Monaco Bobcat was rescued with 3 other bobcats in the fall of 2022. They all live together and are settling into the sanctuary life. Monaco enjoys hanging out with her bobcat companions but has an independent streak also and will venture to other parts of her sanctuary without them.

Born August 16, 2016

Rescued September 26, 2022

How Monaco Came to the Sanctuary

Monaco was rescued along with 3 other bobcats, JJ, Rio, and Cairo, from a private owner in Texas. They were brought to Carolina Tiger Rescue by another facility, In-Sync Exotics and did great on the 17 hour trip.

Personality

Monaco enjoys hanging out with her companions but is also seen doing her own thing at times. She sometimes gives the keepers a hard time by not shifting when they want her to, but she is a cat, so that's not out of the norm. Monaco often eats second after Cairo and like most cats, she never turns down food.

Description

Monaco is the larger of the two females in this four bobcat group. She is very fluffy and has lots of grey fur. 

Where in Sanctuary

Monaco lives off tour, currently, with enclosure mates Rio, JJ, and Cairo. She lives in Pear Orchard next to Molly Bobcat and across the path from Star Cougar.

Wild Animals as Pets

Wild animals are not pets nor can the wild be loved out of them. Bobcats are also illegal to own in most states because they are native to most states. We are thankful the owner knew the best place for Monaco and the others was at Carolina Tiger Rescue.

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About Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

Carolina Tiger Rescue

1940 Hanks Chapel Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919) 542-4684 (919) 542-4454 info@carolinatigerrescue.org

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  • We believe the ideal home for wildlife is in the wild.
  • We believe it is critical to conserve their native habitats.
  • We believe wild animals should not be kept as pets.
  • We believe captive breeding should ONLY be done in accordance with Species Survival plans.
  • We believe all wild animals, both captive and in their native habitats, deserve to be treated with respect and not exploited for entertainment and commercial purposes.

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Coming out for a tour is a great way to learn more about the animals that call Carolina Tiger Recue home. We offer many different types of tours.  Public tours are great for adults and families. Twilight tours are for adults only (18 years of age and older). Tiger Tales are a perfect option if you want to bring out really young children. Find the tour that is right for you and enjoy a walk through the sanctuary.

For all tours, tickets must be purchased in advance.

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Education is key to our mission.  We enjoy teaching "kids" of all ages!  Our field trips, both virtual and onsite, are ideal for groups of kids.  Our "Kid for a Day" Adult Camp provides a unique learning opportunity while allowing adults to channel their inner child.  While all of these opportunities are structured differently, in the end we want everyone to walk away knowing more about the animals we care for and what they can do to help protect them.

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