Welcome to Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc.
Helping injured, orphaned and abandoned wildlife in the state of Nebraska since 1979.
Thank you to all of you who donated to WRT during our recent Give Days! We had donations from many past donors and new donors, and donors from other states! We couldn't do it without you! We broke our record for Give to Lincoln Day by over $2,000!
We recently rescued a juvenile Canada goose that had swallowed a fish hook and the fishing line! It was actually sticking out through his neck, under his chin. The photo to the right is the actual hook that was removed during surgery.
After an operation to remove the hook, he is doing great! He is currently in rehab while he recuperates from the surgery and gets his strength back. The fishing line was also wrapped around his legs and we aren't sure how long he had been like that.
If you would like to donate to help pay for the surgery and his care, see our PayPal link below. You can also mail a check to our Post Office Box in Lincoln.
Thank you for your support!
After an operation to remove the hook, he is doing great! He is currently in rehab while he recuperates from the surgery and gets his strength back. The fishing line was also wrapped around his legs and we aren't sure how long he had been like that.
If you would like to donate to help pay for the surgery and his care, see our PayPal link below. You can also mail a check to our Post Office Box in Lincoln.
Thank you for your support!
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What is Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. ?Created in 1979, Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer-based organization dedicated to the raising and rehabilitating of orphaned and injured wildlife from the state of Nebraska, with the goal being to release them back into the wild.
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Our volunteers are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, including holidays. The Hotline Number is a 24 hour answering service available for after hours, to take messages. There are some volunteers that are available for after-hours calls, depending on the type of animal.
Please call the Hotline if you have questions about a wild animal, need assistance with an injured or orphaned animal or you would like more information on becoming a member of WRT! Our monthly meetings take place every second Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church at 22nd & Washington in Lincoln. 7 p.m.
During the spring and summer months our volunteers are very busy with animal care. If there is any way you can transport the animal to a WRT member, it would be very helpful and much appreciated. The on-call person can direct you to the closest WRT volunteer available based on your location. |
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If you have any questions or concerns about injured or orphaned wildlife, please call the Hotline at (402) 473-1951.
WILDLIFE CRIMESTOPPERS When it comes to wildlife abuse, like someone removing or destroying nests or eggs, remember that WRT members are not the police. You can contact your local Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Conservation Officer or the Crimestoppers hotline at : 1-800-742-7627. |
Or, send your donations to:
WRT P.O. Box 80127 Lincoln, NE 68501 |
Working under state and federal permits, Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. is a non-profit, independent, all volunteer-based organization dedicated to raising and rehabilitating Nebraska's orphaned and injured wildlife for the eventual release back into their natural habitat. Wildlife Rescue Team, Inc. operates with no federal, state or city funding, but depends totally upon private contributions, membership fees and donations of supplies and services. No salaries are paid to any member of WRT.
