My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for WildCat Ridge Sanctuary, Scotts Mills, OR, USA
I was lucky enough to find out about WildCat Haven, Inc about 3 years ago. I received a donation solicitation in the mail. I support a variety of animal welfare organizations locally and internationally so I assumed they purchased my name/address from one of those lists. The organization got my attention because it was helping wildlife that had been completed abused by humans and because it was local. I had never heard of the organization and it was supposedly only 75 miles from my home. I called the Oregon Humane Society in Portland, Oregon and they had nothing but praise for the organization. I was also pleased to hear that they were not "open to the public", but was quite open to allowing other non-profits to see their good work. This means they care more about the animals welfare than the opportunity to benefit from them. There aren't many "real" facilities like this in the country. Some organizations "claim" to be operating for the welfare of the animals when in fact they are really personal zoos. Because the organization was local and I could keep tabs on their progress, they earned my long time support and donations. I would encourage others to be a part of their good work.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the incredibly difficult work that they have been able to achieve.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that it is "local" and I can witness first hand how my donations are helping.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand into other areas of the country where the need is just as great.
Ways to make it better...
I could see more open areas for the cats. It's amazing to me what they have been able to accomplish with the minimal funds available to them. But with wildlife, more is better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the space needed to expand for the demand of caring for these cats that humans have so blatantly abused.
One thing I'd also say is that...
don't hesitate to check out a non-profit that has interested you. There is so much need in the world and no one can help everyone. So focus your volunteerism and your donations into 1-4 organizations that you really care about. It will go much further.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
