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Giving Tuesday 2024 – What to Expect at TCWR

As the pumpkins fade, our sights are set on the holiday season – and, most importantly, Giving Tuesday! This global initiative, founded in 2012 by New York City’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, brings together people and organizations worldwide on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to support charitable causes. For Turpentine Creek Wildlife […]

October 30, 2024 View Article

What is Staggering Disease and Why We Are Monitoring the Situation

Last May 2024, Douglas County, Colorado residents were shocked to find a “staggering” cougar roaming the property. They reported that the cat was hobbling around on its hind legs, dragging the rest of its body on the ground. Multiple wildlife rehabilitation organizations were called; however, Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded. The cougar was in such […]

October 16, 2024 View Article

Pumpkins Season – When the Animals Become Just as Festival as the People

As the air cools and the fall foliage begins to take over the luscious green Ozark Mountains, many things change at the Refuge. Our summer tasks, such as cleaning pools and lawn care, are replaced with racking leaves and different enrichment for the animals. In local markets, a surplus of pumpkins arrives as we approach […]

October 9, 2024 View Article

#RememberMeThursday

Be part of a worldwide awareness movement! In 2013, the #RememberMeThursday advocacy group started a campaign to unite people globally, coming together as one voice for all orphaned animals needing homes. In 2022, around 378,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in our nation’s shelters simply because they had no safe place to call home (Best […]

October 2, 2024 View Article

Opening the Vault: Sierra’s Legacy

If you have supported TCWR through the years, you know the importance and value of proper nutrition for each animal’s quality of life. Many of the animals TCWR rescues are from private owners or are victims of the exotic pet trade and suffer from malnutrition, a condition commonly diagnosed in animals rescued by reputable sanctuaries. Unfortunately, […]

September 17, 2024 View Article

Responsible Pet Ownership Month

The month of September is known as Responsible Pet Ownership Month. Being a responsible pet owner means keeping your animals current on vaccinations, spaying or neutering your animals, and providing all the basic needs like shelter, food, and water. While getting a new pet is always exciting and fun, they are a lifetime commitment. […]

September 11, 2024 View Article

Falling for Big Cats: Why autumn is one of the best times of year to visit TCWR

As the air begins to crisp and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, there’s no better time to explore the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is nestled in this picturesque landscape, offering a unique blend of breathtaking scenery and a sanctuary for rescued cats. […]

August 28, 2024 View Article

Internships: An Integral Part in Spreading Our Mission

An internship is a professional learning opportunity that offers meaningful and practical work experience related to an individual’s field of study or career interest. This opportunity allows individuals, mainly students, to obtain skillsets, develop a profound understanding and knowledge, and provide for career exploration before entering their professional endeavors. Internships are essential in spreading Turpentine […]

August 21, 2024 View Article

Black Cat Appreciation Day: What is It and Why is It Important

Black cats historically rescued by TCWR, such as black leopards and jaguars, are rare in captivity and, therefore, have been in high demand among private owners and roadside zoos. The situation is quite the opposite for domestics, where animal shelters and rescue organizations struggle to provide black cats a second chance at life. Every year, […]

August 15, 2024 View Article

Leaving a Legacy for Generations to Come

Leaving a legacy gift for the Refuge is a powerful way to impact a mission you care about, extend your philanthropic efforts beyond your lifetime, and ensure that your values and support continue to benefit future generations. TCWR has been rescuing animals for over 32 years, but this was only made possible through the help […]

August 5, 2024 View Article