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A wonderful and life changing experience.
Andrea (OK) Biology Student
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I have always loved animals of all shapes and sizes and from a young age I dreamed of a job where I would be able to work with and help animals. Wildlife in Crisis is an organization that turned my dreams into a reality. Working at WIC taught me more than how to aid orphaned and injured wildlife–it helped me realize that there are people in the world that still care about living in harmony with nature. It was inspiring to interact with so many members of the public that were willing to leave the…
Josni Mistry (Connecticut)Intern
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At Wildlife in Crisis,animals come in, sometimes barely alive, and you help bring them back to health. Eventually you release them into the wild. I found this work very rewarding. WIC’s founder, Dara Reid’s dedication and knowledge are amazing, I respect her so much!
Kelly (Maine), Registered NurseIntern
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As a former summer intern I had the chance to really see just how much hard work goes into making this organization a success. It’s great to see so many injured and orphaned animals have a second chance at life. Dara has put her heart into this place and without her, the staff and all the supporters, WIC wouldn’t be what it is today. Personally my internship was an experience I’ll never forget and it has given me the experience I need to pursue my career goals. I only wish I were able to continu…
Lisa (New York) Biology StudentIntern
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Wildlife in Crisis will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to have been part of such a wonderful organization. Dara took me under her wing. She taught me how to “identify, catch and calm” distressed animals, how to care for and clean; feed; love and nurture and then educate people to respect the animals and the world that we live in. I have always had an immense love for animals and nature as a whole. Having been part of WIC exceeded my wil…
Kimberly (South Africa)Intern
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I anticipated gaining hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation, what I got was a whole lot more! The number and variety of endangered wildlife in need brought to WIC is truly mind-boggling and the quality of care each animal receives at WIC is extraordinary. My unique experience at WIC strengthened my resolve for a life-long commitment to helping wildlife.
Beth (Delaware) VeterinarianIntern
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I have spent the past 8 years of my life committed to this important non-profit in Fairfield County.  The only organization of its kind in the region, Wildlife in Crisis works to preserve wildlife  through three important efforts: habitat preservation, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation.  The centerpiece of WIC is the wildlife hospital which nurtures over 5,000 injured and orphaned wild animals every year. In addition, WIC answers over 20,000 calls each year to help members o…
Amy J.Volunteer
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As a child I pretended to be a super hero, as many kids seem to do. I ran around my house fighting imaginary crime and saving the day. As I grew older, that feeling of wanting a purpose followed me. I started my internship at Wildlife In Crisis at the beginning of baby season and it shocked me at how many injured and orphaned animals came through the door on a given day. Working nonstop to help the helpless was exhausting but it wasn’t until I released one of our healed red tail hawks at Hawkw…
Gina DiMeo (Delaware)Intern
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We all have our charities that we support. Wildlife in Crisis is my charity and I encourage you to make it yours. We’re so fortunate to have Dara and WIC in our community. When I brought an injured fawn to WIC for help I was overwhelmed by the numbers and variety of animals. Raptors, songbirds, mammals, turtles and babies of every size and shape being cared for all day and night by volunteers and interns, AMAZING!
James NaughtonVolunteer
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Straight out of college, I knew I wanted hands-on experience with animals, one that could not be taught in a classroom. With my internship at Wildlife in Crisis, I got just that and much much, much more. The hours were long, the work was very demanding but nowhere else could I experience the joy and reward of watching orphaned animals grow healthily in my care. I never thought that in one summer, I could raise more than a dozen fawns and also care for young woodchucks, foxes, ducklings, gosling…
Daphne Ryan (Great Britain)Intern
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Wildlife in Crisis News

Wildlife in Crisis newsletters:

Wildlife in Crisis Year-End Newsletter 2015

Wildlife in Crisis Year-End Newsletter 2014

Wildlife in Crisis Year-End Newsletter 2013

WIC News 2005

WIC News 2002

WIC News 2000

When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.

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Wildlife in Crisis, Inc.
P.O. Box 1246
Weston, CT 06883

(203) 544-9913

wildlifeincrisis@snet.net

Hours: 9am-5pm daily

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WIC was founded in 1988 and each year WIC cares for over 5,000 injured and orphaned wild animals.

WIC relies entirely on donations to care for debilitated wildlife. Click here to donate.

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    • Leave the Fawns Alone!
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