Rehabilitation Program at the Wildlife Sanctuary
R-PAWS is an organization of volunteer members that nurture injured and orphaned wildlife for release back into their wild habitats. R-PAWS is licensed by state and federal permits. The program works in cooperation with the D.N.R., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary receives over 3000 wildlife patients in need of rehabilitation each year.
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R-PAWS Goals
- Rehabilitate and release injured or orphaned wildlife.
- Obtain knowledge for the proper care of wildlife.
- Provide information in response to public inquiries about wildlife.
- Provide educational programs for the public and special interest groups.
R-PAWS History
R-PAWS was founded in 1986 in response to the ever-increasing number of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife brought to the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.
After mandatory training sessions to learn the proper feeding and housing techniques, members volunteer their time rehabilitating wildlife at their homes. All expenses to raise and care for wildlife are the responsibility of the R-PAWS member. The center will sell food and supplies at a reduced cost to members and supply donated items when available.
Are You Ready To Help?
R-PAWS is an entirely donation-supported non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
R-PAWS training sessions are held each year for new members. Members must be at least 18 years old and live in a 20 mile radius of the Wildlife Sanctuary to be licensed as sub-permittees. Members receive satisfaction working with wildlife and working for the community.
We are also in need of release sites for rehabilitated animals. If you know of a site or if you wish to make a donation, please call the Observation Building Today! 920.391-3685
