Wildcat Sanctuary

501c3 non-profit, no-kill rescue for wild cats in need and only accredited big cat sanctuary in the Midwest. We do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit our animals.

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@WBowersGachesa @ifawglobal Thank you so much, Wendy!

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In case you missed the news coverage last night, you'll probably enjoy this video report about Gino's hospital visit. And yes, Tammy's finally in front of the camera :-)

Big thanks to Fox 9, WCCO-TV | CBS Minnesota, KARE 11 and the Star Tribune for... https://t.co/gNkBnqOpwH

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Thank you to Fox 9 for covering Gino's diagnostics at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. https://t.co/ZZz4xx7gM0

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☘️☘️☘️ Happy St. CATrick's Day 2019 ☘️☘️☘️

Because Minnesota weather has been so incredibly unpredictable this year, it was wait-and-see as to whether Titan and Lilly would be able to wear their St.... https://t.co/lNdepraJn0

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"The chances of actually finding mountain lion cubs in the wild are very close to zero.
A tracking device attached to the cubs' mother about 6 months ago helped him locate the cubs. He recorded them while their mother foraged miles away."
You can... https://t.co/uQcfr5aEaQ

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"Meets federal guidelines"
This incident shows just how minimal federal guidelines really are and why being "USDA licensed" doesn't necessarily mean animal welfare and public safety are assured. https://t.co/W6xvyzbiVt

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You HAVE to scroll through all these photos.
And now you understand why we give our caracal diva Aurora all the respect she deserves, too :-)
Never doubt the ferocity of a mother defending her babies! https://t.co/Af89S0n5ET

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Paws 🐾 a moment to learn something interesting, betcha' didn't know this one 🤔
While normal Bengal tigers like Daisy 🐅 have black paw pads, white tigers like Simon have pink paw pads.
Why?
The genetic mutation... https://t.co/QbbzaOmmAi

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If you've never heard a cougar in the wild, we think you'll be surprised when you hear how they communicate :-)
Speakers up 🎧 https://t.co/C6LMPFugRO

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Follow up on this weekend's injury at an Arizona zoo. https://t.co/pMicPSMYAL

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Have you ever noticed when we're filming live videos, we step back when the cats... https://t.co/dMQ4Uqg3Kc

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💣 BOMBS AWAY 💣
Belvedere looks like he's up to no good, doesn't he?
Wonder who's below getting hit with snow?
This trio of orphaned bobcats we merged have a ton of fun together 😻
But moments like this aren't... https://t.co/AbvIxs0ef2

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A completely needless loss of lives.
When will this insanity end?
When people stop thinking wild animals can be pets....they can't! https://t.co/fI2rS12MyB

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When we first heard this story, we were afraid the cougar involved was an... https://t.co/CS0JzAcGqr

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A young bobcat stalking a squirrel in snowy Maine. https://t.co/9ZeptoYCCz

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There are many wild cats we help place at accredited sanctuaries, too. It's not just those residents you see here day to day that your donations help save.
Sometimes, it's also... https://t.co/Fbl91hlPMS

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WARNING - GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
We've had to deal with so many non-releasable, orphaned mountain lion/cougars.
Seeing 2 young ones like this scavenging off a dead deer, without a mother nearby, is troubling.
So... https://t.co/iw45RYDLnV

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We hope you'll share this on your page to help others realize cub petting is behind so much suffering and abuse. Here's an article to share that details why you should NEVER pay to play with a wild animal:... https://t.co/cYuVhLsl13

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Goodbye Scooter :( The TWS pride on the other side welcomes you sweet boy. https://t.co/D5pzH3wwcx

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Incredible video of a wild bobcat in northern Minnesota.
The cat inside was not very happy about this strange visitor, though 😆 https://t.co/Ezd8DZknrF