Simon and Oliver

Simon and Oliver are a study in Kitty contrasts. Simon is an older, more reserved cat. Comfortable with chilling the day away as befit a cat of his age and noble bulk.

 While Oliver is a kitten full of the craziness that makes any kitten a ninja on sugar.

What I love about these two is that even though they are so different they make perfect cat siblings for each other. They also do a very good job of keeping things very interesting for their human's household.

 

The Catty Shack Ranch

Anyone who knows me can attest to my love of the furry feline and animal rescue. That also includes the big cats of the world.While on a recent road trip I discovered the Catty Shack Ranch. A big cat wildlife rescue that shelters and cares for lions, tigers, leopards and many other exotic wildlife.

Entrance to the Catty Shack

I was fortunate enough to be able to go on a tour of the facility and see these wonderful animals up close. Well, as up close as what was safe for both me and the wildlife they care for at the Catty Shack Ranch.

Cougar

Foxes

 Many of these animals come from people who had them as pets in their homes, private zoos that closed down or from a facility that was no longer able to take care of them.

Tiger

 

 

Tiger

If anyone is interested in learning more about the Catty Shack Ranch please visit http://www.cattyshack.org