The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS)

The Wildcat Sanctuary (tws) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in sandstone, mn. Tws provides a natural Sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end The captive wildlife crisis. Tws is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a rescue organization and is not open to The public. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition, tws allows all residents to live wild at heart. As a true Sanctuary, we do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit animals. The Wildcat Sanctuary is accredited by The american Sanctuary association and The global federation of animal sanctuaries. We are also licensed by The usda. Program measurements for 2023:-welcomed 30 new residents and said goodbye to 9 beloved cats. Assisted The department of justice, united states department of agriculture, The u.s. Fish and wildlife service and department of natural resources on several seizures cases.-awarded carole noon award for Sanctuary excellence and 4 star rating from charity navigator.- repaired several habitats that had been damaged from The winter's ice storm.- purchased 2 additional utvs for daily feeding, rounds and more.- invested in emergency and crisis response equipment for our safety plan and ability to deploy to help other facilities during disasters- new customized rescue trailer was purchased.- purchased new x-ray machine customized for large animals.-new platform system bult for eurasian lynx, beauty. -added increased heated room space and customized outdoor dens for The three cheetahs. -excavation of tigers terek and polina's yard for better drainage. -many room-to-room guillotines were installed inside animal buildings to give The cats more and larger options for indoor quarters. -construction of several temporary catios and enclosures for The increased rescues. -new electric upgrade for The property was installed. -new security system through The Sanctuary was completed. -specialty surgeries were performed on serval scarlet and domestic cat josie. -u.s. Senator amy klobuchar visited The Sanctuary to learn about our work and what support is needed for The big cat public safety act.