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Katie Recalled and The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary
13/11/2020
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# Katie Recalled and The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary
Composed By: Francois Boois (opens new window)@Facebook
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Katie is a female Black-footed Cat Felis nigripes and is Africa’s smallest felid, and among the smallest wild cat species in the world. who came to us in 2005 when she was 10 years old.She’d been rescued by a woman who saw Katie being mistreated.She brought Katie into her family and took great care of her.But when the family had to move for work,they were stuck with a difficult decision.Katie the Black-footed Cat was a former wild pet.
Though Katie was legal to own in their current town, it was illegal to own a Black-footed Cat in the town they were moving to.This happens so many times to people who own exotic animals.Though it might be legal when they get them, laws change, families are relocated or split up, and the animal is left homeless.
Luckily,this family did quite a bit of research.They made an emotional decision to place Katie in a sanctuary.After even more research into healthy and happy sanctuaries, they chose to contact us at The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary (opens new window).
Life at the Sanctuary
They accompanied Katie on her arrival to help her make a smooth transition and they continued to sponsor her for several years to make sure she continued to get the best care. This is very rare since most owners rarely continue to help with the expenses of their cats once we take them in.
Katie loves her new home here, surrounded by the sights and sounds of so many other wild cats. She’s a wonderful little girl who loves to sit in her hammock, sun bathe on her platforms, and roll in the new spring grass.
She also loves watching her Caracal and Cheetah neighbors run around and play, though she’d never want to join in on the action. She’s much happier sitting in the grass or sunning herself on her highest perch.
She’s one of our oldest residents now, in her mid-20’s. She’s far exceeded the life expectancy of a captive Black Footed Cat.We cherish each day with this very special girl.
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A little Honourable mention to Naankuse (opens new window) that didn't make it in the Article, this time round but still loved by many in this part of the world.
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