THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

WHY WE ARE A "NO CONTACT" BIG CAT SANCTUARY. In reality, big cats kept as pets often have little interaction with their owners. As cubs, the owner spent a lot of time with the cat, but as the cat grew and became dangerous, many no longer had contact. Most big cats we’ve rescued have been kept in outdoor kennels. Except for an hour a day when the owner came out to see the cat, the cat IN MEMORY - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

WHY THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY CAN'T SET THESE RESCUED CATS FREE Our sanctuary exists primarily because so many of the cats we’ve rescued cannot be released or be free. For most, they were taken from their mothers at birth, forced to imprint with humans and depend on humans for food and care. This is what exhibitors want, total dependence so they can be exploited in pay-to-play ventures. SOFIA - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. A white lion family – Sofia, her mate Kimba, and son Gino – arrived from the Buenos Aires Zoo in the fall of 2018. Sofia and Kimba had been born in South Africa in 2005. Then, they’d been imported to the Buenos Aires Zoo in Argentina in 2008. Years later, their son Gino was born there at the zoo. NO MORE WILD PETS CAMPAIGN In the US, 21 people have died and 246 have been mauled by exotic cats since 2000. Captive tigers alone have killed at least 12 people in the US and mauled about 75 more. There have been 253 escapes, 143 big cat deaths and 131 confiscations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture employs around 110 relevant inspectors for 10,000 locations

countrywide.

TIGER THAT KILLED OWNER WAS STARVING Kevin Giles, Star Tribune The tiger that killed its owner in Pine County last week was starving, a University of Minnesota veterinary report has determined. The male tiger, named Tango, mauled and killed owner Cynthia Gamble, 52, at her property east of Sandstone last Thursday. A friend found her body inside the tiger’s cage at her

residence.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment Opportunities. The Wildcat Sanctuary is a fast-paced growing nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of the animals we care for and decreasing the number of animals needing rescue. We are always growing our team and looking for special individuals who aren’t afraid of hard work, non-traditional hours and work selflessly to

provide the

CALLIE - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. Nicknamed Callie, Calcutta’s a female white tigress who arrived at the sanctuary in 2015. At 11 years old, she came to us with a much-publicized past. As a cub, she’d been used by the Ashville Game Farm as a photo prop. Even fully grown at 2 years old, people THE TRUTH ABOUT WHITE TIGERS Life came full circle for Sierra and Ekaterina when they finally arrived at The Wildcat Sanctuary. The two girls are doing wonderfully. Sierra especially loves her tug toy and lounging all day in her fire-hose hammock. Sierra and Ekaterina, two Bengal tigers are featured in a 20/20 news story about the dangers of animal exhibitors. WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

WHY WE ARE A "NO CONTACT" BIG CAT SANCTUARY. In reality, big cats kept as pets often have little interaction with their owners. As cubs, the owner spent a lot of time with the cat, but as the cat grew and became dangerous, many no longer had contact. Most big cats we’ve rescued have been kept in outdoor kennels. Except for an hour a day when the owner came out to see the cat, the cat IN MEMORY - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

WHY THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY CAN'T SET THESE RESCUED CATS FREE Our sanctuary exists primarily because so many of the cats we’ve rescued cannot be released or be free. For most, they were taken from their mothers at birth, forced to imprint with humans and depend on humans for food and care. This is what exhibitors want, total dependence so they can be exploited in pay-to-play ventures. SOFIA - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. A white lion family – Sofia, her mate Kimba, and son Gino – arrived from the Buenos Aires Zoo in the fall of 2018. Sofia and Kimba had been born in South Africa in 2005. Then, they’d been imported to the Buenos Aires Zoo in Argentina in 2008. Years later, their son Gino was born there at the zoo. NO MORE WILD PETS CAMPAIGN In the US, 21 people have died and 246 have been mauled by exotic cats since 2000. Captive tigers alone have killed at least 12 people in the US and mauled about 75 more. There have been 253 escapes, 143 big cat deaths and 131 confiscations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture employs around 110 relevant inspectors for 10,000 locations

countrywide.

TIGER THAT KILLED OWNER WAS STARVING Kevin Giles, Star Tribune The tiger that killed its owner in Pine County last week was starving, a University of Minnesota veterinary report has determined. The male tiger, named Tango, mauled and killed owner Cynthia Gamble, 52, at her property east of Sandstone last Thursday. A friend found her body inside the tiger’s cage at her

residence.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment Opportunities. The Wildcat Sanctuary is a fast-paced growing nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of the animals we care for and decreasing the number of animals needing rescue. We are always growing our team and looking for special individuals who aren’t afraid of hard work, non-traditional hours and work selflessly to

provide the

CALLIE - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. Nicknamed Callie, Calcutta’s a female white tigress who arrived at the sanctuary in 2015. At 11 years old, she came to us with a much-publicized past. As a cub, she’d been used by the Ashville Game Farm as a photo prop. Even fully grown at 2 years old, people THE TRUTH ABOUT WHITE TIGERS Life came full circle for Sierra and Ekaterina when they finally arrived at The Wildcat Sanctuary. The two girls are doing wonderfully. Sierra especially loves her tug toy and lounging all day in her fire-hose hammock. Sierra and Ekaterina, two Bengal tigers are featured in a 20/20 news story about the dangers of animal exhibitors. WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY NON-PROFIT The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all

residents to

IS VISITING THE CATS POSSIBLE AT THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY? The Wildcat Sanctuary is an accredited wild animal sanctuary/rescue organization and is not open to the public for visiting. In keeping with our mission, we do not put the cats on exhibit. Here are 5 reasons why we don’t offer public tours. Asking people to support a big cat sanctuary that is SANCTUARY TOUR OF THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY Though others may have made the choice to be open for a sanctuary tour, we made the decision long ago not to be open to the public. Rather, we invite you to take a virtual sanctuary tour by watching the videos above. Or, please follow our daily live videos on Facebook to

see

RESIDENT - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

SO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN SANCTUARY? You often sacrifice family, friends, and give up any semblance of life. You are the one making the agonizing decisions of who you can save, who you can’t, and when you have to let an animal go. I think people are shocked to find out how difficult starting a sanctuary actually is. And as the years progress, the Founder is the one person

who

ANIMAL CARE INTERN

Animal Care Internship. The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals interested in gaining experience in all aspects of captive wild animal care and husbandry. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the opportunity to provide the ultimate care for our rescued felines POPULAR UPROAR! MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM THE WILDCAT If you’d like to receive future magazine issues filled with gorgeous full page photos of the cats, all it takes is a minimum $25 donation annually! Be sure to donate HERE before the next issue goes to print. What our readers have to say about UPROAR! Magazine. DASH, OUR FIRST EVER NEWBORN TIGER CUB, TO GROW UP AT THE All five animals are now at the Minnesota sanctuary. Thies says Dash is now seven-and-a-half weeks old and is being cared for in quarantine since big cats can get COVID-19. “Some really scary times in the beginning to have such a fragile being completely dependent on our care,” Thies said. “He is

WHITE TIGERS

8 basic facts about white tigers. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not Royal White Tigers. They’re not Snow Tigers. They’re not albinos. They’re simply tigers that are born with white fur. White fur is a very rare genetic mutation. It occurs

in

WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with WHY WE ARE A "NO CONTACT" BIG CAT SANCTUARY. In reality, big cats kept as pets often have little interaction with their owners. As cubs, the owner spent a lot of time with the cat, but as the cat grew and became dangerous, many no longer had contact. Most big cats we’ve rescued have been kept in outdoor kennels. Except for an hour a day when the owner came out to see the cat, the cat IN MEMORY - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY We are a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 22-3857401. All donations are

tax deductible.

WHY THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY CAN'T SET THESE RESCUED CATS FREE Our sanctuary exists primarily because so many of the cats we’ve rescued cannot be released or be free. For most, they were taken from their mothers at birth, forced to imprint with humans and depend on humans for food and care. This is what exhibitors want, total dependence so they can be exploited in pay-to-play ventures. SOFIA - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. A white lion family – Sofia, her mate Kimba, and son Gino – arrived from the Buenos Aires Zoo in the fall of 2018. Sofia and Kimba had been born in South Africa in 2005. Then, they’d been imported to the Buenos Aires Zoo in Argentina in 2008. Years later, their son Gino was born there at the zoo. NO MORE WILD PETS CAMPAIGN In the US, 21 people have died and 246 have been mauled by exotic cats since 2000. Captive tigers alone have killed at least 12 people in the US and mauled about 75 more. There have been 253 escapes, 143 big cat deaths and 131 confiscations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture employs around 110 relevant inspectors for 10,000 locations

countrywide.

TIGER THAT KILLED OWNER WAS STARVING Kevin Giles, Star Tribune The tiger that killed its owner in Pine County last week was starving, a University of Minnesota veterinary report has determined. The male tiger, named Tango, mauled and killed owner Cynthia Gamble, 52, at her property east of Sandstone last Thursday. A friend found her body inside the tiger’s cage at her

residence.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment Opportunities. The Wildcat Sanctuary is a fast-paced growing nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of the animals we care for and decreasing the number of animals needing rescue. We are always growing our team and looking for special individuals who aren’t afraid of hard work, non-traditional hours and work selflessly to

provide the

CALLIE - THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY History. Nicknamed Callie, Calcutta’s a female white tigress who arrived at the sanctuary in 2015. At 11 years old, she came to us with a much-publicized past. As a cub, she’d been used by the Ashville Game Farm as a photo prop. Even fully grown at 2 years old, people THE TRUTH ABOUT WHITE TIGERS Life came full circle for Sierra and Ekaterina when they finally arrived at The Wildcat Sanctuary. The two girls are doing wonderfully. Sierra especially loves her tug toy and lounging all day in her fire-hose hammock. Sierra and Ekaterina, two Bengal tigers are featured in a 20/20 news story about the dangers of animal exhibitors. WHAT IS A HYBRID WILD CAT AND DO THEY MAKE GOOD PETS? Hybrid cats are known for being extremely destructive. Common complaints are of ruined furniture, clothing, and personal items. A hybrid marking territory is instinctive, whether it’s a male or female, and most owners are unprepared for the reality of living with

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Feed a Rescued Big Cat Since we’ve rescued so many lions recently, we have a lot more big cat mouths to feed. Did you know, it averages about $120/month or $1,440/year to feed just ONE big cat?

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Join Our Monthly Pride Did you know it can cost as much as $10,000 to support just one big cat for a year? When you donate any amount monthly, you help assure these rescued cats enjoy the lives they’ve always deserved. They’re finally able to live wild at heart, thanks to your support.

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The day of rescue is just day one of a long lifetime of care expenses. Becoming a rescued cat’s sponsor parent helps in so many ways. You’ll receive photos and updates, developing a special bond with your wild cat. This is a great way to truly make a difference.

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Your contribution to The Wildcat Sanctuary goes straight to work helping save lives of wild cats in need – both at the Sanctuary and through our national and international rescue and outreach programs. YOU make the difference with your support!

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A New Animal Care and Education Center Education and legislation is the key to ending the captive wildlife crisis. You can help us build a state-of-the-art center, giving residents the specialized care they need, as well as sharing our knowledge and experience with veterinary students, legislators, and

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“If I were to come back as a tiger, I would want to live out my days at The Wildcat Sanctuary.” _Dr. Ronald Tilson – __World-renowned Tiger Expert/Researcher_ The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, TWS allows all residents to live wild at heart. Each cat has the opportunity, often for the first time in their lives, to choose a path to walk and a place to lie down.

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