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Bosco

MY STORY

Species: Tiger (Panthera tigris)
DOB: October 11, 2007
Sex: Male
Arrival Date: October 11, 2016


Rescue Story:In 2016, the owner of a Colorado based cub petting and breeding operation was diagnosed with cancer, and could no longer run his profitable business. Turpentine Creek acquired the 12-acre closed-down exhibition facility to enable our rescue of the 115 animals onsite. There, we found big cats suffering in cramped cages with flimsy plywood dens that were dangerously exposed to public areas. Onsite records showed very little history of veterinary care, but revealed that the owner had ties to Joe Exotic, and was breeding his big cats to supply other entities within the cub petting and entertainment industries.

TCWR staff and interns spent six months both onsite caring for the animals, and in the relocation of every animal to accredited sanctuaries throughout the nation. After 6 months, and many miles traveled, all animals were placed in forever homes for a second chance at life and 34 of those animals came to Turpentine Creek. Bosco is one of those 34 animals. 

More about Bosco: The facility in Colorado was a site for breeding, and therefore Bosco and Shakira are the parents of five cubs: Rocklyn, Peyton, Blackfire, Tanya, and Kizmin -- all of which were brought down to the Refuge during the rescue process. It is possible that Bosco could also be the father of Aurora and Snowball as well. Upon arriving to TCWR, Bosco was not only neutered to prevent further breeding, but also to allow him to remain with his mate Shakira. This vocal tiger can usually be found napping on his bench under the shade in his habitat, playing with his blue barrel toy or even greeting his keepers with a friendly chuff!


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