Carol,

We are Life Members of a breeding facility in South Africa. As a result we have had incredible experiences beyond what you can imagine. Such as being in a blind while cheetahs are mating below. The sounds they make in the courtship ritual is amazing. They actually sound like chirping birds.
The discovery channels "Growing Up Cheetah" was done at one of the reserves we have been to.

We have played "soccer" with Cheetahs. They are great animals. The purr is amazing, the strange thing is, the furr is not soft, but bristle like.

Have fun!