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I
got Chobee from Brazoria, TX from a breeder when she was
9
weeks old. At that time I did not have Respecting All Wildlife,
Inc. I was
doing fundraising for various animal rescue groups in
this area. I built a
10x10x6 cage in my living room, according to
the law so she would be
comfortable. She had lots of toys & levels
to jump and
play.
A
couple of years ago, I felt Chobee needed a friend, because
whenever I was not
in the same room with her she screamed at
the top of her lungs for my
attention. While I was doing a fundraiser,
Sue Arnold (
Arnold's Wildlife & Rehab) told me
she had a beautiful
serval I could have. I thought having a companion
would help to
make her happy. Well, Chobee hated little
Kowia. She was so jealous
I thought she was going to kill him. So, i built
another 10x10x6 cage
in my living room with a lock out area. The two enclosures
are connected
now and the Servals just love it. I also put a small kids pool in
one area
& they leap & jump in it, as though they were catching
prey…Servals
are great swimmers in Africa, so they really get a kick out
of their pool.
Unlike Servals in the wild, since Kowia and Chobee were born in
captivity they prefer air conditioning.
After Kowia was around 6 months
old, Chobee decided she liked
him & they are together, running, playing
& bonded like two peas
in a pod. Kowia has a totally different
personality. He yells like a
normal cat for attention & Chobee hisses at
him at the drop of a hat.
Both Servals think I am momma Serval. When I go into
their enclosure
they fight for my attention, Chobee drools all over me and Kowia
kisses me like crazy.
I
feel so honored to be accepted by these two loving beautiful animals.
It is very
expensive to feed the two Servals & their vet bills are high,
since they
need an exotic vet.
Respecting All
Wildlife, Inc. is a registered non-profit animal
educational
charity.
I’ve
taken both Chobee & Kowia to pre schools, day
care centers,
public & private schools (kids of all ages)
university, assisted living
centers & nursing homes, birthday parties,
festivals, public and private
events, & local businesses. I give an animal
presentation and gear
my focus to whatever age group I am addressing. I also do
a question
and answer session including traits of wild cats in their natural
habitat
and in captivity.
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4070 Rainbow
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Fort
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Florida
33916
Email:
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