Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes!

Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes! The Big Cat Public Safety Act was signed into law by the President. For so long, we’ve been supporting the passage of this bill, as have Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance member sanctuaries and other animal advocates throughout the country. And you! Many of you called your Congressional representatives. Many

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What’s ahead for 2023?

 Ending the year with the rescue of 4 Ukraine lion cubs, we are excited for 2023 and what it can bring! We’re hoping you’ll join us make a difference in the lives of the cats and those that care for them. Here’s to making life even better for the cats – with your help. 

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GIVE TO THE MAX – your donations TRIPLED!

UPDATE! You are amazing!! We surpassed our goal of raising 4 months of operating costs!! Thank you! Caretaker Experience Winner: Congratulations Katy from Isanti, Minnesota! Be sure to check your email for winner details. We also drew the 10 lucky winners of tiger cub Nova’s first ever paw painting. The names chosen randomly are: 1.

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Tiger-Thon 3X Match!

It’s the Tiger-Thon Triple Match!! ONE WEEK ONLY your gift will be tripled by a group of generous donors from 9/12 – 9/18. (up to $33,333) DONATE HERE NOW!!! When it costs us as much as $10,000 every year just to care for ONE tiger, you can see why this TIGER-THON will help so much.

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MIRACLE MATCH

Update:  Thank you all who donated to our Miracle Match Campaign.  We will be totaling the results this week and be announcing the 50 winners of the Dash pawprint in the near future! MIRACLE MATCH 2022 – Sky’s the limit with your support! NEW: Now thru April 30 your gift will be TRIPLED by generous

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The Small Exotic Cat Crisis

There’s a small exotic cat crisis in our country as much as a big cat crisis. Lately, news stories have been popping up all over the country about escaped exotic “pets.” Yes, we’re making some progress on local and state levels with regulations about private ownership of big cats. And the Big Cat Public Safety

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Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign is the official workplace-giving campaign for the federal community. This year, the program is available through January 15, 2022. The website for Federal employees and retirees is: https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome What is the Combined Federal Campaign? The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) offers federal employees and retirees the opportunity to support the causes they

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Learn about Lions

Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. These are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride’s lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish

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The Wildcat Sanctuary Welcomes Visit From the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation to Perform Life-Improving Dental Care on a Tiger

March 25, 2021 The Wildcat Sanctuary Welcomes Visit From the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation to Perform Life-Improving Dental Care on a Tiger The Wildcat Sanctuary is pleased to announce that Dr. Barron Hall DVM, FAVD, DAVDC of the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation (PEIVDF) will be visiting the sanctuary once again to

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Geriatric Tigress Sabrina Tested Positive for Covid-19

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

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Media

News/Media:  [email protected] or (320-245-6871) Press Releases: 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 Football Game Outcome December 6, 2022 Lions cubs rescued from Ukraine enjoy first steps in snow November 30, 2022 Lions cubs rescued from Ukraine

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What’s Ahead for 2021?

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

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