My Nonprofit Reviews

My mom first told me about TWS. She has been a volunteer for a handful of years-she shared the most amazing and heart-warming stories of rescue and recovery with me. Two years ago she invited me to TWS' annual fundraiser. I knew the moment I walked in the door that I would be a volunteer and supporter for life. That was the first day I learned about the captive wildlife crisis, an was completely horrified to learn the details and see photographic proof of the dire conditions many of the cats endured before TWS. It is inspiring to hear the stories and watch TWS staff and volunteers at work. However, it is truly life changing to be on-site and see for yourself the progress of these cats. They will change your world, if only you open you heart and mind. In addition to rescuing and caring for wildcats, the strive to educate as many people as they can in hopes to save cats in the future as well. The organization and supporters are remarkable, and have forever found a place in my heart. To this day, the most spectacular moment in my life was when I was writing an article for TWS on Trista, the senior keeper. I shadowed her one afternoon- following her on-site and watching her go about her daily duties with the big cats. I will never forget the sights, and especially the sounds, of feeding time in the big cat building- standing in a hallway, surrounded by three lions, two tigers, a jaguar, and a black leopard with only a linked fence between us. Did I mention we had a bucket of raw meat sitting at our feet. I could hardly breathe between my excitement and fear, yet Trista was calm, composed, and professional. I will never forget that moment.

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