Salem, a bobcat, is in her late teens. She was rescued along with two other bobcats, Harley and Lakota. We received a call that Wild Animal Orphanage (WAO) in Texas was closing down. With over 400 animals to place, we knew we had to help. These three bobcats, along with three tigers, found a forever home at The Wildcat Sanctuary in 2010.
Although Salem is getting on in years, she is still very spry and light on her feet. She is usually the first one to eat and loves scents for enrichment.
When the bobcats first arrived, they needed immediate vet care for a flea infestation and multiple types of parasites. Salem is also partially blind and deaf and has a hematoma in her left ear, but these minor health issues do not stop her from living her life to the fullest.
We are so happy we were able to step up and provide Salem with the life she deserved.
Sadly, we had to help Salem pass on this week.
nature. But Salem was completely in control. She was confident around humans and even more so around new residents she met, no matter their size. She loved to chase cats along the shared wall, or brooms when the staff were sweeping the hallways of her building. She found fun in everything!
The last few years, her calls for attention could be heard from the intern bunkhouse. And caretakers catered to her sweet demands. Lowering her hammocks for easy access. As her sight and hearing waned, we made sure to slightly rattle her hammock to wake her up so as not to startle her. We provided catnip and essential oil scents to keep her stimulated, and spent quality time with her.
putation of her front leg due to an injury, loss of sight and hearing due to age. Despite all that, she was still a happy and active girl for several years.
