Carolina Tiger’s Latest Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally and GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries)-accredited big cat sanctuary, worked with the U.S. Department of Justice and several other accredited sanctuaries to execute a large-scale rescue of 68 endangered big cats at Tiger King Park in Thackerville, Oklahoma last week.
Our 2020-2021 Volunteers of the Year
We appreciate our incredible volunteers every day, but this Volunteer Appreciation Week is extra special and gives us an opportunity to share the stories of some of our most fantastic and dedicated volunteers. With more than 150 amazing volunteers here at the sanctuary, we consider ourselves extremely lucky. Congratulations to those selected as a Volunteer of the Year! Volunteer of the Year – Christine S. Our staff is OVERWHELMINGLY excited to reveal that our 2021 Volunteer Of The Year is Christine S.! Next month marks the 2 year anniversary since she joined the Carolina Tiger Family, and this amazing woman has logged nearly 1,000 hours in that time. Not only is she a Tour Guide, enthusiastically educating visitors who come to learn about the animals who call Carolina Tiger home, but she is also an animal care volunteer, giving back to the very same animals whose stories she shares on tour. Her passionate dedication to our mission is demonstrated during every volunteer shift, and her eagerness to learn more is remarkable. She goes above and beyond every day and it’s our pleasure to honor her today. Dian S. is our outstanding gift shop volunteer of the year! Dian joined the Carolina Tiger family one year ago and has time and time again stepped up to help wherever she’s needed. Whether it’s sanitizing the shop to ensure a safe shopping experience for visitors, prepping items to fill the shelves, or pitching in at check out, Dian has been a tremendous help and we are lucky to have her on the team. Sarah M. is our exemplary animal care volunteer...
The Paw Print Spring 2021
Enjoy the latest edition of the Paw Print! Learn about the problem with palm oil, celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd with our friends at EarthShare NC, and hear how we strive to be as sustainable as possible out at the sanctuary.
Happy World Wildlife Day!
We’re always looking for a reason to celebrate wildlife, and World Wildlife Day is no exception! World Wildlife Day (March 3) is a day in which we celebrate the signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. This treaty was a fundamental step toward the global protection of endangered species, and is the cornerstone for legislation and action to address the protection of native wildlife in participating countries. This year, World Wildlife Day is focused on the symbiotic relationship between the millions of people, particularly Indigenous people, and the forests they rely upon. At Carolina Tiger Rescue, we care for 10 different species, all of which are native to various places around the world. Some of these species, especially tigers, face significant population decline largely due to the loss of forests in favor of human and agricultural development. In order to protect these species that we hold dear, it is imperative that we do what we can to protect their habitats, and find ways to sustainably support communities that rely on these environments. Without human buy-in, conservation is not possible. Despite the signing of the CITES Treaty nearly 50 years ago, the United States still has a long way to go to adequately protect wild animals from exploitation. The vast majority of animals we care for at the sanctuary have come from exploitative situations like roadside zoos, private homes, and traveling shows that offer “attractions” like cub petting. These are abusive environments that can cause lasting physical and/or psychological damage. Thankfully, the animals we’ve rescued have made their way to a...
The Paw Print Winter 2021
In the Winter 2021 issue of The Paw Print, learn about the adaptations and adjustments we make for the animals we care for, as well as updates on our 2021 auction, volunteers, and more.
