats At The Castle 2019

8th Annual Event Recap April 30, 2019 This year we celebrated Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge’s 27th Anniversary while hosting our 8th Annual Cats at the Castle Fundraiser. We set a goal of $27,000 to commemorate our 27 years of rescuing animals in need and thanks to our amazing supporters we surpassed it raising $34,822 in […]

April 30, 2019 View Article

Exotic Pet Trade

And The Internet April 25, 2019 “I want a pet (insert exotic animal here).” This statement commonly comes along with a video of an animal doing something cute or unusual. Even though the person sharing will probably not act on the desire to own one, there are people who will and with the internet it […]

April 25, 2019 View Article

Things That Climb

Temperatures, Bears, and Calorie Intakes Similar to many of us after we awaken from a nap that was longer than we intended, our bear residents have risen from their winter slumbers and have one thing on their mind: FOOD! Aside from preferring all of their meat uncooked, their diets aren’t that different than ours. They […]

April 17, 2019 View Article

NWA Gives Countdown

One Week To Go! March 28, 2019 Northwest Arkansas Gives Day is only one week away! Thursday, April 4, from 8 AM – 8 PM will be a day full of felines and online “FUN”draising for our animal residents. Floyd has become our spokes-cat for this campaign, partially because he takes a dashing picture but […]

March 28, 2019 View Article

First Day Of Spring

Un‘bear‘able Fun At TCWR March 20, 2019 Today marks the first official day of Spring in the Ozarks, and our bear residents are slowly awakening from their winter sleep! While cold weather made them drowsy, we haven’t been seeing much of them on warm days because they still have their winter coats, which means they […]

March 20, 2019 View Article

Spring Break

Feline Fun at Turpentine Creek March 12, 2018 Planning your pre-summer vacation can be stressful, but including TCWR in your travel plans is a choice that won’t “Spring Break” your heart! As an ethical tourism destination, you can feel good knowing that your visit to the Refuge is making a difference in the lives of […]

March 12, 2019 View Article