DWDFW Wildlife Coalition Inc
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About DFW Wildlife Coalition Inc
A raccoon in the yard, an injured bird, a coyote with mange, or a question about what to do next: DFW Wildlife Coalition helps DFW residents respond humanely. Its hotline operates 365 days a year, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering practical guidance and referrals to wildlife rehabilitators. Your donation supports work designed to reduce orphaning and euthanasia while helping people and native wildlife coexist in an urban environment.
The hotline is available every day of the year, with help ranging from emergency guidance to wildlife rehabilitator referrals. The Mange Treatment in Place program is especially notable: trained volunteers deliver medicated bait to bobcats and coyotes in the field, so the animals can remain with their wild families while receiving treatment.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
DFW Wildlife Hotline
A solution-driven hotline operated 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. that provides wildlife information, problem-solving assistance, emergency guidance, and referrals.
Public outreach and education
Education about native animals, wildlife encounters, and humane solutions for coexistence between humans and nature in an urban environment.
Wildlife rehabilitator referrals
Referrals for orphaned, sick, and injured animals to local wildlife rehabilitators and other appropriate resources.
Wildlife conflict resolution
Guidance for homeowners and community members dealing with wildlife concerns in their yards or neighborhoods.
Mange Treatment in Place
A program in which trained volunteers deliver medicated bait to treat mange in bobcats and coyotes in the field while keeping the animals with their wild family structures.
Wildlife rehabilitator training support
Support for professional wildlife courses from the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council for local wildlife rehabilitators.
Online wildlife resources
Website resources and FAQs covering local wildlife, including snakes, turtles, alligators, bats, birds, raccoons, coyotes, squirrels, and opossums.
About this work
Mission
The mission of the DFW Wildlife Coalition is to reduce the incidence of orphaned and euthanized native wildlife in the DFW metroplex through public outreach and education.
Who they serve
DFW metroplex residents and other members of the public seeking information, emergency guidance, or referrals related to native wildlife, as well as local wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife centers.
Their impact
- For every dollar donated to the DFW Wildlife Coalition Hotline, two local wild animals get a chance to survive.
- The Mange Treatment in Place program provides protection from mange for 90 days after trained volunteers deliver medicated bait.
How your donation helps
- Operating the DFW Wildlife Hotline
- Helping North Texas wildlife
- Providing wildlife education to the community
- Supporting professional wildlife courses for local wildlife rehabilitators
- Supporting the Mange Treatment in Place program
Need help?
How someone in need can access DFW Wildlife Coalition Inc’s services.
For an animal emergency, call 972-234-9453. The hotline operates 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For general information, contact contact@dfwwildlife.org or use the organization’s contact form. The hotline provides guidance and referrals to wildlife rehabilitators for orphaned, sick, and injured animals.
In their words
Every call we receive is important to both the citizen and the wildlife involved!
Our volunteers are making a difference one call, one person and one animal at a time.
Grant support
$13,666 from 1 funder · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).
- COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC — $13,666 (2024)THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles DFW Wildlife Coalition Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Individual donations to continue operating the hotline and providing wildlife education
- Volunteers for the wildlife hotline
- Experienced public relations assistants
- Experienced social media assistants
Volunteer opportunities
- Wildlife Hotline volunteer
- Experienced Public Relations Assistant
- Experienced Social Media Assistant
Recognition & press
In the media
- The Boston Globe, feature on how wild animals urbanize.
- The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, coverage of baby squirrel season and wildlife rescue in the DFW area.
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the Mange Treatment in Place program work?
Trained Mange Team volunteers deliver medicated bait in the field to bobcats and coyotes affected by mange. The treatment eradicates the mange mite and provides protection for 90 days, while the animal remains with its wild family.
Does DFW Wildlife Coalition directly rehabilitate every animal reported to the hotline?
No. The organization provides guidance and refers orphaned, sick, and injured animals to wildlife rehabilitators. If you encounter wildlife in need, contact the hotline before attempting a rescue.
What kinds of wildlife concerns can the hotline help with?
The hotline offers information and problem-solving help for encounters with local wildlife, including snakes, turtles, alligators, bats, birds, raccoons, coyotes, squirrels, and opossums.
Why does the organization emphasize humane coexistence?
Native wildlife adapts to urban environments, where food, water, and shelter can be abundant. DFW Wildlife Coalition’s education and referrals help residents address conflicts while supporting wildlife and community safety.
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