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Wildcat Sanctuary receives support after snow damage – Thank You!

By | 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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With over $100,000 of damage, your help is vital to our recovery

With over $100,000 of damage, your help is vital to our recovery

By | 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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Wildcat Sanctuary Damage may be More than $100,000

By | 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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Volunteers help dig Sanctuary out and make repairs after damage from snow storm

Volunteers help dig Sanctuary out and make repairs after damage from snow storm

By | 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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Wildcat Sanctuary sustains damage from heavy snow

By | 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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20 years was still too short – Good-bye Halifax the serval

By | 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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How do you move 17 wild cats at once?  Wildcat Sanctuary needs your help.

How do you move 17 wild cats at once? Wildcat Sanctuary needs your help.

By | 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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Lions, Tigers and Beers – June 5, Chicago

By | 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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Your gift today allows tigers like Lilly to make it against the odds! Through April 30th, your gift will be doubled.

Your gift today allows tigers like Lilly to make it against the odds! Through April 30th, your gift will be doubled.

By | 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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Wildcat Sanctuary saddened by loss of intern at Cat Haven in California

Wildcat Sanctuary saddened by loss of intern at Cat Haven in California

By | 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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