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Clover Coati is digging through a cardboard box to get all of the stinky scraps into her tail. Coatis forage for bugs, so they have sharp claws for digging and ripping into tree bark. #Coati #coatimundi #sanctuary #trianglenc

🍂 The leaves are falling, and the tigers are getting their fluffy, winter coats. Tigers are native to Asia and live as far north as Russia, so Deborah and Airah and well-adapted for cold winters. #tiger #sanctuary #truesanctuary #trianglenc #nonprofit

Servals have a 50% success rate when hunting, which is higher than most other wild cats. Pixie may not have to hunt for her food, but captivity doesn’t remove those wild instincts. Our servals will still try to catch animals that get too close to their enclosures, and Pixie can often be stalking things in tall grass. #serval #predatorsnotpets #sanctuary #truesanctuary #trianglenc

Our November Volunteer of the Month is Christine B! She has contributed over 400 hours as an animal care volunteer since starting in March of 2025. Keepers describe her as a joy to have volunteer. She always comes in with an extremely positive attitude and is willing to help in any capacity. She is a volunteer that will go above and beyond to help. We are so very happy to work with such an amazing person.

🎃 Amir and Guru Tiger are getting their first taste of pumpkin season! These curious boys are still figuring out what to make of this new seasonal enrichment, and we love seeing them investigate something new. With Halloween behind us, we're happy to give leftover pumpkins a second purpose! If you're in the Raleigh-Durham area, consider donating any pumpkins you have left from the season to Carolina Tiger Rescue. A few things to keep in mind: 🎃 Fresh pumpkins only, please! No moldy or spoiling pumpkins. 🎃 Pumpkins must be free of paint, glitter, or other synthetic materials. 🎃 Uncarved pumpkins are usually best! Your leftover pumpkins can provide our rescued residents with new scents, textures, and opportunities to investigate. Thank you for helping us make enrichment possible! 🐅❤️ #carolinatigerrescue #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #PredatorsNotPets #pittsboronc

🦊 #WishlistWednesday is brought to you by Maple and Aspen Red Fox! As temperatures continue to drop, Maple and Aspen are gradually growing their thicker winter coats. Red foxes develop a denser coat during colder months to help them stay warm, making seasonal changes especially noticeable in these residents! Keeping the sanctuary running smoothly takes plenty of everyday supplies, too. Here’s what our team could use this week: 💩 Dog Poop Bags: These bags help our animal care team clean water dishes that have been soiled overnight. Some of our bobcats and Asian leopard cats have a habit of using their water dishes this way, and we're running low on this important cleaning supply! 🧤 Medium and Large Nitrile Gloves: Gloves are essential for many daily animal care tasks. They help our team maintain sanitary food preparation practices and keep hands clean while preparing and delivering meals throughout the sanctuary. Every item donated helps our team provide thoughtful, consistent care for our rescued residents and keep the sanctuary running smoothly. ❤️ 👉 Help us check a few items off this week’s wishlist at the link in our bio! #carolinatigerrescue #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #PredatorsNotPets #pittsboronc

Exciting news! We have officially opened up the 2027 Summer Internship application! This animal husbandry internship is a great way to get experience in the daily care of exotic animals and learn about the crucial topics that impact them. The internship runs May 17th- August 6th. Interested applicants must be 18+ and need to be available from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, for the entire twelve-week session. To learn more and apply today visit our website and go to Learn. #sanctuary #learn #internship #tiger #husbandry

Having over 50 rescued animals means that we give out a lot of medications at the sanctuary. Ever wondered how we do it? Most of the time, the keepers just cut a hole in a treat-sized piece of meat, basically making a pill pocket. Then, they put the meds inside the treat and deliver it with a wooden treat stick. Most of the sanctuary residents are just as eager for treats as Rio Bobcat. #sanctuary #truesanctuary #bobcat #predatorsnotpets #carolinatigerrescue

🐾 Every animal deserves a life with dignity, care, and compassion, no matter the species. As a fellow GFAS-accredited sanctuary, Carolina Tiger Rescue is proud to support the work of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, who provide lifelong care to rescued farm animals and advocate for a more compassionate world. 💚 If you’re local to the Raleigh area, join them for their Benefit for the Animals on November 14! Come out, show your support, and help give rescued animals the second chances they deserve. 🐅🐄 🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.piedmontrefuge.org/2026-benefit-for-the-animals #carolinatigerrescue #nonprofitanimalsanctuary

Tigers like Samar can’t vote, but you can! 🗳️📬🐅 Election Day is tomorrow, November 3rd, so if you haven’t voted early, tomorrow is your last chance to vote! Voting is important, and though Samar ripped up his “I Voted” sticker, you can wear yours with pride! #Vote #YourVoiceMatters #Chatham #Carolinatigerrescue #tiger #enrichment

Pepper Asian Leopard Cat is crunching on a chick. All of our cats, regardless of size, are wild and require a whole carcass diet. That means even our 6-pound ALCs get bone in their meals. #asianleopardcat #predatorsnotpets #sanctuary #pittsboronc #truesanctuary

Rio, Cairo and JJ Bobcats are loving their celery scented pumpkins (yes, we did rub celery on these pumpkins because it’s one of their favorite scents). Cats have scent glands in their cheeks, so they rub their faces on things to mark them as their own. #bobcats #predatorsnotpets #sanctuary #truesanctuary #pittsboronc

Contrary to popular belief, porcupines cannot shoot their quills. If Fabio felt threatened, he would simply back up into a predator. The barbs on his quills would then stick into the threat. Because quills are just modified hairs, they do grow more after they lose them. #porcupine #speciesofthemonth #sanctuary #pittsboronc #truesanctuary

As fall settles in, Sultan Tiger seems right at home in the cooler weather! 🍂🐅 While tigers are often associated with the warm forests and grasslands of Asia, Siberian tigers (also known as Amur tigers) inhabit the Russian Far East, where winters are long and temperatures can drop well below freezing. Their thick fur and dense coats of fur between their paw pads help them withstand these cold conditions. We see many of our tigers become more active as temperatures drop, taking advantage of the cooler weather to explore their habitats and engage with their surroundings. For these big cats, a crisp fall day can be a welcome change from the summer heat! #carolinatigerrescue #truesanctuary #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #PredatorsNotPets #pittsboronc

🐆 #WishlistWednesday is brought to you by Beau Cougar! Beau tends to be shy about playing with his boomer ball when people are around, so catching him in action is a rare treat! We often hear him batting it around in his habitat throughout the day, even when we can’t see him. Boomer balls are one way we provide enrichment, encouraging our rescued residents to interact with their surroundings and stay engaged. Keeping up with daily animal care takes plenty of supplies, too. Here’s what our team could use this week: 🖊️ Ultra-Fine Permanent Markers: We use these to label vials and medications. They’re a must-have for our animal care team! 🔪 Paring Knives: Our food prep area needs more knives to help staff prepare the meals our rescued residents receive each day. 🪵 Wooden Dowels: Keepers use these every day to safely offer treats and medications. They’re an important tool in our daily care routines, so we need to keep a good supply on hand. 🔋 Battery Chargers: A new charger will help keep our electric mower ready to go, allowing our site team to maintain areas near nervous animals without the added noise of a gas-powered mower. Every item donated helps our team provide thoughtful, consistent care for our rescued residents and keep the sanctuary running smoothly. ❤️ 👉 Help us check a few items off this week’s wishlist at the link in our bio! #carolinatigerrescue #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #truesanctuary #PredatorsNotPets #pittsboronc

Tulip Coati buries some donated cilantro in her tail to save the scent for later🥬 While humans prefer their produce non-bruised, animals love them just the same. We work with a few local grocery stories to collect donated excess produce that isn’t quite as beautiful as the rest. We get lots of fun produce such as cilantro donated from this partnership! While some residents will eat herbs, it primarily provides an excellent enrichment source. #donation #carolinatigerrescue #coatimundi #truesanctuary

Happy 16th birthday to Saber Tiger! Thanks to his goofy personality, Saber has been a favorite of tour guests for a long time. His story of exploitation is also one that sticks with people. While we hope to see a future where there is no more inbreeding to create white tigers, we’re glad we got to meet Saber. Be sure to wish him a happy birthday! 🎉 #carolinatigerrescue #tiger #sanctuary #birthday #predatorsnotpets

🐅 India Tiger is getting in a good stretch! Did you know a tiger’s stripes are as unique as human fingerprints? No two tigers have exactly the same stripe pattern, and even their skin is striped beneath their fur! India is one of the most recognizable tigers at the sanctuary, thanks in part to her distinct facial markings. Those unique stripes help make her unmistakably India! 🌿 #carolinatigerrescue #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #truesanctuary #pittsboronc #PredatorsNotPets

Willow Bobcat enjoys a quiet afternoon, but trap camera footage lets us know that she’s really active at night. Bobcats are North Carolina’s only native species of wildcat, and they are important for controlling populations of smaller animals like squirrels and rabbits. Willow retains those instincts and will try to catch wildlife that wanders too close to her enclosure. #bobcat #nativespecies #sanctuary #predatorsnotpets #trianglenc

Cher, like many servals, started her life being exploited by the pet trade. Breeders will sell servals and Savannahs - a cross between a serval and a domestic cat - for thousands of dollars. These cats, however, are wild and not suited to a life inside a house. They have more complex needs and behaviors than a domestic cat and don’t make good pets. #Serval #predatorsnotpets #sanctuary #nonprofit #pittsboronc

🎟Update! Our ticketing system is up and running! The website will again accurately reflect what tours are available and have spots left! As a reminder, our tickets open ~8 weeks in advance, so if you are looking at dates beyond that, they will not be available until that 8-week-or-so mark. Thank you for your patience! - Carolina Tiger Rescue Team🎟 #tours #sanctuary #carolinatigerrescue #spookyseason

🐅 It’s DAF Day! Today is a great reminder to put your charitable giving to work for the causes that matter to you. This year, consider recommending a grant to Carolina Tiger Rescue through your Donor-Advised Fund. Your contribution helps provide rescued residents like Guru Tiger with the specialized care they deserve and supports our work to educate and advocate for wild and captive-bred animals internationally. Thank you for helping make sanctuary possible! 💚 #DAFDay #CarolinaTigerRescue #WildlifeSanctuary #nonprofitanimalsanctuary #PredatorsNotPets #pittsboronc

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