Why Exotic Cats Don’t Make Pets
In summation, well-planned and well-executed interaction between human and animal can be a constructive and positive activity for a variety of reasons. Not the least
Articles
On the following pages are a number of articles I have written that are related to interaction with animals or related subjects. I will add additional articles from time to time. A number of these articles have previously been published in “ANIMAL KEEPERS’ FORUM,” the journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. This publication goes to most of the zoo keepers around the country. I sincerely hope that some of the concepts discussed in these articles will have a positive impact on the readers’ attitude and respect for the dignity and character of most of the wild and domestic animals that inhabit the world.
Several of the articles refer to the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary.
I volunteered my services at the Sanctuary and spend three days a week helping make life better for the approximately 70 large felines, bears, and other wild animals that have their permanent home there for 25 years, ending in May 2020. It is a wonderful facility that stays true to its mission of providing the best quality of life possible in captivity for the resident felines. I am proud to be a part of the work I did there rehabilitating and giving a good home to exotic cats that have been abandoned, abused, and confiscated.
Emotional Enrichment
Introduction At the International Exotic Feline Sanctuary, we have been practicing various methods of enriching the lives of our resident felines for a number of
Characteristics and Behavioral Trails of Exotic Cats
Introduction It should first be stated that, unless the individual seeking knowledge about the emotions and feelings of exotic cats has the correct motivation, this
The Truth About Animal Emotions
It is time, as our collective philosophies and cultures mature, to once and forever acknowledge what all individuals in the animal-related fields who work with
Raising and Feeding Baby Tigers
This article is primarily meant for the benefit of sanctuaries, zoos, and other professional animal caregivers. It is in no way meant to encourage individuals
Positive Reinforcement
The term positive reinforcement has been widely used in recent years when discussing training or interaction with animals, both wild and domestic. Generally, when one
Traits of Wild Animals
Since this article encompasses wild animals generally, including predators and non-predators, it must necessarily be rather broad-spectrum in content. However, there are some characteristics and
Interaction with Wild Animals: GOOD or BAD?
First, I must point out that the interaction referred to throughout this article can apply to protected contact or unprotected contact. I realize that most
Media Stories
Louis Dorfman has made appearances on all national (and in many international) television networks including ABC, NBC, Fox News, CNN, BBC, and E! Networks on various animal issues.
