Iona had been at the sanctuary since she was 17 months old. This has been particularly difficult for me (Chemyn), so please understand if I do not respond as quickly as usual to any FB posts or questions. Tonight we will give Iona the only peace that we can offer her. Results showed that the neurological damage from the virus is severe, and irreversible. We consulted with experts all over the globe, and took her in for an MRI and spinal tap yesterday. Just in the last week, she is no longer able to walk without falling, she can't control her body, and the constant muscle spasms almost certainly cause her considerable discomfort. Exotic animal resuce and care which includes food, prescriptions, supplies, vet care, vitamins, registration, rescue, training, and more. However, very little is known about how this virus affects big cats and in the last month her twitch has worsened significantly, until the almost-constant convulsions now severely affect her life. We were told that the slight "tic" or twitch in her front paw would be a permanent result of the nerve damage that the virus caused, but that it likely would not progress any further. She did eventually beat the virus, and her tests showed she was clear of the virus. If you remember from last summer, Iona was one of the cats who was hit by some neurological symptoms from CDV (Canine Distemper Virus). It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that we will be putting our beautiful Iona to sleep tonight. The following message was posted on the group's Facebook page on March 20: Tests for Iona had all come back negative, but neurological damage had already been done and workers say her health declined rapidly. ![]() Wylie, TX 75098 EDDIE KEAHEY Vice-President 3430 Skyview Dr. Wylie, TX 75098 EDDIE KEAHEY Director 3430 Skyview Dr. Wylie, TX 75098 CHRISTINA BETHEL Secretary 1057 Fairview Dr. The sanctuary lost seven big cats during July and August 2013 from the same virus and workers there hoped they were done with the virus. INSYNC EXOTICS,INC in Wylie, TX Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Ads Company Contacts CHRISTINA BETHEL Director 1057 Fairview Dr. Officials with In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie said an 11-year-old female tiger named Iona died Thursday. These are animal taken from or abandon by irresponsible individuals. An eighth exotic cat has died after a canine distemper outbreak at a Dallas-area wildlife sanctuary. They are a non-profit operation for the purpose of saving exotic WILD cats.
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