By Tammy | April 29, 2013 at 2:43 pm | No comments
Thank you supporters and volunteers!
Wow, what a difference a week makes. I can't believe how much can change in such a short time, from a devastating snow storm that damaged enclosures, to warm sunny days. One thing remains unchanged - that we have the BEST supporters in the...
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By Tammy | April 22, 2013 at 4:41 pm | No comments
In the 13 years of running this Sanctuary, I've never experienced anything like this. It's been a whirlwind, after a severe storm dumped over 2 feet of ice and snow on The Wildcat Sanctuary. What a devastating few days!
Inside view of enclosure that concaved
The...
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By Tammy | April 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm | No comments
Watch the video from Fox 21 Duluth
SANDSTONE - The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone was still recovering Sunday, from damage from Thursday night’s snow storm.
Around two feet of snow and heavy ice created historic damage.
Several small-cat enclosures collapsed from the...
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By Tammy | April 20, 2013 at 3:36 pm | No comments
Clean-up begins today after a severe snow storm caused damage to The Wildcat Sanctuary.
Volunteers arrived with skidsteers and UTVs plows to help clear roads and paths. Other volunteers cleared snow from enclosure roofs and began repairs on damaged habitats.
Staff and...
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By Tammy | April 19, 2013 at 9:06 pm | No comments
April 19, 2013
Wildcat Sanctuary sustains damage from heavy snow
Several hybrid cat enclosures that contain domestic cats were damaged overnight after more than two feet of ice and snow built up on the roofs of the enclosures.
Executive Director Tammy Thies said there...
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By Tammy | April 11, 2013 at 3:34 pm | No comments
In Memory 2013
We said goodbye to our dear friend Halifax this week. At 20 years old, he was an inspiration for my spirit. I remember learning how old he was when I first started five years ago and being surprised at how virile and full of life he still was. He loved...
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By Tammy | April 8, 2013 at 1:44 pm | No comments
Now more than ever, TWS needs your help!
You, our generous donors and supporters, have always been there for us and for the cats through unforeseen circumstances and challenges. There have been out-of-state rescues on a moment’s notice, the need for new enclosures for these...
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By Tammy | March 20, 2013 at 12:04 am | No comments
Thanks to Northdown Cafe and Taproom, for sponsoring Lions, Tigers & Beers, Oh My!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:00am
Northdown Cafe and Taproom
3244 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
We're VERY excited to announce that we're again hosting this incredible benefit The...
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By Tammy | March 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm | No comments
Your gift helps cats like Lilly! And your gift will be doubled through April 30!
Tigress Lilly made it against the odds.
Lilly was born around 1996 at a pseudo sanctuary in southern Minnesota. The facility closed down after a white tiger bit a young girl and owners were...
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By Tammy | March 7, 2013 at 2:40 pm | No comments
Wildcat Sanctuary saddened by loss of intern at Cat Haven
Read the story here on CNN
The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) was saddened to hear of the loss of a keeper intern at Cat Haven in California. Cat Haven is an unaccredited breeder and exhibitor of...
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