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We admitted 2 opossums that have been raised as pets for one year. We also admitted young 2 opossums that were illegally rehabbed.

In addition, we’ve admitted a finder fed squirrel with aspiration pneumonia, a finder fed opossum who also aspirated, a baby bird that was soaking wet in an attempt to cool him off, and a turtle who was glued together with gorilla glue, despite active bleeding beneath the shell.

Our motto at North Texas Wildlife Center is that when we know better, we can do better. Please don’t attempt to rehab wildlife on your own. They pay the price.

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This mama arrived yesterday morning after being found in McKinney. She is severely emaciated, dehydrated, has road rash and head trauma. She had 1 deceased baby on intake and one passed shortly thereafter.

She is receiving subQ fluids, pain meds, antibiotics, anti inflammatories, and tube feedings to help get her back on track.

Her prognosis at this time is not favorable but we are hopeful. Please think of this sweet mama who deserves a second chance.

New guy, arrived last night pretty beat up. 😭 He’s a great eater though!!

That's a wrap!

Thank you North Texas Giving Day and Communities Foundation of Texas for hosting the Gives to Animals campaign!

Because of your compassion, and the incredible support and love of our community, we are able to continue this meaningful work. We are deeply grateful for every donation, the support, and well wishes to everyone who believes in our mission.

We cannot do this work without our community, and for that, we are immensely grateful.

On behalf of our current patients, and all the patients to come, thank you.

With Love & Gratitude,
Rebecca Hamlin
President
North Texas Wildlife Center

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At North Texas Wildlife Center, every life matters! Ranging from the tiniest orphaned squirrel to an injured owl, duckling, or opossum in need of a second chance. So far in 2026, we have helped more than 2,300 wild patients, providing rescue, rehabilitation, medical care, and hope to the animals that share our communities. None of this is possible without the support of compassionate people like you who believe even the smallest lives are worth saving.

This , we’re proud to participate in the campaign, where donations to our mission will be matched up to $15,000. Your support helps provide food, medical treatment, rescue supplies, safe housing, and daily care for injured and orphaned wildlife across North Texas. Join our community in giving wildlife a second chance by donating today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ntxwildlife

Thank you so much!!

A solo female coyote pup arrived from Richardson last week. Another coyote has since joined the pack.

They are cared for offsite with a permitted rehabber.

At North Texas Wildlife Center, we rehab all native Texas wildlife- regardless of species and stigma. Coyotes play a vital role in our ecosystem and belong here just as much as you and I.

Today is the last day for the North Texas Giving Day Gives to Animals campaign. If you haven’t donated, now is the time!

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5:08PM 5/30: a solo, 11.5g nestling cardinal arrived from Allen, nest intact.

6:24PM 5/30: a solo 5.5g nestling cardinal arrived from Anna. 

Both fresh to the wild, having hatched very recently. A newborn cardinal weighs about 3.5g~ and will weigh rough 25g by the end of their first week.

The first cardinal arrived and was immediately calling for food. Once warmed up, we got her into our feeding rotation. Every 15-30 minutes while the sun is up. For babies this size, extra feedings throughout the night, too.

The second cardinal arrived and was pale, slightly cold to the touch, and not really calling for food. He joined the nest in an incubator and his coloration turned pink again, he was warm, and he started calling for food.

The best part of these intakes was being able to give the babies something they would have in the wild, a sibling. At this age, nestlings are rarely alone. Although they arrived from different places, they now have the comfort of a warm nestmate beside them as they grow.

Wildlife rehab is sad. It’s hard work. It’s emotionally exhausting sometimes. But then, there are beautiful, magical, loved-filled moments like this one.

Two cardinals. One nest. A second chance.

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