National Bobcat Rescue &
Research Foundation

The National Bobcat Rescue and Research Foundation (NBRR) is the largest wild caught and captive raised bobcat rescue, rehabilitation center, and sanctuary in the United States. NBRR is dedicated to the caring and understanding of the elusive and beautiful North American Bobcat (Lynx Rufus).

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WREN IS BACK!

WREN (Wildlife Rehabilitation Education Network) offers the most comprehensive course in hands-on Wildlife Rehabilitation training in the United States!

This is an EIGHT WEEK CLASS that will be offered on Saturdays at The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch in Terrell from February 11^th-March 31^th, 2012. Register now at crosstimberswildlife.org  or call 972-567-3660 for more information. The cost is just $350.00 for 48+40 hours, Don't miss out.

View the Official Flyer here.

01/11/2012

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Looking for Volunteers and a Journalist

WCCR/NBRR is looking for regular Volunteers and a Journalist in the Dallas/Fortworth area to work with us. Regular volunteer program information can be found here. The journalist volunteer will work with our web programmer in publishing articles and cat updates for our readers enjoyment in your free time. If you would be interested in volunteering your time to a good cause please contact us.

Any help is ALWAYS appreciated!!

01/11/2012

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Theo’s really big day!!!

Today, we made bobcat history! For the first time ever, we did an educational presentation, with a live bobcat! Two to be precise. Including our dear Theo. He did WONDERFUL! We are all so proud of him!

NBRR has put together a fantastic presentation on rural vs. urban bobcats, and we are working on integrating an element that anchors the presentation in reality by having a live education bobcat. The Master Naturalists Group asked us to present.

Theo was very good through the whole prese...[read more]

09/23/2011

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Baby season: The conclusion?

Apparently not! After a long bout of silence, we are again getting calls on baby bobs! Two from Plano, and a confiscation from Houston. His name is Peter, he is 4 months, and severely imprinted. At this age, the chances of reversing the imprint is not very good. Crosstimbers sees lots of bobcats every year. Many of them come in imprinted. This means they are accustom to, and even enjoy human interactions. If you have been following this blog, you know how dangerous that is for a predator which the public...[read more]

09/21/2011

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Critical Times

Since the beginning of the year, NBRR has been struggling to keep it’s doors open, and struggling to continue accepting animals that need us. We have held on for what seems like a very long time. We vainly attempted to raise significant amounts of money to purchase our current location, or to help us move, and build cages without success.

I have tried to buy multiple properties to house us, and so far have been unsuccessful in that venture as well. It seems like every offer we make falls th...[read more]

09/15/2011

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Familial structures and other research projects

The National Bobcat Rescue and Research Center is in a unique position to conduct research on a species that very little is known about. Yes, you can find out all kinds of information about bobcats. Just take a look on the internet. Use any browser you fancy. There will be plenty of web pages on the bobcat, but they will all basically be the same one or two page information sheet on “felis rufus” or “lynx rufus”.

The difference is, NBRR sees 60-70 bobcats annually. Many of ...[read more]

09/13/2011

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Bobcats: Myths, Legends, and Truths

Question: Can a bobcat kill a large dog?

Answer: The chances of a 30lb (an exceedingly large individual for this area) bobcat killing a 40-70lb dog are extremely unlikely. Not only will most large dogs out-weigh (and therefore out muscle) a bobcat by a significant amount, but this sort of behavior is just not in the nature of a bobcat. Think of a house cat. Have you ever heard of or seen a house cat attack (not in play) or kill something say the size of a raccoon or a cocker spaniel? Bobcats ...[read more]

09/10/2011

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  Help us understand and protect these beautiful animals and give the gift of life! Please help us by making your tax deductable donation today! If you would like to help, or know someone who can, please contact us! Your donations will feed, house, build needed expansions, and care for hundreds of bobcats as well as help us discover how to prevent disease, over crowding, and human conflict in wild populations.

  Thank you for your continued interest and support!

Valeri Marler
Executive Director
National Bobcat Rescue and Research Foundation

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Attention AZA and/or USDA acredited facilities:

Please email us about our animals available for placement. You will be asked for proof of your standing with one or both of these organizations. WE DO NOT ADOPT BOBCATS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Bobcats do not make appropriate house pets. This is proven by the numbers of of bobcats turned over to us every year. Education animals are not available through us. Please email if you have any questions. We will be happy to discuss our placement program with you.

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"Living with Bobcats"

An Adult Lecture Series

Discover the mysteries of the North American Bobcat! Learn the history, survival techniques, behaviors, habitat requirements, and what to do when a bobcat makes your neighborhood it's home.

Ask questions, see photographs & videos, and share stories of bobcats who have been through NBRR and moved on. Contact Us today to learn more about our research projects, and how to get involved!

Meet the people who run NBRR who have truely set the bar on the topic of "living with bobcats". Contact us for details.

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