South Plains Wildlife Rehab Center

11/14/2026

🏆 Interns of the Year: Gloria & Alyse 🏆

When Gloria and Alyse started their internships with us in Fall 2025, we had no idea just how much of an impact they would make. Each internship requires 100 hours over the course of a semester, but these two have gone far above and beyond, dedicating more than 300 hours of their time to the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

From wildlife rescues and basic rehabilitation duties to cleaning enclosures, preparing diets, feeding animals, and assisting with education and outreach events, Gloria and Alyse have become invaluable members of our team.

Gloria somehow manages to balance school, work, and her commitment to SPWRC, always showing up ready to help with whatever needs to be done. Alyse is the kind of intern every organization hopes to find. She jumps right in, sees what needs to be done, and gets it done without being asked.

Their dedication, hard work, and passion for wildlife make them exceptional interns and outstanding members of our volunteer family. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do and proud to recognize them as our 2026 Interns of the Year.

❤️ Thank you, Gloria and Alyse, for your countless hours of service, your positive attitudes, and your commitment to helping wildlife. We are so lucky to have you as part of the SPWRC family!

11/14/2026

Week 8: Meet Our Ambassador! 🖤
Introducing Vincent, our Common Raven!

Although her story started out difficult, she now enjoys a peaceful, enriching life as an SPWRC ambassador. 🤍

Follow along every week as we share the stories of our amazing ambassadors and what makes each one so special. Every animal has a story worth telling!

Want to help us continue providing animals like Vincent with the care, enrichment, and attention they deserve? Consider donating or sharing her story with someone who loves wildlife as much as we do.

Link in bio to donate!

Have you ever met a raven up close? Tell us about it in the comments! ⬇️

11/12/2026

Check out our SPWRC September & October 2026 Newsletter!

September & October 2026 News & Updates

11/11/2026

Jett, our American Kestrel ambassador, wishes everyone a Happy Veterans Day!

Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

11/11/2026

🚨Calling for Amazon Wishlist Warriors🚨

We hate to ask again so soon, but we are in desperate need of paper towels and are also running low on Lysol spray and disinfectant wipes!

If you're shopping today or able to send supplies through our Amazon Wishlist, your support would make an immediate difference. These items are used every day to clean enclosures, prepare food, and care for our wildlife patients!

Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/05rlGJgD

Thank you for helping us continue this work!

11/10/2026

THANKFUL TUESDAY! 💛🙏

Today we're feeling extra thankful for our amazing Amazon Wishlist Warriors and the recent packages that have arrived at SPWRC!

A special thank you for the new air purifier, which will help keep our facility's air cleaner and reduce dust and dander for both our animals and volunteers. Every item donated makes a difference, and we're so thankful for each and every gift.

Many of the recent donations arrived without donor information, so if you've purchased something from our wishlist recently, please reach out to us. We'd love the opportunity to thank you personally for your generosity!

Shoutout to Carlene Minnie, our incredible lead volunteer. Carlene is always finding ways to support the wildlife center, whether it's through her countless volunteer hours or by purchasing much-needed supplies. We are so grateful for her dedication, generosity, and all she does for the animals in our care. ❤️‍🩹

As we prepare for what could be a busy avian flu season, we're currently in need of:
• Rescue Cleaner
• Booties
• Lysol spray
• Clorox wipes
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Prairie dog food for our new ambassadors 🥹

Every donation, big or small, helps us provide the best possible care for the wildlife that come through our doors. If you'd like to support our mission, please consider checking out our Amazon Wishlist below!
https://a.co/05rlGJgD

Together, we can ensure we're prepared for whatever the season brings. Thank you for being part of our SPWRC family and helping us give injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance! 🦉

11/09/2026

We lost a Lubbock leader today. We send our love and condolences to the family, friends, and staff of Steven Greene and Lubbock Animal Services. It was clear how much he loved animals, his team, and this community. We are grateful for his support of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the partnership he shared with our organization. He will be deeply missed. ❤️‍🩹

It is with profound sadness that the City of Lubbock announces the unexpected passing of Steven Greene. He served as Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) Director since September 2018, after serving several positions within the department starting in 2013. Steven was a dedicated public servant who spent his career working for all Lubbock citizens, both human and animal.

"Steven took on one of the most challenging, and thankless, roles at the City of Lubbock. He served with class and integrity, and made immeasurable improvements to the department during his 13-year tenure," said Deputy City Manager Bill Howerton. "Steven, his leadership and friendship will be missed."

"Steven was more than a mentor to the staff. He was our cheerleader, our life coach and on-the-job therapist. He loved his staff as much as he did animals," said LAS Assistant Director Taylor Ruggles. "He loved his job, took pride in what he did, and was so proud of his accomplishments as an advocate for animals, creating a more hopeful outlook for them in the shelter. We are committed to continuing his ideals and goals for the community. In his honor - go Red Raiders!"

The City is so grateful for his tireless work at LAS, and the positive, and lasting, contributions he made in his department, the City organization, the community and in the lives of his colleagues.

To honor Steven's work, the City asks citizens to consider donating to or volunteering at Lubbock Animal Services.