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Newsletter | February 2024

Bobcat Rumi at PAWS ARK 2000.

PAWS Welcomes A New Resident:

Bobcat Rumi

PAWS is pleased to introduce our newest resident, four-year-old bobcat Rumi. She came to us from WildCat Ridge in Oregon, a refuge that cares for wild cats of all sizes and which, like PAWS, is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

Due to circumstances beyond their control WildCat Ridge was forced to rehome Rumi, and PAWS was happy to help. She arrived at ARK 2000 in January accompanied by two WildCat Ridge staffers who spent the day with us, sharing information with PAWS' carnivore supervisor Renae about Rumi's personality and care. Clearly, Rumi was well cared for and loved by her caregivers. 

When Rumi was eight months old, she was surrendered by a private individual to WildCat Ridge. Her "owner" was concerned that Rumi was becoming aggressive and might injure her pet dogs.

We will never know exactly how Rumi came into private hands, but one thing we do know is that wild animals belong in the wild, not in people's homes.

Rumi makes up for her small size with a spitfire personality! Bobcats are notoriously feisty and fierce, and they usually are not fond of people.

When she first arrived at PAWS, Rumi kept her distance, preferring to hide in her cozy den while peeking out and growling at caregivers. However, with each passing day she is becoming more comfortable in her new home and with the dedicated staff who care for her.

Rumi's enclosure is in a quiet, private area of the sanctuary and includes a large area with oak trees which she loves to climb and hide in. When she first entered her enclosure, Rumi explored every inch of it, pounced and rolled in the grass, and promptly climbed up a tree and went to sleep on a comfortable branch. She loves to play in water, so we ensure she has ample opportunity to splash to her heart's content.

We appreciate our friends at WildCat Ridge for the excellent care they provide to the animals at their sanctuary, and we are honored to give Rumi a home. We look forward to getting to know this beautiful bobcat. Welcome to PAWS, Rumi!

You can make a “Welcome to PAWS!” donation for Rumi by clicking here.

"This physical world has no two things alike.

Every comparison is awkwardly rough.

You can put a lion next to a man,

but the placing is hazardous to both."

Attributed to Rumi, Persian poet and Sufi mystic (1207 - 1273)   

Bobcat Rumi in her habitat at PAWS ARK 2000.

PAWS Supports Legislation for Captive Wild Animals

PAWS is often called on to submit testimony on legislation that seeks to improve the lives of captive wild animals – and to sometimes oppose bills that would cause harm. Following are some of the measures we are currently supporting. If legislation is active in your state, please consider taking action.

• Maryland - House Bill 379/Senate Bill 547 seeks to ban the use of certain wild animals in circuses and traveling shows, including elephants, nonhuman primates, big cats, and bears.

• Massachusetts - S.2189/S.2197/H.3245 would end the use of elephants, big cats, nonhuman primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows.

• Virginia - House Bill 1531 would prohibit the use of bullhooks and other pain-inflicting tools on elephants.

This Month at PAWS: Special Animal Celebrations

Mack relaxing on the edge of his pool at PAWS ARK 2000.

February is black bear Mack’s birthday month. He’s nine years old! Mack is an orphaned wild-born bear who came to PAWS as a yearling in 2016. 

Rosemary

Nimmo

Morris

Wilhelm

Bigelow

The last of the “Colorado Eight” tigers arrived at ARK 2000 in February 2017, rescued from a roadside zoo that bred and exploited tigers and other animals for paid interactions and selfies with cubs. Five of the tigers remain (pictured).

THANK YOU!

February Amazon Wish List Donors:

Carol Bognar: one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#. Karen Landry: one bottle of Renal Essentials, 60#. Leona Haraty: one tub of Biotin 100 powder, 2.5lbs. James Mahlon: one bottle of AminAvast, 60#. Deborah L. Peters: one bottle of AminAvast, 60#. Valerie M. Smith: one bottle of AminAvast, 60#. Pamela Miod: one bottle of Emcelle Tocopherol, 1000ml. Anonymous: three bottles of AminAvast, 60#; two tubs of Biotin 100 powder, 5lbs; one bottle of CosequinDS, 132#; one bottle of Emcelle Tocopherol, 1000ml.

We have chosen specific items that are needed at the sanctuary, which you can purchase directly from Amazon. We have an ongoing need for many of the products listed. Click here to review the items and donate.

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RESCUED TIGER FALCOR

PAWS provides lifetime care to the tigers, bears, elephants, and other animals who call our sanctuary home. Your kind support provides expert daily care, necessary veterinary treatments, and specialized nutritional support, all tailored to the individual needs of each animal. Your gifts make this excellent care possible.

There are many ways you can help PAWS animals:

Donate. PAWS relies on individual donors like you to support our lifesaving work for captive wild animals. When you make a contribution to PAWS, it is unlike any other. Not many people can say they’ve gifted elephants with spacious rolling hills and a more natural life, or made a present of a lush, tree-filled habitat for a tiger! You also ensure we are prepared for the next wild animal rescue. Your one-time or recurring donation truly makes a difference for the animals!

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PAWS is proud of its 4-star rating with Charity Navigator - the highest rating possible. We are part of an elite group of charities with an "exceptional" designation (at least four consecutive years of 4-star ratings), meaning that your gift will have the greatest impact possible. CharityWatch gives PAWS an "A" rating.

Give to one of PAWS' ongoing MightyCause campaigns: Our "Dollars for Dirt" or "Give BIG for PAWS' Elephants" fundraisers for the elephants, like Prince (pictured), or our "Help Captive Tigers" fundraiser to benefit the rescued tigers living at our ARK 2000 sanctuary.

Adopt A PAWS Animal. If you would like to help our animals, one of the best ways is to become an "adoptive parent," or give a PAWS adoption as a gift to an animal lover in your life. PAWS adoptions are symbolic adoptions only. No animal will be sent! Learn more

PAWS Partnerships. Help us change the life of a victim of captivity by becoming a PAWS Partner. PAWS partnerships help support our sanctuary operations and the day-to-day care of the animals. Learn more

Estates/Planned Giving. You can help us make sure captive wildlife in need of shelter will always have PAWS' sanctuary to call home! Learn more

 

Corporate Donations and Matching Fund Programs. Learn more about what is needed.

Purchase PAWS apparel and merchandise. Clothing for adults, kids, toddlers and infants, as well as other fun merchandise like notecards and coffee mugs - available from our CafePress online gift shop.

PAWS Amazon Wish List. We have chosen specific items that are needed at the sanctuary, which you can purchase directly from Amazon. Many items are ongoing. The list is always current! View here.

EBAY Giving Works. Visit PAWS eBay page to view our current listings and to bid. List your items on EBAY and choose PAWS as your charity. Donate a percentage of each sale to the animals. Visit our EBAY charity listing page here. Start selling or buying!

Donate Your Vehicle To PAWS. Learn more