Collection: Selbit

Species: Leopard (Panthera pardus)
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. Selbit is one of those 34 animals.

More about Selbit: Even though he eats the least amount of food for a cat of his size, Selbit is also a very lazy cat and has a hard time keeping the
weight off. He has been described as “super lazy”. You can find him most active in the afternoon and evening, which is his favorite time to come out
into his habitat to explore.