Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center has been dedicated to providing quality emergency care and rehabilitation for injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife since 1979. Through education and engaging the public in wildlife-care programs, the center continues to make a difference for urban wildlife threatened by habitat loss. The center has a team of dedicated volunteers and staff, including veterinarians, who work tirelessly to rehabilitate and care for a wide range of wildlife, from bats and baby birds to turtles and squirrels. Volunteers play a crucial role, assisting with tasks such as feeding the animals, cleaning their living spaces, and preparing their food. While the center aims to release rehabilitated animals back into the wild, there are instances where the animal's condition may prevent it from being released. In such cases, the center must adhere to state and federal laws, which may require euthanasia. The center is transparent about these policies and encourages the public to understand the legal requirements and the challenges involved in wildlife rehabilitation. Overall, the Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center is a vital resource for the community, providing essential care and support for injured and orphaned wildlife. The center's commitment to education and public engagement helps to raise awareness and promote the conservation of urban wildlife.
Found an abandoned baby squirrel, contacted this center, they provided all the necessary guidance and then took it in. Hope little guy recovers and will be ready to go back into the wild! Thanks y’all doing a great job helping our beautiful wildlife!
Found an abandoned baby bird on the ground with no sign of a nest or mama bird around, so I decided to give them a call. Left a voice mail and got called back in less than 5 minutes. I was so happy & relieved to have been given an appointment to drop off right away, but unfortunately the baby bird passed before I was able to take him in :( not sure how long he had been on his own before I found him. The young lady I spoke with was so kind and helpful. I'm sure the little baby bird would have been in great hands with them.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to volunteer at TWRC Wildlife Center. What they do here is amazing, rehabilitating injured animals and nursing them back to health. It was quite the experience to feed the different animals (e.g., turtles, lizards, and squirrels.) The other volunteers I worked with were so kind to show me how everything was done, and we even worked together on some tasks. Besides attending to the animals there is much work that has to be done behind the scenes such as cleaning the fabrics that the animals use so that they may be comfortable and cleaning their bowls and other dishes they use. Preparing the food for the different animals is something that also needs to be done. There is a lot of work that needs to be done and volunteers are always needed. If you can in any way they are accepting volunteers, donations, and have a wish list on Amazon and Chewy to be able to provide basic necessities for them.