As the Small Cat Crisis continues to be an issue both in the United States and globally, we want to offer resources to help create change. The Small Cat Crisis defines the influx of small wild and hybrid cats in the hands of the general public. It’s comprised of a web of issues, encompassing the
Minnesota’s Wildcat Sanctuary breaks ground on Catio Town! The first ever of its kind for rescued hybrid and small wild cats Please email Tammy Thies at [email protected] or call 320-245-6871 Sandstone, MN – The Wildcat Sanctuary breaks ground on Catio Town, a $1.2 million project to help rescue small and hybrid cats. Exotic hybrid cats
MIRACLE MATCH – 25 Years of Saving Lives! Donate Now I can’t believe it’s been 25 years we’ve been saving lives together. We’ve accomplished many amazing miracles for cats in need. So many things have changed over the years. And other things come full circle. I remember the early years when the rescues came faster
Catio Town–the first ever of its kind! Donate Here Today! Thank you to all of you who have donated so far! Construction will begin Summer 2024. The hybrids have been moved to other areas of the sanctuary while the build out is complete. Update: The contractor is about a month behind. Their tentative start date
You helped us accomplish amazing things for the cats this year! Not only for our existing residents but also 30 additional rescues that now get to live wild at heart! Join us as we look ahead to what’s in store for 2024! Build Catio Town to accommodate small and hybrids cats. This includes temporarily
(Sandstone, MN – November 14, 2023) – Just one year ago, four young lion cubs rescued from Ukraine made national headlines as they arrived at their forever home – The Wildcat Sanctuary. At just weeks old, male lion Taras along with females Stefania, Lesya, and Prada, were rescued from the wildlife trade in Ukraine. They
UPDATE: Thank you for helping us raise 4 months of operating for the cats! You are amazing! We are forever grateful for your support. ____________________________________________________ Your donations TRIPLED on Give to the Max Day! We GIVE TO THE MAX because you do! Your gift TODAY (Nov 16) will go even farther when generous donors triple
Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary’s Founder Receives Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence October 16, 2023 – (Washington, DC) The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) today announced the recipient of the 2023 Carole Noon Award, Tammy Thies of The Wildcat Sanctuary, Minnesota. “Tammy has been instrumental in the rescue of wild cats
It’s the Tiger-Thon Triple Match!! ONE WEEK ONLY your gift will be tripled by a group of generous donors from 9/12 – 9/17. (up to $25,000) 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.
Last week, our caretakers drove to Michigan to help rescue 4 exotic cats from Even Keel Exotics, a facility with a long list of violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Endangered Species Act. They include 2 caracals, a fishing cat, and a young serval. Even Keel Exotics was an exotic animal dealer who bought,
7/17/23 Update: Thank you all who helped us purchase much needed equipment for Cats in Crisis like Lucy and Violeta. Your generosity helped us buy: Customized transport trailer Brush hog for clearing brush Istat mobile blood machine Onsite storage crate dedicated to crisis response equipment Water storage containers, pumps and hoses Dens and kennels heaters,
May 16, 2023- MEDIA ALERT Seized before illegally sold online, tiger cub finds a forever home at The Wildcat Sanctuary Sandstone, MN – An Arizona man was arrested in January after he illegally listed a tiger cub for sale on social media. He was apprehended after he made a deal to sell the cub to
