Wildlife In Crisis

Eva Henneberg

2024-04

What a blessing! I was walking my 2 dogs. As most dogs, whenever they see/smell something small + furry, their curiosity is piqued. Today they both ran over to shrubbery + began sniffing feverishly. They didn't bark, growl or show any aggression. I went over to see what was so fascinating - it was a black squirrel who couldn't move.I knew this critter was terrified + needed help. I brought the dogs home + drove over to where we'd seen him/her. Still there in the very same position, I picked up the fur baby, bundled it up + called my vet. While the vet couldn't help this animal species, they suggested I go directly to the WILDLIFE IN CRISIS location in Weston, CT.Frankly, I wasn't sure this tiny animal would survive the drive over. By the Grace of G-d, my newest little friend did! I was greeted by Willow (daughter of the WIC founder) before I even parked the car. She took my precious baby very gently + went inside immediately for an initial assessment. Shortly she came back out to tell me that the squirrel will need some time at their facility. She was quite certain it would survive, be rehabilitated + released back into one of the nature preserves.I've never been so elated while at an animal related facility! I've yet to tell the doggos that they were crucial in saving a life! I cannot accurately describe how thrilled I am to now know of WIC. This is a non-profit group + they survive on donations. I'm putting my donation in the mail tomorrow!PLEASE SUPPORT THEM!

Wendy

2023-10

My first encounter with Dara and Wildlife in Crisis was about two years ago when I found an injured bunny in my yard. I discovered Wildlife in Crisis and went there the next morning. Dara met me at the infirmary, swiftly took the bunny into her hands, still wrapped in a little blanket, and proceeded to examine it. She noted that the broken leg, although fractured, would not need surgery, but a cast. Dara and her team corrected the fracture, nursed the bunny back to health, and found a safe place to release it. While I was there, I noticed how expansive the Center is and the diversity of the many animals they house and care for there. The knowledge, compassion, and lifelong dedication of Dara, and the volunteers who help her run Wildlife in Crisis, are astounding. They are all gifts to our wildlife and communities. Tomorrow morning will be my next in person encounter. I came across a bird who was sitting at the electric doors of a store as I exited. I believe it was fate. As I walked out this little bird looked directly at me as if it knew I would help. I asked for a box from the store, collected this sweet little thing, and tucked it safely away for the night. It is a relief to know exactly where to go with this beautiful creature. If you’re reading this, please consider making a donation to this remarkable volunteer organization. Dara and her team of volunteers give so much of themselves to our community and its vulnerable wildlife population. Let’s always make sure to show our unwavering support and gratitude by giving back to them.

migdoelignaci morales rivera

2023-06

Wildlife in Crisis is an extraordinary organization. Not only do they care for thousands of wild animals in need each year, but they are entirely volunteer run! They are my charity of choice. Thank you WIC for your sage advice and for taking such good care of our wildlife.

Jennifer Brennan

2023-07

Wildlife in Crisis does incredible work caring for the often forgotten wildlife amongst us. They take in over 5,000 orphaned and injured animals a year and care for them until they're ready to be released back into the wild. They do this out of the kindness of their hearts and are completely volunteer run. We need more people who care like WIC does. Protecting wildlife and the land where animals roam is of paramount importance. Thank you for all you do!

Najiriha Moore

2022-05

I found this little one on the ground covered in ants. When I picked him up he was barely breathing or moving. I immediately got everything I needed to save this little one. I thought he wasn’t going to make it then the next morning he was crawling.I was so happy we became very attached. He loved cuddling and sucking on my fingers. I kept him for a week I knew I didn’t have the proper things for him so I found Wildfire In Crisis. The Staff was very polite very professional and kind. I got lost and was 20 mins late they were very understanding. I highly recommended them. it was so hard to say goodbye. Now he is in great hands. ❤️

Simply Coddingtons

2023-10

I found a bird (warbler)who lost his wing. When others said he has no life left , this place said he would have a home forever please help support 💕this place welcomes and helps wildlife.

Dustin Pratt

2023-06

Amazing facility. Clean, well organized and professional. My dog found a bunny nest and one of the bunnies had a broken leg which they repaired surgically. Very grateful for their expertise.

Summer Hoogenboom

2022-05

Wildlife in Crisis is an amazing organization. I dropped off a tiny mouse to them today and I’m so grateful that they were willing to take in and care for an animal that most people view as a pest. Wildlife rehabilitation is incredibly hard work and I can tell, from both my experience and the testimonies of others, that the volunteer staff is extremely dedicated and caring. It takes a lot of work and a lot of funds to run a rehabilitation center - think round-the-clock care, medication, special diets, veterinary care, etc. I fully expected to give a donation with my drop off and they’re worth every penny, in my opinion. I will continue to recommend and support them! Thank you for caring so deeply for even the littlest lives!

Sasikala Ravi

2023-08

We found a baby bird and the folks at WIC did a wonderful job telling us how to save the bird. We built a nest for the bird and the bird was then reclaimed by its parents. Thank you!

Laurie Panettiere

2022-05

I feed birds and have many in my yard so there is bound to be some that are either ill or have eye problems. Twice I have had to use Wild Life in Crisis and both times they took the birds in to care for them. I really appreciate all they do for wildlife! Peter and everyone there are professional and very helpful.

G Gulyas

2020-05

Excellent resource devoted to helping wildlife. A few years ago, they gave me good advice regarding an injured bird I found in the yard, which they took in and cared for without question. Today, I found a fledgling, and called them. They called back quickly, and gave me the advice I needed (this bird appears healthy, a day or two from flying, and its parents are nearby to care for it). This organization truly loves animals, and is there with advice and support when needed. A wonderful organization.

Anastasija Jemeljanova

2021-05

Contacted about a barred owl last night and the center got back to me first thing in the morning. They willingly took in the owl, inspected right away. I also received a little tour of where the young owl would be staying during its recovery. So grateful for the help, explanation, and efforts by this wildlife care center. You can tell as soon as you arrive that the animals are kept in safe conditions and are well cared for. Thank you so much!

Emily Tomas

2019-05

I called and left a message regarding a small injured bird that I came across today. My call was promptly returned by Peter and I brought the bird in, who luckily seemed to improve from when I initially called. Even still, they took care to examine the bird and said they would observe it overnight. This is a wonderful place, with a wonderful mission. Thank you!!

Kathy Gambacini

2022-05

Peter returned my phone call on a late Saturday morning and told me the place was open til 5pm so i could bring in my injured Mockingbird found on a roadside. A polite youung woman met me at a small garage-like structure as I reached the top of the long drive to the building. A shared wisdom for others is to drive up the long hilly drive by the #44 mailbox.The young woman told me they would take care of the Mockingbird, which she believed had an injured wing and eye, probably from a car, and would then release it in their wooded surroundings. I wish I would have inquired more to how they would treat the bird, but I'm so glad they were there for us. Directions wise, put in the 44 Indian Valley address on Google Maps rather than Wildlife in Crisis, because you will get left at Kramer Rd if you put in the latter.

Nicola Improta

2021-05

Wildlife in Crisis does incredible work for our community and the wildlife we share home with ... Peter ALWAYS returns my calls after leaving a detailed message. I have brought multiple little critters into W.I.C.'s care ... they are truly doing priceless work, but nothing in life is free! I donate every time I bring in an animal / when I can and encourage everyone else to do the same.

Trissie Rose

2018-05

This is an incredibly helpful and caring group of people doing a fabulous service. Their responsiveness and advice helped saved a family of bunnies after we accidentally disturbed the nest. One was in distress and they walked us through how to get it to them safely and quickly. Immediately they put it in an incubator for care and eventual release. The others we were able to safely return to the nest with their directions and saw the mama come back the following day. They are wonderful and we are so relieved.

Adam Dean

2020-05

Found little baby squirrels in a car engine and raced them over to WiC, where they were very happy to help. All three survived and are back in the wild!

Miguel Martinez

2022-05

So I found this little fella on the floor with it’s left leg broken. My wife and I decided to take care of it until we figured out what to do. My wife found the Wild Crisis through Google, an hour drive from where we live. We took the bird to Wild Crisis and we had a little chat with one of the employees. My wife and I felt very comfortable with them. We admire what they do and their passion and love towards animals.

Jillian Barrett

2021-05

WIC is a professional and an extremely caring and organized organization to help wildlife who is either hurt, sick - or neither! We have some field mice in our basement and rather than leave them out for the cats in the neighborhood to get them, we brought them to WIC and they took them, no questions asked. We called, were given a time slot for drop off, and were on our way. Later that same week, I got pictures of the mouse we dropped off, happy, and healthy in an incubator with other small creatures. What an amazing group of caring people. I only wish I could dedicate my life to do what they are doing in Weston, CT. If you ever have any doubts on what you should do, call them first. They are a resource that you will be glad you have in your back pocket.

Dayna Allen

2021-05

We have been bringing injured and orphaned animals to Wildlife in Crisis for many years. They do such an amazing job caring for these animals, rehabbing them and returning them to the wild when possible. They have a wonderful staff that is always so lovely and helpful. We are so grateful to have a place like WIC nearby to help these animals.

Bonnie Lee Panda

2021-05

Wow! I have a family of squirrels living in my attic and I called Wildlife in Crisis for recommendations on how best to handle them in a humane way. I received a call back within an hour and was given such helpful advice. I feel so relieved after our conversation and feel knowlegable enough to handle the situation. Thank you WIC!!!

syarah caraballo

2022-05

Highly recommended! I found a American Robin who injured it’s legs. I called on Monday leaving a voicemail and they called me the same day and asked to bring it the bird. Very grateful for places like this.

jeff spalter

2020-05

A dark-eyed junco was hurt near our bird-feeder. He survived the night and the next day I caught him and saw he had a hurt wing and leg. We called a number of places on the DEEP website with no success. Wild life in Crisis called us back and without hesitation said to bring the bird. So we did. And we were excited to see such an excellent facility where our Junco would be well cared for. Peter gave us a tour. We gave a donation and so should you.

Lisa Sampson

2020-05

I brought in an injured baby robin. They informed me of the treatment plan and said the bird is going to be ok. I happily gave them a donation and will donate again. I would love to volunteer some time there, only wish it was a little closer to me.

Josiah Vrooman

2023-05

Dropped off baby bunnies here and the facility was immaculate. Such a beautiful well kept place. Workers were very respectful and sincere absolutely loved my experience

Lindsay Nuckols

2016-05

This NPO is comprised of some of the most dedicated, lovely, compassionate individuals. They went above and beyond to save my favourite barred owl family's baby fledglings after they fell out of their tree nest into the road in front of my house. Highly recommended.

Eason

2021-05

We found an injured sea gull and took it to the clinic. The staff were wonderful and I am sure that it is in very good care. I tried to call a few times in advance but no one picked up. I went anyway and I'm very glad this center exists!

Colette Griffin

2019-05

WIC is an amazing organization that not only provides rehab for thousands of wild animals each year, but also educates regarding the need to leave open space so that other living beings can continue to exist. Teaches compassion and kindness for other living beings and gives so many wild animals a 2nd chance to thrive. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing resource in our community!

Nancy Roche

2022-05

A little bird fell off the roof off my job on to concrete and broke one of his legs I didn’t want to leave him alone to die like that. The next morning I called them they didn’t answer so I drove there and they took the little guy in immediately. They didn’t pressure me to donate like other people have mention but I did because it was the right thing to do .

Sarah Rosen

2023-09

Couldn’t be more grateful for this place and everyone who works there. Have taken multiple animals in need here and they have gotten the care they needed. Forever thankful.