Mariano y los gatitos

Mariano, Beowolf and Boudica are CIWY’s geoffroy’s cats. Mariano came to us in 2008 and Beowolf and Boudica in 2014. All three were victims of the wildlife trade, separated from their mothers as cubs and sold on the black market. Beowolf and Boudica were left on our doorstep in a box, when they were still partially blind cubs.

The trio are affectionately known as the “cats” or “kittens”. Their volunteers take them for daily walks through the jungle and fill their enclosure with organic toys for them to play at night. They love to climb trees and run through the jungle. They are often a challenge for the volunteers as they don’t always want to do the same thing simultaneously.

During the rainy season, when their trails are flooded, they enjoy swimming in the swamp. They love grooming each other and spending time with their volunteers. Mariano is much older than the others. He receives daily supplements and regular vet check-ups, at a cost of US $ 26 per month. He suffers from weak bones as a result of being taken from his mother at a young age. His sponsorship will cover Mariano’s medical expenses and daily food for the three ‘cats’, which amount to US $ 56 per month.