![]() ![]() In 2019, In-Sync rescued six new cats that came from a variety of places, including private ownership and a sanctuary that was being closed due to disrepair. One of the animals was Whistler, a 12-year-old male cougar with atrial fibrillation (elevated heart rate). In coordination with a California hospital and a medical research, design and instruments company, Whistler now has an implant designed to continuously monitor his heart. “Both are doing great at In-Sync, learning all about toys, playgrounds, and the special treats like eggs, watermelon, and this fall, pumpkins,” Media Director Angela Culver said. Holiday had an issue with his right eye which has been temporarily fixed by their in-house veterinarian but requires a specialist to correct his eyelashes growing toward his eye. Zachariah had significant mobility and spinal issues, but with a good diet and lots of love, staff have already seen significant improvement in his mobility. Zachariah, a 13-year-old male liger, the result of having bred a lion to a tiger, and Holiday, a 13-year-old white tiger. In-Sync’s latest roaring tenants were added in March when Vicky agreed to take in two exotic big cats that were previously privately owned ![]() The nonprofit is still active in rescue operations of exotic cats while providing optimal care for its residents. Her mission and her passion haven’t waned over the course of 20 years. “As long as people keep paying to have pics with a baby tiger, they’re going to go back there and breed more.” Stop paying to have your picture taken with a baby tiger,” Vicky says. The animals come from defunct zoos, collectors, breeding and entertainment facilities or the misguided few who think owning an exotic animal is like owning a cat or dog. It is the love and care Vicky and her crew give the animals that have earned In-Sync a reputation for being a top-notch facility. Located in the quiet countryside just off Lake Lavon on Skyview Road in Northeast Wylie, the facility is home to 5 lions, 34 tigers, 8 cougars, 3 leopards, 2 cheetahs, 15 bobcats, 1 lynx, 3 servals, and 2 lemurs – a total of 73 exotics, all taken care of by founder Vicky Keahey and a staff of 13 keepers, 7 interns and over 120 volunteers. To some, it might sound like a children’s book or a zoo, but no – it’s a rescue facility for exotic animals born in captivity called In-Sync Exotics. It’s a place where lions roar, tigers play, cheetahs run, servals play and lemurs climb. ![]() A haven for the neglected, abused and the unwanted. Supporting rescued exotic cats for 20 years ![]()
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