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Big Cat Rescue was in the news 42 times in 2009
542 6/28/09 The New York Post quoted Big Cat Rescue Operations Manager Scott Lope in a story they did about a woman who claims to be saving cheetahs by keeping them as pets. Kirsten Fleming wrote, "Scott Lope, operations manager of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Fla., says sleeping with big cats is a bad idea. "The biggest misconception is that when you raise these animals, that they are somehow tame," he said. "They're dangerous creatures. That doesn't change because someone sleeps in a bed with them."
541 6/22/09 Romow listed Big Cat Rescue as one of the top five tourist attractions in Tampa Bay FL.
540 6/21/09 Big Cat Rescue's Three Word Video aired on Good Morning America.
539 6/20/09 Carole Baskin was quoted in the Tampa Tribune on why the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission's decision to create a new category of tiger owner called a "Sanctuary" is nothing more than a way to circumvent the legislature's $10,000 bond requirement. More about that HERE
538 6/20/09 Tampa Tribune Reporter Courtney Cairns Pastor's story called Big Cats' Lunch Money: $3,800, about the PDKats efforts in the county school system to get kids involved in charitiable giving, ran with a photo of Snorkle the tiger.
537 6/20/09 Tampa Tribune was mentioned as an asset to Tampa in a letter to the Editor about the new development by Chris Daye going in next door to the sanctuary.
536 6/18/09 The Suwanee Democrat mentioned Big Cat Rescue in a story about brothers Rhett and Brian Barker ages 15 and 11, who will be featured on an upcoming episode of Nickelodeon's "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" July 12 at 9 p.m. thanks to the success of their Internet show "Teen Wilderness" on YouTube. The pair has visited several state parks and even filmed at Big Cat Rescue, an animal sanctuary in Tampa.
535 6/17/09 The Maddux Report online noted that Howard Baskin, CFO of Big Cat Rescue was the 2009 winner of the Citizen of the Year Award from the Upper Tampabay Chamber.
534 6/15/09 Tampa Bay's Best Magazine did a full page recap of the 2008 Fur Ball with photos of Howard Baskin, Commissioner Kevin Beckner, Senator Phyllis Busansky, Fox 13 celebrities Russell Rhoades, Charley Belcher, Sean & Lisa Halter, Jay and Laura O'Connor and Keith Lawless of Cox Radio along with several volunteers and interns.
533 6/13/09 Brian Bishop of The Daily News in Sayr, PA reported the opening day of the Ribbons of Hope Foundation’s spring craft fair raises money for many non-profit organizations, such as the Bradford County Humane Society, the Sayre VFW, SERVE Inc., Boy Scouts and scholarship programs, as well as some national-level organizations, such as the Big Cat Rescue in Florida. The event is all about trying to supplement the incomes of non-profits.
532 6/12/09 Howard Baskin, CFO of Big Cat Rescue and 2009 winner of the Citizen of the Year Award from the Upper Tampabay Chamber was quoted in the St. Pete Times article by Rodney Thrash on the development going in next to us. "We frequently are finding an increasing number of people coming to Tampa just for us," said Howard Baskin, Chairman of the Advisory Board for Big Cat, which averages 25,000 visitors per year. "Often we asked, "Where should we stay?" It would be ideal to have a hotel right next to us that we could send people to."
531 6/10/09 Giving the Lion's Share was a story by Courtney Cairns Pastor, reporter for the Tampa Tribune in which she covered the charity drive organized by the Phi Delta Kappa, a professional educators association. PDKats raised $3,800 for the big cats in their campaign which included all Hillsborough County Schools.
530 5/28/09 The St. Pete Times reporter Hellen Anne Travis listed Big Cat Rescue in her top 6 ideas for a date night. She suggested the Feeding Tour as the best option and we agree.
529 5/7/09 Jared Leone of the St. Pete Times announced Big Cat Rescue's Summer Camp. Children ages 8 to 15 can discover the outdoors with more than 100 big cats at the 45-acre Citrus Park facility. When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting June 15. Cost: Early bird registration through May 29 is $175. The cost is $190 for each four-day session. Contact: (813) 920-4130; 12802 Easy St.
528 5/3/09 Connections for Women featured Big Cat Rescue in their Caring & Sharing section. On 5/13/09 they made our article their cover story.
527 5/1/09 The Tampa Bay Business Journal named Big Cat Rescue as a finalist in their Non Profit of the Year awards.
526 4/23/09 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com mentioned Big Cat Rescue's hosting of a Tai Chi class, saying: Observe World Tai Chi and Qigong Day with a free tai chi lesson at 10 a.m. today and April 25 (Worldwide Awareness Day) at Big Cat Rescue Meeting House, 8013 N. Meadowview Circle, Tampa. Donation of $5 for the Big Cat Rescue requested. A prepay of $20 guarantees a commemorative T-shirt. Call (813) 243-4271.
525 4/18/09 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com mentioned Big Cat Rescue's hosting of a Tai Chi class, saying: Observe World Tai Chi and Qigong Day with a free tai chi lesson at 10 a.m. today and April 25 (Worldwide Awareness Day) at Big Cat Rescue Meeting House, 8013 N. Meadowview Circle, Tampa. Donation of $5 for the Big Cat Rescue requested. A prepay of $20 guarantees a commemorative T-shirt. Call (813) 243-4271.
524 4/15/09 Dee Santis, Big Cat Rescue AdvoCat was featured in the Bergen News in Palisades, NJ.
523 4/15/09 We were featured in Reader's Digest Off the Beaten Path: "Planning a trip to Florida? Why not stop at Tampa's Big Cat Rescue, where you can see endangered cougars, tigers, and lions in a protected sanctuary?"
522 4/8/09 Laura Legere, reporter for the PA Times Tribune covered Big Cat Rescue's policies in rescuing cats from repeat offenders, saying, "Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, said she may be able to provide a permanent home to Genesis’ lynx and cougar if the animals’ owner, Margaret Miller, signs a contract — part of the sanctuary’s protocol — agreeing never to take another big cat."
521 4/8/09 The Carrollwood News ran a reprint of Courtney Cairns Pastor's story about Big Cat Rescue's selection by the PDKats to be the charity of choice for all Hillsborough County schools for the rest of the 2009 school year. Students at the schools taking part in the fundraiser will have a chance to do a podcast with Big Cat Rescue and attend a field trip where they can watch the lions and tigers getting fed. The teacher, principal and area director of the class that raises the most will receive a three-day weekend in a Jaguar and a two-night stay at the Sirata on St. Pete Beach, thanks to corporate sponsors.
520 4/6/09 Courtney Cairns Pastor, reporter for the Tampa Tribune covered Big Cat Rescue's selection by the PDKats to be the charity of choice for all Hillsborough County schools for the rest of the 2009 school year. Our videos will be shown in all participating classrooms and the kids will be competing for prizes for themselves, their teachers and their principals based upon raising the most in donations to the big cats.
519 3/26/09 Rodney Thrash of the St. Pete Times did a 10 year anniversary look at the impact of the Citrus Park Mall on NW Hillsborough County and Big Cat Rescue was said to be the only thing left untouched by the sprawl.
518 3/24/09 The New York Times listed Big Cat Rescue as the thing to do in Tampa in their Travel section.
517 3/17/09 Baird Helegson, reporter for the Tampa Tribune did an expose, including names and addresses in his front page story called Are You Living Next To An Exotic Animal? Find out more about the subject HER
516 3/6/09 Nathan Stubbs, reporter for the Independent Weekly quoted Big Cat Rescue on the issue of the tiger held hostage at the Tiger Truck Stop, "We are happy that J. Mitchell Ourso vetoed the Council’s ruling, but the council can still over rule his veto with a 2/3’s vote. Ourso is asking the council to change the amendment to include measures that would make the Tiger Truck Stop more safe and more humane. There is no way to do either, but I am sure that if they do it at all, it will be some lip service language that does not really address either issue.”
515 3/2/09 Encyclopedia Britannica ran Carole Baskin's Big Cat Bailout story.
514 3/1/09 Visit Florida magazine did a promotional piece on how Big Cat Rescue is family oriented fun in their section called Family Getaways. The title of the article, by coincidence, was Wildlife on Easy Street.
513 3/1/09 Carole Baskin was interviewed on KNX 1070AM news radio in Los Angeles, CA about the exotic cat pet trade.
512 2/25/09 TBO.com announced: Big Cat Rescue Topic Of Presentation at Tampa Palms where Denny Mitchell, senior volunteer at Big Cat Rescue, will speak at Friday's 7 a.m. meeting of the Rotary Club of New Tampa.
511 2/14/09 Allison Pataki, reporter for Fox News quoted Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue in the piece called, "Claws Come Out in Fight Over Tony the Truck-Stop Tiger" saying "Carole Baskin, CEO of the Big Cat Rescue has extended repeated offers to Sandlin to move Tony to her facility. "Our care is absolutely the best, we provide the best food, we have the best employees, and we're an accredited preserve," Baskin says."
510 2/12/09 Jessica Balanza of the Tampa Tribune covered the Valentine's Day Adoption Event in Citrus Park where Laura Lassister and Big Cat Rescue will be participating. This also ran on TBO.com
509 2/11/09 Deidre Cruse, reporter for Post South in Plaquemine, LA quoted Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue in the article called, "Grosse Tete tiger draws international attention" about Tony the Truck Stop tiger, saying "Baskin said her organization's supporters have generated nearly 14,000 letters complaining of conditions at the truck stop and asking for the tiger to be sent Big Cat Rescue."
508 2/11/09 The Kentucky Enquirer, a daily newspaper with a circulation 49,356 ran Zach Dunkin's story about Big Cat Rescue called Super Natural Attractions.
507 2/1/09 Joanne Poesch, Specialty Travel writer for the Miami Examiner, listed Big Cat Rescue as the number one thing people should see while in Tampa for the Super Bowl.
506 1/25/09 Patricia Borns of the Boston Globe recommends a visit to Big Cat Rescue to everyone coming here for the Super Bowl.
505 1/21/08 Stephanie Hinkaty, reporter for Disney Family Travel magazine, listed Big Cat Rescue as a four star family destination and did a page on all of our tours and what to expect for all ages.
504 1/18/09 Leonora Lake, reporter for the Tampa Tribune, reported Big Cat Rescue's win of the WEDU People's Choice Award for the 3rd year in a row. Big Cat Rescue competed with 90 charities in a 16 county viewing area for what the host, Jack Harris, called the American Idol Show of the Non Profit World.
503 1/11/09 The Cincinnati Enquirer ran Zach Duncan's story called Sanctuary by the Sea where he recalls, "Access to the sanctuary is by guided tour only. Knowledgeable docents from a staff of more than 100 volunteers take groups of 10 to 15 visitors on a 90-minute tour along a winding, level trail of sand through the various cat habitats. As guests learn facts about each cat and their behaviors in the wild, they get a closer look than they would ever get at most zoos. Every cat housed here has a story, and the guides are eager to tell it -- like Nikita, the lioness found living on a concrete slab, chained to a wall by her drug-dealing owner. Or Natasha and Willow, a pair of Siberian lynx rescued from a fur farm where they lived in dirty metal sheds. As much as founder Carole Baskin adores her cats, she'd be happier if her service were never needed."
502 1/11/2009 Front page of the Miami Herald reaching 279,484 readers as part of the Tackle Tampa story on what to do in Tampa during the Superbowl. Story by freelance writer, Chelle Koster Walton.
501 1/4/09 Jack Teague of The Express in the U.K. did a lovely piece about his visit to Big Cat Rescue and included, "There is a strong educational theme to the centre. Our guide Neil (bizarrely from Nottingham and working in Florida as a volunteer) told us how breeders often make a living by convincing people that cute cubs make good pets and the wild cats are simply abandoned when they get too big. Incredibly, many American states still do not prohibit the sale or private ownership of wild cats." More HERE
Big Cat Rescue was in the news 70 times in 2008.
500 12/28/08 The good work of Big Cat Rescue was applauded in the U.K. newspaper, the Sunday Mirror, in an article called unseen Florida.
499 12/17/08 Carole Baskin was interviewed by NBC's Morgan Rose while attending the Iberville Parish hearing in an attempt to have the council enforce their 1993 ban on the exhibition of wild animals. See the television coverage here: Chat Big Cats
498 12/15/08 Accent Tampa Bay announced the Fin, Fur and Feather Art Show to benefit Big Cat Rescue.
497 12/9/08 Jill Adler, reporter for Sports Guide, included a segment on Big Cat Rescue as a way to support Eco Tourism in Florida. Sports Guide has a circulation of 25,000.
496 12/7/08 The Tampa Tribune reported that the Tampa Realistic Artists hosted the reception for Fin, Fur and Feather, an art exhibition and competition focused on wildlife. The event and all of the commissions on art sales benefited Big Cat Rescue. The winner of the show donated her prize money to Big Cat Rescue as well as did some of the other winners. Representative Faye Culp was on hand to welcome Big Cat Rescuers.
495 12/5/08 Cox Radio has been running to excellent PSA's for us on their 6 radio stations.
494 11/13/08 Steve Echeverria Jr. mentioned Big Cat Rescue in his article about Efest and eco friendly themed festival in Sarasota's Herald Tribune.
493 11/8/08 Karen Hamlin of Travel World International Magazine did an excellent story about Big Cat Rescue and captured the essence of the big cat crisis. Read it HERE
492 11/4/08 St. Pete Times Reporter, Amy Schertzer, posted more fun photos from the Fur Ball HERE
491 10/28/08 Cindy Richards. reporter for the Travel Muse listed Big Cat Rescue as one of the three best things to do in Tampa.
490 10/28/08 The Tampa Bay Charity Register listed our 2008 and 2009 Fur Ball and included us in their direcotry of exclusive galas.
489 10/28/08 Bay News 9 announced our video was number two on You on Demand, "Another youngster is our number 2 clip.... Baby Bobcat. The Big Cat Rescue group has this young male and he's adorable. Check him and other animals out in the Pet Performances section."
488 10/19/08 The Tampa Tribune devoted more than 1/4 of the page to fun photos and follow up of the Fur Ball.
487 10/18/08 The Carrollwood section of the Tampa Tribume sported a 1/4 page color photo of Cynthia Smoot and Barbara Nagy at the Fur Ball.
486 10/17/08 Amy Schertzer, of the St. Pete Times did a great story with photos of the Fur Ball with the headline, "Fur Ball raises funds for big felines."
485 10/16/08 Amy Scherzer, social scene reporter for the St. Pete Times said, "Fur Ball Big Cat Rescue supporters drummed up warm and fuzzy feelings for the care and protection of 135 lions, tigers, jaguars and other exotic felines at its annual Fur Ball. Jana Broder's thundering drum circle set the beat for 600 whiskered and tailed guests Oct. 10. Top cat donors included Tom Mitchell, who bid $8,000 for an African safari; Michael Jamison won the Thailand trip for $7,500; and Lance and Karyn Ringhaver paid $2,350 to drive a new Jaguar XF for one month. Playing Wheel of Fur-tune to win two Rolexes donated by Avant-Gold Jewelers also helped the $150-ticket event raise about $80,000."
484 10/14/08 Avian Nobles Curtis reported in BizBash on the Fur Ball, complete with a slideshow.
483 10/12/08 Baird Helgeson, reporter for the Tampa Tribune quoted Carole Baskin on the purpose of the Zoo Association of America, "Critics such as Carole Baskin said the organization is designed to legitimize and protect shady exotic-animal breeders."
482 10/8/08 The South Tampa Tribune reported: The fall social season is in full swing with fundraising events. The Fur Ball at 6 p.m. Friday at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, benefits Big Cat Rescue. There will be food, entertainment and a live and a silent auction; dress is "safari and wild." Tickets are $150. For information, call Jessie Allen at (813) 850-7052.
481 10/3/08 The Fur Ball was featured twice today in the St. Pete Times and Amy Scherzer's Diary.
480 9/29/08 Jamie Veronica had a full page photo spread devoted to her work at Big Cat Rescue and the Fur Ball in the October issue of Tampa Bay Illustrated.
479 9/28/08 The travel book called Kids Love Florida featured Big Cat Rescue as a place that kids love to visit. $11.66 online HERE
478 9/20/08 Bill Taylor of the Toronto Star interviewed Scott Lope who knows all about Ontario’s notorious roadside zoos, some of which take advantage of inadequate legislation to shamefully mistreat their animals. “We have them here, too,” he says. “But roadside zoos are starting to go away in the States. People aren’t so keen any more to take their kids to see an animal in a cage.” Bill also went on to expose the white tiger fraud and talked about how Big Cat Rescue is a sanctuary, not a zoo.
477 9/20/08 Friends of Florida mentioned Big Cat Rescue as one of their charities while being interviewed for clean up work they did by Tampa Tribune reporters.
476 9/11/08 The Northwest News and Tribune did a story on Big Cat Rescue.
475 9/11/08 The Look To The Stars Celebrity calendar featured Big Cat Rescue's Fur Ball and noted Bo Derek's support of our work.
474 9/10/08 The TampaBay.com announced the Fur Ball on Oct. 10, 2008
473 8/30/08 The UK Mirror wrote, "It's hard to see animals like tigers, lions and jaguars behind bars, but this centre is doing good things for these incredible creatures. And seeing them up close is pretty impressive, if mildly heart attack-inducing." The UK is way ahead of most Americans in their understanding that big cats don't belong behind bars. They do not allow most of the abusive practices that result in exotic cats being used and abandoned. (circulation of 1,565,500 readers)
472 8/11/08 Zach Dunkin featured Big Cat Rescue in a piece called Sanctuary By The Sea at the Indy Star Zach recalls, "Access to the sanctuary is by guided tour only. Knowledgeable docents from a staff of more than 100 volunteers take groups of 10 to 15 visitors on a 90-minute tour along a winding, level trail of sand through the various cat habitats. As guests learn facts about each cat and their behaviors in the wild, they get a closer look than they would ever get at most zoos. Every cat housed here has a story, and the guides are eager to tell it -- like Nikita, the lioness found living on a concrete slab, chained to a wall by her drug-dealing owner. Or Natasha and Willow, a pair of Siberian lynx rescued from a fur farm where they lived in dirty metal sheds. As much as founder Carole Baskin adores her cats, she'd be happier if her service were never needed." Circulation 337,421.
471 8/13/08 Beth Kamhi's article about Big Cat Rescue's fun for moms and kids was published at Being Savvy.
470 7/25/08 Magnificent Obcessions, featuring Big Cat Rescue's Scott Lope aired in the U.S. as did the re -runs of Monster Quest and Uncut and Uncensored that also featured Big Cat Rescue's big cat expert.
469 7/24/08 2,600 people called in for the launch of Living the Law of Attraction. Bob Doyle, Marie Diamond and Carole Baskin were interviewed live. You can order the book at Amazon.
468 7/23/08 Maurna Bales featured the Fur Ball in her Helping Out section of the Carrollwood News & Tribune.
467 7/21/08 Carole Baskin wrote a feature article for Advocacy for Animals called Man Eating Lions.
466 7/13/2008 Donna Miller, reporter for the Plains News Reporter in OH did a follow up story on the rescue of Joseph's Pride and discussed the fact that OH still fails to protect the animals and citizens due to their lack of laws.
465 6/30/08 Debbie Carson, staff writer for The News did an in depth article on the rehabilitation of Hope the baby bobcat and an interview with Big Cat Rescue's President, Jamie Veronica.
464 6/13/08 The WagMag (a pet oriented bi-monthly magazine with a circulation of 40,000) devoted a full page to Big Cat Rescue's Hurricane Preparedness Program.
463 6/1/08 n the Magazine of Naples featured Big Cat Rescue as Tampa's best kept secret in their Trail Mix section. They included a huge color photo of Cheetaro the leopard. Circulation 45,000.
462 5/29/08 Janice Doyle of the Brandon Valrico Journal featured Big Cat Rescue in Big Trip Little Trip.
461 5/17/08 The Tampa Tribune did an extended story on the subject below and separately ran our Wish List asking their readers to respond.
460 5/16/08 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com mentioned Big Cat Rescue as being the recipient of fundraising efforts by students under the banner of Paws For Peace.
459 5/6/08 Cathy Carter Harley of the Beaufort Gazette writes, "Gussie Sirovatka has always loved animals, especially cats, but even her mother was surprised when the 9-year-old Port Royal Elementary School third-grader decided to take on fundraising efforts for Big Cat Rescue. More HERE
458 4/28/08 Big Cat Rescue was the featured story at Encyclopedia Britannica. Anita Wolff had contacted Jamie Veronica to ask for permission to use some of her photos and she suggested they contact Carole Baskin about some of the legislative work we are doing. Encyclopedia Britannica devotes an impressive section of their site as a source of information, a call for action, and a stimulus to thought regarding humanity's relationship with the animals with whom we share our planet. They support worldwide efforts to ensure humane treatment of animals, develop the understanding of their nature, promote their survival, and protect and restore the environment. We are honored to be a part of the great work they are doing to educate, inform and enlighten. Read it HERE
457 4/20/08 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com reported on Big Cat Rescue in Earth Day Event Lets Youths Get In Touch With Nature. The first-time festival includes animal encounters, arts and crafts, live folk and bluegrass music, a nature art show by well-known photographers and artists, a student art exhibit and displays by local organizations including Tampa Audubon Society and Big Cat Rescue.
456 4/19/08 Leonora Lake of the Tampa Tribune included a mention of Big Cat Rescue as participating in this year's Earth Day celebration.
455 4/10/08 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com mention Big Cat Rescue again in New Motivational Club Keeps Students Hopping. Named for Lowry's leopard mascot, the club has gone on fundraising walks for autism and multiple sclerosis, adopted a leopard at Big Cat Rescue, created valentines for veterans, hosted a literacy event and visited nursing home residents.
454 4/9/08 The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com mention Big Cat Rescue in Strength In Numbers. For their first project, they raised $1,310 through rummage and bake sales and adopted Cheetaro, a leopard at Big Cat Rescue in Citrus Park.
453 3/22/08 Jamie Veronica, President of Big Cat Rescue was credited in Cat Fancy magazine (annual cir. 3,060,020) with providing photos illustrating the difference in leopard and jaguar spots for their article about saving them in the wild called Jaguar: King of the South American Forest. To see the work Big Cat Rescue is doing in S.A. to save the jaguar visit TheJaguarTrust.com
452 3/14/08 John Woestendiek, reporter for the Baltimore Sun listed Big Cat Rescue as his top contact link in the ongoing saga about Puddy the Siberian lynx, owned illegally by Dan Vitilio.
451 3/1/08 Ebe Bower of the Clearwater Chamber wrote a nice segment about Big Cat Rescue that was published in GTP Group Travel Planet.
450 3/1/08 Shaphali Jain of City Masala, the glossy lifestyle magazine of So. Asia did a two page cover story interview with Operations manager, Scott Lope and photos by Jamie Veronica called Hear Them Roar- The Jewels at Big Cat Rescue, Tampa. Cameron the lion looked positively regal on the front cover. Get it HERE.
449 3/1/08 Wheels on the Road, the motorcycle's enthusiast's handbook included an article about Big Cat Rescue
448 3/10/08 Adam Stone, reporter for the Federal Times mentioned Big Cat Rescue as something unique in Tampa, FL.
447 3/1/08 Tampabay's Best Magazine featured a two page spread on the success of the Fur Ball with great photos of guests, including Bo Derek.
446 2/27/08 Robert Sheer's article about Big Cat Rescue appeared in the Travel Lady.
445 2/22/08 ABC's Al Keck interviewed Scott Lope and Howard Baskin about Big Cat Rescue reaching the $50,000. goal in the PODS Birdies for Charities campaign. This is tied to the golf championships as a way to provide a matching fund for charities.
444 2/22/08 The Tampabay Business Journal did a follow up feature on their awards banquet yesterday where Big Cat Rescue's CFO, Howard Baskin had been honored as a finalist in their CFO of the Year Award.
443 2/21/08 WEDU aired interviews with winners of the Be More Awards. Host Cathy Unruh talked with Big Cat Rescue Founder Carole Baskin about winning the People's Choice Award.
442 2/12/08 Jason Geary and Candace Mundy's article about our new wall ran again in the Tampa Tribune; this time in the Metro Section. In the same section Daniel Ruth ran a commentary on cyber hunting, which was just outlawed in FL this month.
441 2/10/08 Amy Ellis profiled Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue in Flair Magazine which is distributed as a glossy, oversized lifestyle magazine in the Tampa Tribune. Read it HERE
440 2/9/08 Jason Geary reported on our new wall project in a piece called: Protecting a Sanctuary, with photos by Candace Mundy, that made the cover of the NW News & Tribune section of the Tampa Tribune. It was also carried on TBO.com. Read it HERE
439 2/8/08 Michaela Strachan's new series Animal Rescue Squad featured Big Cat Rescue on 2/8/08 and will air again 2/11 on Five in the UK. Michaela filmed a segment here for her last series called Michaela's Wild Challenge a while back too.
438 1/24/08 Apryl Chapman Thomas of SouthernByWays listed Big Cat Rescue as a must see attraction with your family in tow HERE
437 1/18/08 The Tampa Bay Business Journal recognized Big Cat Rescue for winning WEDU's People's Choice Award HERE
436 1/12/08 The Delta Optimist ran Robert Scheer's story about Big Cat Rescue HERE
435 1/11/08 Big Cat Rescue was mentioned in Langley Advance in an article by Robert Scheer that ran in 5 or 6 newspapers in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The circulation of the six publications is estimated at 480,000. Read one version HERE
434 1/11/08 Traveling Tales featured Big Cat Rescue based upon a visit by journalist Robert Sheer HERE
433 1/17/08 Visit Florida's expert travel writer Jennifer Michaels wrote a great article about what it means to bring your kids to Big Cat Rescue in her piece called: LIons and Lessons: Teaching Kids About Wildlife Conservation in the VisitFlorida guide.
432 1/8/2008 Woman's World Magazine featured Big Cat Rescue as the #6 "must-see" destination in Tampa. Page 51 complete with pictures of the cats. Johnene Granger, a travel writer with Woman’s World named Big Cat Rescue as one of her 7 Must Sees in Tampa. The circulation of Woman's World is 1,542,394 and the ad rate is valued at $60,830.00 according to VisitTampaBay.com HERE
431 1/7/08 Chosen as a Hot Pick for the Metropolitan Newsletter's March edition.
430 1/1/08 Dateline Florida in the St. Pete Times covered a tragedy in Dallas, TX reporting that Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing a young female tiger and leaving her next to an apartment complex.
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The following is a partial listing of incidents involving captive big cats since 1990. These incidents have resulted in the massive killing or deaths of big cats, many human deaths, and hundreds of human injuries. Big Cat News.