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Why Adopting an Animal at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is the Perfect Holiday Gift

As the holiday season approaches, many people search for meaningful ways to give back, spread joy, and make a lasting impact. At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, there’s a way to do all three: through the adoption program. This unique form of giving not only helps support the big cats and other animals at the refuge, […]

November 12, 2024 View Article

How Big Cats Perceive the World – The Jacobson’s Organ and the Flehmen Response

Have you ever seen a big cat, like a lion or tiger, curl back its lips and make a funny face that almost resembles snarling? That odd expression isn’t aggression—it’s called the Flehmen response, and it’s a way for these powerful predators to get a better “whiff” of the scents around them. But to understand […]

November 5, 2024 View Article

Giving Tuesday 2024 – What to Expect at TCWR

As the pumpkins fade, our sights are set on the holiday season – and, most importantly, Giving Tuesday! This global initiative, founded in 2012 by New York City’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, brings together people and organizations worldwide on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to support charitable causes. For Turpentine Creek Wildlife […]

October 30, 2024 View Article

What is Staggering Disease and Why We Are Monitoring the Situation

Last May 2024, Douglas County, Colorado residents were shocked to find a “staggering” cougar roaming the property. They reported that the cat was hobbling around on its hind legs, dragging the rest of its body on the ground. Multiple wildlife rehabilitation organizations were called; however, Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded. The cougar was in such […]

October 16, 2024 View Article

Pumpkins Season – When the Animals Become Just as Festival as the People

As the air cools and the fall foliage begins to take over the luscious green Ozark Mountains, many things change at the Refuge. Our summer tasks, such as cleaning pools and lawn care, are replaced with racking leaves and different enrichment for the animals. In local markets, a surplus of pumpkins arrives as we approach […]

October 9, 2024 View Article

#RememberMeThursday

Be part of a worldwide awareness movement! In 2013, the #RememberMeThursday advocacy group started a campaign to unite people globally, coming together as one voice for all orphaned animals needing homes. In 2022, around 378,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in our nation’s shelters simply because they had no safe place to call home (Best […]

October 2, 2024 View Article

Opening the Vault: Sierra’s Legacy

If you have supported TCWR through the years, you know the importance and value of proper nutrition for each animal’s quality of life. Many of the animals TCWR rescues are from private owners or are victims of the exotic pet trade and suffer from malnutrition, a condition commonly diagnosed in animals rescued by reputable sanctuaries. Unfortunately, […]

September 17, 2024 View Article

Responsible Pet Ownership Month

The month of September is known as Responsible Pet Ownership Month. Being a responsible pet owner means keeping your animals current on vaccinations, spaying or neutering your animals, and providing all the basic needs like shelter, food, and water. While getting a new pet is always exciting and fun, they are a lifetime commitment. […]

September 11, 2024 View Article

Falling for Big Cats: Why autumn is one of the best times of year to visit TCWR

As the air begins to crisp and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, there’s no better time to explore the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is nestled in this picturesque landscape, offering a unique blend of breathtaking scenery and a sanctuary for rescued cats. […]

August 28, 2024 View Article

Internships: An Integral Part in Spreading Our Mission

An internship is a professional learning opportunity that offers meaningful and practical work experience related to an individual’s field of study or career interest. This opportunity allows individuals, mainly students, to obtain skillsets, develop a profound understanding and knowledge, and provide for career exploration before entering their professional endeavors. Internships are essential in spreading Turpentine […]

August 21, 2024 View Article