Big Cat Care

 Big Cat Rescue has evolved since its inception in 1992. By 1997 we had seen enough of the abuse and abandonment caused by the pet trade that we had previously engaged in to know that there was no reason to breed exotic animals for lives in cages. As a result we increased our efforts through spaying, neutering and cage building to ensure that we would no longer be a part of the problem. As we have continued to learn about the causes of so much suffering we have become active in stopping the exotic pet trade through education and legislation. More HERE. The following is provided for those running a sanctuary who want to learn from our experience, or for those who have already made the mistake of supporting the pet trade so that the animal in your care does not suffer even more after being ripped from his mother. With more than 30 years experience, with every sort of exotic cat, I can assure you that there is nothing you can do to raise up an exotic cat to be a house pet.  It just isn't possible.  No matter how young you neuter or spay the cats, both male and female, ALWAYS spray when they become adults.  The suggestions below are for those who are starting sanctuaries so that you don't become another one of the 98% who kill their exotic animals in the first two years due to a lack of knowledge.Buy the book, Big Cat Care - How to Start a Sanctuary by Carole Baskin in iTunes and on Amazon How to Rescue a Big CatBathingCagingClawsEmergencyBurnsCPRDehydrationFrostbiteHeatstrokePoisons

Plants

Snakes

Restraining and Restraint Part 2ShockWoundsKittens and Cubs

Bacteria

Feeding Cubs

Formulas

Tube FeedingHousingMannersLitterboxParasites and FleasPillsRehabilitatingVaccinations 

Standard Operating Procedures

 AcquisitionsDispositionsCollectionHazard Communication ProgramMaster PlanMSDSSanctuary StandardsExotic Cat Standards 

Keeper Training

 AccidentsAnimal Contact Animal HealthBasic HusbandryCat-A-Tats or Big Cat CagesConservationEmergenciesEnrichmentEscapesFeed CatsHurricane PreparednessHygiene and PestsJob RequirementsOperant ConditioningQuarantineRecordsRestraintRules & SafetyToxinsVolunteer Management 

Governance Policies

 Anti HarassmentBoard GovernanceBylaws and ArticlesCEO PerformanceCEO Reports to BoardCode of HonorConflict of InterestDisaster PlanDocument Retention & DestructionIRS Determination LetterMaster PlanNon DiscriminationPrinciples_ReferenceWhistleblower Protection