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The Pursuit of the Mythical Lap Leopard

Even the Smallest Wild Cats are #PredatorsNotPets June 17, 2021 The term “lap leopard” is very seductive. It paints a picture of an exotic feline that is not only small enough to cuddle but docile and affectionate enough to find such human attention appealing. That picture, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. It is […]

June 17, 2021 View Article

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Assists Federal Government in Rescue of Sixty Eight Big Cats from Tiger King Park

Thirteen Exotic Cats Safe at TCWR’s GFAS-Accredited Sanctuary Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge [TCWR] assisted the Federal Government in rescuing sixty-eight big cats from Jeffery (Jeff) and Lauren Lowe’s Tiger King Park previously owned by so-called “Tiger King,” Joe Exotic. In January, a federal judge ordered the Lowes to surrender all big cat cubs in their […]

May 28, 2021 View Article

Experience the Magic of Spring at Turpentine Creek

Blooming Flowers, Bam Bam’s Waterfall Showers TCWR is alive with the sights and sounds of springtime! In addition to the enthusiastic roars, chuffs, and grrrrrrs, so commonly heard at our refuge, wrens are trilling, chipmunks are scurrying (away from big cats!) and an array of scented herbs and native plantings are bursting forth to greet […]

May 21, 2021 View Article

A Deep Dive Into the Texas Tiger Situation

What it Means for Big Cat Ownership It’s impossible to miss the latest news coming out of Houston, Texas. A tiger was filmed in a neighborhood last Sunday. We would like to address some of the most commonly asked questions we received after posting the story to our Facebook page, as well as summarize why […]

May 14, 2021 View Article

April Snow Showers Bring May Flowers

An April Snow Isn’t the Only Surprise in Store for Our Animal Residents If there’s anything we’ve learned in the past year, it’s to expect the unexpected! Our big cats were treated to a Spring snow shower this week. The temperatures were warm enough to keep water dishes unfrozen and doors from being stuck shut, […]

April 23, 2021 View Article

Storm Warning

Fallen Trees & Safety Two trees fell in Tigger and Floyd’s habitat Friday after a sudden storm blew through. Amid stinging rain and gusting winds, a radio call went out regarding the incident. Thankfully, there was no harm done to our animal residents nor was there a risk of an escape. Animal Care Team […]

April 15, 2021 View Article

We’re Not in Kansas (er, Texas?) Anymore!

Support Animals Like Ce’Ce’ & JJ During NWA Gives Day! Two of our newest residents, Ce’ Ce’ & JJ, a sibling pair of African Servals, are adjusting nicely to their new forever home at TCWR. Relinquished by their previous owner due to COVID related changes back in February, they are just now beginning to feel […]

April 2, 2021 View Article

Bears & Butterflies

Bears Emerge from Torpor ‘Cocoon’ Just in Time for World Bear Day March 25, 2021 Like butterflies undergoing metamorphosis, our bear residents retreated to their dens during the cold season and have since emerged…well, just as stinky and silly as ever! They made their entrance back into the “real world” just in time for World […]

March 25, 2021 View Article

It’s a Big Cat Second Honeymoon

Chief & Mauri Will Be Reunited Soon March 18, 2021 Chief & Mauri were in sad condition back in September of 2020 when we rescued them from their Charleston, Indiana, facility. In dire need of rehydration and proper nutrition, both had a severe infestation of parasites as well. Because of the severity of their conditions, […]

March 19, 2021 View Article

NWA Gives…And Beyond!

Join Us for Prizes and Fun April 8, from 8 AM – 8 PM March 11, 2021 If you’ve known us awhile, you know we don’t do fundraising- we do FUNraising! Our next big online “pawty” will be NWA Gives Day on April 8, from 8 AM – 8 PM! During these 12 hours, we […]

March 12, 2021 View Article