Hey Mickey, you're so fine, you blow my mind! Hey Mickey!!! Keep up the good work baby boy!!! and thank you Big Cats for making my heart smile. I love all cats, big or small. I'm not one of those idiots who think they can turn a big cat into a pet. They recognize you, love you even, but turn your back and you can become prey very quickly. You guys are awesome!!

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, many of BCR's residents can be downright goofy at times (zabu rolling around on her back is the immediate example that comes to mind), but i am not ignorant enough to think that ANY of them should be pets. (i have rescue cats. even a regular-sized cat that doesn't like you or that you pushed too far even if they DO like you most of the time can do some fairly impressive damage.)

Mickey and the other cats rescued from horrid owners should have their stories filmed for a documentary and aired repeatedly on cable stations like the Animal Planet, Discovery etc.Not enough people are aware of hellish backyard zoos or cruel private breeders. It's a nice dream that a serious film would be made using BCR as the centerpiece as they are second to none in caring for these mistreated animals. They have or had a number of cats who went through such evil conditions that viewers would have to understand there must be more laws and better enforcement of them to stop the people who willingly do wicked things to helpless animals. I sincerely hope on day someone will film Mickey's story. He'd be a perfect poster cat for change although, sadly, there are other equally worthy. God bless BCR and the medical staff who do all they can for him and the others.

@tepni

8 жыл бұрын

very much agree

@BobfishAlmighty

8 жыл бұрын

But if they're all shut down, we'll have to kill all the animals and that's even worse! /s The /s means sarcasm, just to be clear. That's the argument people keep throwing _against_ better regulations. Because, clearly, the only options are backyard breeding or mass murder. There couldn't _possibly_ be any alternatives

@aevalk8369

8 жыл бұрын

Sad but true. I understand lawmakers, especially the conscientious ones, have a lot to handle and breeding/ownership of exotic animals is not so common that's it gets much attention. When it does you have to wonder who do they consult for a solution? Breeders? That bunch is riff with liars who will protect their business. They probably cite, not ideal, but still somewhat responsible and humane owners as examples of seemingly good conditions. No doubt the picture painted is the "bad" breeders and owners are so few that deep investigation is not needed. Surely the plight of big cats in the wild is thrown in making the currant breeding/owner practices by all and sundry seem needed or the animals will become extinct. They're armed with damn clever arguments to cover the reality of too many breeders and homemade zoo owners. Put before people who have dozens of pressing issues to deal with it and not wanting to spend precious time and tax money on what must seem like a very rare concern the slime brigade wins the day. No alternatives are sought leaving cats like Mickey to live hellish lives and inbreeding causing severe health or behavioral issues. More light shed on the problems would help. Just knowing the details of one cat like Mickey would be a shocking eye-opener for many. The stories need to told to wide audiences because it's the public that will eventually be reason for change. And the public could support the sanctuaries like BCR needed to house existing cats taken from unlawful conditions as well help fund responsible breeding programs to protect any near extinct cats. The same people who cared about Cecil would surely jump to help if they knew about all the Mickeys out there, still alive and in great need.

@lokii3970

7 жыл бұрын

last i checked, animal planet is focused on gator hunting and parasites inside people.

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

Aeval K I fully agree with you, and sometimes I feel like my jump boots and the rear end of these cruel people really need to meet.

Oh, jeez, I realized once the "before" footage stopped playing that I was clutching at my heart with my hand... it's hard to watch any living thing go through that kind of pain and trauma, but watching an animal usually known for its smooth movement and power makes it even harder to watch.

@rhettlover1

8 жыл бұрын

Caldella, I couldn't hold back the tears. You stated it well, these big cats are so magnificent. That is one reason I was so sickened when Cecil the Lion was killed, he was the embodiment of life in all its beauty, grace and strength.

@jannisares

7 жыл бұрын

That's sweet.

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

Caldella Same here and I fully agree with you.

The poor baby...I'm so happy to see how well he's doing now compared to how he was one year ago. The change is absolutely remarkable.

Mickey's plight and his determination to live and thrive brings tears to my eyes. He obviously wants to be alive and enjoys being alive despite whatever pain he's in. :')

@michaelbegay1437

6 жыл бұрын

Mary Schultz It brought tears to my eyes too , and my throat lump.

i hope the poor little guy is ok

I've been in the hospital battling a really nasty blood infection and the one thing i can always count on to make my mom and i happy and inspired was you guys. Whenever we get bad news we watch your videos to cheer up and we always feel like we can keep going. Mickey is especially inspiring to me. if he can get up and walk with the problems he has, i can get up and walk around the floor. Thank you for everything you do for these beautiful creatures and for the hope you spread to everyone (four legged and otherwise)

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

+Joy Roseamond Thank you for your support!!

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

Big Cat Rescue He looks like he is walking so much better and he seems to be in much less pain. You all are so compassionate and loving of all the cats, big and small that you have rescued. May all of you, non-furry and furry be blessed.

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

Joy Roseamond Very well spoken and I do hope your blood infection has been cured.

@micalah8282

7 жыл бұрын

I hope you're fully recovered, sweetheart. 💜💜

What a beautiful, sweet boy. Hang in there Mickey! Thank goodness for BCR for all they have done for Mickey and many, many others.

You guys are all amazing there! I'm so happy to see such improvement with him and glad to know you didnt euthanize him but tried to make his life worth the struggle!

what caused this i thought i heard the word 'disease' . was the damage done because of confinement? it breaks my heart to see Mickey in any discomfort but i know you will do the best for Mickey, whatever that ends up. i learned my lesson well about being selfish when i tried to save my Snowball and thankfully finally my vet chewed me out about the difference in wanting to save one's loved one and stopping her pain instead. thank you for all of the kindness you give

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

Linda T What caused this was not a disease , but he was using disease as a verb to describe the deteriorated condition of Mickey's knees. The facility Mickey was rescued from used to feed him on a high platform. He was forced to jump up onto it and then jump back down onto the concrete floor of a cage he had. This created a lot of wear and tear of his knee. When he got bad, they still fed him on the platform and gave him zero medical attention. This facility also had a tiger with the issue.

@TOPHATKITTY909

8 жыл бұрын

I bet he is a lot happier with not having to jump onto platforms :)

@lindat5784

8 жыл бұрын

Big Cat Rescue i wish we could pass laws against all of these monsters. i petition for it numerous times but seems nothing ever happens

@cynthiamoran7178

8 жыл бұрын

Linda T And don't stop your work. You never know when it will fall on listening ears! Thank You

@MsChashar

5 жыл бұрын

Big Cat Rescue thanks BCR. How’s is he now?

I hope mickey gets better. thank you for being so kind to him.

Wow, Mickey can really walk now, I'm so proud of Mickey, thumps up 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@superdayday3462

6 жыл бұрын

Nice job on his recovery.

Having watched Mickey's recovery from the beginning it's simply amazing to see how far he's come.

god help that poor creature thank you Big Cat rescue for doing this for the poor Cat thank you

The amount of work you have done for him and the amount of love you have given him brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for updating us on his condition. I've been watching his progress since he was first brought into BCR and it's so heart-warming to see just how far he has come.

God bless him. It makes me cry to see how much he's improved...he's a real trooper! He has a wonderful spirit and I love him so much for it! God bless BCR for loving him and giving him a quality of life. It touches my heart to see him playing with the ball. And he loves his treats! I hope he lives a happy life.

I'd love to be a volunteer or work at one of these places. It would be a dream. You guys do an amazing job, keep it up!

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

iJemz Thank you for your support!

@iJemzxD

8 жыл бұрын

Big Cat Rescue No problem! Keep it up!

@dunder2099

8 жыл бұрын

+iJemz Indeed, i allways try to find atleast 1 hour or so every day to watch their vidios, it just makes me so happy to se how much they care. so yeah big thumbs up to these guys +big cat rescue and love from sweden!

@skittles3970

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigcatrescue To know that Mickey was in such BAD shape and on the path to being euthanized is just AWFUL. To see this handsome boy up and walking almost normally again is a miracle for not only the crew there, but for the supporters as well. Hope he is doing great now! :3

Awww sweet Mickey. God bless you for taking care of him and giving him a chance and a huge health intervention to help him. I loved to him play with his ball. As long as he is not in pain, its always worth it to let him live and be safe and happy and not living under horrible conditions or being forced to move around in stressful situations or even to get food.

I can never be thankful enough for what you guys do. I remember Mickeys rescue story. I can only hope all big cats are as lucky as he is. tears are flowing!

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

+Christina Cassidy Mickey is a very special boy who has a way at pulling at everyone's heart strings!

You guys... Thank you for being such big hearted, hard working, beautifully minded, incredible people.

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

+carolandhobbes Than you for your kind words and support!

Did anyone else smile a lot at the end?

@FireCracker3240

8 жыл бұрын

+TOPHATKITTY909 Yes... through the tears of sadness. It's heartwarming to see him slowly walk to get his food. For such a big cat, he is so gentle.

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

TOPHATKITTY909 I sure did! He is walking so much better! You are the best big kitty!

The look in his eyes last August and now speaks volumes. LOUDLY. He doesn't look scared and in excruciating pain. He looks content and secure. Seeing him play, well that was priceless.

you guys are so awesome. i remember when i first saw the video for mickey. it was so terrible to watch him walk. he looks so much better... i'm sad that these cats have to live in captivity, but so so glad that you guys treat them so well. considering where you have rescued some of them from... you can really tell how much you guys care. it's a beautiful thing to see.

I will pray for this sanctuary get more donation and getting better. Glad to see this cougar healthier after surgery. Thanks for sharing :)

What a trooper. Even after he moved over to get his meat, he didn't sit down, like you'd expect if his knees were causing him discomfort. It's almost like he knows he needs to keep using them no matter how much it hurts

he is such a brave boy and so beautiful. he looks so much better with his walking. it breaks my heart that he had to go through what he did and i'm so happy that you guys saved him from an ignorant human. people that do this, need to go to jail. if they same was done to a human they would. and animals are just as important. more important to me. i don't like people that much anymore. i see in mickey's eyes that he is so much happier now. bless you!

@suolainenomena7631

8 жыл бұрын

patricia mcdermott You read my mind. People who did this must feel the consequences of their actions. But all the negativity aside, I am so happy to see BCR help this cougar get back on his feet...

@patriciamcdermott9589

8 жыл бұрын

yes.. they are truly wonderful ! i call them cat angels.

@HUYI1

8 жыл бұрын

patricia mcdermott i feel the same man, glad mickey can walk much better now but he still has a long way to go poor thing.

@lpstanyabtv6288

8 жыл бұрын

patricia mcdermott lol..yea cats are angels. ..any type of cats!

@amyroseabdul9059

7 жыл бұрын

patricia mcdermott 😢😢😢

Thanks for posting about mickey I was wondering how he was doing. Great job BCR and again thanks for giving him a chance.

Such wonderful, beautiful creatures. It's hard to see one in such agony. Thank you for sharing as much of Mickey's story as you have. I hope he has a comfortable remaining life span. May God bless you all at Big Cat Rescue.

Sweet ol boy

I am thankful that Mickey is doing better! Keep up the good work beautiful Mickey!!!!

If Mickey can overcome, so can I. Such a beautiful cat. Keep up the good work!

I am so glad Mickey was not destroyed as is often the case. He does not appear to be in any pain. Let him live out his life as the treasure that he is!

Thank you very much for sharing and for helping Mickey))) he is such a wonderful boy ^^

He looks much better, not as much pain. Once again Big Cat Rescue comes through for a beautiful animal.

Poor animals.Thanks for help them & gave them a new life.Cruel selfish people must be punished with ultimate punishment who abused these poor beautiful animals.

@bigcatrescue

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Go Mickey! Though he's not 100%, he's got a gentle soul. Love to see him eating treats and playing with his ball. Thanks for all you do BCR. It's so appreciated. Can't wait to meet you all someday.

Mickey, you are such a brave boy. My eyes start to tear when I watch this. I'm thankful that he has a life where he can play with his blue ball.

I am so happy to see Mickey doing so well, but a part of me is just horrified at how much his previous owner apparently didn't care about him to let his condition get so bad, I can't imagine how anyone could care so little about any living creature. Thank you for caring so much for Mickey and all of your cats.

I appreciate you people for showing care on mickey. I wish him good health. You people are blessed, may god give his support for doing a lot such things.

this hurts my heart so much

@kittybae2580

8 жыл бұрын

+thesuicidefox I have found you once again

Mickey the miracle cougar. With a pet cat or dog they'd probably just remove the legs and add wheels but of course people have to be in charge of putting them on and taking them off and that's not possible with a large cat. I can't imagine how painful that must have been to have your bones rubbing to that extent, it's just crazy. He's looking much better now and hopefully once he strengthens those muscles he can feel a little normality. great job

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

wheelmanstan I have that in my right knee (arthritis) and some I can hardly walk. Sometimes when I bend my knee it pretty much sounds like Rice Ctispies. I can really empathize with him. It is something no one,be they 2 or 4 legs should have to have.

All my regards to Mickey! He's a strong boy.

I'm crying right now, and I just don't understand who would want to do that to any creature. It's so heartbreaking but what started as tears of sadness became tears of joy, God bless every single troubled animal on this planet, especially Mickey. I hope he gets even better.

@Howlingburd19

8 жыл бұрын

Also, how old is Mickey?

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

+Corbin Burdette Mickey is currently 12 years old. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gp5sysOmg8i6qKQ.html

@TheSkylineGODZILLA

8 жыл бұрын

who did this or what did this to the cougar...did human persons breaked his legs ?

@jamespurks1694

7 жыл бұрын

Corbin Burdette I agree wholeheartedly with you.

hi, thanks for helping this cat out,the world needs more people like you guys :). peace from nz.

He is such a sweetheart especially given his circumstances. I wish there were more videos of him, I just love seeing how far he's come from when you guys rescued him. If I lived in Florida I'd come to see just him lol.

Poor thing :'( How can humans do such a thing to them? Bless you guys for rescuing :'( This did make me cry! You can see that Mickey is happy that you guys saved him!

You can see his sweet spirit in his eyes. You can also see that he isn't in terrible pain anymore, although he does seem to get stiff and tired. More therapy! I know he will have the best quality of life for the rest of his life, and I think he is grateful and happy with you. Thank you for taking a chance and taking care of Mickey.

I love that he is still a happy Cougar.

Mickey is one of my favorite rescues. His story really tocuhed my heart and I always think about him. I hope to one day visit him at BCR. Thank you so much to everyone who believed in his recovery and for helping and caring for all those big and small cats. BCR is truly a god send.

God.. this is soo sad to see him like that. I had a right knee and hip replacement and it felt terrible. still have trouble with the knee. it will never be the same. it wiggles in the joint. I hate it.... it still hurts. so I'm positive that hurts him.... damit.. but I know you guys ALWAYS do the best for them and that's a great relief. he will have the BEST part of the rest of his life though, THAT'S for sure. you guys are AWESOME at caretaking...

awwww seeing him play with that ball is priceless ♡

Glad to see he's doing so much better. Loved the footage of him playing with his ball.

Mickey touches my heart every time I watch his videos. Great and inspiring work by BCR and his health care team.

aww these Always make me cry,..God Bless Mickey,, he is Beautiful and Deserves life..All of you are Angels for helping him do so...

He's beautiful! Disabled, but a gorgeous face, and playful with the ball. Great job you're doing with him.

Keep fighting, Mickey! ♡♡

I'm so happy that he's doing so well now! you guys are my favorite

I've been keeping up with sweet Mickey for years now since I found BigCatRescue and I'm just so happy he's getting better. Ever since I saw his story I've been rooting for him the whole way, always checking for recovery updates and constantly reminded that even if the odds are against you, you can still try. Because there is never anything not worth trying, and he's made that crystal clear. His journey is truly inspiring and my heart goes out to this little guy! You can do it Mickey! We're all rooting for you bud!

OMG I'd no idea the amount of pain and suffering this beautiful cat has had. what a great job you guys do, it's amazing. would it not have been possible to have human contact with Mickey due to his severe injury or did he prefer to be left wild? unbelievable work.

@bigcatrescue

7 жыл бұрын

We do not allow any human contact with the big cats. If bitten or scratched, law states that animal has to be put down. kzread.info/dash/bejne/n6qDsrSxpMasqNY.html This is a more recent video of Mickey's walking: kzread.info/dash/bejne/faOA2tNvopWvgrw.html

Hello Mickey Cougar!!! I'm just looking in on you and watching your videos. You're improving more and more all the time... I just love your spirit!

@bigcatrescue

7 жыл бұрын

He is a very inspiring boy!!

Who keeps giving these videos a thumbs down!?! Beautiful story of a magnificent creature. When I first saw him try to walk, and then saw the x-rays - I thought "Oh no!.Not amputation!". To say the least, I was very relieved to see the results! God bless BCR for the work they do!

@listenup9940

7 жыл бұрын

The thumbs down come from everyone who can see this poor animal is still in pain, cant walk normally and should have been euthanised. So so sad. Wonderful people rescued him... But they should have made the tough decicion to euthanise him. How anyone can say he looks happy and great now i just cant imagine!? No significant improvement from when they got him. Poor poor thing. Animals dont show pain the way humans do. They suffer in silence. The fact that he struggles to move means he is crippled with pain, literally. His life of pain continues 😢

@jannisares

7 жыл бұрын

Not everyone is so willing to write off a living creature like you are.

@onetuliptree

7 жыл бұрын

Listen Up I wondered too. But Mickey hasn't given up. He gets up and walks for the treats, even tho it is very difficult. If he didn't want to live he would stay down and not work so hard for the food. He definitely has a strong will to live.

I've had knee surgery and had 2 months lost to me because of the level of pain medication I took. The will to live is so strong in these creatures, God bless you all for giving him the chance and working so hard to give him quality of life.

@elizabethevenson6110

4 жыл бұрын

my trick kneecap isn't fixable, and my mom's knee replacement was bad enough that even a ridiculously high pain tolerance meant she had problems for several months (and now has a TSA card because titanium). mickey was "GO BB!!!!" for me too. (i'm "go bb!" for basically all of BCR's cats, but that portion of his backstory resonated with me.)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. For giving Mickey a better life.

Oh lord, at the beginning of this video I had to look away. I still have tears in my eyes because of the pain and suffering this poor creature had to go through. It is truly sad how disgusting human beings can be, and this just.....it's so heart breaking to watch. I'm very happy that he's doing better though, and I hope he is happy and healthy for the rest of his days.

@bigcatrescue

8 жыл бұрын

This is the latest video featuring Mickey. kzread.info/dash/bejne/faOA2tNvopWvgrw.html

So amazing to see him play! Does my heart good. Big thanks to everyone that has helped him along the way. What a difference in his personality. You go Mickey!!

Thanks sir for helping

Mickey stole my heart when even in his terrible condition last year he would still play with his ball despite all the pain he must have experienced. Watching him walk now, doing so much better... the tears just fell. I love Mickey. Thanks BCR!

Oh my goodness I am sooooo!!!! Happy to see Mickey. He looks much better. God Bless guys.😇

I cried through this whole video, bless his heart!! He is so beautiful and majestic looking. Those eyes, I could get lost in them!! Thank you all for the hard work and dedication to do what you have and what you continue to do for the wildlife. Thank God for people like you!! Much respect and appreciation from North Carolina!!

@bigcatrescue

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

God bless the beasts! 😺. And all of the good humans! ❤️😘

He's looking so much better! Looks happy and as healthy as can be..Other then his poor knees..

How awful that people treat animals the way they do. And how wonderful that other people step in and help animals the way they do.

Wow, he is doing so much better! That "before" footage is always so painful to watch...but people need to see it...see what can happen to these beautiful creatures when they aren't cared for properly. You guys do good work, as always! Keep it up!

Poor Mickey

What can I say apart from you wonderful amazing people 💕 Mickey you have such spirit you lovely boy ❤️

Absolutely heartbreaking and disgusting that people can allow a beautiful animal to get to the point of barely being able to walk. He is so lucky to have been taken in by you guys. I hope he lives a happy and pain free life.

God bless you amazing people for helping this beautiful animal. I'm so glad to see that Mickey is doing better. Thank you for all that you do!

You guys truly are amazing. I really hope I'll be able to visit Big Cat Rescue on day :)

I cried so much for Mickey. From the video where they rescue him to these videos where they're trying to help him. He was a fighter and Im glad he lived out his days at BCR.

You guys have done such great and caring work, I really hope his quality of life will keep improving, thumbs up!

Thank you for taking this cougar in and helping him enjoy life!!!

WOW!! thank you so much big cat rescue!! you guys are the real hero's!!! I'm so glad Mickey is doing so well!!! 😻🐈🐾🐈🐾

Thanks for the amazing work you do.

It warms my heart to see him doing better and healthier. Thank you for all the work u do!!

God bless you and your doctors, Mickey.

OMG! This is Amazing! It's come such a long way. The surgeon and the whole BCR fam did an Amazing job helping Mickey. I started to cry I was soo happy to see this update! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for saving Mickey. Glad that he is doing much better and have a much care and home now.

Bless all of you for all you do for these magnificent cats in order to give them the best quality of life possible after all they've been through.

He sure is gorgeous. I hope he gets much better every day.

Great improvement! I am so pleased to see this. Thank you for the update. I know he has the best care possible at BCR.

Glad to see him getting better! And we have you to thank for that.

Finally, I had wondered how Mickey was doing. I was worried that he would give up, but he has the will and determination to keep going. I think that a movie should be made in his honor (and to make people more aware of how horribly some big cats are being treated)

it broke my heart seeing him walk but he is getting so much better I hope he continues improving and isn't in pain.

it's incredible how far he's come... what an amazing individual

I sooo didn't cry watching this. My eyes just started to sweat.

God bless that little guy!

this makes me so happy! thank you so much for not giving up on this sweet boy!

I really love what you guys do. It's great to see someone care for these animals after what they have gone through. I hope to one day work in conservation so that animals like him never have to see the inside of a cage and can lead happy protected lives in the wild. but until then keep up the good work guys!!

Thank you for the update. Mickey is sure a true fighter. It always painful to watch how he walked before the surgeries. I know his legs can never be as perfect as before but at least you make his life much comfortable. Thank you so much for your love and care for him. being half planet away from Florida, all I can do is follow your FB page, like all the pictures post and watch the videos again and again. Btw, I love your videos so much :)