About Us

The Wildcat Sanctuary Non-Profit | Sandstone, MN - The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, MN. Funded by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary

Our Mission

Provide a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspire change to end the captive wildlife crisis.

Our Vision

Help create a world where animal sanctuaries are no longer needed.

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.

As a true sanctuary, TWS does not breed, buy, sell or exhibit animals. Committed to public education about the captive wildlife crisis, TWS seeks to create a world where animal sanctuaries are no longer needed. The sanctuary is not open to the public in order to assure true peace and tranquility for the cats.

Established in 1999, TWS is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. We are also licensed by the USDA and a member of the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance. TWS is also rated as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator.