Who owns Tiger Creek?

owner Brian Werner
Tiger Creek CEO and owner Brian Werner took a payout of $1,670,324.18 from his nonprofit pseudo-sanctuary in 2014, claiming the money was to cover the years he didn’t take a salary, notably for “work performed from 1995-2013,” plus 7.5% interest accrual.

Is Tiger Creek Open?

For the safety of our animals, guests, and staff, Tiger Creek is temporarily closing to the public. Due to the drastic rise in the number of covid cases in the area, our team of directors has decided this is… More.

Is Big Cat Rescue legitimate?

True sanctuaries like Big Cat Rescue exist to put themselves out of business. Accredited sanctuaries, which in the US are all 501(c)(3) nonprofits, exist to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals abandoned or abused by humans and cannot be released into the wild. Big Cat Rescue has been GFAS accredited since 2009.

Is Tiger Creek a good charity?

This charity’s score is 54.55, earning it a 0-Star rating. Charity Navigator believes donors can “Give with Confidence” to charities with 3- and 4-Star ratings.

Is there an animal rescue in Tyler TX?

This is a small animal rescue for cats and dogs. I have several foster homes in various areas, and I also do courtesy postings for people who need help finding a home for their pet, which is about 80% successful. The pet doesn’t have to enter a rescue or shelter and the owner is contacted, so they decide who their pet goes to.

Who is Big Cat Rescue and what do they do?

Big Cat Rescue, one of the world’s largest accredited sanctuaries for exotic cats, is a leading advocate for ending the abuse of captive big cats and saving wild cats from extinction.

Where is the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa?

Rated 4 Stars by Charity Navigator (their highest rating) and has one of the highest scores of any animal based charity Part of a global coalition including HSUS, IFAW, WWF, GFAS, Born Free and other animal protection groups who are working together to end big cat abuse. The sanctuary is situated on 67 acres in the Citrus Park area of north Tampa.

How many big cats live at Tiger Creek?

Welcome to Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, international home to over 37 rescued big cats.