Freckles Liger Wakes Up Unexpectedly

 

Freckles was sedated for a dental and she didn’t go down easy.  She’s a fierce cat and maybe even more dangerous than most because she’s a liger.  A cross between lion and tiger; she’s just not sure who she is and we are left without a whole lot of experience with that blended personality.

 

We’d gotten her into her lockout cage by covering it entirely with wood so she felt safe.  We had to disassemble all of that, and remove one wall of her feeding lockout, in order to get her out of the cage, and into the back of a truck that would haul all 500 lbs of her into the cat hospital.   After pulling off the wall of the lockout and straddling her to pull her out, she lifted her head and just about sent all of us screaming and running for our lives...

 

Except that we couldn’t do what came natural.  We had to freeze, keep our wits about us, and wait for her to lay her head back down and go back to sleep.  

 

Tribute to Tarzan Jungle Cat

Male Jungle Cat  DOB 5/1/93 - 12/3/09  Arrived at Big Cat Rescue 9/19/94

 

Tarzan came to Big Cat Rescue in the Spring of 1995. His owner had purchased him for the purpose of breeding hybrids, but Tarzan hated domestic cats and so became worthless to his owner. When Tarzan arrived, he was neutered and placed in a large natural enclosure with a very feisty female Jungle Cat, Shaniqua. He fell in love with her right away and the two have been inseparable ever since. Tarzan is one of the more food motivated felines at the sanctuary and absolutely loves to eat. You would never know of his voracious appetite to look at his sleek build. Tarzan is also very vocal and is often heard caterwauling as the sun sets. The sounds that come from these small cats are unbelievable and rival their larger feline cousin, the leopard.

 

12/3/09  Tarzan went in to Dr. Wynn's clinic today because he was seen limping. He has been struggling with renal failure and treated almost continually over the past year for upper respiratory infections. He has also been slowed down considerable by advanced arthritis. His x-rays indicated he had fractured his leg and with his bones and joints being so far gone and arthritic, the only humane option was to put him to sleep. At the age of 16, he was our oldest Jungle Cat and it is not likely that he could have withstood surgery and the long and painful healing process given his advanced age and ailments. It is always a hard decision to make, but we believe it was the kindest option for Tarzan. Be sure to give Shaniqua a little extra love as you walk by.

 

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