Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to wildlife rescue and wildlife conservation.

Our mission is to ensure the
preservation of native wildlife in
areas where development has
destroyed habitat and endangered wildlife.
We rescue, provide veterinary care, and rehabilitate injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. We monitor and control wildlife disease and environmental toxins, and we teach others the importance of preserving native wildlife species.

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		The BRWC is holding a Baby Shower on June 9, from 1-3 pm to raise awareness of the wildlife orphans that are created when wildlife parents are killed or nests are destroyed. Download our Invitation. Our Shower Gift List is here.

		Registration is open for Wildlife Discovery Camp this summer at the BRWC for children ages 7-12. Join as we hike and explore the forest, meet wild animals face to face, participate in scavenger hunts, and make bird houses, feeders, and other crafts. More info and download a registration form.

		The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center does not have enough room at its current facility to help all the animals needing care. Learn more about our plans to build a new facility.

		The BRWC is proud to welcome Becky Shore of Wildlife Ambassadors as our new Director of Education. Becky has worked in the field of wildlife education for more than 20 years and her fascinating education programs offered to schools and the public are a popular addition to the services offered by the BRWC. See our Education Page to schedule a program.

		There is a ban on feeding deer in Frederick, Clarke, Warren, and Shenandoah Counties due the risk of spreading Chronic Wasting Disease. Read more about this deadly disease of deer.

		Internships are available for individuals interested in learning about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Learn more about our internship opportunities.


		Did you know the BRWC rescued and rehabilitated almost 1,000 orphan babies birds and mammals in 2012? Young wildlife become orphaned when their parents are killed or their nests or dens destroyed. When that happens, the BRWC is here to help.
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		Why are bat populations plummeting? White Nose Syndrome is a new fungal infection of North American bats and it's killing them by the thousands. Learn more about White Nose Syndrome.

		Lead ammunition causes lead poisoning in some of our favorites species including hawks and eagles. Watch a video of an eagle recovering from lead poisoning. Read more about lead poisoning.

		There have been deer deaths in northern Virginia and WV this fall due to hemorrhagic disease, a viral disease of deer that is spread by insects. Read more about hemorrhagic disease of deer.

		Can you identify Virginia's Snakes? Did you know is against the law to kill a snake in Virginia? Test your knowledge of Virginia snakes.

For advice about wildlife issues or concerns, or for help with wildlife emergencies
Please call 540-837-9000


	The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center is a *501(c)3 charity that does not charge for its services.* The wild animals we rescue do not have owners to pay for their care, nor there is any state, federal, or local funding for this service. We are completely dependent on donations to pay for needed food, housing, and medication. Please help us help these animals!!



	The BRWC is extremely grateful to the Burwell-van Lennep Foundation for the rent-free use of our current cottage, and for a 50 year rent-free lease of 18 acres of land on which to build our new facility.

* READ TESTIMONIALS *
on the impact of the
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
on wildlife and the community.

We would like to thank the following businesses for their support
Roseville and Plaza Veterinary Clinics Winchester SPCA Martin's Ayrshire Farm Catering Apple Blossom U-Store-It, Boyce Mt Airy Farmers Market, Boyce The Farm Store in Middleburg Apply Valley Animal Hospital Veterinary Surgical Center The Hope Center for Animals Caiman Plumbing
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi