Daisy Coatimundi

Jul 1, 2020 | Coatimundi, Uncategorized

Daisy Coatimundi [/et_pb_sidebar] Home» category» Species» Daisy Coatimundi was rescued when she was around one year old. As with most one year olds, she is extremely inquisitive and active. She loves climbing, exploring her new home, and rooting around in the dirt for worms and bugs. Daisy is a South American Coatimundi. Born April 30, 2019 Rescued May 18, 2020 Life StoryPictures How Daisy Came to the Sanctuary One-year-old Daisy was relinquished to Carolina Tiger Rescue by a private owner who never intended to keep her as a pet. She was rescued in May of 2020. Personality Daisy is full of personality. She enjoys exploring and does not seem to be afraid of anything. She loves to root around in the dirt and hang out high up on her platforms. She is very inquisitive and must know what everyone is doing at all times. Description Daisy is a South American Coatimundi, so her coloring is much lighter than the White-Nosed Coatimundi species. Her fur is a khaki tan color with darker fur mixed in. Her tail has very distinct rings along it. Where in Sanctuary Daisy is currently living in Elm Grove which is off tour. While she is very social, the hustle and bustle of the tour path is a bit much for her at this time. Pet Trade Coatimundis like Daisy are popular in the pet trade. These animals generally are very laid-back and docile which leads people to believe they are good pets. Coatimundis, however, are wild animals that should be and deserve to be in the wild. Coatimundis often suffer in homes and can often...

Mama Serval

Apr 23, 2020 | Servals

Mama Serval Home» category» Species» Mama was originally privately owned in a state where it is illegal to own wild cats such as servals. She has a lot of attitude and is not afraid to show it! She has enjoyed being outside, for likely, the first time in her life as she settles in to her new home here at the sanctuary. Born September 27, 2015 Rescued March 4, 2020 Life StoryPictures How Mama Came to the Sanctuary Mama came to Carolina Tiger Rescue in March of 2020 after she was surrendered by a private owner. She was living in a state where it was illegal to own her and she was becoming too aggressive to live in a home safely. Her owners had searched for several months to find a shelter who would take her in and not euthanize her. Finally, they discovered the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance and we were contacted to provide Mama with her new forever home. Personality Mama has a big personality that can be heard from far away. If she notices you are coming, she will start to hiss and sometimes spit, reminding you she is a wild cat. Mama seems to enjoy spending her days outside; it is likely the first time she has ever been outside in her life. She likes to hang out on her tallest platform and watch the happenings of the sanctuary. She has become a bit picky when it comes to food and she is keeping the keepers guessing as to what she will eat from day to day. Description Mama is our largest serval at this...

Mick Serval

Jan 23, 2020 | Servals

Mick Serval Home» category» Species» Mick is one of the three boys that came to us from British Columbia in November of 2019 along with four female servals. Mick has the biggest personality of the three boys. He has a lot to say and isn’t afraid to say it. Sometimes he has to be reminded he’s not the only serval on the block, but he quickly forgets it! Born July 6, 2012 Rescued November 26, 2019 Life StoryPictures How Mick Came to the Sanctuary Mick came to call Carolina Tiger Rescue home on November 26, 2019. He, along with 12 other servals, was rescued from a backyard breeder in British Columbia, Canada. The servals were kept in RVs with no ventilation, no natural light, and unsanitary conditions. The cats were confiscated by the SPCA of British Columbia and taken to a holding facility until they were able to be rehomed to accredited sanctuaries in the United States. Personality Mick has a big personality and wants to be sure everyone knows it. He is quick to come up and chat with his keepers and volunteers and give them a quick hiss. He has a lot to say, all the time, and it sometimes doesn't even matter that no one is listening. Description Mick is your average-sized serval and is distinguishable from Dylan and Bowie by the small scar on the bridge of his nose. Where in Sanctuary Mick currently lives in Elm Grove sharing an enclosure with the two other male servals he was rescued with, Bowie and Dylan. Backyard Breeders Mick and the 12 other servals he was rescued...

Dylan Serval

Jan 23, 2020 | Servals

Dylan Serval Home» category» Species» Dylan is one of the three boys that came to us from British Columbia in November of 2019 along with four female servals. Dylan is the largest of the male servals. Though he prefers to avoid a confrontation with Mick, he is not afraid to put him in his place when it’s needed. Born October 26, 2013 Rescued November 26, 2019 Life StoryPictures How Dylan Came to the Sanctuary Dylan came to call Carolina Tiger Rescue home on November 26, 2019. He, along with 12 other servals, was rescued from a backyard breeder in British Columbia, Canada. The servals were kept in RVs with no ventilation, no natural light, and unsanitary conditions. The cats were confiscated by the SPCA of British Columbia and taken to a holding facility until they were able to be rehomed to accredited sanctuaries in the United States. Personality Dylan likes to be up on the tall platforms watching to see what everyone else is doing. He tries not to engage in Mick's antics, but sometimes does have to put Mick in his place. Description Dylan is the biggest and tallest of the male servals he lives with and has large black stripes along his front legs. Where in Sanctuary Dylan currently lives in Elm Grove and shares an enclosure with the two other male servals he was rescued with, Bowie and Mick.  Backyard Breeders Dylan and the 12 other servals he was rescued with lived in rough conditions before finding their forever homes in accredited sanctuaries. The backyard breeder they were rescued from was selling their kittens for thousands...

Bowie Serval

Jan 8, 2020 | Servals

Bowie Serval Home» category» Species» Dylan is one of the 3 boys that came to us from British Colombia in November of 2019 along with 4 female servals. Dylan is the largest of the male servals. Though he prefers to avoid a confrontation with Mick Serval, he is not afraid to put him in his place when its needed. Born November 10, 2013 Rescued November 26, 2019 Life StoryPictures How Bowie Came to the Sanctuary Bowie came to call Carolina Tiger Rescue home on November 26, 2019. He, along with 12 other servals, was rescued from a backyard breeder in British Columbia, Canada. The servals were kept in RVs with no ventilation, no natural light, and unsanitary conditions. The cats were confiscated by the SPCA of British Columbia and taken to a holding facility until they were able to be rehomed to accredited sanctuaries in the United States. Personality Bowie is the quietest and most reserved of the three male servals. Since moving to their outdoor enclosure, he has enjoyed hanging out in the shift closest to the tour path and has come out frequently as tours pass to see what is going on. He is inquisitive and will often come up to the fence to see what you may have for him. Description Bowie is distinguishable from the other two boys he lives with by the two large notches in his left ear. Where in Sanctuary Bowie currently shares an enclosure in Elm Grove with the two other male servals he was rescued with, Dylan and Mick.  Backyard Breeders Bowie and the 12 other servals he was rescued...

Bowie Serval

Jan 8, 2020 | Servals

Bowie Serval Home» category» Species» Bowie Serval is one of three boys that came to us from British Columbia in November of 2019 along with four female servals. Bowie is the quietest and most reserved of all the boys but is very inquisitive about what is going on around him. Born November 10, 2013 Rescued November 26, 2019 Life StoryPictures How Bowie Came to the Sanctuary Bowie came to call Carolina Tiger Rescue home on November 26, 2019. He, along with 12 other servals, was rescued from a backyard breeder in British Columbia, Canada. The servals were kept in RVs with no ventilation, no natural light, and unsanitary conditions. The cats were confiscated by the SPCA of British Columbia and taken to a holding facility until they were able to be rehomed to accredited sanctuaries in the United States. Personality Bowie is the quietest and most reserved of the three male servals. Since moving to their outdoor enclosure, he has enjoyed hanging out in the shift closest to the tour path and has come out frequently as tours pass to see what is going on. He is inquisitive and will often come up to the fence to see what you may have for him. Description Bowie is distinguishable from the other two boys he lives with by the two large notches in his left ear. Where in Sanctuary Bowie currently shares an enclosure in Elm Grove with the two other male servals he was rescued with, Dylan and Mick.  Backyard Breeders Bowie and the 12 other servals he was rescued with lived in rough conditions before finding their forever...
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