TMTexas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators
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About Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators
When a cottontail, opossum, squirrel, raccoon, bat, or skunk is ill, injured, orphaned, or displaced, Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators helps give it a path back to the wild. Its volunteer rehabilitators care for native wildlife in Tarrant County and surrounding counties, with more than 90% of the organization’s time going to wildlife babies. A donation supports hands-on rehabilitation, release, and practical guidance for people navigating wildlife emergencies.
Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators is a volunteer network of state-permitted wildlife rehabilitators serving Tarrant County and surrounding counties. Along with caring for small mammals and releasing them to their natural habitats, the organization helps the public understand wildlife needs, respond to conflicts humanely, and find emergency referrals.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Wildlife rehabilitation and release
Rehabilitates small mammals, including cottontails, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, bats, and skunks, and releases them back to their natural habitats.
Public wildlife education
Educates the public about the needs of wild animals and ways to live more peacefully with wildlife.
Member continuing education
Provides continuing education programs for its volunteer wildlife rehabilitators.
Wildlife conflict guidance
Offers information about common wildlife conflicts, including animals in attics or under decks, and provides humane house-eviction guidance.
About this work
Mission
To rehabilitate and release ill, injured, or orphaned native wildlife back to their natural habitats.
Who they serve
Injured, ill, orphaned, or displaced native wildlife in Tarrant County and surrounding counties, along with members of the public seeking guidance about wildlife emergencies and conflicts.
Their impact
- More than 90% of the organization’s time goes to caring for wildlife babies.
How your donation helps
- Formula for wildlife babies
- Solid foods for juveniles
- Veterinary expenses
- Caging and emergency medical care
Need help?
How someone in need can access Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators’s services.
For an injured wild animal, call the DFW Wildlife Coalition hotline at 972-234-7777. If no one answers, leave a message. The hotline volunteer can refer the caller to a wildlife rehabilitator. Callers should not attempt to feed the animal or pick it up bare-handed. For a potentially orphaned baby, the organization provides guidance on checking whether the mother is still caring for it and recommends placing the animal in a secure box or container with soft clothing and a heat source while seeking help.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“I would have to say the most enjoyable thing about being a member of Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitator is the friendships and being around some of the most incredible volunteers who work tirelessly to rehab wildlife and always have the best interest of the animals first and foremost.”, Julie Cassidy
“For me, working with wildlife is such a joy because I can actually make a difference in the world.”, Lisa Phillips
“Sometimes it takes a village to help an animal in need.”
Grant support
$26,982 from 3 funders · through 2024 (IRS 990 records).
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS (TAX — $11,000 (2024)PER THE ATTACHMENT
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS (TAX — $9,000 (2024)PER THE ATTACHMENT
- COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC — $6,882 (2024)THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
- TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION — $100 (2024)DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators has shared.
Current needs
- Formula for wildlife babies
- Solid foods for juvenile wildlife
- Veterinary expenses
- Caging and emergency medical care
- Old T-shirts
- High-quality kitten food, dry or canned
- Small feeding dishes
- Chicken legs
- High-fat raw ground beef
Volunteer opportunities
- Rehabilitating wildlife under the organization’s volunteer network
- Transporting wildlife for other rehabilitators
- Volunteering for the DFW Wildlife Coalition hotline
- Attending wildlife rehabilitation training classes when available
- Submitting a volunteer application
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What should I do if I find an injured wild animal?
Call the DFW Wildlife Coalition hotline at 972-234-7777. Don’t feed the animal or pick it up with bare hands. Keep it securely contained while you arrange transport to a rehabilitator.
How can I tell whether a baby wild animal needs rescue?
Not every baby wild animal is orphaned. Sometimes its mother is still caring for it. TMWR provides videos, pictures, and instructions to help you figure out whether a baby mammal or bird needs help.
What should I do while waiting to take a baby animal to a rehabilitator?
Place the animal in a shoebox or plastic container with soft clothing and a heat source, such as a hot water bottle. Don’t feed it. Young wild animals have specific nutritional needs and feeding techniques.
Does TMWR help with wildlife living in homes or yards?
Yes. TMWR offers guidance for common conflicts involving raccoons, squirrels, and skunks, including humane house evictions. It also provides guidance about avoiding live trapping and relocation.
What types of animals does TMWR rehabilitate?
TMWR rehabilitates small mammals such as cottontails, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, bats, and skunks. Its stories also describe care for foxes, fawns, bobcats, and flying squirrels.
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