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Fundraising for the Carnivore Nutrition Center
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Fundraising Amount=$224,773.05 ; Goal=$1,000,000.00
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Why We’re Building a New Carnivore Nutrition Center

At The Wild Animal Sanctuary, every rescued animal’s recovery begins with proper nutrition. Many arrive severely malnourished—some even suffering from conditions like metabolic bone disease caused by years of poor diets. With expert veterinary care and specialized meals, countless animals have gone from barely walking to thriving in open habitats.

However, our current Carnivore Nutrition Center was never designed for the demands we face today.

About ten years ago, while expanding our facilities for incoming rescues, we planned to build a new on-site veterinary hospital. We even purchased a metal building kit to create a 2,000 sq. ft. clinic. But as soon as construction finished, a new opportunity arose—a food partnership with Walmart that required a large-scale processing facility. Our plans quickly shifted, and the new building became the foundation of our current Carnivore Nutrition Center.

What began as a small food prep space has grown into a massive operation—processing more than 110,000 pounds of food each week to feed over 500 animals across 1,400 acres. Our staff and volunteers do everything within their power to keep up, but the limites are real. What we need now is a facility that matches the level of care these animals require—and truly deserve. That’s what a new Carnivore Nutrition Center will provide.



 
 

Project Progress & Updates

We’re already making strong progress on this vital project.

Currently, we’re in Phase 1 — pre-planning and engineering — which we expect to finish by the end of January. The county has preapproved the project, and our team of architects and engineers is finalizing design specs. Surveying and soil testing will follow soon, along with architectural renderings so construction can begin early next year.

Thanks to early supporters, we’ve raised over $200,000, funding critical technical work and laying the groundwork for what’s ahead. These early steps may be behind the scenes, but they’re essential to building a facility that will change lives.

Donors and Comments

Jane Madden  gave  12/21/2025
Sandy and Chuck Stoub  gave $300.00 12/21/2025
"Proud to assist with this worthy project to further the great wok being accomplished on behalf of so many animals."
Anonymous  gave $5.00 12/15/2025
Marirosa Donisi  gave $50.00 12/14/2025
Anonymous  gave $50.00 12/11/2025
Todd & Jane Urbanski  gave $500.00 12/9/2025
"We are honored to continue to support Pat and the Wild Animal Sanctuary’s vision and efforts, in helping all of the animals in need that they rescue and save. Keep doing the wonderful and needed work that you do so well!"
Anonymous  gave $100.00 12/8/2025
Anonymous  gave $300.00 12/7/2025
Janie B Duca  gave $250.00 12/4/2025
Tina Oliva  gave $50.00 12/4/2025
Anonymous  gave $50.00 12/4/2025
Anonymous  gave $100.00 12/3/2025
Donna Dorris  gave  12/3/2025
"Thank you for your care of these animals. We appreciate all that you are doing."
Dianne A Ninke  gave $100.00 12/3/2025
"I believe in your mission and hope you get the funds to complete this project."
Karen Marlin  gave $1,000.00 12/2/2025
Anonymous  gave $500.00 12/2/2025
Julie Wilkinson  gave $100.00 12/2/2025
Patricia Spetz  gave $50.00 11/28/2025
"Thank you for all you to to help all the rescued animals in your care."
Anonymous  gave $100.00 11/23/2025
Kristen Hall  gave $500.00 11/22/2025
HENRY THOMAS POOLE  gave $50.00 11/21/2025
"Keep up the good work"
Jerri Paulison  gave $100.00 11/21/2025
"Thank you for all you do to help the animals feel free and safe."
Anonymous  gave $1,000.00 11/21/2025
Anonymous  gave $25.00 11/20/2025
Anonymous  gave $1,000.00 11/20/2025
Anonymous  gave $50.00 11/19/2025
Anonymous  gave $50.00 11/19/2025
Laraine Patricia Bunt  gave  11/19/2025
"I pray you reach your goal."
Anonymous  gave $25.00 11/19/2025
Allen and Barbara COHEN  gave $100.00 11/19/2025
Sheila R Preston  gave $150.00 11/19/2025
Anonymous  gave $100.00 11/19/2025
Linda Beck Cane  gave $100.00 11/19/2025
"I visited this special place once about 10 years ago, and it has stayed in my heart ever since."
stacey boyd  gave $50.00 11/19/2025
"thank you for everything you guys do there at the Wild Animal Sanctuary. You really work hard. I have volunteered there on and off because of my car sometimes I can’t, but I really know that you guys work hard thank you for everything. Pat does in the whole crew."
Anonymous  gave $25.00 11/18/2025
  gave $400.00 11/15/2025
"Donation for construction of CNC"
Robert Sherrett  gave $25.00 11/1/2025
Anonymous  gave $5.00 11/1/2025
"On behalf of the Wheatlands neighborhood haunted house that was raising funds. Happy Halloween."
Anonymous  gave $25.00 11/1/2025
Anonymous  gave $50.00 11/1/2025
Anonymous  gave $25.00 11/1/2025
Anonymous  pledged to give $25,000.00 10/11/2025
Richard Whipkey  pledged to give $40,000.00 10/2/2025
Anonymous  pledged to give $40,000.00 9/30/2025
David Edwards  gave $25.00 9/2/2025
Henry Schafer  gave  3/24/2025
Jill Clark  gave $100.00 1/31/2025
"This donation is being made in honor of Henry Schafer, a dedicated volunteer and passionate advocate for all of the animals at The Wild Animal Sanctuary."
stacey m boyd  gave $75.00 1/14/2025
"thank you for everything you do with the Wild Animal Sanctuary for all the animals. It’s a true miracle seeing what you do there thank you so much for protecting these animals."
Laurel Welch Mills  gave $35.00 12/11/2024
"Thank you for starting this fundraising. We really do need a new CNC. Bless the caretakers for being there in the freezing cold or the sweltering heat."
Pam Milmoe  gave $200.00 12/10/2024
"Awesome support for our truly dedicated CNC staff!"
Barbara Smith  pledged to give  11/20/2024
Barbara J. Smith  gave $1,000.00 10/29/2024
"As longtime supporter of TWAS and now a volunteer, I know first hand how important it is to upgrade the ability to provide the food and nutrition for all the animals at TWAS."
Jennifer Stolte  gave $1,000.00 10/10/2024
"Thea, appreciate you sharing the vision for the new CNC and all the hard work you have done."
Henry Schafer  gave $1,000.00 10/8/2024
"Thank you Thea for all your work. Eventually it will help with the food for all the animals."
Laurel Mills  gave $30.00 10/6/2024
"Thea, what a wonderful project. We certainly need a new and more comfortable CNC. Thank you for all your effort!"
Kathy M. Weigle  gave $50.00 10/3/2024
"Wish it could be more! Such a worthwhile undertaking!"
Kara Stover  gave $1,000.00 10/2/2024
"Thank you Thea. Thank you Pat. I am so glad this is coming to fruition. I have been waiting for this fundraiser ever since Thea talked me through her vision for the new CNC.. So exciting.."
Richard Whipkey  gave $5,000.00 10/2/2024
"Thea, Thank you so much for all the effort you have expended to get this new CNC up and going."
Matt Stoub  gave $100.00 10/1/2024
"Thanks Thea for spearheading this! Let me know if you need anything from me in the meantime to support the effort."
Karola T. Spring  gave $1,000.00 10/1/2024
"Thank you Thea so all the hard work you have done for making this possible. Much love and respect! You're a rock star! Pat, thank you for all you have done not only for the animals but for greenlighting building the new CNC. My deepest love and respect! I'm grateful for both of you!"
Anonymous  gave $100.00 10/1/2024
star edwards  gave $100.00 10/1/2024
"Yay! Thanks Thea for all you have done for this project!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Anonymous  gave $5.00 9/18/2024
Anonymous  gave $5.00 9/18/2024