You Can Help

In a perfect world, places like The Wildcat Sanctuary would not be necessary. Some wildcats are victims of abuse, neglect and ignorance. Other have been cared for and loved, but due to their wild nature are surrendered when they do not act like a “pet.” It has been said many times that “you can’t save them all,” but we can certainly make a difference in the lives of the cats that we do encounter.

Animal neglect and abuse draws media attention, but what happens after the headlines fade? Rescued wildcats still need ongoing care to thrive and live a happy, healthy life. We want to provide these animals with the best care possible and allow them to live their lives as close to nature as possible. There are many ways you can help us make a difference.

Your donations are tax-deductible.

All of our programs can be purchased by mailing a check to:

The Wildcat Sanctuary
PO Box 314
Sandstone, MN 55072

or on-line via credit card.

SANCTUARY WISH LIST

• (2) Laptops with Windows
• Microphone and speaker system (mobile)
• Boulders for the habitats
• 6 ft and 8 ft fiberglass ladders
• Bird seed, corn
• Paper towels, toilet paper, plastic garbage bags
• Concrete/Sand Mix
• Treated lumber - 2x4s, 2x6s, 4x4s, 4x6s
• Scoop Away Cat Litter (or other clumpable brand)
• Shrubs -  all must be at least 2 years old in 1 gallon pots
  Dart’s Gold Ninebark
  Dogwood – Silver & Gold 5, Gray 5, Red Twigged
  Diabolo Ninebark
  Summer Wine Ninebark
  Common Euonymus
  Mount Baker lilac
  Any common blue lilac
  Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
  Perennials – quart pots or, if available, bare root.
  Karl Foerster grass
  Tall Moor Grass Skyracer
  Little Bluestem
  Panicum – either Cloud Nine, Dallas Blues, or Heavy Metal  one of each or 3 of one
  
• Stamps
• Laundry detergent

ONSITE VET CLINIC WISH LIST

• Auto Clave
• Dental drill
• Microscope
• Revolution (all sizes)
• Frontline Plus (all sizes)
• Fluid Warmer
• Fluid Pump

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SPONSOR-A-WILD-ONE PROGRAM

Sponsor a wildcat of your choice! Select from any of the listed species and your contribution will go directly toward the care and welfare of your sponsored wildcat.

We’ll send you updates regularly so you can see for yourself the difference you make! Just click on the SPONSOR-A-WILD-ONE PROGRAM link, print the form, fill it in and mail it to us.

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HOW KIDS CAN HELP

There are plenty of ways kids can help through school projects, boy scouts, etc. Click on our KIDS HELPING WILDCATS guide to learn how to build dens, perches and toys for the cats.

 

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LEGACY AND GIFT PROGRAM

Gifts "In Honor" and "In Memory" of good friends or loved ones (animal and human) may be made through our Legacy and Gift Program.

For $25, a special card will be sent to whomever you select, informing them of your thoughtfulness. It’s a great idea for that special someone or for that animal lover that's hard to buy for. Notices of donations are listed in each issue of our quarterly newsletter.

Visit our online store to give a gift by credit card. To give a gift by check, fill out THE LEGACY AND GIFT PROGRAM form and mail in to us.

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HELP SPREAD THE WORD

Please share the information and links on this website in blog posts, social networking sites and in online comments to articles. Please insert a link to our website so people can find out more ways to help.

Online news websites always welcome content. You can write a column or suggest they cover The Wildcat Sanctuary and our cause on their site.

You can also help promote The Wildcat Sanctuary's services and programs by posting this banner. Right click on the banner and click SAVE PICTURE AS... to use on your site! The link for The Wildcat Sanctuary is: http://www.wildcatsanctuary.org

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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE BEQUEST PROGRAM

The Wildcat Sanctuary's "HOPE FOR THE FUTURE" Bequest Program was established as a way for our supporters to leave a precious legacy and continue their support long after they are gone. By including The Wildcat Sanctuary in your estate plans, you can leave a legacy memorializing a lifetime of compassion for animals.

The Wildcat Sanctuary's legal advocacy, public awareness projects, rescue efforts and education programs work together to create a voice for captive wildcats. Through a planned gift to The Wildcat Sanctuary, you can guarantee that your voice for wildcats carries on, until they are protected from abuse forever. Fill out and return the Letter of Intent to continue your support of our residents.

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PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS/EMPLOYER PROGRAMS

Help TWS through your employer's payroll deduction programs.

Many employers offer various ways for you to contribute to the causes that are important to you. Annual campaigns allow you to spread your contributions out over a year, making them easier on your pocketbook.

Well-known programs include:

• United Way Annual Campaign
• Combined Federal Campaign (for federal government employees) Code: 63620
• Individual employers matching gift program

Check with your employer to see what programs are available for you.

Become a sustaining donor and we can automatically charge your credit or debit card monthly. It's a great way to help and it won't be on your 'to do' list. Just email cat@wildcatsanctuary.org or call 320-245-6871 to become a sustaining donor. Or even easier, set TWS up as a bill pay on your online banking account.

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FACE TO FACE

Touching people one by one will make a meaningful difference.

Schools: Meet with your school's teachers and principal and let them know that you don't want wild animals brought into the schools. It is dangerous for the kids and the people who do that can only use the animals while they are babies and then they are discarded. Sponsoring a rescued animal is a perfect way to show support for a school's mascot without exploiting animals.

Host your own event: Implement a penny or supply drive. Host a rummage sale and donate the proceeds. A yard sale or any number of little events can raise a lot of money if enough people do them. It is a great way to get your family, friends and neighbors involved.

Educational booths: If you check the social calendars in your area you will probably be surprised how many events there are for non-profit walks, pet adoptions, single's groups, etc. Ask if you can set up an informational booth. You can print photos from our website and make your own display. We can provide provide brochures and newsletters but the rest is up to you and your creativity.

Try your ideas out and if they work, send the money to the cats and send us a story that we can share with others about your great work.

Order Magazines to raise money for the cats

Mags4Cats Online Fundraising Campaign has just kicked off and your participation is the key to our success!

You can help by inviting your friends and family to shop at our online magazine store. They can choose from over 650 magazine subscriptions at up to 85% savings, and our group will get 40% of each purchase amount! And magazines are a great gift idea!

Click here to participate!

And you can get great prizes too! When you invite 12 people and sell one magazine subscription, you get a FREE movie ticket!

Pennies to search

What if The Wildcat Sanctuary earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause.

Just go to www.goodsearch.com or www.goodshop.com and be sure to enter TWS as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

Purchase photos of TWS wildcats and proceeds benefit the sanctuary.

Wonderful friend and photogrpaher, Pamela Lammersen, is using her talents to help the cats. Proceeds of your purchase of TWS' cat photos go directly to the cats.

Use your taste buds to help wildcats.

Food Perspectives Inc. is a consumer testing company headquartered in Plymouth, MN. Their clients are major manufacturers of consumer food products who hire them to help gain a better understanding of consumer likes and dislikes. We are looking for men and women ages 18-65 willing to take part in as many as 6 product tests per year. Each time the testers participate, TWS will be credited $9. The individual will receive $21-$36 with the option of keeping the funds or signing the full amount over to TWS.

For all interested parties, please contact Nina:

Nina Ritchie
8260 West River Rd Apt 209
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
nina_ritchie@yahoo.com

Please include your friends and family!
Remember - The more people who participate, the more money for TWS!!

Print cartridge recycling for TWS

** There has been a change in our ink cartridge recycling program.

The company we deal with is no longer distributing the baggies due to the mailing cost.  They are encouraging their customers to request prepaid shipping labels to ship cartridges.  Eligible ink jet cartridges should fit in the palm of your hand. Laser cartridges are no longer being accepted. You can find out if your cartridge is accepted by visiting the Empties4Cash website.

Our cats here at the sanctuary depend on every penny we can generate to help provide them with the care they need.  We are asking that you discontinue using the baggies and use the free prepaid shipping labels.  Please email us at saveourwildcats@gmail.com to request your labels today so that we can make this transition as smooth and quick as possible.  Simply collect your cartridges, seal it when it's full and slap a prepaid shipping label on it, and call FedEx to have it picked up or drop it off at your local FedEx drop off center.  To find the closest drop off center please visit http://www.fedex.com/us/.

Thank you for your generous support and helping our wildcats.