Big Cat Rescue

Confiscated Tiger Cub Brought to Oakland Zoo for Long-Term Rehabilitation and Care

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Friday, February 23, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday afternoon, Oakland Zoo, acting as agents for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, assisted with rescuing an eight-month-old female tiger from a privately owned facility in the western U.S. The female tiger was found to be suffering from numerous improperly healed fractures in her bones. Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital staff performed a thorough physical exam, CT scan, and bloodwork. It was determined that the patient had ten pathological fractures, leading to pain and a lack of mobility. This led to a 50% muscle atrophy in her legs. She was supplemented with nutrients and given the necessary pain medication. "I've treated over 100 cases of rescued big cats, and unfortunately, these injuries can lead to lifelong medical issues," says Dr. Ryan Sadler, Senior Veterinarian at Oakland Zoo.The Zoo's Veterinary Hospital team is working to build her calcium and muscle growth, which can take several weeks to months. Once her bones have built enough calcium, the Zoo's Veterinarians will work with surgeons to determine the next steps in her healing journey. Oakland Zoo veterinarians are cautiously optimistic, though it will take some time, that she will make a full recovery.

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  • Now receiving specialized care at Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, the eight-month-old tiger has a hopeful future.
  • Oakland Zoo veterinarians are cautiously optimistic, though it will take some time, that she will make a full recovery.
  • We are grateful to serve in a role that gives her hope for brighter days ahead," says Nik Dehejia, CEO of Oakland Zoo.
  • With their expertise, knowledge, and exemplary standards of care, Oakland Zoo is equipped to execute the rehabilitation this rescued female tiger needs to begin her long journey to recovery.

Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law

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Friday, December 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.
  • Biden signed into statute the Big Cat Public Safety Act and Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act in the preceding weeks as well.
  • Animal Wellness Action launched a new site, www.HISAWatchdog.org , to help facilitate communication and keep a watchful eye on regulators.
  • With the enactment of these new measures, Animal Wellness Action has helped secure a total of 12 new animal protection laws within four years since the organization was formed in 2018.

President Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act to End Abuses Seen in 'Tiger King' into Law

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat Rescue applauded the signing of the bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act , H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat Rescue applauded the signing of the bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act , H.R.
  • “We applaud President Biden for inking the much-needed Big Cat Public Safety Act into law," said Marty Irby , executive director at Animal Wellness Action.
  • “As a result, big cats suffer terribly and risk public safety.
  • That original measure had a drafting flaw, and the Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to correct that problem and to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade and for commercial cub petting.

Breaking: Big Cat Public Safety Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives on International Tiger Day

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.
  • Big Cat Public Safety Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives
    Big cat ownership is an epidemic in the U.S. Untold numbers of captive big cats live in shoddy roadside zoos or as pets living in homes.
  • Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said: "House passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R.
  • The Big Cat Public Safety Act will provide a critical tool for solving this problem and we urge legislators to vote yes."

TigerQueen.io Expanding to Include Unique, Rare NFTs

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Friday, February 25, 2022

His passion for life is contagious and echoed throughout Tiger Queen's growing community.

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  • His passion for life is contagious and echoed throughout Tiger Queen's growing community.
  • The first mint will be 56 digitally scanned, 3d models of the big cats residing at Big Cat Rescue.
  • Each 1/1 Alpha will come with downloadable content to track the animal's health information, location, history, and camera feed.
  • The first mint alone will accrue 3.5 eth of passive income, with 3 more mints being planned for this year alone.

TIGER KING's Animals at Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park Rescued and Rehomed

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Friday, October 9, 2020

KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

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  • KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
  • The rescue of these last animals and the closure of the animal park are the end result of a years-long legal battle between Carole Baskin, the president of Big Cat Rescue, Joe Exotic and his former business partner, Jeff Lowe, who assumed control of the park upon Joe Exotic's imprisonment.
  • Baskin was awarded the park and property by a court order in May.
  • Located near Keenesburg, Colorado, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the world, with over 600 rescued animals including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards and other large carnivores living in large-acreage natural habitats.

Carole Baskin joins Robert Rich lll this Friday on "What the Freight?!"

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carole Baskin, big-cat rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, will be joining ROAR Logistics CEO, Robert Rich III, this Friday on "What the Freight?!"

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carole Baskin, big-cat rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, will be joining ROAR Logistics CEO, Robert Rich III, this Friday on "What the Freight?!"
  • Carole Baskin is best known for being featured in the 2020 Netflix documentary series Tiger King and most recently as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.
  • "Ever since we started doing our show, Tiger King has been a topic of conversation," said Bob Rich, CEO of ROAR Logistics.
  • Bob Rich and Carole Baskin will discuss wildlife conservation, animal rights activism, her television popularity, and much more!