Carolina Waterfowl Rescue

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is a rescue, rehabilitation facility and sanctuary which takes in birds, reptiles, and farm animals from all over the Carolinas and beyond. As one of the leading waterfowl and songbird rehabilitation centers on the East Coast for the last 20 years, CWR is uniquely positioned to achieve broader understanding and more equitable healthcare for the animals so often overlooked within the medical and pet care margins of society. Our Wildlife Clinic can be subdivided into Adult Wildlife and Wildlife Offspring. Adult wildlife who have experienced human-wildlife conflict and require medical intervention are hospitalized and rehabbed at CWR with the ultimate goal of a timely return to the wild. While we admit adults year-round, our program for offspring is seasonal and follows the hatching season of native songbird species. This sees the successful raise and release of hundreds of injured, orphaned, and in-distress baby birds every summer. CWR’s domestic housing encompasses our Adoption Program and Resident Animal Program. Domestic animals like ducks, geese, and chickens rarely find medical help or second homes in the ways that more popular pets do, like dogs and cats. At CWR, domestic fowl, farm, and exotic animals that have been surrendered to our care are available for adoption. They have sanctuary and safety with us on 15 acres of land until they find permanent placement in the community. A number of animals receive permanent sanctuary status and live with us lifelong, most commonly if they are survivors of severe injuries or have been entrusted to us after an owner passes. We also assist local law enforcement in seizure cases.