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You can support Wildcat Haven in two main ways: make a general donation (one-time or recurring monthly) or shop for merchandise and gifts. Both options are available directly through wildcathaven.com. The project states it depends entirely on public support, so these are the primary channels for funding its work saving Scottish wildcats in the wild.
Making a Donation
Wildcat Haven offers two donation formats:
- One-time donation — a single contribution of your choosing.
- Recurring monthly donation — ongoing support for the Scottish Wildcat.
To donate, use the "Donate Now" option on the site. The organization describes itself as a grassroots, community-driven conservation project and states that it depends entirely on the support of people like you. All support goes toward its work keeping the Scottish Wildcat in the wild.
Buying Merchandise & Gifts
The site's store carries "high quality items that our team has designed." According to Wildcat Haven, shopping these items serves two purposes: showing support for the cause and helping educate others about the Scottish Wildcat.
Use the "Visit Our Store" link to browse merchandise and gifts.
Adopting a Scottish Wildcat
Adoption is a third way to contribute, and it functions as a symbolic gift rather than taking an animal home. Wildcat Haven offers two adoption routes:
For Yourself
Purchase an Adoption Pack for Yourself. Adopters receive:
- A personalised certificate
- A beautiful print of a Scottish Wildcat
- A wildcat pin badge
- The knowledge that you are helping save this wild animal
For Someone Else
You can purchase an adoption pack as a gift. The recipient's name is placed on a Scottish Wildcat Adoption Certificate. Wildcat Haven describes this as a unique gift that inspires a sense of purpose and a deeper appreciation for wildlife.
What Your Support Funds
Understanding where the money goes helps you decide how to give. Wildcat Haven states its aim is to save the purity of the Scottish Wildcat by removing the threat of hybridization in a humane way. It plans to accomplish this by:
- Detecting and identifying every feline
- Neutering every domestic cat (for free)
- Educating local communities
- Creating a network of community volunteers
The organization says it is the only group focused on keeping the Scottish Wildcat in the wild rather than in cages, and the only one that treats feral and domestic cats with respect.
Why It Matters
Wildcat Haven describes the Scottish Wildcat as the world's rarest cat, with approximately 115 remaining in the wild — making it the world's most endangered feline. The project is run by a small, dedicated team.
Quick Comparison
| Option | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| One-time donation | A single contribution | Direct support for conservation work |
| Recurring donation | Ongoing monthly support | Sustained funding |
| Adoption pack (self) | Personal involvement | Certificate, wildcat print, pin badge |
| Adoption pack (gift) | Gifting to someone else | Personalised certificate in recipient's name |
| Merchandise | Showing support and educating others | Team-designed items from the store |
Getting Started
- Go to wildcathaven.com.
- Choose your path: "Donate Now" for a donation, "Visit Our Store" for merchandise, or "Purchase an adoption pack" for adoption.
- For donations, select either a one-time or recurring monthly option.
- For adoption gifts, provide the recipient's name for the certificate.
All three routes — donating, adopting, and shopping — lead to the same goal: supporting the effort to save the Scottish Wildcat in the wild.