All Things Wild Rehabilitation promotes conservation by teaching children and adults about the beauty and value of our wildlife.
“We’re on track to take care of over 4,000 animals this year,” says board member and lifelong animal rescuer Christy Hullum. “Many animals that come in are found by kids while they’re out in their neighborhood.”
When sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife arrives at All Things Wild, the team works tirelessly to get them back to their appropriate habitat feeling better than before.
“Release days are joyful occasions because there is nothing more rewarding than seeing an animal get a second chance,” says Hullum.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
“Each animal enters the center and is evaluated by our medical team, then is either cared for at the center or by one of our specialized volunteers. The animals receive individual attention to help them recover from whatever trauma brought them in,” says Hullum. “They are provided with a species-specific diet and monitored until it’s time to go back to the wild.”
Releasing into the Wild
With habitat encroachment becoming more prevalent, All Things Wild encourages stewardship and appreciation of our native animal species. Every release is carefully planned to ensure that those critters have the best chance of survival. The team actively looks for sites with sources of water and landowners who are willing to put out food until the animals can forage on their own.
Educating the Community
“Attending our education programs or ambassador events offers an amazing experience to meet a wild animal in person, and to learn about how we can help wildlife survive and thrive in the world around us,” says Hullum. “Ambassador animals are animals that due to some disability are unable to return to the wild. Children especially benefit from seeing them up close!”
Show Your Support
When you go to allthingswildrehab.org, you will discover how you can assist with daily operations as a volunteer (if you are 16 or older), join in upcoming events, or donate to help them get medical supplies and more. Be sure to put All Things Wild Rehabilitation’s Country Brunch fundraiser on your calendar for October 19th at Dale’s Essenhaus in Georgetown!