SANCTUARY RESIDENTS & AMBASSADORS

The wild species you see here are not pets. They have been deemed non-releasable—meaning they cannot safely return to the wild due to medical or physical conditions that would prevent survival. Under the care of our veterinary team, these animals have found a permanent home at CWR. They live on spacious, protected properties designed to provide a safe environment, natural enrichment, and supplemental feeding as needed.

CHICKENS

AMY

MISS KITTY

BIG MAMA

MISS SUSIE

EMMA

TERESA

GLADYS

ZEKE

HELGA

JILL

CROWS

ACE

ECHO

EDGAR

MICKEY

PINK

DOVE

PETIT AMI

DUCKS

DANDY

GILLIGAN

SPROUT

DONKEYS

eDDIE

SEBASTIAN

ZIP

EMUS

DINO

KIWI

XX

XX

GEESE

ANUBIS

BABY FACE

BAO

BEAR

BELLA

BISCUIT

BUDDY

CAPTAIN

CASPER

CORDELIA

CURLY SUE

DAMIEN

DIMITRY

EYEBROWS

GRACIE

GRAVY

HARDY

JANET

LIEUTENANT

LOUIE

MERINGUE

MR. GREGG

MISO

MR. SEB

JULIETTE

OPHELIA

POCKY

ROMEO

RUTHIE

SHAKESPEARE

SUNNY

TONKA

TULIP

TULA

TUNDRA

VANESSA

WASABI

PEACOCKS

PIEBALD

XX

REPTILES

BEETLEJUICE

ATHENA

SHEEP

LAMBERT

OLIVE

STANLEY

VIVIAN

SWANS

DIABLO

FIERRO

GOMEZ

MORTICIA

VINCENT

WHOOP WHOOP

TURKEY

JONAS

Animal Residents

  • Casper

    Resident since 2021

    Rescued after surviving an animal attack. Casper arrived with a broken beak. Gentle yet resilient, he’s adapted beautifully to life at the rescue, navigating daily challenges with quiet strength. He’s a reminder to everyone he meets that healing comes in many forms and that even the most delicate creatures can be incredibly resilient.

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  • Ace the Crow

    RESIDENT SINCE 2016

    Ace has been at CWR since she was a baby. She had a broken leg and a broken wing and had imprinted on people, a phenomenon where social animals form their identity around the species that they encounter during early development. Ace was unable to regain full use of her wing after treatment, rendering her non-releasable into the wild. She became an ambassador for CWR and a foster parent for young crows. She enjoys causing chaos! She will steal coins from out of your purse and she can mimic a chicken perfectly.

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  • Jonas

    RESIDENT SINCE 2021

    Though Jonas is a domestic Blue Slate turkey, he is also one lucky duck! He was found wandering away from a poultry farming facility. A young family recognized that he needed saving and brought him to CWR. Jonas has made it clear from the start that he's more interested in people than his avian counterparts. Here at CWR he will be free to live out the long life he deserves, surrounded by friends and family who love him. Consider joining his fan club and sponsoring this sweet boy who brings so much joy to those around him.

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  • Mr. Seb

    Mr. Seb was originally dumped at a lake with his sister. Mr. Seb and his sister were rescued by CWR and then adopted, but Mr. Seb became depressed in his new home, so he returned to the rescue. At the rescue, he joined a family headed up by the goose Pringles, a beloved CWR resident. After Pringle's passed away in 2015, Mr. Seb and Pringles’ mate Annabelle carried on the family until Annabelle’s passing in 2024.

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  • Dandy & Sprout

    RESIDENTS SINCE 2025

    Meet the CWR educational ambassadors! These two were rehomed at the rescue as ducklings. They have grown up together and are thick as thieves. Their strong bond and loud personalities make them the perfect pair to represent the diversity of animals and needs that we encounter at the rescue. Email educates@cwrescue.org to book a program with Dandy and Sprout today.

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  • Zeke & His Ladies

    RESIDENT SINCE 2016

    Zeke is the most charming bantam (mini) rooster around! At 1-foot-tall, his charisma led to him being a fan favorite at public events for many years. Plus, he’s popular with the ladies! Zeke now enjoys his retirement from the public eye surrounded by his flock of adoring hen wives. He was originally rescued by CWR after being found running down the road alongside traffic. He was lucky not to get hit! His luck has stayed with him all these years, as he remains a volunteer favorite.

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A Note on Animal Residents…

We get many requests for visits or to present educational programs with an animal ambassador. This is a good time to share some information about CWR’s Resident Program, as it pertains to educational animals!

  • Any wild species that you see listed above is not a pet. They are animals determined by our vet to be non-releasable. An animal may be deemed non-releasable because of a medical or physical disability that would hinder survival in the wild. CWR utilizes several large properties where the environment is safe for non-releasable wildlife to live and they can receive supplemental feeding as needed.

  • It is illegal for any person, other than a state appointed rehabilitator, to care for injured wildlife. A federal Migratory Bird Permit is required to keep/house non-releasable avian wildlife. This is a lengthy and expensive process that takes time, money, and patience. To obtain a permit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife, at least 100 hours of hands-on rehab experience is needed, gained over the course of one year minimum. Permits are renewed annually. CWR takes care to meet federal standards and accommodate animals in a safe and secure environment.