Topic - Big Cat Rescue

The sanctuary is located on in the Citrus Park area of North Tampa. Big Cat Rescue began operating in 1992, and bills itself as "the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats." It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and is a member of World Animal Protection. - Source: Wikipedia

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