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The Wildcat Sanctuary's
Capital Campaign
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 There
are many ways to support The Wildcat Sanctuary. First and foremost,
as we develop our new facility in Sandstone, MN, we ask you
to consider making a contribution to our new $1,400,000 capital
campaign.
Funds generated by this campaign will
enable us to expand to meet the needs of a growing number of
animals at our new location.
Click the New Site Showcase button to
view images of some of the residents and the progress we've
made since our move in 2006.
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In
most states it is perfectly legal to keep
 a
tiger in your backyard. All across
the U.S., wildcats are bred for sale as pets, performers or exhibits
in roadside zoos. In a CNN report, Humane Society President Wayne
Pacelle said, “The exotic animal trade is second only to
the drug trade in raw dollars. Literally billions of dollars are
exchanged in the exotic animal trade.” On Internet sites
you can click, point and buy lions and tigers. The motive is profit.
Unfortunately, it is the cats who pay. They often live in cramped,
filthy conditions. Many are fed improperly and receive no veterinary
care. And most pose a very real threat to public safety. They
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 Established
in 1999, The Wildcat Sanctuary is one of only fourteen accredited
facilities nationwide that can provide a haven for these powerful
wildcats.
We've moved to a new site
and now we can accomodate more wildcats in need. Just as important,
the new Wildcat Sanctuary will allow us to provide much-needed
public education, training opportunities to future large-animal
and wildlife veterinarians, and expertise and support for legislative
efforts addressing captive wildcat issues. Please join us in providing
a future for these graceful animals that will never be free but
remain wild at heart.
The Wildcat Sanctuary's new
site plan has received letters of support from the following individuals
and organizations.
- Lee Ehmke, Director/CEO,
Minnesota Zoo
- Jeffrey S. Klausner,
DVM/Dean, University of Minnesota Veterinary School
- Lt. Cathy Hamm, Minnesota
DNR Law Enforcement
- Sheriff Dean Albers,
Goodhue County
- Nancy Johson, President
of The Minnesota Animal Control Association
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Click
to view more details of the plan for our new larger facility.
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We
need a commitment from you today to make
this vision a reality.
Please donate to the
Building Hope fund - every dollar counts!
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Building Hope
Options
Silver Level - $500 -
999
Gold Level - $1000 -
4,999
Platinum Level - over
$5,000
Visit our online
store to donate to the Building Hope Fund via a
credit card.
(Please call to donate more than $1000)
To donate by check write
"Building Fund" in the memo section
and mail to:
The Wildcat Sanctuary
P.O. Box 314
Sandstone, MN 55072
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"The
Wildcat Sanctuary is managed and operated in a professional manner,
and is poised to be an important resource for the safe and humane housing
of many wild cats that would otherwise face euthanasia or continued
mistreatment."
~ Lee
Emke, Director/CEO
Minnesota Zoo
"The
College of Veterinary Medicine believes that The Wildcat Sanctuary
is needed in Minnesota. In addition, the sanctuary would be an outstanding
teaching site for veterinary students."
~
Jeffrey S. Klausner, DVM, MS, Dean
College
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
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