Support

I started this adventure in 2008 because I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to give something back to Mother Earth. I wanted to touch the lives of children in hope that they would care about wildlife and the environment as much as I do. For the most part I was managing with program fees covering animal care. However, with the rising cost of living, we are struggling. With that said, my animals will always come first. If you would like to help support our mission… you can purchase a Max book which has two formats to choose from (see page I am MAX ), Max journal (see page Journals), purchase an art print or note cards from Lorise, or choose a gift or necessity item from our Amazon list. We love you!

We have a Amazon Wish List. If you think Max might like an enrichment toy or treats that you don’t see on the list, please feel free to contact me with your suggestion or if you would like to support my other animals. Thank you!

I would like to announce that we are now affiliated with Designs by Lorise. You can view her beautiful artwork by clicking on the photo above which brings you to her webpage.

You can now order a Max pop art print or note cards from her site!

 

To give you some idea into the costs of owning and educating with a lynx, I’ve listed annual costs for Max along with what I’ve spent in customizing his home. This doesn’t include everything. I have not been faithful in keeping receipts. Wood gets replaced when necessary and I don’t give it much thought. He has gone through 5 sizes of travel kennels as he has grown. There are also program supplies, toys, etc. The figures below are costs just for Max. I have other exotic animals to house and care for along with the many touch specimens I use for our programs.

Annual Costs: ($2,560 without medical)

  • Meat – $655 (As of 9/2022, meat has gone up .25/lb. so this number increased by $125)
  • Carnivore Vitamin Supplement – $125
  • Enzymes for pancreas – $350
  • Licenses Renewals – $40
  • Vet Inspection – $100
  • Mandatory $2m liability insurance – Was $915; Now $1,002 for 2022-2023!
  • Winterproofing with straw; cleaning & replacing mulch – $35
  • Premium Website & Domain – $121
  • Pdf Software (for Book, etc.) – $128
  • Vet Checkup is every 3 years now – $100; bloodwork, if needed is $500

Max’s vet bills to date – $3,915

  • 2011 – First 6×10 enclosure (free), 5×10 addition, double entry system, wire roofing, etc. – $500
  • 2011 – Inside enclosure, housing, etc. – $280
  • 2013-2014 – 10×15 enclosure addition, shelving, roofing, etc. – $425
  • 2017 – 15×60 enclosure addition – $1,900
  • 2018 – Pole Barn – $2,100
  • 2019 – Corner Cubby – $250
  • 2019 – Cat Walk – $45
  • 2020 – Cat Loft – $1,100
  • 2020 – Mandatory perimeter fence & double-entry system expansion – $815
  • 2021 – Electricity to Pole Barn and security lighting – $558 not including light fixtures cost
  • 2011(Upright) 2015/2017/2023(Chest) – Freezers for meat – $1,430
  • 2021 – Chest freezer to replace upright – $237 (The upright is working & a backup!)
  • 2014-2020 – Plexiglass as a urine guard for rust prevention – $1,525
  • 2012 – Travel cart – $155
  • 2017 – Squeeze kennel – $188
  • 2018 – Bench – $90
  • 2019 – Fake Boulder, bamboo fencing – $280
  • 2021 – Fountain & Pond – $338 (However, may not continue to use because he constantly marks it)
  • 2021 – Sturdy ladders (6′, 8′) for enclosure repairs – $450
  • 2021 – Additional solar lights – $50
  • 2021 – Exhibition supplies – $71
  • 2021 – Promotional supplies – $374
  • 2021 – Book: ISBN $125; New software $102 = $227
  • 2022 – Metal Roofing for 6×10 & 3 12′ braces for other areas – $325
  • 2022 – Car Ramp $125 (Currently looking for a new one as this one is non-effective)
  • 2022/2023 – Kennel Wheels – $26
  • 2022 – Additional ISBN’s for new book formats…softcover, abridged, French – $295
  • 2023 – Wood roofing support braces $43.20 and framing angles $44.17 – $87.37