About WRR

Helping our wildlife through education

Mission Statement

Serving the community of orphaned and injured wildlife, the community of citizens bringing animals to our attention, and the community of wildlife rehabilitators seeking education and support.

New Rehabilitators

WRR recruits; trains; mentors; assist with supplies and facility set-up; and assists new rehabilitators with the DNR permitting process.

Educated Public

WRR's Orphan Prevention campaign with flyers available for distribution, and through community events and presentations.

Existing Rehabilitators

WRR offers continuing education and training, networking, donated supplies, and our rehabilitator support programs which help to off-set the costs of caring for wildlife.

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release, Inc. was created in 1994 by group of wildlife rehabilitators who saw the need to create an organization to handle the intake and distribution of the wild animals that the Animal Humane Society (AHS) in Golden Valley, Minnesota had been taking in for over 30 years.

From 2002 to 2015 WRR helped directly support the care of thousands of wild animals annually admitted to AHS’ wildlife exam room through financial support, rehabilitator placement, rescue, and expertise.

After AHS discontinued their wildlife program, WRR refocused our mission on support to community-based wildlife rehabilitators through trainings and education; support programs such as Formula Reimbursement and Veterinary Support; distributing supplies; and community outreach and orphan prevention education.

WRR continues to this day to recruit and train new rehabilitators, support existing rehabilitators, and educate the public about wildlife rehabilitation.

Join Us

Wildlife Rescue Team

WRR started the Wildlife Rescue Team in June of 2021 with the mission to rescue injured and sick wild animals that the public is unable to safely capture on their own.

Our all-volunteer team consists of veterinary professionals, wildlife rehabilitators, biologists, and trained volunteers with a dedication to the welfare of wildlife. We collaborate with wildlife centers and permitted rehabilitators across the state to coordinate care for wild animals in need.

The Wildlife Rescue Team is able to provide assistance with most species, and responds to calls during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you need help capturing an injured or sick wild animal, please call us at 612-822-7058.

If you need help determining is a wild animal needs help, please review the information under, Found An Animal.

If you are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities with the Rescue Team, please email us at rescue@wrr-mn.org.