A wildcat sanctuary that provides lifetime care to unreleasable wildcats, feral cats, and special needs cats.
Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue (RAWR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run sanctuary in Rhode Island that rescues and provides lifetime care to unreleasable wildcats—including those orphaned as kittens, surrendered by private owners, or seized by authorities. The sanctuary never buys, breeds, or sells animals, and operates as a true no-contact sanctuary, allowing wild residents to live as close to their natural state as possible.
In addition to wildcats, RAWR cares for domestic cats with disabilities or those who were discarded or deemed unadoptable. As licensed wildlife rehabilitators, they also work with local authorities to rescue, treat, and release injured bobcats. The organization is verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and relies entirely on donations, receiving no federal or state funding.
Once claimed, the organization can list every species it protects.
One-time, monthly, and protect-a-nest giving handled securely.
Unlocks after claimAdopt a named turtle and receive a kit plus tracking updates.
Unlocks after claimNight patrols, research assistant roles, and internships.
Unlocks after claimPeer-to-peer pages supporters can launch on your behalf.
Unlocks after claimA conservation storefront and planned-giving options.
Unlocks after claimOnce claimed, the team can publish profiles of individual turtles.
