Podcasts about Big Cat Rescue

Michael Robson - Joe Exotic; The man, the legend and the race for the PresidencySpokesman Michael Robson speaks to Ed Opperman about Joe Exotic, his career and his bid, from prison, for the Presidency of the United States in 2024From WikipediaJoseph Allen Maldonado known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King", is an American media personality, businessman, and convicted felon who operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (also known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018.Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry. In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022. In 2023, Exotic announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election as a DemocratBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Michael Robson - Joe Exotic; The man, the legend and the race for the PresidencySpokesman Michael Robson speaks to Ed Opperman about Joe Exotic, his career and his bid, from prison, for the Presidency of the United States in 2024From WikipediaJoseph Allen Maldonado known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King", is an American media personality, businessman, and convicted felon who operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (also known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018.Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry. In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022. In 2023, Exotic announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election as a DemocratBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Howard Baskin—often identified as Advisory Board Chairman of Big Cat Rescue, and spouse of Carole Baskin, the founder of the sanctuary that operated in Tampa for more than three decades—recalls, as a savvy businessman wielding a Harvard MBA, his reaction upon first  getting a close look at the details of Big Cat's financial operation: He […] The post Howard Baskin, financial guiding light of Big Cat Rescue first appeared on Talking Animals.

Joe Maldonado aka Joe Exotic aka The Tiger King is a reality personality best know from the Netflix documentary, Tiger King. Joe operated the GW Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, OK from 1999-2018. Exotic was arrested in 2018 on suspicion of hire for murder of his depicted rival and the owner of Big Cat Rescue, Carole Baskin. Joe talked to us from prison in Fort Worth (TX) about his case for innocence, who he would vote for in the 2024 election and the news about his recent engagement to his partner Jorge. 

Carole Baskin is a household name these days, but what prompted her to start Big Cat Rescue… and where is she now?

Michael Robson - Joe Exotic; The man, the legend and the race for the PresidencyJul 12, 2023Spokesman Michael Robson speaks to Ed Opperman about Joe Exotic, his career and his bid, from prison, for the Presidency of the United States in 2024From WikipediaJoseph Allen Maldonado known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King", is an American media personality, businessman, and convicted felon who operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (also known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018.Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry. In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022. In 2023, Exotic announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election as a DemocratBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Send us a Text Message.Joe Exotic, the flamboyant and controversial figure known as the Tiger King, captivated the world's attention with his larger-than-life personality, eccentric lifestyle, and entanglement in a web of legal troubles. Born Joseph Maldonado-Passage on March 5, 1963, Exotic rose to fame as the owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.Exotic's life story reads like a script from a reality TV show, filled with drama, intrigue, and unexpected twists. With his signature bleach-blond mullet, flashy attire, and penchant for self-promotion, he became a cult figure in the world of exotic animal enthusiasts and gained notoriety through the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness."At the heart of the series is Exotic's bitter rivalry with Carole Baskin, the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, an animal sanctuary in Florida. Their feud, fueled by allegations of animal cruelty, exploitation, and a battle over the ethics of breeding big cats in captivity, escalated into a legal saga that would ultimately culminate in Exotic's downfall.One of the most compelling aspects of Exotic's story is his unconventional lifestyle and relationships. He was openly gay at a time when acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in rural America was limited, and his multiple marriages to younger men added another layer of intrigue to his persona. Exotic's unconventional personal life, combined with his unapologetic defiance of societal norms, endeared him to some while alienating others.However, behind the facade of charisma and showmanship, Exotic's life was fraught with turmoil and legal troubles. In 2019, he was convicted on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire, stemming from a plot to kill Carole Baskin. He was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, effectively ending his reign as the Tiger King.Despite his incarceration, Exotic's legacy continues to fascinate and polarize audiences around the world. The "Tiger King" phenomenon sparked debates about the ethics of exotic animal ownership, the treatment of animals in captivity, and the sensationalism of true crime entertainment.While some view Exotic as a symbol of rebellion against authority and societal norms, others condemn him as a symbol of exploitation and cruelty. Regardless of one's opinion, there's no denying that Joe Exotic's journey from roadside zookeeper to international sensation is a testament to the power of fame, the allure of the exotic, and the complexities of the human psyche.As the world awaits further developments in Exotic's legal saga, his story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition and the dangers of blurring the line between reality and fantasy. Whether he is remembered as a tragic figure or a villainous mastermind, Joe Exotic will forever remain an enigmatic and unforgettable character in the annals of pop culture history.www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn www.BetterHelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn http://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and presented to you by The Barn Media Group.

Shawn's Picks: Carole Baskin.Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes! As you may have guessed; lm taking March "off" from releasing new episodes. HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife's very favorite episodes, in a "Best Of" style.So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l'll be back in April with all new episodes. Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!-Steve Owens Fascination Street Podcast Carole BaskinTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carole Baskin. You know Carole from the 2020 Netflix sensation Tiger King. In this episode we chat about what got her onto her Big Cat saving mission, her experience on Dancing With The Stars, her ex-husband Don Lewis, and her husband Howie. We also talk a bit about Tiger King, Joe Exotic, and her foundation Big Cat Rescue; before closing out the show talking about how you can help save endangered Big Cats, and her organization's new Oculus Virtual Reality game featuring Big Cats. Enjoy!Follow Carole on social media:Twit: @Carole_BaskinTikTok: @CaroleBaskinCatFB: Big Cat RescueDonate to BCR at: BigCatRescue.org/DonateReach out to your congressperson at: BigCatAct.com

Hunting big cats can be controversial — just ask GearJunkie Hunt & Fish Editor Rachelle Schrute. In a recent opinion piece, Schrute took infamous big-cat hustler and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, Carole Baskin, to task over her statements and documented “fallacies” surrounding the topic.   In her open letter, Schrute attempts to correct misunderstanding and educate others that Baskin’s statements may have misinformed in an opinion piece published by The Denver Post in October of 2023. The purpose of Baskin’s article was to “shed light” on the issues surrounding big cat hunting and to support Colorado’s ballot initiative to ban trophy hunting and trapping of wild cats. Her arguments center around the idea that hunting mountain lions or bobcats are for trophy hunting and not for the consumption of meat. We sit down with Schrute on The GearJunkie Podcast to digest her disagreements with Baskin and add greater context to the conversation. The post Hunting Big Cats: Baskin’ in Big-Cat Misinformation appeared first on GearJunkie.

RaeAnna Saks–founder and CEO of The Little Cats' Rescue, the New Port Richey cat rescue and sanctuary—recalls the first cat she loved and felt truly connected with. But, Saks points out, she grew up with dogs: her family always had a dog; never a cat—Saks remains a dog lover, usually living with one, amidst the […] The post RaeAnna Saks, founder of The Little Cats' Rescue first appeared on Talking Animals.

Miranda Smith is a dedicated individual hailing from the picturesque town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. With a heart full of compassion and a passion for wildlife conservation, Miranda has found her calling as the Hospitality Coordinator at Turpentine Creek, a renowned big cat rescue sanctuary located just south of Eureka Springs. Her commitment to the […] The post A Passion for Big Cat Rescue: Inside Turpentine Creek with Miranda Smith appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Welcome back to Keep Them Wild: the wildlife news podcast. Today we are celebrating Global Tiger Day!!! Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent, but endangered big cat.Sources:https://app.yearly.report/newbuilder/#/from/wwf/wwfs-impact-on-tiger-recoveryhttps://conservewildcats.org/2023/01/17/top-wins-for-tiger-conservation-in-2022/https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/tigerhttps://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8872/Statement-of-Concern-by-Tiger-Biologists.aspxhttps://www.science.org/content/article/tigers-have-distinct-personalities-according-big-cat-questionnairehttps://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tigerTiger Organizations to Support:WWF (World Wide Fund for nature): https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tigerPanthera: https://panthera.org/cat/tigerWildlife Conservation Society- Indonesia: https://indonesia.wcs.org/Wildlife/Sumatran-Tiger.aspxWildlife Conservation Society India: https://india.wcs.org/Home/research/tigersBorn Free: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/tiger-conservationThe Nepal Tiger Trust: https://www.nepaltigertrust.org/The Sanctuary Nature Foundation: https://www.sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/projects/kids-for-tigersThe David Shepherd Foundation: https://davidshepherd.org/Big Cat Rescue: https://bigcatrescue.org/Ears Sanctuary: https://earsinc.net/Get In Touch:Email: adventurersforanimals@gmail.comInstagram: @adventurersforanimals

Carole Baskin is the CEO of Big Cat Rescue and megastar of the hit Netflix docuseries Tiger King. She runs a real estate business and manages 100+ volunteers and interns from around the world and 10 staff and contractors. She has run the Tampa based non-profit since 1992 and has garnered international attention to the plight of captive big cats on CNN, Animal Planet, Discovery, U.S. News & World Report, People Magazine, The Today Show, Sports Illustrated, Netflix, Wondery, all of the local media outlets and many more national and international programs. She is the host of the Cat Chat Show, a live interview with cat experts from around the world.   Baskin joins The Work From Home Show to discuss Tiger King, its effect on work from homers during the height of the pandemic, its cultural and political impacts, how real estate has funded nearly every endeavor she's done, and what's next for her.   Baskin has funded all her wild cat sanctuaries through real estate investing. She started buying any real estate in the 80's through foreclosure - primarily land, mobile home parks, and apartments. She now owns a ton of acreage. What's amazing is that she doesn't believe in debt and has paid for all of her real estate in cash. Her reasons for doing this make sense, especially once eviction moratoriums kicked in 2020.   You won't want to miss this interview! Websites:  www.BigCatTV.com   www.bigcatrescue.org

Michael Robson - Joe Exotic; The man, the legend and the race for the PresidencySpokesman Michael Robson speaks to Ed Opperman about Joe Exotic, his career and his bid, from prison, for the Presidency of the United States in 2024From WikipediaJoseph Allen Maldonado known professionally as Joe Exotic and nicknamed "The Tiger King", is an American media personality, businessman, and convicted felon who operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (also known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018.Exotic left the G.W. Zoo in June 2018 and was arrested three months later on suspicion of hiring two men to murder Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, with whom he had a complicated rivalry. In 2019, Exotic was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder for hire for the plot to kill Baskin. In 2021, he worked with attorney John Michael Phillips to file a motion for a new trial, and on July 15, 2021, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the convictions for the two murder attempts were wrongly treated as separate. The trial court reduced his sentence by 1 year, resentencing him to 21 years in late January 2022. In 2023, Exotic announced his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election as a DemocratThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Carole Baskin (Big Cat Activist, Tiger King, Dancing with The Stars) shares a story about saving the lives of 2 tigers and a liger that were abandoned by their owner. Plus, Christine and Carole talk about the documentary Tiger King and her appearance of Dancing With The Stars. Listen! Follow my new show, My Life In 3 Songs! I talk to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them. Listen exclusively on Spotify! https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X If you get a chance, will you please give me 5 stars and a good review on Apple? http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q https://www.linktr.ee/ChristineBlackburn SPOTIFY- https://bit.ly/3V7pOd3 APPLE- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q  STITCHER- https://bit.ly/3PCDiwr YOUTUBE- https://bit.ly/3jpZJDA STORY SMASH-  https://www.storysmashshow.com Follow my new show, My Life In 3 Songs, on Spotify!  Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs. My Life in 3 Songs is created and hosted by Christine Blackburn, (Story Worthy) #musiclovescomedy #comedylovesmusic Website: https://www.storyworthypodcast.com/ Follow my new show on Spotify! https://spoti.fi/3dpHX5X Find My Life In 3 Songs on social media @MyLifeIn3Songs. My Life in 3 Songs is created and hosted by Christine Blackburn, (Story Worthy)

“Hey all you cool cats and kittens!”   Do you recognise this catch phrase at all? Of course you do, it's Carole Baskin - co-founder of the non-profit sanctuary Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida.   Whilst many people may have only recently heard about Big Cat Rescue through Netflix's 'Tiger King', the organisation has been caring and protecting wild cats for over thirty years. Carole, and her husband Howard have also been tireless advocates for ending private ownership of big cats in the US, resulting in the Big Cat Public Safety Act signed into US law in December 2022.   In March 2023, Big Cat Rescue made a huge announcement - announcing that all the remaining cats at the centre would be relocated to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas and that they would sell the land where Big Cat Rescue is located.   This is far from the end for Big Cat Rescue - it's the start of a new adventure in investing the expected millions from the property sale into conservation projects for cats in the wild.   Guests: Howard Baskin - Big Cat Rescue   Links Big Cat Rescue

Host, Billie Groom, chats with Howard Baskin of Big Cat Rescue in Florida, USA on the process, challenges, and eventual success (Dec 2022) in enacting a law preventing businesses from making money from "cub patting," We talk about the problems with your Everyday Joe thinking it's a good idea to own a big cat, and Exotic Joe convincing shopping mall owners it's a good idea to put big cats on display.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Narragansett Famous Lager from Narragansett Brewing Company in Pawtucket, RI. She reviews all of the fun she had in Boston while in town for sold-out shows, drinking Guinness at The Black Rose to celebrate the Red Sox' Opening Day, and eating as much clam chowder as possible. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker is part of the 2023 class of musicians being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Cape Cod Waves Jalapeno Ranch chips, New England Marshmallow Fluff, Port City Tasty Ranch Dill Pretzels, and Ah-So Chinese BBQ Sauce.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Ralphie the Demon Dog, Tennessee's proposed Drag Show ban, Carol Baskin is relocating her Big Cat Rescue to the Ozarks, the Bulgarian Cryptoqueen has resurfaced, and Kansas City Chiefs superfan Chiefsaholic removes his ankle monitor to avoid prosecution. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a long-lost ship in Lake Huron, and brothers discover a priceless Rembrandt under their ping pong table. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on St. Louis's Holy Toe, the latest Vogue cover model is a 106-yr-old Pilipino tattoo artist, McDonald's Canada is opening adult-only playgrounds in select restaurant locations, footage of the last remaining red wolves surfaces, Cracker Barrel becomes the latest company to flee Portland, and an ancient beaver species has been discovered by the University of Texas and is named Buc-ee. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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News you Need for March 30, 2023. Trending now, a candlelight vigil was held in Nashville last night and First Lady Jill Biden was in attendance. It is opening day for baseball, the Guardians will play late tonight against the Mariners. In Hollywood, Katy Perry has revealed a no alcohol pact with fiancé Orlando Bloom. Carole Baskin is closing down her big cat rescue. Priyanka Chopra admitted having early worries about dating Nick Jonas due to their 10 year age gap. 

In the 7a hour, NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including the latest on a plot to kill a Pinellas County lawyer. A new study found 'hyper-partisan' politicians have received 4x more media coverage than bipartisan ones. Melissa Joan Hart released a tearful video describing how she helped kids escape the Nashville school shooting. Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer checked in to discuss the Affordable Housing bill, St. Pete's approval of some zoning changes, and Big Cat Rescue getting sold. A Georgia teen is now in intensive care after a brutal hazing incident. A Plant City couple goes viral on TikTok for the groom's obscene wedding vows.

Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer checks in to discuss the recently passed Affordable Housing bill, St. Pete's approval of zoning changes, and Big Cat Rescue getting sold.

Death threats, lawsuits, media attention… None of this was on Howard's mind when he met and fell in love with Carole. The dedication these two have to each other, as well as to the protection of those big cats, is incredible. In part two of our talk with Howard Baskin, we learn even more about what he went through and how it felt to handle the public after Joe Exotic came into their lives. Once free to live in their town and talk to people in public every day, Howard watch Carole narrow her world more and more in order to protect herself. Now that things are getting back to more “business as usual,” their dedication to saving Big Cats is stronger than ever. Let's listen as Howard tells Linda and Rita more about Big Cat Rescue, and shares how YOU can help make a difference, too. EPISODE NOTES: Part Two of Our Interview with Howard Baskin

We all know who Carole Baskin is; she is the fearless champion of Big Cats everywhere. Big Cat Rescue was opened by Carole in 1992 as a safe haven for exotic cats who have been mistreated or displaced. And, of course, by now her name is synonymous with Tiger King Joe Exotic (more on that later...) Aside from all the drama, what you may not know is that Carole and her devoted husband Howard Baskin, along with many volunteers and politicians, worked tirelessly for years to get the Big Cat Public Safety Act which passed into law this past December. This bipartisan legislation ends the private possession and trade of these exotic cats, so no more cats and cubs can be harmed. Howard undertook this challenge head on, and in the process has become a well-known advocate for those beautiful big cats. Rita and Linda enjoyed chatting with Howard and learned so much about the cats, the legislation, and perhaps a tidbit or two about Joe Exotic (and a few other people) too. We think you will be as fascinated as they were! EPISODE NOTES: Howard Baskin and Big Cat Rescue

Beacher is a first generation Savannah cat. That means he is half domestic cat, and the other half is African serval. These cats commonly do not make good pets due to their wild nature. Watch as Beacher is caught playing with his tail. BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Dutchess the tiger predicts the winner of Sunday's Big Game. Rule states that the first team's enrichment items she touches first is the predicted team. Reporter Afton was at the scene. Let's see what happens! BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Watch Dutchess the tiger from Big Cat Rescue have a ball in the lake of her enclosure. Tigers love water and like to put their permanent enrichment in the water of their pools and lakes. All of our tigers have access to a pool or lake for swimming and soaking. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Summer the bobcat is tiny but mighty weighing a whopping 9 pounds. The average adult bobcat weighs 20 pounds. Check out all of the fun this little lady had with her new toy. Watch all of the cute butt wiggles and pounces! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Big Cat Rescue's bobcat rehab team released two more rehabbed wild bobcats, Makani and Kekoa, back to the wild. Both bobcats took one last look back at the group before darting off to the woods together. As nature intended, these two wild cats now know the freedom that is their birthright. They are now free to live a natural life in the wilderness of Florida. It is exciting and a little sad for those who have watched these two wildcats grow from kittens into feisty adults ready to take on the challenge of thriving in the wild. Exciting to know these two wild bobcats will have great adventures and know there are no more cages for these two cats. Sad, because we will miss them. However, we are far more excited for them than we are sad for ourselves. The rehab team, led by Jamie Veronica, puts a lot of time and great effort into finding large forest areas that have plenty of space, prey, and water, and are as far from humans as possible. Now, they can sleep under the stars with no wire to look through. Join us in wishing these two precious wildcats the best as they are now home for Christmas. We hope their holiday season is filled with the joy of freedom. Music donated by: Rettward von Doernberg, Manic Moondays https://rettward.com You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary, and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax-deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

MERRY CHRISTMAS Join us as we celebrate the holidays, big cat style! Watch as some of our tigers and other exotic cats enjoy Christmas trees and holiday-themed enrichment! Happy Holidays from everyone here at Big Cat Rescue! What could be more fun than watching funny cat videos on this wintery Christmas holiday? Enrichment for captive wild cats is very important for big cats and exotic small cats. Here at Big Cat Rescue we take providing enrichment seriously and it shows in how relaxed the cats are. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary, and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax-deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Carol Baskin of Tiger King fame and CEO of Big Cat Rescue joined the show to discuss the recently signed Big Cat Public Safety Act and her time on Tiger King.    © 2022 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

It is that time of year that the big cats LOVE...Thanksgiving! Each year the big cats get turkeys and the small cats get Cornish hens for their favorite holiday. Check out the bone crunching fun! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida is a GFAS accredited sanctuary home to a variety of big cats. To them they may look at us as a top notch bed and breakfast, so our enrichment team made some very creative bed and breakfast themed enrichment. Check it out! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Join us in watching the 50th bobcat to be set free by our Bobcat Rehab Team. Once again, we partnered with the FWC to collar and track this beautiful wild animal on her journey to freedom. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Watch as our tigers, jaguar, and leopard enjoy seasonal watermelon enrichment! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Big Cat Rescue celebrates its 30th Anniversary by inviting our supporters on property for our annual charity event, The Wildcat Walkabout. We raised money for four conservation projects to benefit a variety of exotic cats in the wild. Join us in remember this special day! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Autumn the rehab bobcat gets fitted for a collar, but our vet team ran into something unexpected during the procedure. Find out what the unexpected twist is and what that mean for her future in the two part series. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Once again Big Cat Rescue's Bobcat Rehab Program teams up with FWC to collar our first male bobcat before being released back to the wild. Check out how his collaring procedure went leading up to his day of release. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Bobcat kittens, Makani and Kekoa, meet for the first time as our rehab team pair them up to learn their survival skills together. Watch them LIVE at bigcatcams.com! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

We recently wished Kali the tiger a happy 22nd birthday. In the wild, tigers usually live between 8 and 12 years of age. When provided exceptional veterinary care, a good nutritious diet, and top notch care, like here at Big Cat Rescue, their lifespans can be doubled. Join us in wishing Kali a Happy Birthday! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Just in time for her one year anniversary of being rescued, we introduce Summer the bobcat as a permanent resident. She has had a long journey getting this far, but she is doing well and will be care for by Big Cat Rescue for her lifetime. Find out why she was not able to be rehabbed and released back to the wild. Learn more at bigcatrescue.org/summer Watch LIVE at BigCatTV.com You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Please join Big Cat Rescue in raising funds for International Tiger Day 2022, to continue our support of The Corbett Foundation protecting Tigers in India, and also support our own tiger residents! With your help we are hoping to raise funds to support boots on the ground frontline forest rangers in Pench Tiger Reserve. Pench Tiger Reserve is one of the most premier and critical habitats for Tigers in Central India and faces threats from poaching, habitat loss, and habitat fragmentation. The frontline personnel work in extremely harsh and dense forest conditions, with meager resources in an effort to protect Tigers, their prey and the habitat. Funds from this International Tiger Day will go towards providing them with essentials such as proper footwear, flashlights, raincoats, mosquito nets, filters for drinking water and field kits that would make their living conditions more comfortable and much safer! Learn More: bigcaatrescue.org/ITD Shop: bigcatrescue.biz You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Meet Kekoa, our newest rehab bobcat. Big Cat Rescue teamed up with Wildlife Inc. to bring in this bobcat kitten into our Rehab Program. He was found in a parking garage with no mother in site. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

On behalf of all of the big cats and everyone at Big Cat Rescue, thank you to all of the donors that supported us for our annual Give Day! Your generosity allows us to provide the best care to the big cats that call our sanctuary home! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Once again we have partnered with the FWC to collar two Florida bobcats so we can learn about them after being rehabbed and released back to the wild. Cahira and Byrdie are off on their next big adventure. Watch as we set them free! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

We have had big cats in the past enjoy the smell of Dogfennel, but what do our current big cat residents think? Learn about what Dogfennel is, and see what big cats like it! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Manny jaguar, and Hutch, Zucari, and Des servals all like to eat the paper enrichment. Our Enrichment Team has gotten creative coming up with new ways of packaging our herbs and spices for a different type of delivery system for these naughty cats. Let's see how they like them! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Meet Makani, our newest bobcat kitten welcomed to our Bobcat Rehab Program. He is 2 months old, and was rescued after being abandoned by his mother during a bad storm. Check out what he thinks of the GoPro camera we put in his room. You can watch him LIVE by visiting explore.org/bigcatrescue! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Big Cat Rescue is an accredited sanctuary dedicated to providing a permanent home for rescued big cats. Tigers, bobcats, servals and more! Subscribe to Big Cat Rescue today so you don't miss out on any of our grrr-eat weekly videos! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of "Big Cat Rescue" in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible! Subscribe here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BigCatRescue Donate at http://bigcatrescue.org/donate/

Hey all you cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin steps Behind The Rope! Since so much has happened in the world of Big Cats and Tiger Kings since Ms. Baskin was here last, we did the only thing we could think of - call her back for more! Carole is here to chat about many of the real life events which have taken place since our last chat - Joe Exotic being re-sentenced for Murder for Hire which could potentially lead to shorter jail time, his announcement that he is accepting applications in jail for a boyfriend, his desire for this search for love to become Netflix' new break out show, “Bachelor King” - no really, Google it, and Joe's ex boyfriend Dillon Passage's own announcement that he has found love in the form of his new seemingly age appropriate, Instagram official, boyfriend John. Carole also chats about the new Peacock Series, “Joe VS Carole” starting John Cameron Mitchell (“Hedwig" Shout Out) as Joe Exotic and Kate McKinnon as Carole. Speaking of actresses to play Carole, the last time she was here she listed Meryl Streep as her top choice. We share an update on that - has she heard from Meryl and how did that conversation go? Finally, we all know Carole can dance a la Dancing With The Stars (yes, we chat Tyra!), but we get to know the most famous woman in all of Big Cat Rescue chatting about what she likes to do for fun, what is going on in the world of Big Cat Rescue today and just what is next for this fearless powerhouse that is unapologetically committed to her cause of Big Cat Rescue who won't ever stop until all the cats are safe. Oh yea, an episode not to be missed! @carolebaskincat @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope Brought To You By: ELYSIUM HEALTH - www.trybasis.com/VELVET (10% Off At Checkout. Use Code Velvet) BOMBAS - www.bombas.com/VELVET (Get 20% Off Any Purchase) INDEED - www.indeed.com/VELVET ($75 Job Credit to Upgrade Your Job Post. Valid Through March 31st, 2022.) WONDERY - (Listen to Rich and Daily on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or You Can Listen Ad-Free By Joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App.) SKILLSHARE - www.skillshare.com/velvet (One Month Free) TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code “velvet”) MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices