The Big Cat Lodge
Big Cat Rescue has a vision of no more big cats in cages, but a big vision requires a bigger committment. In order to raise the funds necessary to insure the continued comfort of the exotic cats in our care we have to look for ways that enable us to grow financially without compromising the cat's sanctuary.
The Big Cat Lodge is an 8000 square foot building that we are planning to house corporate events, functions, school outreach programs, summer camps, a natural history museum and gift shop. It started out as only a dream, but thanks to the generosity of the following people and businesses it is starting to take shape.
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Keith W. Bricklemyer, Esq. Zoning Atty |
Kristen Tolbert with Bricklemyer & Assoc. |
ZONING APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
At the final hearing on our rezoning request April 11, 2006, the County Commissioners UNANIMOUSLY approved our request. This give us a second access to our property and allows us to house more interns, start a program to become part of a veterinary college curriculum, and to move forward on our plans for an education building. Because our request had not gotten a positive recommendation from the County Staff, our ability to show the support of the community was critical. We are so grateful to the 1600+ supporters who sent letters and emails of support, and especially grateful to the 50+ people who spent almost a full day at the hearing waiting for our case to be heard. Your support has resulted in a decision that over time will save many cats from abuse or abandonment. On behalf of the cats, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Howard Baskin
Advisory Board Chairman
hbaskin@BigCatRescue.org 813-889-7244
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