2025 has already been a big year for us. We are experiencing a 40% increase in intakes compared to this time last year. The North Texas community and local wildlife need us.
We are one of few wildlife centers in North Texas that has a dedicated intake center. Conveniently located in East Plano, our intake center serves as the initial landing spot for native Texas wildlife in need of rehabilitative care. Our intakes include orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife ranging from baby birds with splay leg, opossums that fell off mama too soon, baby raccoons separated from mama, cat caught and dog caught wildlife, animals hit by cars, animals abused by humans, and many other scenarios.
Volunteers keep us up and running and work closely under the supervision of our experienced and trained shift leads. We have vet staff that comes twice a week and walk-in privilege's at our vet's clinic.
Once stabilized, depending on the species, they will either move to pre-release onsite or be transferred to one of our at-home rehabbers. The goal for each intake is to release them back into the wild where they belong so they can fulfill their value and role in our ecosystem.
$1,000 – Senior Opossum Sanctuary- Support the care of non-releasable elderly opossums in a permanent, peaceful environment. We typically take in about 3-5 per year and they stay with us for about a month and a half on average. During this time, we spoil them rotten!
$2,000 – Additional Mini Incubators- Provide warmth and safety for orphaned and critical wildlife patients.
$2,500 – Enclosures & Repairs- Maintain and upgrade enclosures to ensure security and comfort for animals in recovery.
$2,500 – One Month of Mortgage- Help cover the cost of our facility so we can continue serving the community.
$3,000 – Emergency Fund- Be ready for unexpected veterinary costs, rescue missions, or facility repairs when emergencies strike.
$5,000 – Vaccines- Prevent disease outbreaks and keep our wildlife population healthy.
$5,000 – Baby Formula for Orphaned Wildlife- Feed growing babies like raccoons, squirrels, and opossums during peak seasons.
$6,000 – Insurance for Staff & Volunteers- Provide necessary liability and accident coverage for our hardworking team.
$7,000 – Veterinary Care- Cover medical treatment, surgeries, and specialized care for injured or ill wildlife.
$10,000 – Staff Support- Fund the trained professionals who care for thousands of animals every year.