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‘Rest Easy My Prince’ – Animal Sanctuary’s Missing Exotic Cat Found Dead
June 12, 2025
A sad update to a story we brought you last week.
Jack, an exotic Geoffroy’s cat, which has been missing from a Molino animal sanctuary, has been found dead.
“Jack the Geoffroy’s cat was found dead this morning by a neighbor. It looks like he passed a few days ago, I believe that it was most likely due to the extreme weather we have been experiencing in the area,” Sunset Wildlife Director Margaret Lynds said Thursday afternoon.
Jack was discovered missing on June 5 from the sanctuary on Cotton Lake Road, not far from the Camp o’ the Pines on Highway 29. Lynd said that his exhibit was vandalized, and he was released or escaped.
Volunteers spent countless hours searching, setting traps, and doing everything they could think of to find Jack.
“We are still keeping the reward in case someone knows something,” Lynd said. “Please speak to your children, especially teenagers, to see if they have heard or seen anything about the vandalism that occurred a week ago. “Things like this happening is why it so important to educate our children about the importance of animals and the nature around us. Humans are the smartest species on the planet. This means that it is our job to protect it and the living things that share this beautiful planet with us.”
Anyone with information can contact the ECSO at (850) 436-9620, or FWC at (850) 488-4647.
“Jack, you were an incredible animal and you will greatly missed. Thank you for being an amazing ambassador for your species and helping me to educate about our wild brothers and sisters. Rest easy my prince,” Lynd said.
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10 Responses to “‘Rest Easy My Prince’ – Animal Sanctuary’s Missing Exotic Cat Found Dead”
I came across your story of Jack when he went missing and I could see how heart broken you were when you told us he had passed away . Jack knew how much you loved him and he loved you back just as much. That love will always hold a special place in your heart for always. That love will never die and jack is with you and walking beside you every day in spirit .
Broke my heart in pieces when I read the story .
Love and best wishes
UK Nottingham
May his angels guide and guard and protect him always in Jesus name . God bless you Margaret
Regrettable
I may not have met the kitty but as a lover of all felines my heart goes out to you and it is so heartbreaking. I’m sure and he’s in a wonderfully safe place now.
I’m so sorry for yalls loss they are beautiful and majestic cats and he still had alot of life left from the sounds of it. Rest easy Lil man!
So very sorry to see this. RIP sweet kitty.
This is so sad. Rest In Peace Jack!
Margaret and Tommy,
After David came out Saturday night with the drone, I thought for sure Jack was just hiding in the canopy. I hate this so much, I will be back soon to help out and please know how saddened I am as well.
Margaret, I was hoping for the safe return of your beautiful animal. So sorry to see this outcome. Linda
This is so sad. That little baby was probably so scared.
Terribly sad. People suck. RIP Jack