Found A Baby Bird?
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) wildlife rescue organization located in Indian Trail, NC.
Our doors are open to those animals few rescues are willing to or are able to accommodate: domestic and wild fowl, migratory songbirds, reptiles, farm animals, and even "pocket pets".
What We Do
Rehab
Triage, treatment, and surgical procedures carried out by federally licensed wildlife rehabbers and veterinary staff.
Release
Seeing rehabbed avian and reptile wildlife patients placed back in suitable and wild environments where they will thrive.
Rescue
Rescuing 7,000 animals a year, removing domestic animals from harmful situations and challenging the standards of pet bird care.
Rehome
Finding homes for nearly 2,000 domestic animals in the community and granting second chances to surrendered animals.
Take Action
Join Us!
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR) is operated almost entirely by passionate volunteers, a critical element to the success of our nonprofit. As a volunteer, you get to spend time working with animals, assisting in their care, and offering a direct hand in their journey back to the wild or to be placed in a loving home.
No matter what interests you or how much time you can spare, with so many different volunteer opportunities at CWR, there’s bound to be one that suits you!
Support the Animals
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue receives no funding from any local, state, or government agency, so we rely on good-hearted people like you to help cover costs. As an example, our Songbird Nursery program requires 100,000 mealworms a week to feed orphaned, baby birds. This costs roughly $10,000/month. Many of the native birds we protect are on the decline but vital to our ecosystem. Can you help them?
Upcoming events
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Volunteer Orientation
NOV 17 10:00AM-12:30PM
An on-site session that occurs bi-monthly for prospective volunteers to learn about animal care volunteering.
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Open Volunteer Day
NOV 22 10:00AM-2:00PM
A monthly rewarding day of hard work for the animals of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue! Open to all members of the pubic, ages 16+.
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Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
DEC 3 ALL DAY
A national day of charitable giving! Monitor our social media and emails for updates related to Giving Tuesday.
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“With age and wisdom, I have realized we need to simply make the world right for that one animal who needs it. Be a light in the darkness for an animal who otherwise would have no hope, and always try to do what’s right. We are humans and make mistakes, but we work hard and go home knowing we tried, and we did our best.”