R.I.P.
Peaches the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) , 4 Feb 1979 - 9 Jan 2000
We are sad to announce the death of Peaches the ocelot, at 20 years 11 months of age (about 105 years in human terms). We have established the Peaches Memorial Fund in her honor. Donations can be sent to EFBC/FCC at HCR 1 Box 84, Rosamond CA 93560. Mark your donations as being for the Peaches fund.
Peaches came to live at EFBC/FCC in 1985, two years after the compound opened its doors to the public. She was then only 5 years old. Trained to use a toilet before her arrival, we provided her a toilet seat for her comfort as well as building her a denbox shaped like a boat, complete with portholes. Unlike most of our other residents, Peaches had an exceptionally affectionate and loving disposition, making it possible to introduce her to the public both one-on-one and in group situations. She was the first feline to which new volunteers were introduced as part of the training program for all staff members - and the only one who would sit on your lap and suck your fingers.
As the facility's ambassador to the public for much of her life, Peaches would often go off-site through our Outreach Program, meeting many children and adults at schools, the Antelope Valley Fair, and other assemblies to promote the preservation of endangered felines and EFBC/FCC. One of her favorite duties was to be available for photographs with visitors at our Twilight Tours and Feline Follies.
Please help us build a fitting honor to this unique cat. If anyone has special memories or experiences with Peaches, please write them up and send them to us. We plan to compile these remembrances into a commorative collection.
top photo - approximately 1995; middle photo - summer 1999; bottom photo - her favorite activity
Card made by Cheri Coombs
Photos of Peaches with People
Dana
Gotham
Karla
Karen
Lusty
Mark
Maya
Melany
Mr Kay
Ms Kay
Randy
Renee W
Nancy
Sue
Susan
Tammy
Follies 99
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