Dr. Ned Fruge, DVM- Eunice Animal Hospital
Dr. Jerome Fontenot, DVM- Miller Animal Hospital
Dr. Leslie Katherine Feucht, DVM, Eunice Animal Hospital
Dr. Gia Morgan, DVM- Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation of Louisiana
Resources to call for help other than bobcats:
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/enforcement/operation-game-thief
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rehab
http://www.animallawla.org/links.htm
http://www.americanhumane.org/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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Dr. Gordon Pirie, DVM- USDA accredited
Very "Big Purrs" for veterinary services provided "on call" from our founding sponsor veterinarian, Dr. Gordon Pirie, DVM and our distinguished team of wildlife experienced, talented and knowledgeable veterinarians who generously dedicate their time and resources for the shared value of Louisiana's (and states beyond our border) mysterious, elusive and beautiful bobcat, in addition to other smaller exotic felids LBR provides for. Together, they enable Louisiana Bobcat Refuge to offer more than 60 years of specific bobcat combined experience, which makes our team the best anywhere in the nation.
*BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Veterinarian and Private Practice Veterinarian, Baker Animal Hospital*
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According to well respected veterinarian, Gordon J. Pirie, DVM, “There is universal agreement among zoo and wildlife professionals that wild animals (exotic or indigenous) do not make acceptable pets and are illegal to own in most jurisdictions. The problem of what to do with these animals arises once they are confiscated by wildlife authorities or in the event that the owner can no longer properly care for them. It is incorrectly assumed by the animal’s owner that it can be safely released back into the wild or that placing the animal in a local zoo is a viable solution. These are usually not acceptable options for a multitude of reasons and thus the question – where do these animals go to receive proper care for the remainder of their lives? There is a great need for professionally run sanctuaries to provide long term care for these animals and to avoid certain euthanasia as the last resort.”
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Louisiana Bobcat Refuge is a 501c3 non for profit in the State of Louisiana. IRS 501c3 EIN # 27-3791636 LBR is required to file 990 N. To find out ways to support the bobcats, lynx and bob kitten rescues of the Louisiana Bobcat Refuge please click the donate tab on the home page.Donations to the Louisiana Bobcat Refuge are always appreciated, as we have no marketing budget or hired solicitors.
100% of the proceeds go directly to the daily care of the felids or their rescue.
This may include expert veterinary care, a specialized diet, transportation and habitat construction/maintenance.Corporate entities, please contact us directly for habitat sponsorship opportunities and endowments at director@louisianabobcatrefuge.com or 337-393-0205.
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Certifications and Permits
*LBR Board of Directors available at the Louisiana Secretary of State's Corporate Division
*International Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator-Bobcats and Lynx 2011-2017
*National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association-Registered Bobcat and Lynx Rehabilitator2011-2017
*Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Permitted 2011-2017
*Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Permitted NWCO-Bobcat Live Trapper 2015-17
*Oiled Wildlife Response Certified, National Incident Management System IS-700 and IS-100 Certified FEMA
*US Press Association Correspondent 2014-15, 2016-17
*Low Stress Certified Handling Silver Certified, 20 CE hours approved by RACE, CCPOT, IAABC, Dr. Sophia Yin 2017
*Masters of Arts-Teaching, Louisiana College( graduated 4.0gpa with honors)
2015 Louisiana Wildlife Federation Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards-Volunteer Conservationist of the Year
2013 & 2014 Conservation Commendation recipient from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation
2013 & 2014 Nominee of the Governor's Conservation Achievement Award from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation
*Recipient of the 2012 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association Cage Building Scholarship
Universities Louisiana Bobcat Refuge has been proud to collaborate with or receive assistance from:
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Louisiana State University- Eunice
Louisiana State University- Baton Rouge, School of Education, School of Renewable Natural Resources, School of Veterinary Medicine and Wildlife Hospital
Purdue University-Ellen Wiegel, DVM 2019 College of Veterinary Medicine, Exotics Club Fundraising Chair and Exotics and Shelter Veterinary Medicine Club
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