Turpentine Creek "Cat Of The Week"

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

2012 Calendars Order Yours Today! Clidk the image above to order today. All the cats need new toys (enrichment items).  Please choose one at www.boomerball.com Put TCWR's address for delivery and in the comments section choose an animal to receive your gift. Like our FaceBook Page Take a look at our latest newsletter. CLICK HERE Greetings! Happy Thanksgiving! Support Small Business Saturday and the Big Cats! All the 2- and 4-legged friends at Turpentine Creek wish you a great and joyous Thanksgiving with family, friends and lots of great food and happiness. If part of your holiday includes getting a jump on Christmas shopping, we ask you to think about the cats.             Everyone knows that November 25th is "Black Friday", but some may not realize that November 26th is 'Small Business Saturday'. This day is dedicated to supporting small businesses all across the country. By showing your support for Turpentine Creek, you are not only helping a small business but you are supporting over 100 big cats and other animals that need your help. We have added many new products to our gift shop including 'fair trade' items that help in sustaining artisans and companies in developing countries as well as merchandise from local and national artists. As always, there is a great variety of plush animals, apparel and other souvenirs that make great gifts for everyone on your list or are a perfect way to treat yourself. We have new merchandise coming in all the time and the refuge is open everyday except Christmas, so while you are out during this holiday season don't forget about shopping to save the cats - Help us, Help Them! Purchase your 2012 Calendar Today.  Don't forget your friends and remember, the calendars make great gifts too! Buy an animal a new toy for Christmas by going to www.boomerball.com and filling out the ship to portion for TCWR. TCWR 239 Turpentine Creek Lane Eureka Springs, AR. 72632 Sincerely, Laurie Vanderwal Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge   Cat of the Week - Bombay     On March 23, 2006, TCWR received a plea for help from Lightning Ranch  Wildlife preserve, a sanctuary in Auburn, KS.  Their county had passed a ban on exotic animal ownership and the allotted time to relocate their animals was fast approaching.   Bombay was being temporarily housed at a defunct breeding farm north of Salina, KS, until TCWR staff members could retrieve him. He was rescued along with another tiger, Styx on March 30, 2006.  His birthday is 4/24/1996.   Bombay enjoys the enrichment his habitat provides. Video of the Week Take a look at this! Send it to your friends.   Click the image above to watch the weekly video.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

2012 Calendars Order Yours Today! Clidk the image above to order today. All the cats need new toys (enrichment items).  Please choose one at www.boomerball.com Put TCWR's address for delivery and in the comments section choose an animal to receive your gift. Like our FaceBook Page Greetings! This is an exciting time at the refuge.  We are ready to begin on our next habitat which has been funded by an anonymous donor.  Which cats will get to enjoy the new facility has not been decided yet but the materials are on site to make it happen.  In the upcoming e-newsletters we will be talking about this major project to keep you updated!  I look forward to seeing you before the winter weather causes you to den up.  Keep TCWR in your thoughts and prayers. Purchase your 2012 Calendar Today.  Don't forget your friends and remember, the calendars make great gifts too! Sincerely, Scott Smith Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge   Cat of the Week - Sammy and Buckley   Turpentine Creek rescued Buckley Butterfield and Sammy when they were only six weeks old along with his brother, Sammy, and eight other Big Cats from a farm.  The Boone County Sheriff's Department was confiscating the cats. All nine cats were found in a single horse trailer. Buckley and Sammy were in the back compartment with their mother, Trish.  She was taking care of the one month old so they were healthy, but she was thin and weak.  Buckley makes a very unique noise.  It is a combination of a wail and a moan and can be distinguished from all the other tiger vocalizations.  Late in the afternoon he will make this noise to carol along with the roaring lions. The photo above is Buckley and below is Sammy. Video of the Week   Click the image above to watch the weekly video.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

2012 Calendars Purchase Yours... Click Here Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular Saturday, 7-9.   Read More... Keep In Touch! Greetings!   It would be easy to look at the tragedy in Ohio last week, wring our hands, and focus only on the animals who lost their lives due to the negligent actions of the owner. Its imperative we learn from this event and determine how to prevent it from happening again. More importantly, we need to recognize the "hidden heroes" who did all they could to minimize what finally occurred. These heroes include: * The dedicated staff and "first responders" of the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds, who risked their lives in the cold, pouring rain trying to save the animals. Some of these individuals interrupted family vacations, without pay, in an attempt to minimize the loss of life.   * Dozens of wildlife refuges around the country, including Turpentine Creek, immediately responded by offering their staff and resources. Numerous employees at these facilities were on call for 48 hours, ready to provide immediate assistance. * Thousands of individuals responded within minutes of the breaking news with financial support to offset the cost of relocating and caring for the surviving wildlife.   * All of you who support Turpentine Creek with your visits and contributions.   There is an old saying, "If you are not part of the resolution...you are the problem". Turpentine Creek has dedicated itself to being part of the resolution. For almost 20 years, we have  educated the public that non-licensed ownership of wildlife is not only dangerous, but cruel to the animals. Everyday we provide a safe and healthy life-time home to hundreds of animals who have survived the vagaries of private owners. We have supported legislation to control non-regulated ownership and sale of wildlife, and will continue to do so. These ongoing initiatives could never be accomplished without your ongoing support and financial assistance.   While we would never say this is the "silver lining of the dark cloud" that affected all of us this week, but we would surely be remiss if we did not acknowledge the many heroes who do all they could to resolve and prevent this horrific event. Please help us continue our mission to prevent these tragedies with your support, for which we thank each and every one of you...our heroes. Sincerely, The Staff and Board of Directors Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge   Cat of the Week - Tiger Bobcat  Tiger was found near the fuel tanks on a construction site by one of the workers early one morning. This worker took the baby bobcat home in attempt to make it his family pet. He had a wife and young (18 month-old) daughter who quickly made friends with the baby until one day Tiger seriously bit the baby in the face. At this point the parents knew they must find Tiger a home. Through a supporter of the refuge Tigers owners found TCWR. He has quickly won over the love of everybody at the refuge. Watch the Weekly Podcast - Click Below   Thank you very much for supporting the mission of Turpentine Creek.  All the good work done at the refuge hinges on your continued support. Thanks   Sincerely, Scott Smith VP TCWR