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February 19, 2021 The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota Offers Guidance and Cold-Weather Protocols to Southern Animal Sanctuaries as They Deal with Unprecedented Freezing Conditions Sandstone, Minnesota – The last few days of bitterly cold weather across America and widespread power outages in southern states have impacted not only people but thousands of animals living in … Read more

February 3, 2021 MEDIA ALERT Contact:  Susan Bass, Public Relations Cell: 813-431-2720 or [email protected]   Tiger Cub at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota Predicts Winner of Sunday’s Big Football Game   Sandstone, Minnesota – An adorable 10-week-old rescued tiger cub named Dash, who resides at The Wildcat Sanctuary, has boldly given his prediction for the … Read more

Geriatric Tigress Sabrina Tested Positive for Covid-19; She and Other Big Cats Who Exhibited Symptoms Have Recovered and are Doing Well Sabrina, a 21-year-old tigress at The Wildcat Sanctuary, tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. The elderly female, as well as other tigers, lions and cougars, showed mild symptoms including intermittent wheezing … Read more

January 4, 2021 The Wildcat Sanctuary Provides Forever Home to Our First-Ever Newborn Tiger Cub Along with his Parents and Two Geriatric Lions TWS invites you to watch tiger cub Dash grow up, play and thrive at The Wildcat Sanctuary on his new Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/230969098548538 Sandstone, Minnesota – The Wildcat Sanctuary was called upon … Read more

News/Media:  [email protected] or (320-245-6871) Press Releases: November 14, 2023 1-Year Anniversary for Lion Cubs Rescued from Warstricken Ukraine October 17, 2023 Wildcat Sanctuary’s founder receives global award for sanctuary excellence May 16, 2023 Tiger Cub seized by authorities before illegally sold online finds home at The Wildcat Sanctuary February 6, 2023 Rescued Tiger predicts Big … Read more

I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve already given to the cats this year. Whether they’re big or little, spotted or striped, old or young, you’ve kept the cats happy, healthy, well cared for and, most of all, loved. I’m so grateful to you for that! And even though it’s been a year we’ve … Read more

General Inquiries: For information call 320-245-6871 Monday – Friday, 8-4:30 CST.  Or email [email protected] We are not open for public visitation. News/Media:  [email protected] or 320-245-6871, Attn: Tammy Thies (this line is for media inquiries only, any other calls will be directed to General Inquires) Surrendering a cat: Please submit this form.  

Holiday Gift Shop Sorry, as of 12/14, we can no longer guarantee delivery by December 24th. If you’re looking for a compassionate gift, one that truly shows the spirit of the season, we have just the items for you! When you purchase any of these gifts, you bring true comfort and joy to over 115 … Read more

Feeding big cats is a big job. As the adage goes, “You are what you eat.” Selecting the right diet is especially important for cats because of the unique way they break down food for energy. So the simplest and most critical thing we can do to help our rescued residents is to provide them … Read more

The name Aurora means “dawn.”  As we face this new world, one with so many challenges, we have a choice to stay optimistic, to live our lives in a different way. It truly is the dawn of a new day. As we deal with a worldwide pandemic, something we’ve never experienced before, we can become … Read more

Our focus has always been on what is doing right for the animals. Our Tiger Amnesty Program allows for surrender of tigers, lions or any wild cat without question. We follow all state and federal requirements. This program ensures wild cats can find safe sanctuary. It allows owners, authorities or entities to place the cat … Read more

Our sanctuary is one of the few in the country not open for public tours. It’s served the animals well over the years – and even more so now as we deal with COVID-19. The health and safety of our team and animals has always been at the forefront. You may have heard this weekend … Read more