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The work we do is so meaningful and important. This program has been the most amazing of my life! I have grown in ways I didn’t even know were possible. I loved every moment of this exceptional opportunity. This organization is truly amazing and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of it.
Laura Cummins (New York) BiologistIntern
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Working at Wildlife in Crisis has been unlike any other position I’ve held.  Having never visited the facility before I began the internship, I could only gather impressions through the website and phone interviews.  Everything I heard and read made me want to be a part of it.  It sounded like WIC was a bit of the cure for human ignorance, giving back without reservations.  It has been refreshing to work for a selfless organization that dedicates an immeasurable amount of time and energy t… Read more
Kathryn (Pennsylvania)Intern
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It is an honor to work as a volunteer at Wildlife in Crisis. There is nothing as inspirational and awe-inspiring as watching the tireless work of Dara, Peter, the interns and volunteers nurse orphaned wild animals until they can survive on their own … and then release them into the wild. Thank you for giving God’s creatures a second chance!
RobertVolunteer
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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… Read more
Daphne Ryan (Great Britain)Intern
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I have had the great privilege to work as a weekly volunteer at Wildlife in Crisis. At WIC, injured wildlife are well cared for, rehabilitated and released back into the wild where they belong. Thank goodness there are people like Dara and the rest of the WIC staff in this world!
JaniceVolunteer
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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… Read more
Josni Mistry (Connecticut)Intern
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A wonderful and life changing experience.
Andrea (OK) Biology Student
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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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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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At Wildlife in Crisis I learned the direct value of hard work: time and effort put into caring about and for the wildlife at the clinic meant healthier and happier animals. Coming into that clinic for the first time was equally inspiring and intimidating, both because of the diversity of animals needing help and also because of the dedication of the owners, interns, and volunteers. I will never forget all of the animals I cared for, the people I worked with, and the values I learned while I had … Read more
Katie (Michigan)Intern
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Henry Beston, The Outermost House

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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

owl-footerWildlife in Crisis is a volunteer run, non-profit,
501(c)(3) organization dedicated to wildlife preservation and land conservation.

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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    • Capital Campaign for Our Future
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      • Videos
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    • Mammals – Deer/Fawn/Rabbit/Other
    • Birds
  • Land Trust
  • Environmental Education
    • Co-Existing with Indigenous Wildlife
    • Give Wildlife a Brake!
    • Primary Care for Young Mammals
    • Primary Care for Young Birds
    • Rabies – Don’t Panic!
    • Pick Up and Transport
    • Defensive Driving Tips
    • Leave the Fawns Alone!
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