UPROAR! The Wildcat Sanctuary
July 2017 | Issue 14
Daisy, tiger
UPROAR! The Wildcat Sanctuary
July 2017 | Issue 14
Tammy Thies Founder & Executive Director Julie Hanan Contributor Carissa L. Winter Graphic Designer Photography by TWS staff and Pamela Lammersen of PCML Photography
Mission: Provide natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspire change to end the captive wildlife crisis. Vision: Help create a world where wild animal sanctuaries are no longer needed. The Wildcat Sanctuary is a tax-exempt charity under the IRS code section 501c3, our federal tax ID number is 22-3857401.
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Have You Ever Experienced Rescue Remorse?
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ave you heard of rescue remorse? You may even have had it. It’s when you go to the shelter and adopt that beautiful cat. You knew you were doing a good thing. The cat needed a home, and you had space in your heart and home. And then, right when you get the cat home, he’s scared and yowling. He hides under the bed. Your other cats are hissing as they slink around the house, acting as if you’ve betrayed them. There’s disarray in the house for a few days, maybe a few weeks. You lay awake asking yourself, “Did I do the right thing?” Luckily, it’s a short phase and it passes. It might surprise you, but it’s something I feel at the sanctuary quite often. And yet, it’s something nobody talks about. When we rescue wildcats and bring them to the sanctuary, their lives are turned upside down. So are ours. Driving across country for hours. Sedating and loading big predators, which is stressful enough on its own. Transporting them across country back to the sanctuary. It can be an emotional roller coaster. Our adrenaline is initially high, then exhaustion sets in, and we have an emotional and physical crash. This can happen to any one of our team members, not just those going to pick up the new arrivals. The staff back at the sanctuary may be creating quarantine areas specially designed for the cats we’re taking in. They might be shifting current residents to other habitats to make sure there’s proper space. They’re setting up hospital protocols for each cat. They’re making and moving dens, hammocks, and perches - whatever this specific cat needs. All while covering for the staff that’s away on the rescue. Everyone is working 24/7. Everyone is exhausted. But everybody knows we’re doing the right thing - at least at the moment. When we get back and everybody settles in, you look at these beautiful animals you saved, knowing their journey has just begun. They may still be nervous. They may be hesitant to eat. This is a new world for them, and they need time to trust us, to know it’s going to be a great one. Then thoughts start running through our heads - can we cure their medical conditions? Where and when are we going to build their habitat? How do we accommodate their special needs? How do we do this all to the best of our ability when we have so many projects going on for current residents? There may be a brief moment of being nervous and unsure. This is what we call rescue remorse. And that’s okay. It’s there because we always want to do what’s perfectly right by every animal we care for. That’s the standard we live by every day. And to do that, sometimes worlds have to be turned upside down for a brief moment. But it’s not long before the cats settle in and become one of the family. Then, you can’t even imagine a time they weren’t with us. And you realize you would, and you will, do it all over again for the next animal in need.
Tammy Thies Founder & Executive Director UPROAR!
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How Daisy And Mohan Are Doing Only a Moment’s Notice We received a call from the USDA (US Dept. of Agriculture) and a separate call from an out-of-state owner. They needed our help to provide medical attention to two tigers. One could possibly be critical. The other had been having some mobility issues for quite some time.
Special Needs Daisy With the work we do, we take in the cats with the most difficult histories. They’re emotionally broken in spirit from abuse. But we help them know how special they are and what they have to live for. And we’ve taken in those with extreme health issues and brought them back to life. But there are a few cases that break our hearts, while at the same time they fill our Daisy, tiger hearts with love and joy. Daisy is one of those cases. Daisy arrived with a neurological disorder which causes hind-end ataxia and pain. She A new medical plan has been developed while we had good days and bad, but on the bad days she await more test results. We are excited that that we are couldn’t get up. seeing a good response from the new plan. Daisy is We brought her to the University of Minnesota mobile, playing and even relaxing in her small pool. This Veterinary Medical Center for critical diagnostics. Her is much different from the days she could barely stand up. visit included a CT scan and full exam, but did not At 2.5 years old, we hope Daisy will have a long life provide answers to our questions. ahead of her. But we know the road won’t always be easy Her second visit consisted of radiographs, muscle and her care will be expensive. But giving Daisy the life she testing, a spinal tap and more blood work. Results are deserves, is so worthwhile. We know you think so, too. still pending but we do know there is an inflammatory Watch our upcoming newsletters or follow us on response in the lower back that is causing her Facebook to hear more of Daisy’s story. discomfort and issues. Her diagnostic care has been expensive, and we are so thankful for all of you that Make a gift at WildcatSanctuary.org have helped make her specialized care possible. 4
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Walking Was Painful For Mohan Daisy, a very special tiger Daisy has a neurological disorder. She is ataxic, has an uneven gait, trouble with her balance, stumbles, and has stunted growth. At just 2.5 years old, Daisy takes a little bit longer to do normal tiger activities. She doesn’t know any different – but we do. Even with her positive attitude, that doesn’t mean life will be easy for her. Now that she’s arrived here at The Wildcat Sanctuary, we’re going to do everything we possibly can to make sure she has the best quality of life. Within a short time, she’s already made a huge impression on our hearts. And there’s no doubt, she’ll do the same to you!
At first glance, you couldn’t help but notice Mohan walking gingerly. His knees bowed and his steps were small and strategic. Radiographs confirmed Mohan had degenerative joint disease of the knees due to cranial cruciate ligament injuries. Surgery wasn’t an option, but he can be comfortable with joint support and pain management. We began this right away for him and what an improvement it’s made! Because of your support, Mohan now enjoys roaming his habitat in Wild Woodlands. He watches tigress Callie on one side and big boy Tonka on the other. But even having tiger neighbors, he still really enjoys chuffing hello to all his human friends. His mobility is much better than when he first arrived. He’s even lounging on his platforms! But with his knee joints being fused, he still cannot make quick turns. So he moves at his own pace. We’re happy we can provide him a pain-free and peaceful environment to live out his elder years. Mohan, tiger
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New Residents Having Fun
Archer, bobcat
Maximillion, Savannah cat
Leo, Savannah cat
Copper, bobcat
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Harley, Bengal cat and Andre, Savannah cat
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This is your invite to 2017 Jungle Boogie!
The Crystal Ball A Look to Our Future Sunday, October 15, 2017 • Minneapolis Marriott West 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. As a Wildcat Sanctuary supporter, you’ve helped us grow through the years and you’ve made us what we are today. Now we invite you to the Crystal Ball to be part of our future. We predict you’ll have lots of fun! This elegant evening will mystify you as you have your fortune told or test your luck with games of chance or the silent auction. We see a winner in your future! Don’t miss this exciting evening of food and festivities to benefit the wild ones!
Reserve Your Tickets Early: $85 per person After August 15th: $100 per person Patron Table: $1,200 To purchase tickets visit WildcatSanctuary.org or call 320-245-6871. NOTE: Printed invitations will not be mailed this year. This is your invitation. More notices will be posted in our enewsletters. UPROAR!
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Welcome Hybrids Harley and Ella
Harley, Bengal cat
Bengal Cat Harley We received an email from Animal Control. An intact Bengal cat had been surrendered due to the owner not having enough time for him. Our program for domestic Bengal cats is full. We’ve even been spending several months building a new area for our hybrid cats who won’t tolerate living with other cats. But, when we heard this cat was unable to be handled, we knew we were his last hope. He’d been deemed unsuitable for adoption. We opened our hearts and said “YES” to providing Harley a forever home at The Wildcat Sanctuary. We know you support that decision, too. 8
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Safari Cat Ella As we’ve heard countless times before about other hybrids, Ella was soiling and destroying the house. The owner didn’t make the decision lightly, but did choose to surrender her to our sanctuary where she can live wild at heart. A Safari cat is cross bred between a domestic cat and a wild Geoffroy’s cat. But Ella’s breeder bred a Bengal cat, rather than a domestic cat, with a Geoffroy’s cat. That’s why her coat is more striped than the typical Safari cat.
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Ella, safari cat
Education is working! Our Small Cats Are Helping Make Big Change We’ve been able to move the dial when it comes to private ownership of the big guys, like tigers and lions. Now, we want to see the same outcome for the hybrid cats! The model of pairing individual rescues and their stories to motivate the public and media to act has proven successful in decreasing the number of big cats kept for pets or entertainment. We now use the same model for hybrids. We rescue, share their stories of what they went through, why they did not make a good pet, and why they should not be bred. It is working. Just read how many minds we’ve changed.
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Shelley L: Learned a lot from the link. I was looking at getting a Savannah, but this taught me my feral cat and rescue is perfect for my home. Kristy B: Thank you for always educating us about these cats! I appreciate everything you guys do! Amy K: Personally, I would have never known it was a hybrid and would like to have had one until I found your page. I’ve learned a lot because of you folks.
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Working Together Making the World Better for Big Cats As a supporter, you know how much takes place onsite to provide a compassionate, natural home for our residents. But we’re also hard at work collaborating and making the world a more compassionate place for big cats. In September, The Wildcat Sanctuary will be hosting the 3rd Annual Big Cat Conference. Over a dozen reputable big cat sanctuaries will come together to work on important issues such as crisis planning, legislation and sustainability. Executive Director, Tammy Thies was asked to join the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance. This working group is drafting best practices for large scale rescues that require multiple sanctuaries working together to save lives. We’re honored to work along so many amazing people and organizations advocating to end the big cat crisis.
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How tigers often live.
One Email, One Phone Call Means More Cats Can Be Saved We know we can’t rescue our way out of the captive wildlife crisis we’re facing. That’s why federal legislation is critical. Amazingly, there are absolutely NO federal laws regulating the private ownership of big cats and other dangerous exotic animals. Instead, it’s up to state and local laws to ensure your neighbor down the street doesn’t decide to go out and buy a cute tiger cub and cage it in their backyard. Right now, a bill has been introduced before Congress called H.R.3546 - Big Cat Public Safety Act. We hope you’ll take a moment to visit www.bit.ly/bigcatact and sign a pre-written letter to your Congressperson asking they support it. And while you’re at it, let them know you want their support for circus animals, too. The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) is also before Congress right now. Please visit our website at www.wildcatsanctuary.org/teapspa/ to send pre-written letters to your representatives. Thank you for lending your voice to these animals in need today.
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Simon and Jeremy, tigers
Jeremy and Simon, tigers
Shadow, leopard
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Caesar, tiger
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hanti Deva, lion
Callie, tiger
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Dimitri, tiger
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Working Together With your help, the skies the limit Room to roam, room to run, room to explore. That’s our goal and you’ve helped us provide so much of that for every cat, every day of the year, here at The Wildcat Sanctuary. We’re known for our large free-roaming habitats the cats enjoy so much. But some of our cats are great climbers, too - like our leopards and bobcats. Their habitats have to be roofed and that can limit how far we can expand them horizontally. But, what if we could expand them vertically? For an active, energetic leopard like Shazam, that would be incredible! Elevated catwalks high up in their habitats are the answer. And they’d be such an exciting, interactive addition to these roofed habitats! Can you imagine how awesome it would be for Shazam and others to be able to climb high, sleep high, observe the comings and goings from high atop their catwalks? It would virtually double the size of their habitat!
Your donation today can help build skywalks for Shazam and the others.
Henry, bobcat
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Bobcats Henry and Haley looking over their newly improved vertical space
Shazam, leopard
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Brothers Griffen, Zeke, Dimitri, tigers
Rocky, serval Shanti Deva, lion Rio, serval Max, cougar
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Baby Jenga, bobcat
Tonka, tiger Aurora, caracal
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In Honor & In Memory In Honor In honor of Solomon and all the brave kitty cats Romola Madsen
In honor of Shanti Deva
Cathy Silva, Connie Rawa, Daniel Dobucki
In honor of April and Sheena, my kitties Erika Toth
In honor of Marco Nickie Whitaker
In honor of Samantha Maddox, Happy Birthday! Adam Smith
In honor of Popcorn and Marvin Linda Murphy
In honor of One-eyed Jack Karen Avaloz
In honor of Leo Diane Teff
In honor of Shazam Susan Young
In honor of Bailey and Jane Steffen and Mitchell Mosvick Luana Ball, Teresa Kelton, Karen Brudvig, Kayla Kimpling
In honor of Scarlet Victoria Kyle
In honor of Lucien
Dore Dokos-Loewenthal
In honor of Ekaterina Valerie Huey
In honor of Pandora
Cynthia Branch, Sarah Judkins, Denise Donovan
In honor of Zoe Genereaux Jessica Genereaux
In honor of Copper and Archer Sam Pick
In honor of Sammy Sheila Albers
In honor of Bugsy and Ishmael Kelly Everding
In honor of Miss Electra Margaret Owen Thorpe
Gifts through June 29, 2017
In honor of Kay LaFluer Karen O’Connor
In honor of Maximillion the Savannah Brooke Creppel
In honor of Dr. Mark Goodell Karen Avaloz
In honor of all the wild cats in need Carol Ferraiuolo
In honor of Whiskers Jill and Eric Swenson
In honor of Tammy Thies Charles and Mary Lukavsky
In honor of Kay LaFleur’s birthday
Michelle Fern, Marcia Woodward, Caroline Hausler
In honor of Casper & Lexi Vicki Aman Reese
In honor of Latte’, Tsultry, K’eh-leyr and Alex James and Lynn Bergh
In honor of Shadow, Sakura, Split, Sherman, Flambeau and Valencia
In honor of all cats
Mary Dimond
In honor of Wilson
Elizabeth Eide
In honor of Chloe
Michelle Falasca
In honor of Baby Z
Michael Finken
In honor of Vladimir and Jules
Kevin Hood
In honor of all my cats
Linda Howard
In honor of Archer
JoEllyn Martinson
In honor of Jane Goodall
Ellen McNally
In honor of Levi
Lisa Paulson and Larry Evans
In honor of of Our Sweet Boys, Theodore and Smudge
In honor of Constance Schey
Linda Ring
Harold Grotevant
In honor of our 3 fur babies Pete and Jodi Roth
In honor of Tonka
In honor of all the beautiful big cats you save!
In honor of Todd and Linda Haug
In honor of Aurora --the Caracal Sheryl Ullman
In honor of Wanda Ykema Maureen Ykema
In honor of Laurel Fewel Laurel Fewel
In honor of Allie, Sadie and Gorby Anne Hooper
In honor of Onyx
Jacob Nipp and Cathleen Barrows
In honor of Kashmir Corinne Patera
In honor of Laura Pennington Laura Pennington
In honor of Kristen Subramanian Amar Subramanian
In honor of Bongo and Chessie Ann Meisch
Kim and Joel Meline
Christine Schad Francis
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James Prendergast Lynn Solberg Ginny Stone
Margaret Holbrook Susan Kirk
Lorna Anderson Vincetta O’Riley Richard Benz
Lorna Bjorkman
Toni Hibbits
In honor of Lacey Jane In honor of Grant In honor of Salem In honor of all the cats at the sanctuary In honor of Bobcat rehab fur babies In honor of Riley and my Ciega In honor of Philip J McNally In honor of Dad’s (Rog) 80th Birthday In honor of Abby
Katie Schuler
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In honor of The Wildcat Sancturary for all they do! Jackie Dolentz
In honor of Betito
In honor of Kai Doan’s second birthday!
Steven and Sean Garabedian, Dale Payson, Kelly and Brad Bielefeldt
In honor of all mothers on Mother’s Day
In honor of Jennifer Solomon’s amazing achievements!
In honor of all wildcats
In honor of Daisy
Penny Maki
Cheryl Joyner
In honor and in memory of all the precious cats
In honor of Julie Miller Rhonda Miller
In honor of Parris
Katherine Williams
Edgar Guzman Kande Larson
Kim and Joel Meline
Aunt Lori, Uncle Rob, Ben, and Zoe.
In honor of Black Cat
Randolph and Sara Perry
In honor of all the cats I have had in my life
In Memory
In honor of Bernice Manuszewski
In memory of Natasha Maria of Livonia
Priscilla Rich
Laurie Tambacas
In honor of Lizzy, Willow and Maximillion Stephanie Wittenberg
In honor of Heather Harden Nancy and Tully Mulcahy
In honor of Avery
Corissa and Joe Burkel
In honor of Daisy and Mohan
Lynn Krapf, Guido Di Modrone, Janet Hoben, Penny Maki, Christine Francis
In honor of Toulouse
Sarah and Tim Humphries
In honor of Blanche Emma Javaherian
In honor of all small/medium hybrid cats in your care Nicholas Beideman
In honor of Bumper Kitty Mikki McBride
In honor of Max Lisa Snyder
In honor of my cat, Daisy Mae Rebecca Rogak
In honor of Kai Doan
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In honor of Marilynne Roberts Libby Lincoln and Brad Fuller
In honor of Live Claudia Villaseñor
In honor of John Collopy Sam Soutor
In honor of tigers Maureen Cox
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Tanya Kallio
In memory of Pam Thunnell Patricia Jacobsen
In memory of Max and Rainbow
In memory of Sage Michele Turton
In memory of Cody Rose Fletcher
In memory of BT Dawn Andersen
In memory of Amelia Teixeira Rosemary Armesto
In memory of my beloved cat family Patti Levenson
In memory of Jim Bloyer Susan Erickson-Bloyer
In memory of Diablo Guapo
Tanya Houseman, Lori Andrukaitis
In memory of Bruce “Wolf” Knowles Laurie and Joshua Knowles
In memory of Sampson, Ming, Tango, Zorro, Brown Bear and Zulu Debbie and Jim Matthees
In memory of Mowzers and Onyx Kirsten Reinsch
In memory of Laura R Wuesthoff Diane
Laureen Katana
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In memory of Esteban
In memory of Tootsie
Joanne Manning
In memory of Scarlet Peggy Robinson
In memory of Cathy Crawford
Gwenn Chriss, Susan G. Anderson, Lynda Silverman, Mary Ann Stevenson
In memory of Keith Carson Barbie Speck
In memory of Zoe Lorna Anderson
In memory of Mr. Orange Karen Avaloz
In memory of Panzer Devi Book
In memory of our darling Cricket Gena and John Connelly
In memory of Chrisma Sandra Johnson
In memory of Tabitha and Comet Beverly Lawrence
In memory of Maude Margaret Owen Thorpe
In memory of Cleo Cheryl Phillips
In memory of Smokey Rudloff Sharon Rudloff
In memory of Tang and Skooch Teri and David Treiger
Leslie Dodd
In memory of Goucho Lisa Harris
In memory of Nimba and Fiore Keith Langer
In memory of Zoe the cat Tame and Bryan Shannon
In memory of Mollie Gaye Prestwood
In memory of Ricardo Haller Miracle T Kelly
In memory of Pablo Maria LaClair
In memory of Ivan, our special Tiger Tabby James Olchefsk
In memory of Irene Warshaw Marion Seelinger
In memory of Mitty and Juno Hunt Nora Hunt
In memory of Pam Thunnell Patricia Jacobsen
In memory of Coral McIlwain Catherine McIlwain
In memory of our kitty Whiskers Jill Swenson
In memory of Aslan Susan Fussner
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In Memory cont. In memory of Harpo, Mr. Bill and Diabla
In memory of Boo
In memory of Kenneth Farrell, Jr.
In memory of CC Kitty, Cleo, Mama Kitty, Dickens and all my others
In memory of Kramer
In memory of Larry Newman
In memory of Babee
In memory of my precious kitties
In memory of Bartman
In memory of Scarlet the Clouded Leopard
Martha Perantoni
Elizabeth Barlett
In memory of Moshe Gershovich Beth Brown-Gershovich
In memory of Nikita and Simone Gary Chappell
In memory of Junebug Gayle Flores
In memory of myspoo
Wayne and Georgia Gillespie
In memory of Tina, Patches, Sebastian, Alley, Buddy, Ariel, Oli Becky Haar
In memory of Mr. Pootin Kristine Hilsenhoff
In memory of My sweet Alice, the best cat ever Kathleen Jackson
In memory of Bruce Thomas Linda Beachell
In memory of Gabby Helen Deignan
In memory of Sassy and Nirvana of Big Cat Rescue Elisha Stratton
In memory of all the cats I’ve ever had and loved Hollida Underwager-Wakefield
In memory of Sydney Debra Foye
In memory of Pharoah Debbi Higginbotham
In memory of Boris Fulvia Bowerman
Barbara Boysen
Dana and Todd Briggs
Debra Rose Butterman Monica Casey
In memory of Twiggy
Michele Chavez
In memory of Elmer and Edith Wood
Colleen Cote
In memory of Rapid economic and Nina
Scott Cowden
In memory of Mr. Spock
Joan Eichelberg
Paige DeBoer
Nicoletta Dipietro Lizbeth Dobbins Christina Dyer
Elaine Hinman-Sweeney
In memory of Tuesday John Alvarez
In memory of Summer and Helena Deborah Bender
In memory of Jinx-y cat Jenni and Stephen Charrier
In memory of Merlin the Bobcat Veronika Hanson-Pitkoff
In memory of Adam Fawsett and Diablo Guapo Thomas Jaycox
Susan Frederick
In memory of Cali, Noodle, Morsel, James and Rasta Ingrid Graudins
In memory of Max Todd and Linda Haug
In memory of Sparkle and Yodas Ronald Helmeci
In memory of Ann Brashaw Kathryn Hodge
In memory of Treasure, Honey, Calli and Joseph
Jaime Clark
In memory of Megan Harri
James Catt
Mary Drozdal
Edith Young
In memory of Krylon and Muffy Burgess
In memory of Albert, my late 20-yearold orange tabby
Victoria Burgess
In memory of Mazal
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In memory of my little ones at the Rainbow Bridge
In memory of my pet cats, Misty and Cody
Ann Meisch
In memory of Moocher
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In memory of Sarafina
In memory of Kali
In memory of stray cat turned indoor love, Negron
Jet Auer De Saram
In memory of those lost in Colorado
In memory of Robert W Meisch
Michelle Jeglosky
In memory of my sweet girl, Abby (dog) Joyce Walker
In memory of Abby
In memory of Cuddles
In memory of Bernie
Robin Hoynacki
In memory of Alfredo Chavez
In memory of our 4-legged fur babies!
In memory of Axl, my beautiful grey boy
In memory of Gator
Diane Burns
Gena Chan
Shirlee Harris
Neil Strongosky
Marilyn Brools
In memory of Chibi, my cat
Nicole Kreklau, Brad Wicklund, Danielle Hoemke, Pamela Whitenight, Kathleen Harmer, Katie Estlie, Nancy Hanson, Alexis Roe, J M Kloepper, Connie Massengale, Sheila and Marc Eggimann
In memory of Marie Dickson
Jamie Bowlin
Bruce Berriman
Mari Hyatt
Scott Immer and Marietta Keenan
Kerry John
In memory of Sophie Carol Johnson
In memory of Nina and Barnaby Margaret McNeal
In memory of Puff, Tinker and Sasha Margaret Murphy
In memory of Silver, my forever cat Sheila Neidhardt
In memory of Echo Cindy Olson
In memory of Ken Orttel Cheryl Orttel
In memory of Betty Deger Kathleen Otts
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In memory of Janis
In memory of Teah
In memory of Alf Finch
In memory of Sophie and Bear
In memory of Katherine Strickland
In memory of Heineken the dog
In memory of Pluffy
In memory of Buckwheat Raines
In memory of Jose and Liso
In memory of Willow
In memory of Suggie
In memory of Edwin C Wilson
In memory of Munchie
In memory of Patch
In memory of Homer
In memory of Peanut, Sammie and Tigger
In memory of Mary Duffy Starr
In memory of Churupa
In memory of Brat
In memory of my husband, Jim
In memory of Olive
In memory of Abby Woods
In memory of Bags
In memory of all the animals who suffer at the hands of humans
In memory of Raja
Corinne Patera
Neena Petersen Maria Roldan
Teresa Schaeppi Peggy Smith
Wendy and Richard Smith Camilla Stanley
Ferne Woodmancy Jane Woods
Jon Braciak
In memory of my parents Carolyn Commander
In memory of Martha Gant Tim Gant
In memory of my sweet cats who have left me Sally Jaster
In memory of Two Socks Joyce Johnson
In memory of the recent killing of the animals in Colorado Barbara Smolinski
In memory of all cats big and small; past, present and sad Misty Krause
In memory of Esteban Joanne Manning
In memory of Sheena Dawn Phyllis Marshall
In memory of Ciara and Bay Bay McKee Andree McKee
In memory of Marlys Lange, my mom Linda Meyer
In memory of Puff, Tinker and Sasha Margaret Murphy
In memory of Silver, my forever cat Sheila Neidhardt
In memory of my Gizmo Lessli Nielsen
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Mandi Parrotte Robin Phair
Karen Raines
Angela Rathbun Gary Rejsek Marie Starr Lilli Stilwell
Kimberley Stroncek Pat Tallmadge
Cynthia Thrash
In memory of Toby Kay Tindel
In memory of Bobbi Morrisette’s cat, Lucky Deena Ramos
In memory of Max
Phillip Perri, Vicki Boy, Michelle Friessen
In memory of Shilo Charlene Riordan
Toni Meadows John Molinari Tanya Vargas
Tamar Diane Wilson
Charlene Hogan, Cheryl Phillips, Deanna Gertz, Claudia Wondra, Stacy Zacher
In loving memory and honor of Larry Lachant Wife Rowena, son Michael and daughter-inlaw Cheryl
In memory of Seven Arthur Kemish
In memory of Indy Craig Rosler
In memory of Gino Beth Boatwright
In loving memory of a Cat with Catattitude, an inspiration to all Todd and Linda Haug
In memory of Olympia George Naylor
To the Zroback Family in loving memory of your cabin kitty, Silly Lily. With love, from Beth, Noel and Elise.
In memory of all my cats Lorna Anderson
In memory of Maggie Gina Kuebelbeck
In memory of Lippy Tuire Cechin
In memory of Star and Pigmoon Eleanor Foor
In memory of all my beloved kitties Jenny Hwozdek
In memory of Lucky Georgene Bradford
In memory of Manxie the Maine Coon Marilyn Hall
In memory of Chappell Hope Charles Hope
In memory of Virginia M and Mary S William May
Make a memorial or honorarium gift at WildcatSanctuary.org.
In memory of Martha Mayo Nancy Mayo
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In Memory Remembering Lynx Max Twenty-two-year-old Max was a happy boy who had affection for his caregivers, but even more affection toward other animals. He was friendly to his neighbors, and a love connection formed between he and Misha the cougar in 2001. They had lived together ever since. I know Misha still feels his warmth with every ray of sun, his head butt as she cuddles in her hammock, and hears his famous grunt as the wind blows. Max, it is not an understatement when we say you were happy with yourself. That is truly a special gift. Shine bright forever and always.
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Remembering Domestic Cat Homer
Homer, domestic cat
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After over 18 years of hard work at the sanctuary welcoming new residents, assisting office staff, being a confidant to staff and volunteers, it was time to let Homer be free and rest. He’d done such a good job being there for all of us. Now, it was time to be there for him and set him free. Homer, you weren’t just my cat, you were everyone’s cat. You had the amazing gift and determination to be a friend for all. You did it without ever losing sight of yourself. Thank you, my friend, for being you. You will be deeply missed.
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Ways You Can Help
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email: info@wildcatsanctuary.org or phone: 320-245-6871 Caesar and Logan, tigers