Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs is celebrating the U.S. Senate approval of the Big Cat Public Safety Act and plans to take in new cats when able.

• Purrfect: The passing of this legislation would make it illegal for individuals to own big cats and put an end to pay-for-play and cub-petting operations, which is the main driver for the overbreeding of exotic cats.
• Forever home: Turpentine Creek exists to provide lifetime refuge for abused and neglected “Big Cats” with an emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars; though, they are also home to several bears, bobcats, and even a hyena named Rambo.

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