🐾 What It Really Costs to Care for Rescued Wildlife

🐾 What It Really Costs to Care for Rescued Wildlife

When guests visit Cat Tales Wildlife Center, they often see tigers splashing in their pools, bobcats lounging in the sun, or bears enjoying a snack. What they don’t always see is the mountain of work—and the budget—that keeps those animals healthy and safe, every single day of the year. Running a wildlife rescue isn’t just…

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When a Tiger Needs a Manicure: Nalin’s Medical Journey

When a Tiger Needs a Manicure: Nalin’s Medical Journey

Not All Medical Moments Are Streamed –In a world of streaming content, you will find some zoos and wildlife rescues included in the viewing lineup. You may even see them sharing medical procedures for the animals in their care. We aren’t streaming but thought you might be curious how we handle big cat veterinary care…

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Changing Seasons Through the Eyes of a Zookeeper

Changing Seasons Through the Eyes of a Zookeeper

A New Appreciation for Seasonal Challenges I grew up in Spokane and have enjoyed the beauty that each season brings to our region. I am also accustomed to the seasonal challenges, from springtime allergies to snow shoveling and driving in slush. It took moving onsite at Cat Tales and experiencing the seasons, and all the…

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Overwintering Gray Squirrels

Overwintering Gray Squirrels

Cat Tales is the new home for a handful of gray squirrels that were orphaned in the late summer. The young squirrels were rehabbed at Washington State University (WSU) Wildlife Society and will spend the winter growing in their outdoor nest boxes located in our pine trees. Gray squirrels are native to this particular area…

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Online Animal Training Program

Online Animal Training Program

For those interested in Animal Behavior, Welfare and Force Free Training – We highly recommend getting to know Barbara Heidenreich and this animal training program! Our students of The Wildlife Academy utilize this virtual learning as part of their professional studies. If you sign up through our affiliate link it benefits our educational programs!

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