A Mix of Florida's Freshest Personalities

This episode is dedicated to all the cat lovers out there! Our guest today is Deb Quimby of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa. Yes, we're talking about THE Big Cat Rescue sanctuary that's featured in the popular Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King." Deb shares how she randomly found Big Cat Rescue on Facebook Live while she was still a nurse educator in Indiana. She also explains the many issues surrounding big cat exploitation and captivity. And, Deb shares Carole Baskin's ultimate mission to save big cats worldwide (it involves virtual reality). Plus,  Gerard finds out the truth about black panthers. Listen in and learn something new today! Host: <a href="https://floridapodcastnetwork.com/team/gerard-legagneur/" target="_blank">Gerard Legagneur</a> Guest: Deb Quimby of <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/" target="_blank">Big Cat Rescue</a> Links: Big Cat Rescue <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigcatrescue" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BigCatRescue" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigcatrescue/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bigcatrescue" target="_blank">TikTok</a> Link: Big Cat Rescue <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/get-involved/volunteer/" target="_blank">Volunteer Info.</a> Link: <a href="https://p2a.co/7dPHsL6" target="_blank">Big Cat Act</a> Link: Carole Baskin's mission to <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/earth/" target="_blank">save big cats</a> Link: <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/cams/" target="_blank">Big Cat Rescue's Live Cams</a> Link: <a href="https://bigcatrescue.org/jinx/" target="_blank">Watch Jinx the Black Leopard!</a> Link: <a href="https://floridapodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/finding-florida/finding-florida-episode-7c-bonus-big-cat-rescue/" target="_blank">Finding Florida Episode 7c: BONUS - Big Cat Rescue</a> (Producer Jaime's foreshadowing interview from 2018) Visit The Fresh Mix Website: <a href="http://FreshMixPodcast.com" target="_blank">FreshMixPodcast.com</a> Follow The Fresh Mix on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/FreshMixPodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/FreshMixPodcast" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Email the Show: <a href="mailto:FreshMix@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com" target="_blank">FreshMix@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com</a> Executive Producer: <a href="http://floridapodcastnetwork.com/team/jaime-jemmy-legagneur/" target="_blank">Jaime Legagneur</a> Lead Content Producer: <a href="https://flintstonemedia.com/team/amber-amortegui/" target="_blank">Amber Amortegui</a> Additional Support Provided by: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FloridaPodcastNetwork" target="_blank">Listeners Like You</a> and <a href="http://flintstonemedia.com/" target="_blank">Flint Stone Media</a> <div> <div> ------------------------------- Production House: <a href="http://flintstonemedia.com/" target="_blank">Flint Stone Media</a> </div> </div> <a href="http://flintstonemedia.com/" target="_blank"></a> Partner with FPN: <a href="http://floridapodcastnetwork.com/PartnerWithUs" target="_blank">Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!!</a> From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! <a href="http://floridapodcastnetwork.com/MediaKit" target="_blank">FPN Media Kit</a> We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. <h2>Become a Patron:</h2> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FloridaPodcastNetwork" target="_blank"></a> Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/FPNInsiders/" target="_blank">the FPN Insiders group on Facebook</a> and let us know! <div> <div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FLPodcastNet/" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FLPodcastNet" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://instagram.com/FLPodcastNet" target="_blank"></a> </div> </div> <div> <div> FPN:  Check out the other shows on the <a href="http://floridapodcastnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Florida Podcast Network</a> <a href="https://floridapodcastnetwork.com/" target="_blank"></a> </div> </div>

Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 26: Deb Quimby of Tampa Retired to Work at Big Cat Rescue (Yes, from 'Tiger King')