Lithuanian Liberation – International Rescue Update #2

All three rescued savannah cats have passed their health exams! They are all in excellent health, good body condition, and up to date on vaccines. All three are ten years old. The group consists of two males, an F2 and F4, and one female, an F2.

For those unfamiliar, hybrid cats are defined by their generation. For example, an F1 is a first-generation hybrid, with one wild serval parent and one domestic cat parent. An F2 is the result of breeding an F1 with a domestic cat. The higher the number following the “F”, the further the hybrid is from its wild ancestor. In Lithuania, F1-F4 hybrids are still considered wild cats and it is illegal to keep them in captivity unless for scientific purposes.

Initially WildCat Ridge was set to take the F2 male and female. However, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Wildlife Rescue Centre (LUHSWRC) reached out again, asking if we could also take the F4 male since he and the F2 male are a bonded pair. Of course, we did not hesitate to say yes. We know how important companionship is for cats who have endured traumatic experiences, and we are happy to be able to keep this bonded pair together.

As the cats prepare to make their journey to their forever home in Oregon, we’re planning some upgrades to the enclosure they’ll move into after their initial quarantine. You can help make their new space extra special by visiting our Amazon Wishlist! Whether it’s tools for building play structures, supplements to keep them healthy, or scents for enrichment, every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

Stay tuned for more updates!

If you missed our first update, you can find it here.