How to Adopt a Scottish Wildcat Through Wildcat Haven

You can adopt a Scottish Wildcat directly through Wildcat Haven by purchasing an adoption pack, either for yourself or as a gift for someone else. The pack includes a personalised certificate, a beautiful print of a Scottish Wildcat, and a wildcat pin badge. Your adoption supports Wildcat Haven's work to save the Scottish Wildcat in the wild.

What the Adoption Pack Includes

According to Wildcat Haven, adopters receive:

• A personalised certificate
• A beautiful print of a Scottish Wildcat
• A wildcat pin badge
• The knowledge that you are helping save this beautiful wild animal and his kind

Adopting for Yourself vs. Adopting as a Gift

Wildcat Haven offers two ways to purchase an adoption pack:

If you choose the gift option, Wildcat Haven describes it as a unique gift: the recipient's name goes on the adoption certificate, and the organisation says gifting the chance to make a difference inspires a sense of purpose and a deeper appreciation for wildlife.

Why Your Adoption Matters

Wildcat Haven states it is the only conservation project dedicated to saving Scottish Wildcats in the wild, and the only Scottish wildcat conservation group focused solely on saving the wildcat in the wild where it belongs. The organisation reports there are only approximately 115 Scottish wildcats remaining in the wild, making this the world's most endangered feline.

Wildcat Haven's stated aim is to save the purity of the Scottish Wildcat by removing the threat of hybridization in a humane way. It says it will accomplish this by:

• Detecting and identifying every feline
• Neutering every domestic cat (for free)
• Educating the local communities
• Creating a network of community volunteers

The project describes itself as a grass roots, community driven conservation effort that depends entirely on the support of people like you.

Other Ways to Support Wildcat Haven

Beyond adoption, the site lists two further options:

• Shop for Merchandise & Gifts — Wildcat Haven says shopping its high quality items shows support for the cause and helps educate others about the Scottish Wildcat.
• Make a General Donation — You can choose a one time donation or support the Scottish Wildcat monthly with a recurring donation.

What to Do Next

To adopt, visit Wildcat Haven and choose either the adoption pack for yourself or the adoption pack for others. If you want to learn more about the species first, the site also offers a guide to the Scottish Wildcat.