Big Cat Rescue 2008!!!

[mrbillmacneill]

Good on you guys.

you guys use domestic cats to make sure the 'wild' ones behave like 'cats'?

the tuxedo cat and the 'wildone' sure were having fun.reminds me of a couple of cats I know..the little dears can really spread chaos and disorder throughout the apartment ....

cant imagine the destruction the bigs ones would do to a couch .

[BigCatRescue]

@mrbillmacneill Thanks, we use domestic surrogate moms when we rehab bobcat kittens for release back into the wild etc... :)

[bhsarkar]

God bless you all...!!!

[ginger19431]

We will keep up the "small cat" rescue - the word is out in the neighborhood: they all show up for a meal and a little snooze in the backyard. We buy pet food and then people food, but we're not skinny yet! Blessings.

[ginger19431]

Would love to do what you are!! Since I can't, will donate when I can (even though I can't send $ right now, I'll be praying). Thank you so much, there is a special place in Heaven for you. We rescue the smaller size (cats) in our neighborhood. A funny thought for you: my sister-in-law used to say if there were a lion loose in the nieghborhood, I'd be out there say "here kitty, kitty". My sister says "if you want your picture taken at Ginny's house, hold a cat". It's all true.

[BigCatRescue]

@ginger19431 Keep up the good work with the small cat rescue :)

[NykaAriadne]

Bless you and your family , staff, volunteers and everyone involved!

AND thank you for what you do and for being you! without you being who you are, BCR would not be what it is today. thank you:o)

[TheTwinkletwinkle1]

at 3:46 is that a normal house cat or a big cat

[BigCatRescue]

@TheTwinkletwinkle1 No, that was Hope a bobcat kitten we rehabbed and released back in the wild! :)

[iwantmore2]

I so wish I had millions....BCR would be my number 1 priority! The cats are fabulous !

[Lunnury]

jajaa 2:38 XD que graciosos y que bonitos me encantan (L)

greetings from Spain! :)

[AruroraWolf]

You have shown hope and love to the animals. I support you even though I can't donate...

[scarlettstar87]

aww its so sad that ppl hurt these beautiful cats whoever does that to cats should be taught a lesson

[kidandkat]

you guys are awesome! thank you for giving big cats a second chance of a happy life :)

[pawel23sruba]

what is this music? wery goooooood

[BigCatRescue]

It's Pretty Amazing Grace by Neil Diamond :)

[pawel23sruba]

Merci

[ksjhala1]

These animals are so wonderful. How can one think of abusing, exploiting or even killing them. Respect their innocence and freedom. Thank you to all those people who work to save them. You are real heroes. If I get a chance i would love to dedicate my life helping these animals. If I can help save life of even one it will be the biggest satisfaction in my life

[hovertrain7]

about as happy as a cat can get. The cages you see such as at 3:02 allow the animal to enter and exit as it pleases. Cat owners...ever notice how a cat likes to climb inside a box and just hang out there for awhile? These cages do the same thing. They provide the cat with privacy and shelter from the elements or other cats.

A cat in the wild, (especially an endangered cat like these Siberians) have a much, much tougher life.

Please, go open a textbook before you open your mouths.

[hovertrain7]

It's amazing the number of commenters who lament about the cages..."Oh the poor thing how horrible". Obviously NONE of these morons, while they may have kind hearts, have never studied zoology, animal psychology, or anything else having to do with animals in captivity. You can't look at a youtube video and conclude these cats live in a 10x10 caged cell. I remind you to look at 2:47. These animals are free to roam.  They are free from predators, disease, poachers, and cruelty. They are

[missworld121314]

your job must be horrible, even though you provide shelter love and a non abusive home for the cats and give them new hopes i cant imagine how sad it is to see them in cages, i cudnt do what u do i would be heartbroken everytime i walked into work

[BigCatRescue]

This is true at times, we wish we didn't have to exist, but then we remember if they weren't under our care these cats would be in far worse situations or dead, so that makes up for it! Then we are doing alot of work regarding the captive wildlife laws and how to get them changed, so when we walk around and see all our cats in their enclosures this is impetus for us to keep on doing the work! Thanks for commenting :)

[iwantmore2]

I love your place in Tampa its a pity there arent more like you around the world. The cats are great and happy.

[Fliedermous]

This is a wonderful video for anyone who values these beautiful animals. It is so difficult to believe that these cats were abused and mistreated. Personally, I cannot fathom what it is in human nature that would allow abuse and neglect to occur (to ANY animal).

These cats and all animals are a huge part of a spiritual landscape that fills in us a part of our longing to be part of something so much greater.

Their beauty is ineffable.

I think the work you are doing is incredible.

[XxlnFlaMeSxX]

hm..one question...are the ones u show in captivity here the ones u rescued? or just some examples?

[BigCatRescue]

The cats at the beginning of the video were Joseph's pride which we rescued form Ohio, the other shots are of cats we have already rescued and are now living at the sanctuary and the bobcats we rehabbed for release to the wild! :)

[TheSweetestKittyEver]

i need to find my kitty a new home.

watch?v=rQVlefkS-fs

[JackingYoureCar]

i had a cat once when i was 7, a female one, her name was Gazoz, which in English means....Soda, i guess.... (i didn't give her that name, i bought her with that name) one day, Gazoz was gone, for i think almost 3 days... i looked for her EVERYWHERE i assumed she ran away / jumped out of the window about 3 days later, i found her in my closet, with 4 cute little cubs, i had no idea when she could have got pregnant, but i loved it, i kept them all. sadly i had to move and forget them, i didn't

[Fight0Tyranny]

Not all exotic animals owners exploit their animals, and some actually do take the proper precautions and have the facilities to care for their best friends.

[BigCatRescue]

This is very rare and it doesn't change the fact that it's wrong to be keeping these cats as "pets" that's what domestic cats are for.

[Fight0Tyranny]

I just sent you an email to express my regret, I have been watching your videos and now change my mind.

You are right and everything I say in the email supports you 100% in your views on owning exotic animals.

They are WILD and should remain so!

your videos completely changed my mind , thank you ! :)

[busafwine]

have you ever tryed releasing in the wild..? its possible :)

[BigCatRescue]

We have successfully rehabbed and released 3 florida bobcats so far. :)

[princessxmommy]

What you guys do is amazing! I wish I lived near there I'd love to volunteer. How does one be able to volunteer?

[BigCatRescue]

We do volunteer orientation on the first saturday of each month, you have to be 18yr or older and can either be an admin volunteer (tours, paperwork, customer relations etc...) or keeper. Visit our website bigcatrescue*org for more info.

[hovertrain7]

If you hand raised one of these cats with the utmost care and love, would they be safe to handle and play with once they reached adulthood?

[BigCatRescue]

Sorry for the late reply! Maybe but probably not! They are very unpredictable it depends on the cat, but the fact of the matter is it's always cruel for the animal who will still have it's wild instincts and want to be roaming around in the wild.

[victoriacrl]

I once had a orange tabby kitten(named orange).We abdopted in but because of its smell,my dad give it back...They have their own personal smell(like my dad,mom,teacher,air-con,etc)ri­ght? Cats are so cute dont you think?

[BigCatRescue]

That's too bad that you had to give him back! All cats have their own personal smell yes, they spray, rub and scratch this everywhere to mark their territory!

[MeowcatBissy]

Would you know or think Six Flags takes good care of the cats?

[runescapelion]

wooo go cats they rule. lions ar my favorite.good job save those cats.oh and i ahd an idea,you know bout how they found a frozen wooly mathmooht?well if they cna amke enought ligers[cross between liona nd tiger,are real][ they could put them in the same territopry as the mammoths to keep the population down =}

[Chesirekitty20]

Your surgery suite is beautiful, is that on site?

[BigCatRescue]

Yep we have our own small hospital on site to do procedures and a volunteer veterinarian too, bonus!

[ELEtrickHeaT]

You guys are really awesome, i am a huge cat lover and this is just excellent, Keep it up!

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks we do our best, we are releasing hope the bobcat at the end of this month she as been rehabbed and knows how to hunt so off she goes to do her part for the florida bobcat survival!

[BeN790450]

You guys REALLY need to try and do some things with Animal Planet. That would be another excellent way to get the word out about all this.

[BeN790450]

Thank you so very much for your time, money, and effort to rehabilitate these amazing creatures and provide a safe haven. There are still so many abused big cats throughout the states that need a good home but it's people like you that are making a difference one animal at a time.

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks, another perhaps more important way of helping captive animals is to petition for new laws regarding ownership of exotics. Once the ownership of big cats becomes illegal, the abuse will stop too!

[BeN790450]

I agree. They need to make it a lot more difficult to buy, keep, and sell big cats without proper licensing. . . but i fear even then there will still be this illegal underground trade

[BigCatRescue]

Yeah maybe so, but like you said if we make it alot more difficult that will help and the government can't keep dismissing this problem for much longer, thanks for the comment.

[truknayr23]

Wow all these cats are saved thanks to all you guys... more power to all of you!!!

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks, we're doing our best for captive animals.

[hovertrain7]

Check out Cat Tales Zoological Park in Mead, WA. I have adopted one of their beautiful 700 lb Siberians, and got to hand feed him! I hope they breed them again..those cubs were so cute!

[videoprincess85]

I love big cats and I think it's wrong to abuse them. I am glad you help them from abuse.

[BigCatRescue]

We are too, thanks for watching!

[coradob]

You are doing great work!

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks we are doing our best!

[CanadaNS]

I thank God for the people at BigCatRescue. You guys are amazing.

=^..^=

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks for your support!

[1turkyplease]

I cried a little while watching this :'- ) I am so glad that these cats were all given a second chance all thanks to BigCatRescue :-D 

Cat Face (=' '=)

[creepgirl56]

i am very proud to know poeple and groups like yours are around in this world!!!

[BigCatRescue]

Thank you!

[kwebbelfleur]

Amezing, stunnug, great.

My respect to all the do this wonderfull work.

Greetz from the Netherlands

[BigCatRescue]

Thanks for the comment, come visit the cats in florida it's nice and warm over here!

[ChasehaWing]

u really are, truly amazing. thanks for that.

[feodor24]

God bless you, guys, you're doing great work. Thanks!

[fashionwhorexo]

can i send you money through the mail? i don't have a debit card yet.

[BigCatRescue]

Hi, you can send checks payable to "Big Cat Rescue" through the mail if that is easier for you, our address is 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[Thylacina]

1:50 I could swear that tiger was smiling, and I wouldn't be surprised if he/she was :D

[shadowario]

Could we donate more than $100?

[BigCatRescue]

Hi, if you visit our website bigcatrescue*org you can find out how to donate, thankyou for your support!

[rawrzez]

*sniff* So beautiful! ;.;

[300ZXturboXX]

Big Cat Rescue May GOD bless you all.

Helping the helpless takes allot of courage

[GREENABBYBOO]

aww poor babeys

[lids65]

what a fabulous video thank you so much for caring

[rebelprincessny]

I love Big Cat Rescue! That video brought tears to my eyes. God Bless you for all you do to help our beloved Big Cats...especially our tigers :)

[alexfoxx60]

Pretty amazing video, one of the best I've ever seen and so touching. Keep up the great work!

[bec1188]

i dont understand how anybody could mistreat or abuse or just be so mean to the kitties they are all so beautiful, i want to hug them all

[animallover152]

great video i love it! amazing job

[Martiikeri]

What a great video, brings tigers in my mind , not that normally way, but that: "tigers are important" way <3

[RiskALL34]

Wait just a minute

[Animalguard]

what is the baby cat playing with the domestic black and white cat?

[SparrowLord55]

Big cats are the future of the Felidae family and they deserve protection. Thanks to you guys at big cat rescue they have a home, shelter - everything they need to lead a good life. I thank you so much for saving these noble creatures. You are the best!!

[wendylouise42]

they r lonley

[wendylouise42]

we love them,

[Danmaxwel]

The video is wonderful. The Fur Ball was the best time!

Wondered if Neil Diamond has seen (and heard) this video.

I think he would be pleased.

[sunnysun1960]

I will never understand how humans could be so wicked to any animals. keep up the good work

[IMTheMagicRat]

Killer vid. Thanks for sharing it Jolanda. *****!

[75cliffe]

Oh so Amazingly wonderful the loving and caring you have provided for our Precious Cats! And Hope Bless do you think you will ever to be able to release this dear little one! My admiration for you and your team, I remember Josephs Pride well and Caracal! Blessings and Love for all who have to work so hard in caring for these magnificent animals. Peace and Happiness

[no2hate]

What a great video and cause. Thanks for the share, pfony. Peace!

[cherrialbum]

Wow this is awesome!! THNAK YOU!!

[75cliffe]

Oh so Amazingly wonderful the loving and caring you have provided for our Precious Cats! And Hope Bless do you think you will ever to be able to release this dear little one! My admiration for you and your team, I remember Josephs Pride well and Caracal! Blessings and Love for all who have to work so hard in caring for these magnificent animals. Peace and Happiness

[marcialeer]

that was awesome!

[StopBSing]

what a great thing you all are doing.Thank you to

NaturesBeatingHearts,for sharing this great video.

[decimaquinta69]

Bello

[NaturesBeatingHearts]

I know my tears doesen't help, but i'm just so gald that there are people that realy care.

You do such an amazing job, and all with love.

Thanks for showing us that there is so much possible if care and let our heart speek,

Ley and Jolanda

[Gloriapower]

Lovely! and what else? Oh - meooow!

[jagroar8309]

You're the best BCR, and Big cats are so umbelievably beautiful and magnificent creatures. I cannot thank you enuff for protecting them, educating and giving great messages to us about these great animals. I sincerely hope your efforts awaken the world!

[journeyman47]

Great video and great work; thanks for all you do, BCR. I hope to visit some day when I'm in the area.

[RomydeJesus]

parabéns!

[cherrycita]

Thanks to God... good people still exist :)

[jlkirk5755]

they need to be free as nature intended. they are beautiful and majestic animals in the wild not caged up ljk

[vickiormindyb]

What happened to Hope the bobcat? Will there be another video of her?

I love the little white spots on bobcats' and tigers' ears.

[BigCatRescue]

Hope is doing well and still living at Big Cat Rescue, there will be another video of her, probably not until next year but you'll be able to see the difference in size and overall character by then, so keep watching!

[BigCatRescue]

THANKYOU! For watching and supporting us in what we are trying to do.

[spygirl43]

Pretty Amazing Organization!!! Love the video...it made me cry.

[edanias]

Thank you for rescuing these animals, upsets me what people do to these Beautiful Cats

[jackieocats]

a great video here

[pianogirl98]

Wonderful video! Thanks for posting!

[NatureGal73]

Excellent video! It gave me chills. You all are awesome. Great video and great job BCR!!!

[ChattCatVet]

Moving & beautiful. Keep up the good work.

Hi Cheetaro, Cam & Zabu!

[blackwlf761]

hot i luv u guys

[kreo45]

the song is perfect i mean its i have no word for it oWo

[dezsanderson]

great video, thanks

[tictac782]

i cried it was so touching

[CattyCatRanch]

Damm videos, always make me cry.

Except when they make me laugh.

Lovely, lovely cats. Thanks.

[legacylover2]

Great video! I loved it!

5 stars! :D

[wisfamily]

Great Video guys.. Thanks so much for all you do!

[elusivetantra]

excellent guys!!

[sparklingcolors]

Thanks so much for helping these beautiful cats!

[SteinaIcelander]

(Sry 4 my English)

If only more humans could take the time to think of the earth from a nonhuman view and realize that we're responsible for so many terrible things..

You have given these animals a voice. No matter how load they roar, only very few want to understand their need.

Thank God for BCR!

Although I'm a poor student and can't afford to donate money, I've tried my best to get the message out, on my website and sent my friends cool pictures.

One day I'm gonna donate a BIG sum to you!

[dorotwhy]

Fabulous video! You ARE amazing Grace.

[morri908]

it's sad that people treated these animals in such horrible ways.

[1JustBreathe]

aw that made me so happy to see all these lucky animals get rescued but so sad to know so many are out there that aren't, you guys do truly amazing work, thank you

[josiahdallas]

whoa that snow leopard at the end....magnificent! What's his or her name?

[vampirella30]

Excellent.You are doing great work. How do I contribute?

[elephantologist]

Wonderful Job You Guys Are Doing. Thank You Big Cat Rescue!!!

[kingcowz]

first hehehe