Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR)
rescues, rehabilitates,
and releases orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife
and provides sanctuary with dignity for non-releasable animals,
both native and non-native.
Because of our commitment to respect for the
rights and needs of wildlife, WRR is not open to the public.
Our History
WRR was founded in 1977 in San Antonio,
Texas, by Lynn Cuny, and
was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1978. Since
Spring 2004, WRR has been located at a new 187-acre facility
near Kendalia, Texas. WRR serves the cities of San Antonio,
Austin, and all surrounding counties, as well as the entire
state of Texas. WRR also provides assistance on a national
basis to wild animals in need of rescue.
WRR is widely recognized as a superior rehabilitation
and sanctuary facility and is accredited by The
Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). It provides a permanent
home for a variety of mammals (e.g., wolves, bears, big cats,
and primates) and and non-indigenous
birds and reptiles. Each year over 5,000 animals are brought to WRR,
mostly from surrounding areas, but many from around the country;
the majority of these were rehabilitated
and released or given permanent
sanctuary.
WRR maintains a 24-hour
Emergency Hotline and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. It is supported by a membership
of over 11,000 individuals and is assisted by 150 Volunteers.
The organization has a Staff
of 20 and anywhere from 8 to 15 Animal
Care Interns who come from the U.S. and abroad to work
at the Sanctuary and gain experience and training in wildlife
rehabilitation and animal care.
In addition, WRR provides advice
and assistance in dealing with human-wildlife
encounters in a non-lethal manner. Whether through training,
education, advocacy, or direct animal care, WRR fulfills its
commitment to wildlife protection and ethical,
sustainable relations between humans and the natural world.
Sergeant Carl Bragg is close to
wrapping up the case in of the young puppy that was
violently attacked in Blanco in early July. "The
puppy is doing well, still blind, but doing much better,"
Sgt. Bragg said…
Welcome
to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation!
