Cantata is a confident animal who doesn’t let much phase her. She loves chasing vehicles as they drive by her enclosure and is always interested in her keepers, in case they have treats for her. While Cantata has not yet ‘yodeled’ the sound her species is known for, she does make herself known by ‘barking’ when she wants attention.
Born October 7, 2007
Rescued October 7, 2022
How Cantata Came to the Sanctuary
Cantata was rescued from a closing roadside zoo in Maryland. Following years of animal welfare violations, a legal settlement with this roadside zoo (Tri-State Zoological Park) was reached and 65 animals found safe, appropriate forever homes at reputable zoos and sanctuaries around the country. This five-day rescue, led by PETA, opens the door for us to continue our mission of rescuing wild cats and other carnivores in need while working with larger, nationwide organizations that have greater reach
Personality
From the moment she arrived at the sanctuary, Cantata has been a confident animal. She trotted around quarantine checking out her new surroundings, like she had been here her whole life. She loves attention and always has words for the keepers if they don't stop and give her treats.
Description
Cantata is an older lady and when she first came her coat was a bit rough. With supplements and an appropriate diet, she is looking great. She has one ear that flops most of the time. She has a goldish coat and the white feet.
Where in Sanctuary
Cantata lives in Cherry Lane next to Star Cougar and across the tour path from B
Roadside Zoos
Fabio Von Prickles came from a roadside zoo. Roadside zoos are zoos that pop up on the side of the road to draw in tourists. Most of these places lack proper facilities to adequately take care of their animals. They often breed to bring money in because the public finds it hard to resist baby animals. They rarely provide the animals with proper enclosures with enough space for the animals to live a good life. Please check out places before you visit them. Ask questions. Find out what their mission is and why they exist. Find out what their primary goal is.
