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RememberMeThursday – Rescue Animals that Need Homes

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 […]

September 28, 2023 View Article

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

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

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