@dubinek88 There's no way of knowing, we were hoping to set up camera traps in the area but just didn't have time and Bellona is probably in a totally different area now, I hope she'd doing well and enjoying life back out in the wild where she belongs :)
@catholicgamer99 No we repaired her existing leg, but a lot of metal plates/screws etc... were used. Yes all the rats are supplied by approved companies.
@BoxedPaperTv Yes, the recent surgery a few weeks ago was performed to correct the limping, hopefully this is the last and she will recover enough to be released :)
About the feeding and not getting accustomed to humans... doesn't rats smell like human to some point and thus she gets used to the smell of human? I mean... you keep the rats in human buildings which soak with human smell, you touch them giving your smell to their fur. Won't she get used to that smell? I know that animal moms use to reject their cubs when they have been touched by humans and have human smell. Doesn't that happen with food as well?
@ZirLeopard No our scent just form picking up a rat by the tail for a few seconds isn't enoughfor the bobcats to associate people with their "prey" etc...
@samiuseliina She actually had to go in for another surgery her leg wasn't healing properly, a slow recovery ahead but hopefully this will be the last of her surgeries, we'll update in the future, keep watching :)
all those trillions that get pissed away on fake wars perhaps instead of begging us for money the criminals that run washington dc they should donate a large sum to places like BIG CAT RESCUE. I cannot wait to come there and spend the night with my children!!!!!
Even after such surgery, Bellona zips around w full strength - good for her! W those outstanding instincts in gear, I am sure she will be fully ready for her normal wild state.
Lol! She remember's me of my own cat who got hit by a car too! She got an operation and survived, she got shaved the same spot. vetnerian said they removed a broke bone or something and her muscles would replace the leg movement. I was very happy she could walk and run again. :D
BigCatRescue you have done it again. Save a life that is. Bellona looks to be recovering really quickly and she will be all healed in no time if all goes well.
Do you have like an Australian number or something because i tried texting Tiger to 20222 but alas nothing happened. And being a 16 y/o Aspiring Zoologist in the Study of Felines. I really would like to help. but as i stated my age sort of prevents mail transactions or anything.
Thanks for the support, we do our best! There are other ways you can donate if you visit our website BigCatRescue*org and find the donation page :) THANK YOU!
I wish I could climb vertical walls 20mph with a broken leg!
Anyway, I hope you post a video of her hunting. My (disturbed) cat used to throw rats several feet in the air and catch them with her mouth and sometimes her paws. I think she was showing off lol
You guys interested in a house cat that thinks she's a big cat? Mine's been reeeeaaaaaaally trying the the patience of everyone in the house the last two weeks. I think my dog is plotting a way to rub her out without the blame being put on him. I think locking her up in a big cage with a tiger or lion may very well put her in her place :P
BCR is the best!~ i'm happy Bellona survived the car accident. 3 cheers to Scott and BCR! Hip hip! hooray! Hip hip! Hooray! Hip hip! Hoorayyyyyyyyyyy!~ XD
I'm so happy she's doing better. I love how she can easily climb and be alert despite her injury.
I can't wait till her fur grows back. I think that the live animal tubes are a genius idea. I think that is totally effective for her to get back into the wild.
I'm glad she is doing great =) Now I know some people would claim that feeding live pray is cruel... but it's for the benefit of the cat, not for the sick entertainment if people who "pay to play". If you look up Chinese zoos (don't remember how) but some zoos have a sick pay to play program with their big cats. Pay 1 euro throw in a live chicken for the cats to tear apart, pay 5 euros and watch the tigers kill a live cow literally dropped in... What you do is ethical, and just.
Thanks for seeing it that way you are 100% right, we do this for the benefit of the cat and the ecosystem, we need fare more bobcats out there than rats!
BEAUTIFUL BOBCAT. :D I love you guys. If I ever get rich, I'm definately sending money to you. Or have a sponsored event...or SOMETHING. What you do is so important.
nice name bellona.. aww i feel bad but i am gald that she is ok.. I had bobcat for 12 years before died.. she is very active cat but she loved my old dog. they were best friend.. i thought it is not possibel friend with dog but i think trust is big key for bobcat..
well she was baby cub. My family and I found her in our barn without mom.. she wont left barn for weeks.. so she used with our animals.. so she like to sleep in our office at barn so i try to free her but she come back to us next day in 5 miles radius.. i think she is scare of big trucks.. so but we decide to keep her in office and barn until she died. so
@hummerwayo ahhhh, she was lucky not to have been hit, that must be one loyal animal to find you in a 5 mile radius, but if you do become inequipped to take care of it remember there are places that are able to. ;)
Great job! It is wonderful to see that she can jump and climb. It is also obvious that they aren't used to a small area by the way the paths are worn. I am so glad that Bellona's outlook is not so grim. Thank you!
Hello, I really want to help Big Cat Rescue but I am in Europe. Is there a number I can text to in Europe and make a donation? I really respect the amount of effort and the love you put in those animals.
Thanks for the offer of support, there isn't a number you can text but if you visit our website BigCatRescue*org and find the donation page, all the other options are listed there - THANK YOU!
Good Luck to Bellona and congrats to big cat rescue on winning 25k from the chase community giving. I know it wasn't the million but every little bit helps ^^.
Thank you and thanks for voting, you're right we might not have came out with the million dollars but 25k is great for us and will help feed lots of cats!
I love how you guys don't just keep the rescued big cats, but you also help animals that just need some time to "re-learn" to hunt and then release them in to the wild.
Hi, do you know hows Bellona doing in wild again? iam really curios about her :)
dubinek88 2 months ago
@dubinek88 There's no way of knowing, we were hoping to set up camera traps in the area but just didn't have time and Bellona is probably in a totally different area now, I hope she'd doing well and enjoying life back out in the wild where she belongs :)
BigCatRescue 2 months ago
So is Bellona released now? if not how is she doing? :3
AkiranoYoru49 3 months ago
@AkiranoYoru49 Yes, she was released in March 2011 :)
BigCatRescue 3 months ago
So did you give her an entirely new leg? Did you make sure that the rats don't carry diseases?
catholicgamer99 7 months ago
@catholicgamer99 No we repaired her existing leg, but a lot of metal plates/screws etc... were used. Yes all the rats are supplied by approved companies.
BigCatRescue 7 months ago
@BigCatRescue Is that why she doesn't have any fur on her leg anymore?
catholicgamer99 7 months ago
@catholicgamer99 Yes, that footage was shot before the fur grew back in :)
BigCatRescue 7 months ago
I love how you guys elp these big cat my fav youtube channel
go0dzilla 11 months ago
Bellona was released yesterday 3/21/11!!!
Check out BCR's video of her release!!! :D
LuckyCatNeko 11 months ago
so she's still not released yet??
cpydiana 1 year ago
@cpydiana No, hopefully spring 2011, all going well! :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue then i'll be waiting for that release video!!!
cpydiana 1 year ago
Is Bellona still under your care? How is she doing?
mal8881 1 year ago
@mal8881 Yes, she is and she's doing well, we are going to be making an update video in the future hopefully she will be releasable next year :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
she seemed to be a very active cat but noticed a few times she limps somewhat .... did the recent surgery corrected that ??
BoxedPaperTv 1 year ago
@BoxedPaperTv Yes, the recent surgery a few weeks ago was performed to correct the limping, hopefully this is the last and she will recover enough to be released :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
awesome ,,you guys are great
ANCESTERSMEMORIES 1 year ago
About the feeding and not getting accustomed to humans... doesn't rats smell like human to some point and thus she gets used to the smell of human? I mean... you keep the rats in human buildings which soak with human smell, you touch them giving your smell to their fur. Won't she get used to that smell? I know that animal moms use to reject their cubs when they have been touched by humans and have human smell. Doesn't that happen with food as well?
ZirLeopard 1 year ago
@ZirLeopard No our scent just form picking up a rat by the tail for a few seconds isn't enoughfor the bobcats to associate people with their "prey" etc...
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
I noticed there's no new updates on Bellona. How is she doing? Will she be ready to release soon?
samiuseliina 1 year ago
@samiuseliina She actually had to go in for another surgery her leg wasn't healing properly, a slow recovery ahead but hopefully this will be the last of her surgeries, we'll update in the future, keep watching :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
she is indeed, again, I love all your videos!! Wish so much I could do something like this.
killerbitchme 1 year ago
hope she recovers well and is able to be released if she has not already such a beautiful bobcat
dragus213 1 year ago
So Bellona survived the car crashed? No wonder people keep saying cats have 9 lives.
AdvertChild98 2 years ago 2
the ass ^.^ nice cut!
HarithzBlizzard 2 years ago
Love to see Bellona climbing - all that muscle, just coiled and ready to go. Many purrs from us to you - get stronger and heal quickly, Ms. Bobcat.
andiwindsparrow 2 years ago
I am so thankful there is a place now for Bellona May she have many more yrs. of happiness with the great new family she has.She is looking great.
prissy12 2 years ago
She is beautiful! I would love to work with the wild cats! But I live in NJ! Keep up the good work! I know the cats appreciate it!
Slyce 2 years ago
We will, thanks for your support :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
all those trillions that get pissed away on fake wars perhaps instead of begging us for money the criminals that run washington dc they should donate a large sum to places like BIG CAT RESCUE. I cannot wait to come there and spend the night with my children!!!!!
nowzthetime 2 years ago
You do amazing work, I wish I lived in Florida so I could volunteer for you. :)
1quirkyblonde 2 years ago
What a Good Samaritan that bus driver is! She's a hero....and so is BCR!!! Good to see Bellona tearing around like a maniac!
xibalbagrrl 2 years ago
good job guys shes beautiful
MsBellaroma 2 years ago
Even after such surgery, Bellona zips around w full strength - good for her! W those outstanding instincts in gear, I am sure she will be fully ready for her normal wild state.
Thaxt 2 years ago
That's really cool to see how you rehabilitate the cats! Thank you very much for all your work!
amanatee27 2 years ago
Very nice to help a wonderful cat.
Markedawn 2 years ago
Awesome! Glad to see Bellona is recovering nicely.
MargaretHJ 2 years ago
Lol! She remember's me of my own cat who got hit by a car too! She got an operation and survived, she got shaved the same spot. vetnerian said they removed a broke bone or something and her muscles would replace the leg movement. I was very happy she could walk and run again. :D
AssassinationProject 2 years ago
Your ideas are so good! I love you guys
MeowcatBissy 2 years ago
are bobcats about the same size as leopards and jaguars?
thundag0d 2 years ago
amazing [:
cellphoneuser180 2 years ago
GOD BLESS YOU
smadi3ali 2 years ago
Fantastic. you all are awesome!
achivemore 2 years ago
gorgeous bobcat, seems young and you can't really tell that she has had surgery by the way that she moves, I hope she recovers :)
Jamiegirl1315 2 years ago
AMAZING job! :)
AnimalMedia 2 years ago
Way to go BCR, thanks for what you do :)
rapunzeljenn 2 years ago
BigCatRescue you have done it again. Save a life that is. Bellona looks to be recovering really quickly and she will be all healed in no time if all goes well.
Do you have like an Australian number or something because i tried texting Tiger to 20222 but alas nothing happened. And being a 16 y/o Aspiring Zoologist in the Study of Felines. I really would like to help. but as i stated my age sort of prevents mail transactions or anything.
assassin4than 2 years ago
Thanks for the support, we do our best! There are other ways you can donate if you visit our website BigCatRescue*org and find the donation page :) THANK YOU!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
God bless you guys! Without many of these beautiful animals would be lost forever!
Catnip11147 2 years ago 2
you guys are doing an amazing job i just love big cats, i hope she gets recovers fully soon shes a beautiful bobcat :)
KiwiAng3l 2 years ago 2
She is beautiful! Hope her recovery goes well!
UnChatAlors 2 years ago
Great to see she's doing better. Keep up the good work guys!
Brodiz 2 years ago
Yay Bellona get better soon XD
pirateninjab 2 years ago
Congrats BCR !!! Amazing job !!!
thecutecat2009 2 years ago
When I said I couldn't handle the rats, I mean it literally. It would gross me out to touch a rat.
Besides, don't they try to bite you when you pick them up.
I've never even touched a mouse. My mom used to scream at the top of her lungs if she even SAW one. She carried on so bad, she scared the mouse.
It would scurry out of sight, making it harder for my dad to find.
vickiormindyb 2 years ago
I wish I could climb vertical walls 20mph with a broken leg!
Anyway, I hope you post a video of her hunting. My (disturbed) cat used to throw rats several feet in the air and catch them with her mouth and sometimes her paws. I think she was showing off lol
TheGrimAvenger 2 years ago
We will definitely keep everyone updated on Bellona's progress :) Thanks for watching!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
good to see that she's recovering!
Chilldogg 2 years ago
Another success story! Congrats BCR!
Sandmaven 2 years ago
Great job!
williamdouglasb 2 years ago
Wow, y'all got it all together! Keep up the great work!
waywardmuse 2 years ago
Congrats to Bellona!
You guys interested in a house cat that thinks she's a big cat? Mine's been reeeeaaaaaaally trying the the patience of everyone in the house the last two weeks. I think my dog is plotting a way to rub her out without the blame being put on him. I think locking her up in a big cage with a tiger or lion may very well put her in her place :P
apharot 2 years ago 2
God bless you guys!! I hope Bellona has a speedy recovery back into the wild ;)
Simba92 2 years ago 2
BCR is the best!~ i'm happy Bellona survived the car accident. 3 cheers to Scott and BCR! Hip hip! hooray! Hip hip! Hooray! Hip hip! Hoorayyyyyyyyyyy!~ XD
victoriacrl 2 years ago 2
I second that. BCR is the best!!
saxy555 2 years ago
The amount of wild intensity in that animal is very heartening, you must be very happy to see that.
ASSEMblerEX 2 years ago 2
WE are, fingers crossed that her leg will heal completely so she can be released, we will keep you updated :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
I'm so happy she's doing better. I love how she can easily climb and be alert despite her injury.
I can't wait till her fur grows back. I think that the live animal tubes are a genius idea. I think that is totally effective for her to get back into the wild.
tarahloveshentai 2 years ago 2
I'm glad she is doing great =) Now I know some people would claim that feeding live pray is cruel... but it's for the benefit of the cat, not for the sick entertainment if people who "pay to play". If you look up Chinese zoos (don't remember how) but some zoos have a sick pay to play program with their big cats. Pay 1 euro throw in a live chicken for the cats to tear apart, pay 5 euros and watch the tigers kill a live cow literally dropped in... What you do is ethical, and just.
equarg 2 years ago 2
Thanks for seeing it that way you are 100% right, we do this for the benefit of the cat and the ecosystem, we need fare more bobcats out there than rats!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
That is AWESOME! So glad she is doing so well. :) Great job!!
Pyrotronsgirl 2 years ago 4
i want to give money but only 12, is there anything else i can do?
tbug50 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL BOBCAT. :D I love you guys. If I ever get rich, I'm definately sending money to you. Or have a sponsored event...or SOMETHING. What you do is so important.
TitaniumSeraph 2 years ago
Sounds good to us!! :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Great job, guys. Today I've done a donation to Big Cat Rescue - really well deserved.
keenkeel 2 years ago
Thanks for the support!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
nice name bellona.. aww i feel bad but i am gald that she is ok.. I had bobcat for 12 years before died.. she is very active cat but she loved my old dog. they were best friend.. i thought it is not possibel friend with dog but i think trust is big key for bobcat..
hummerwayo 2 years ago
@hummerwayo YOU KEPT A BIG CAT IN CAPTIVITY??!? ISNT THAT WAT THIS ORGANIZATION IS ALL ABOUT??
tbug50 2 years ago
A bobcat isn't anywhere near a "big cat" but it IS still a wild animal.
apharot 2 years ago
well she was baby cub. My family and I found her in our barn without mom.. she wont left barn for weeks.. so she used with our animals.. so she like to sleep in our office at barn so i try to free her but she come back to us next day in 5 miles radius.. i think she is scare of big trucks.. so but we decide to keep her in office and barn until she died. so
hummerwayo 2 years ago
@hummerwayo ahhhh, she was lucky not to have been hit, that must be one loyal animal to find you in a 5 mile radius, but if you do become inequipped to take care of it remember there are places that are able to. ;)
tbug50 2 years ago
Great job! It is wonderful to see that she can jump and climb. It is also obvious that they aren't used to a small area by the way the paths are worn. I am so glad that Bellona's outlook is not so grim. Thank you!
chihuahuabulldog 2 years ago
Hello, I really want to help Big Cat Rescue but I am in Europe. Is there a number I can text to in Europe and make a donation? I really respect the amount of effort and the love you put in those animals.
crimsonbutterflies 2 years ago
Thanks for the offer of support, there isn't a number you can text but if you visit our website BigCatRescue*org and find the donation page, all the other options are listed there - THANK YOU!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Bellona is a beauty =]
crapwad17 2 years ago
gosh i want to work heck i want to volunteer here so much, but i live in Canada
MissWaywardKitty 2 years ago
dude, hha me 2, were do u live in canada, i live in Vancouver BC
marcolotr 2 years ago
i live in alberta
MissWaywardKitty 2 years ago
haha lol, cheers
marcolotr 2 years ago
I love your work, you're all awesome!!:)
Miatintin 2 years ago
she is so beautiful!
kidandkat 2 years ago
The tube idea is cool. (:
Good luck Bellona! :D
StormAndSky 2 years ago 2
Your the best BCR!
asgher786 2 years ago
You wonderful people!
venniey 2 years ago
Bellona get well soon.
horse14t 2 years ago
Keep up the great work. I enjoy watching your videos.
memomgirl 2 years ago
What a beautiful brave girl :)
All you guys at big cat rescue are so awesome ^_^ keep up the amazing work! :D
TheStormyWarrior 2 years ago
Thanks, we will :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
she has a cute name
DevilRaptorB 2 years ago
great message. you guys are just inspiring. the world thanks you
zoologistdude 2 years ago
what a great set up! beautiful cat.
dax28645 2 years ago 2
bellona good luck.
you did an amazing job, today i recieved a message from wwf that hthe tiger population is reducing, it remembers me how unrespectful humans are
JanPeter1234 2 years ago 2
Good Luck to Bellona and congrats to big cat rescue on winning 25k from the chase community giving. I know it wasn't the million but every little bit helps ^^.
Hermyoni33 2 years ago
Thank you and thanks for voting, you're right we might not have came out with the million dollars but 25k is great for us and will help feed lots of cats!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
At first I was thinking them rats could escape the cage easily then I noticed the smaller wire.
dbaum23 2 years ago
Glad to see this update on the bobcat.
princedavid0 2 years ago
Hey Bellona!! Im glad to see you're recovering so well...hope to see in the wild pretty soon.
orangewoman671 2 years ago
Who's gonna put the rats in the tunnels?
I sure wouldn't wanna be the one to do it.
I can handle being a paramedic and seeing all types of injuries.
I can't handle touching live rats.
Mice are different. Ever since I watched 'The Tale of Despereaux' I've been more comfortable with the idea of mice.
vickiormindyb 2 years ago
That job falls to BCR staff members, sorry rats, but we definitely need more bobcats out in the wild!
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
Amazing indeed! Well done!
alaswoeisme 2 years ago
Glad she's doing well :)
chrispoole20 2 years ago 2
yeah im so happy shes ok!!
rebelprincessny 2 years ago
totally amazing, great job..best wishes for bella,
67nikkidoddles26 2 years ago
Great work!
vincecharus 2 years ago 2
Yay Bellona!!
SteinaIcelander 2 years ago
I love how you guys don't just keep the rescued big cats, but you also help animals that just need some time to "re-learn" to hunt and then release them in to the wild.
finxxz 2 years ago 4
Thanks, we do what we can :)
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
I thought she was relased directly to wild?
Zblj1987 2 years ago
You might be thinking of Hope our previous rehab bobcat, she was released? Bellona still as a while to go yet.
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
@BigCatRescue Yeah, i messed up... Good job you're doing, those bobcats are really lucky to have your support!
Zblj1987 2 years ago 4
So how is Hope doing? I think I remember you said you guys track the cats you release.
dreamynights 2 years ago
Aww that's great, Glad to see some updates on your work :)
Vignirv 2 years ago 2
yei a nother wid yeee
nice to see bellana ok and fun :)
tenka45623 2 years ago 2