Panther Ridge Conservation Center

Lura, Kendi, and Nyambe

Support Life-Saving Bloodwork for Cheetahs Kendi and Nyambe, and Clouded Leopard Lura

Loxahatchee, FL • Panther Ridge Conservation Center

At Panther Ridge Conservation Center, trust is at the heart of everything we do. Through cooperative care training, our cats voluntarily participate in their own medical exams—allowing us to perform routine health checks and diagnostics without the stress or risks of sedation. This compassionate approach keeps our felines calm, comfortable, and safe while giving our veterinary team the critical information they need. This level of monitoring is ongoing. We recently collected blood from Lura, our 7-year-old clouded leopard, to stay ahead of any potential health changes. Because Lura is trained to calmly offer her tail for blood draws, we can quickly run diagnostic panels and adjust her care as needed. We are also managing the long-term wellness of our senior residents, including Delilah, a 23-year-old ocelot, and Nuri, a 13-year-old clouded leopard. Daily supplements and medications such as Epakitin and Cosequin help support their kidney health and mobility as they age. Our ambassador cheetahs, Kendi and Nyambe, participate in the same voluntary care program. This training was especially critical when Nyambe recently recovered from pythiosis, a rare environmental infection. Because he could calmly sit for daily treatments, he avoided repeated anesthesia. Both cheetahs continue to receive follow-up blood work, and Kendi is being closely monitored after a recent skin lesion biopsy. Providing this level of individualized care comes at a significant cost. Diagnostic blood panels, specialty medications, and supplements quickly add up—and as a nonprofit, we rely on your support. Your donation directly funds veterinary diagnostics, medications, and treatments for medical needs for the exotic cats of Panther Ridge Conservation Center. Together, we can ensure these incredible animals continue to thrive with the care and dignity they deserve. Please donate today to support their ongoing health and wellbeing. 2/12/26 Update We’re happy to share that all of the cats in this campaign continue to be closely monitored and supported for their individual medical needs. Lura, our 7-year-old clouded leopard, is doing well. Through her voluntary blood draw training, we are able to routinely monitor her diagnostic panels and stay proactive about her health. Because she calmly offers her tail for blood collection, we can quickly assess any changes and adjust her care without the stress of sedation. Our senior residents, Delilah (23-year-old ocelot) and Nuri (13-year-old clouded leopard), continue receiving their daily kidney and joint supplements, including Epakitin and Cosequin. These supportive therapies are essential in maintaining their comfort, mobility, and quality of life as they age — and we monitor them closely to ensure their needs are consistently met. Our ambassador cheetahs, Kendi and Nyambe, also remain under careful veterinary supervision. After bravely recovering from pythiosis, Nyambe continues with follow-up monitoring to ensure the infection does not return. Kendi is healing well following her recent skin lesion biopsy, and ongoing blood work allows us to track her overall health. This level of hands-on, individualized care is only possible because of your generosity. Routine diagnostics, specialty medications, supplements, and follow-up testing are not one-time expenses — they are part of a lifelong commitment to each animal’s wellbeing. Your support ensures that every cat at Panther Ridge receives proactive, compassionate medical care without unnecessary stress. Because of you, they are thriving.