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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.

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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.

Rescue, rehabilitate, & release native wildlife and provide sanctuary, care, and a voice for animals.
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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation’s (WRR) mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need. Approximately 10,000 orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife pass through our doors each year, most of whom are rehabilitated and released back into their native habitat. WRR also provides permanent individu

alized care in large natural enclosures or pastures to animals whom you would commonly find on farms and those who are unreleasable. Among the latter are indigenous wildlife, non-native animals victimized by the “pet” trade and roadside zoos, and retirees from research facilities. Additionally, WRR serves as a wildlife educational advocate in Texas and receives over 11,000 calls each year on our emergency wildlife hotline which is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wildlife Rescue serves the cities of San Antonio and Austin, all of the surrounding counties, and much of the rest of the state.

06/15/2026

As you may already know, parts of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country were hit with flooding last night. In Kendalia at the WRR Sanctuary we were spared from any major flooding, and the animals and staff here are safe.

We know as the waters recede from nearby areas there will be more animals in need that are found.

If you have an animal in need from the floods, please contact our WRR Hotline Specialists at 830-336-2725 for help.

Please note we are, of course, still taking in animals from Bexar county as there is no TAHC screwworm quarantine in Bexar County. For white-tail deer you must talk to a Hotline Specialist before bringing them to WRR for care as there are certain Texas Parks and Wildlife rules we must follow.

For the most up to date list of TAHC counties please visit: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/emergency/nws.html

06/10/2026

This post is to let you know that because of a quarantine order put in place by Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), WRR is not able to take in any warm-blooded animals from the following counties without prior authorization from TAHC: Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Uvalde, Webb, Zavala. This quarantine order was put in place by TAHC due to concerns with New World Screwworms and is something WRR is required to follow.

Warm-blooded animals include: Deer (axis and white-tail), rabbits, pigs, foxes, opossums, raccoons, skunks, mice, rats, squirrels, and all birds (including ducks and geese).

This does not change our ability to take in the following species as they are “cold-blooded” animals: turtles, tortoises, snakes, and lizards.

This is a rapidly developing situation, and the quarantined counties may continue to change. We will keep our website and social media updated with any further restrictions we are legally bound by regarding animal intake.

As you can imagine, this changes operations at WRR and means that there will be animals who need help that we cannot take into our care because they are coming from restricted counties. WRR staff will work tirelessly to ensure that any animals from the temporary restricted zones are given as much care as possible, without physically being brought to WRR.

Some of the restricted counties have local permitted wildlife rehabilitators available. These individuals may be able to help if you find an animal in a restricted county. The list of counties with such wildlife rehabilitators can be found here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/rehab/list/

For the counties that do not have permitted wildlife rehabilitators like Kimble, La Salle, Webb, and Zavala, any critically injured animals should be taken to an emergency vet within that county immediately.

While no animals at WRR are affected, we know that while this is a serious parasite, conditions can be healed if treated promptly, and we are hoping this fact will move the state to allow WRR to continue helping certain wildlife species.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

06/09/2026

With summer fast approaching, baby season is in full swing!

During this intensive and critical time, our hospital is caring for thousands of orphaned baby opossums, squirrels, songbirds, raccoons, and other animals. Each of these fragile infants arrives in urgent need of specialized care, vital warmth, and the dedicated protection required to grow strong, preserve their wild instincts, and ultimately reclaim their rightful place in the natural world.

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06/07/2026

The Power of Enrichment

Every animal at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is a unique individual with their own history, personality, and quirks. Whether they were rescued from the wild or born in captivity, they deserve care that honors who they are.

One of the best ways we do that is through enrichment! In the wild, animals constantly explore and solve problems. Captivity strips that away, but enrichment brings that vital stimulation and choice back into their lives.

Pictured here is one of the resident spider monkeys in our care, actively figuring out an enrichment toy designed to challenge their sharp mind and encourage natural agility. From foraging puzzles to complex climbing structures, these activities are not extra perks. Instead, they are absolutely essential for their physical and mental well-being.

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06/05/2026

After receiving dedicated care and time to heal at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, this resilient opossum has finally been released back into the wild where they belong. 🌱

Our ultimate goal for every animal we rescue is a successful return to the wild, and nothing compares to watching them reclaim the life and home that is rightfully theirs. 💚

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05/21/2026

This time of year WRR takes over 100 calls every day.

Yesterday we received over 120 call.

It is Baby Season and there are many animals in need of help.

If you do not get an immediate call back, know that we are here returning calls in the order we receive them.

We do our best to call back quickly but in order for us to help, please take a moment and go to our website (wildlife-rescue.org) for additional instructions on helping an animals.

If you have an animal, other than a whitetail deer, who is actively bleeding, has labored breathing, or has an injury that impairs movement and it is between the house of 7am and 7pm, please bring them to our Kendalia Sanctuary immediately (335 Old Blanco Road, Kendalia, TX 78027). If you have a whitetail deer who is injured, you must talk to a hotline specialist as we have to follow certain Texas Parks and Wildlife rules and are not able to take in all deer for care.

WRR Hotline Number (calls only): 830-336-2725

04/19/2026

Baby squirrels start eating solid food around 6-7 weeks old, and they also start learning to forage during this time. While they won’t be completely weened until about 10-12 weeks old, the rehabilitation staff begins offering fresh produce and nuts for the little squirrels to find and eat. This is great practice for them to build the skills they will need in the wild.

04/15/2026

It can be tempting to want to rehabilitate a baby opossum when you find one in distress, but this can put the life of the animal at risk. Opossum babies lack the reflexes necessary to suckle, and they are prone to aspiration. Our licensed rehabilitation team carefully tube feeds each baby to ensure they properly receive the nutrients they need. If you find a baby opossum, please do not attempt to give them food or water, and contact our hotline staff at 830-336-2725 for guidance.

04/13/2026

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was unanimously passed by Congress and signed into law in 1973 to create the legal framework needed to protect endangered animals and their habitats. Next week, Congress will vote on a proposed update to this vital act. If it passes, the ESA will be weakened and the ability of federal agencies to stop projects that harm endangered wildlife will be limited. It would also prevent the public from being able to review, comment on, or challenge endangered species decisions. Follow the link to learn more about H.R. 1897 and contact your representative today!

https://act.projectcoyote.org/a/protect-integrity-endangered-species-act?sourceid=1108030&emci=c6e8215e-1035-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=843cef56-1e35-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=1924644

04/11/2026

It has been reported that the Monarch Butterfly population increased by 64% from the 2025 season. This gain can be attributed to favorable weather conditions during breeding season, and an increase in habitat restoration and protection efforts. There is still more work to be done, such as continuing to plant milkweed and nectar plants along their migration route (especially through the critically important “Texas Funnel” corridor from Mexico) and reducing the use of insecticides, but we will celebrate this bit of good news!

Address

335 Old Blanco Road
Kendalia, TX
78027

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 11pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 11pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 11pm
Thursday	6:30am - 11pm
Friday	6:30am - 11pm
Saturday	6:30am - 11pm
Sunday	6:30am - 11pm

Telephone

+18303362725

Website

https://www.wildlife-rescue.org/

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