Shelleen Mathews, Director
Like most facilities such as the Wild Felid Advocacy Center, it started with one animal. In
my case it was a bobcat named "Demetreus" who came to live with me in 1971. Being a cat
lover, I had a passion to share my life with a bobcat. When he arrived he was a six week old
kitten on a bottle. Over the years he taught me many things about what it means to be a
bobcat and what he needed to be healthy and happy.
Many other wild felines (from lions down to tiny Gordon's Cats) found a home with me when
their previous home (private owner, facility or zoo) needed to place them. My passion for
each ones' dignity gave me no choice!
It is no different today. Each wild cat is special and has a need for a safe and comfortable
place to live out its life peacefully. Contrary to common belief, captive wild cats can NOT be
released into the wild. They are not psychologically or physically equipped to survive in that
setting.
At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center each wild cat serves as an ambassador for its wild cousins
and provides valuable education that protects their right to exist in this world.
How We Began
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| The Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington is run by a Board of Directors (totally volunteer) and has an active Volunteer Program to assist in most phases of our operation. WFAC is all "about" the cats! |
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