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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What’s Ahead for 2022!

We have big plans for 2022 and we’re hoping you’ll join us! Here’s to making life even better for the cats – with your help.  Donate Now! Animal Care Center Move into the new Animal Care Center Hospital and purchase the remaining hospital equipment needed Hire a full-time, onsite veterinarian to provide support for around-the-clock

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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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The Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Emaciated, Injured Young Cougar

The Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Emaciated, Injured Young Cougar Celebrity Animal Advocate Bob Barker and DJ&T Foundation Providing $75,000 Challenge Grant to the Sanctuary to Help “Cats in Crisis” like Anastasia MEDIA: Anastasia in extremely fragile condition upon her arrival (April) at The Wildcat Sanctuary, and now (June) after she has received intensive, live-saving medical care and

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Cats in Crisis Challenge Grant

Will you help cats in crisis like Anastasia? DONATE NOW Online giving through June 30th and mail in gifts accepted until July 15. Each cat who arrives at the sanctuary has their own unique history. Some need extreme medical care, others need to heal emotionally. Little cougar Anastasia needed both. Many of the cats’ stories

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The Wildcat Sanctuary Welcomes Rare Cheetahs

April 26, 2021 The Wildcat Sanctuary Welcomes Rare Cheetahs Elderly Brothers are the Only Cheetahs Known to Reside in Minnesota   SANDSTONE, Minnesota – The Wildcat Sanctuary is pleased to announce it is now the permanent retirement home for two 11-year-old male cheetahs named Lavani and Kitu. The senior cheetah brothers were retired from an

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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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19-Week-Old Tiger Cub at The Wildcat Sanctuary Seeking Companion; Dash is Thriving and has Everything he Needs – Except a Young Tiger Friend

April 7, 2021 19-Week-Old Tiger Cub at The Wildcat Sanctuary Seeking Companion; Dash is Thriving and has Everything he Needs – Except a Young Tiger Friend The Wildcat Sanctuary announces an exciting update about their 19-week-old rescued tiger cub Dash! He’s certainly thriving, already weighing 65 pounds and growing daily. Dash has moved to a

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The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota Offers Guidance and Cold-Weather Protocols to Southern Animal Sanctuaries

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

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