Cat of the Week Update

Featured Links FaceBook YouTube Subscribe Donate This weekend is VW Weekend In Eureka Springs Greetings!   August is always an exciting time at the refuge.  We are in the middle of training a new group of interns and watching the past group ready themselves to move forward in life.  I sure hope we have had a positive influence on each of their lives and instilled them with further love for the animals prompting them to give their lives to helping.  They are prepared with practical knowledge and a good education so they have no choice but to succeed. They will be missed like all others who have given their precious time to further Turpentine Creek's Mission.   As always we need your help.  Please donate today.   Sincerely, Scott Smith Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge   Cat of the Week - Kitty Date of birth: 4/14/1996 Date of Arrival: 8/14/1998    Kitty was rescued from Independence, Kansas when she had gotten into a fight with a dog, and her owner's ten-year-old son had tried to break it up. Unfortunately, the young boy was no match for a wild cat, and Kitty bit him in the face.  The boy came out all right, but Kitty's life was about to change.  The Department of Health in Kansas wanted Kitty to be euthanized and tested for rabies immediately.  The owner called Turpentine Creek and sent the cougar to the refuge.  The staff at TCWR worked things out with the health department who thankfully allowed Kitty to live.   Kitty was most likely inbred judging by her crossed eyes and small stature.  Although she is an adult cougar, her legs are about one third of the length they should be.  Kitty has digestion problems, and is on a diet of boneless meat as a result.   You can adopt or sponsor Kitty today.   Weekly Video Click the image below to watch this weeks podcast.   Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular Make sure to save the date for the 2011 Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular!  The date is October 29, 2011.  Visit our site for more information. See ya there.  This is the only time each year you can visit the refuge at night!   You can pre-order your 2012 Calendar now. They will be $10 each.  Monies are applied to our Haibtat Fund.  Remember your friends too!