About the Wildlife Rescue League
The Wildlife Rescue League is a non-profit organization providing care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in order to return them to the wild. Their licensed rehabilitators, located throughout Virginia and suburban Maryland, work with animal shelters, humane societies, wildlife groups, nature centers and veterinary hospitals to provide care to creatures in need.
WRL operates a wildlife hotline in the Northern Virginia and surrounding areas to assist the public in obtaining information and assistance in locating a wildlife rehabilitator. WRL is also committed to educating the public about the natural history of native wildlife, coexisting with it and preventing the need for wildlife rehabilitation. They can provide brochures, educational material and educational programs to suit your needs.
If you are in Northern Virginia, or the DC Metro area and you find an animal that may need assistance, please call the Wildlife Hotline at (703) 440-0800 for advice.
The Wildlife Rescue League welcomes all who support the preservation of wildlife as volunteers and/or members. For more information about the Wildlife Rescue League, volunteer opportunities or to arrange for a program, here is how you can contact us:
• General Information: wrl@wildliferescueleague.org
• Volunteer Information: volcoord@wildliferescueleague.org
• Mailing Address: Wildlife Rescue League, P.O. Box 704, Falls Church, VA 22040
• Administrative Telephone: (703) 391-8625
They do not provide rehabilitation instruction on our website or by email request.
Wildlife Rescue League Membership
If you have a commitment to protecting and caring for wildlife, they invite you to join the Wildlife Rescue League.
The benefits of membership include:
---Classes and workshops. The WRL offers training in wildlife care that meets the education requirements for state licensing as a rehabilitator. Most classes are free for members.
---The quarterly WRL newsletter, Rescue Report, containing informative articles on wildlife care and rehabilitators' experiences.
---Quarterly general membership meetings. Meetings are usually held the first Saturday of March, June, September, and December. Most meetings feature guest speakers who share ideas and information about wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation and other topics related to wildlife in our community.
---Free access to our library which has an extensive collection of books, journals, catalogs, and other up-to-date material about wildlife rehabilitation.
---Virginia licensed wildlife rehabilitators who are WRL rehabilitator members may be eligible to receive rehabilitation supplies. Certain conditions apply. Contact WRL for more information.
You can also support them by purchasing official Wildlife Rescue League merchandise at cafepress.com. See the link below for donations. Proceeds from our merchandise sales go directly to support the care of injured and orphaned wildlife If you would like more information about membership please call (703) 391-8625, email them at wrl@wildliferescueleague.org, or download their membership form. Thank you for your interest in WRL.
The website also provides a Resources page which includes a link to a number of brochures including 10 Ways You and Your Family Can Help Wildlife , Please Don't Kidnap Baby Animals , Who Is Sharing Your World: The WRL Coloring Book , and Gardener's Best Friend - Master of Pest Control: The Skunk! .
Finding Help for Native Wildlife
Immediate assistance for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife is essential. Wild animals require specialized medical care and diets. Even a few hours can mean the difference between life and death, or the ability to be returned to the wild.
Do not attempt to care for a wild animal yourself.
If you are in Northern Virginia (as far south as Fredricksburg and west as Loudoun County) or in Washington, DC you can get assistance by contacting the WRL Wildlife hotline described below. If you are outside these areas please see the Resources page for a list of other organizations, agencies and directories which can provide assistance. No matter where you are, good sources of help include your local animal shelters, humane society, or vets.
If you find wildlife you believe is in need of human assistance, call the WRL Wildlife Hotline at (703) 440-0800. A volunteer will return your call and give you instructions on how to proceed.
The hotline operates from 8 AM to 9 PM (6 PM in winter) every day of the year. If you call after hours, your call will be returned after 8 AM the following day. See our online brochure Does This Animal Need Help for more information.
The Address for this organization is
Wildlife Rescue League
PO Box 704
Falls Church, VA 22040
Web Links
Learn More about Donating : http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/donations.html
Wildlife Rescue League Membership Form : http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/membership_form.htm
Resources including links to their online brochures: http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/resources.html
Does This Animal Need Help?: http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/rescue.html