Charity Bake Sale 2011 for Big Cats!

November 6, 2011

It's official, we've chosen our charity for this year's Bake Sale. Drumroll please…it's In-Sync Exotics in Wylie, Texas!

In-Sync Exotics Lioness1

In-Sync Exotics may be new to many folks.  It was to me and my fellow bakers until a year or so ago.  In-Sync is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted, neglected and abused felines.

In-Sync Exotics White Tiger

And by “felines” we aren't talking about little housecats. We mean BIG cats; much much bigger than my 16 pound Gaby whom LilSis calls the fat cat with the little head.

In-Sync Exotics Lion1

In-Sync was founded in 2000 and is currently home to 59 tigers, lions, leopards, bobcats, cougars, cheetahs, lynx, servals and one honorary cat named Nugget who is a Coatimundi.

In-Sync Exotics Serval

This is the fifth year for our Charity Bake Sale, which has been held to benefit the SPCA of Texas for the last three years.  We decided to select a smaller charity this year – a bit below the radar – who might benefit from our little fundraiser and the attention it could bring to a group in need.  We still support the SPCA of Texas personally, and continue to appreciate the crucial work they do every day in North Texas.

In-Sync Exotics Cheetah

Back to In-Sync now.  I had the chance to visit their big kitties last weekend, along with a couple of my fellow bakers.  We spent a few hours enjoying the annual Pumpkin Bash, where the cats all get a pumpkin to play with/eat/destroy/ignore.  We absolutely fell in love with the cats and the place, and the work that's being done here.

In-Sync Exotics Khan Sheila

In a perfect world, these cats would be running free in their native habitat but this world isn't perfect.  Not even close.  These guys have suffered at the hands of humans, and needed a safe place to recover from the physical and emotional damage inflicted on them.

In-Sync Exotics Tiger 2

In-Sync is that safe place.  Big wild cats can't be placed in furever homes like cats and dogs can, and they can't be released into the wild.  Big cats need a place to live out the rest of their days, where they can receive medical care, a clean environment, nourishing food, enriching playtime, and love.

In-Sync Exotics Tiger Toes 3

Since these cats will stay at In-Sync forever, and more cats continue to unfortunately come in, In-Sync's need for funding will only grow as time goes on.  They are currently trying to raise $30,000 to build a home for the two cheetahs who recently joined them.

In-Sync Exotics Tiger Paws

The four of us girls are going to bake our little hearts out to try to help in our small way.  Stay tuned for more details as we approach this year's Bake Sale on December 12th.  Meanwhile enjoy a few photos of Jett the spotted leopard enjoying the Pumpkin Bash!

In-Sync Exotics Jett 2In-Sync Exotics Jett 3In-Sync Exotics Jett 4In-Sync Exotics Jett 5In-Sync Exotics Jett 6

For the record, the final score was Jett 1, Pumpkin 0.  ^..^

Note: All photos were taken by BigSis and published with the permission of In-Sync Exotics.

~BigSis

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6 Comments so far

  1. Posted by LilSis

    November 6, 20111:30 pm

    Beautiful BIG CATS and great photos, BigSis! I’m really happy about your charity choice for this year’s Bake Sale! I know that had to be a blast visiting those big kitties. 🙂

  2. Posted by BigSis

    November 6, 20112:06 pm

    Thanks, LilSis. We’re totally excited about working with this group, and hope we can surpass our goal of $4000 for them!

  3. Posted by In-Sync Exotics

    November 10, 201110:01 am

    We are thrilled BigSis and LilSis choose In-Sync Exotics for this year’s bake sale–thank you very much! We look forward to sampling the many tasty treats that will be available on December 12th at the Premier Place Building, 1st Floor Lobby
    5910 North Central Expressway (North of Mockingbird Lane)! Yummy!!

  4. Posted by BigSis

    November 10, 20113:10 pm

    Thanks for your comment, In-Sync! It’s absolutely OUR pleasure to bake for you this year! We’re looking forward to it!

  5. Posted by SisMama

    November 12, 20114:42 pm

    I’m thrilled with your choice too!..am happy to bake for the big kitties..Pound cakes are my thing to bake, as usual..at least 100.

  6. Posted by BigSis

    November 13, 20112:58 pm

    Thanks, SisMama! Your pound cakes will fly out the door this year as usual!

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