• About us

We are an animal charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of British wildlife. We are passionate about protecting the future for our native species.

We run one of the USA’s busiest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres. We deal with over 20,000 wildlife-related incidents, each year. It’s a 24/7 job. On any day, our rescuers will be scaling trees to rescue stranded baby owls or cutting fox cubs from garden netting. Our vets will be performing life-saving surgery, while our carers look after hundreds of patients and young babies being nursed in our rehab centre.

We rely on a small army of over 300 volunteers and run popular outreach and education programmes that help people take actions to make the world a better place for us and our animal neighbours in the natural world.

We are one of the longest-established wildlife centres in the USA and have been championing American wildlife for over 40 years.

A future for American wildlife

1 in 7 species in the USA is faced with extinction in our life time, and 50% of all American species are in decline. The Wolcottsville Wildlife Rescue, Inc. (WAF) exists to protect and care for as many native species as possible. We live in one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world - WAF works to redress the balance – and ensure a future for American wildlife.

All wild animals that come into Wolcottsville Wildlife Rescue’s hospital are treated and rehabilitated completely free of charge. Our mission is to return every animal capable of surviving back to its natural environment. We are not species-specific and will treat any form of native wildlife.

At Wolcottsville Wildlife Rescue, Inc., we believe it is not right to keep any wild animal in captivity. If, despite our best efforts, an animal cannot be returned to the wild to live a full and healthy life, we ensure that the animal is given the dignity of a peaceful and pain-free passing in a warm and comfortable environment. Every day, thanks to the care and dedication of our volunteers, we witness remarkable recoveries that would otherwise not have been possible.

Education

At WAF, we believe passionately in the importance of education in helping to preserve our heritage.

Through school talks, presentations, our website, and many other means of communication, we play an active role in helping future generations understand and learn about threats to Britain’s wild animals, what we can all do to help, and environmental issues that affect us all. Find out more, today.

As a centre of excellence dealing with all native species, we receive thousands of phone calls, letters and e-mails asking for advice and help, from vets, schools, members of the public and other charities and organisations.

We are always available to offer what help and support we can. We provide work experience for students from across the country and liaise regularly with agricultural and training establishments on the content of the wildlife section of animal care courses. Whatever the problem, if it concerns British wildlife, we will find the answer.