National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA)

The National Wildlife Rehabilitator`s Association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems. Wildlife rehabilitators are committed to the treatment and subsequent release of indigenous wildlife in need. Estimates indicate over 75% of the animals cared for are affected in some manner by human activities. Nest tree destruction, vehicle collisions, unrestrained pets, illegal or legal wild “pet” trading, intentional or unintentional poisonings including oil contamination, window collisions, and non-target trapping or shooting result in wildlife distress. NWRA members treat hundreds of thousands of animals annually; some provide this care with little or no financial support. Members provide educational programs to over eight million people each year in an effort to reduce the impact humans have on our native wildlife.