— State & federally licensed in Indiana

Every Wild Life Deserves a Second Chance

We rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned native wildlife across South Bend and Michiana. Donations, volunteers, shares, and reviews keep the next rescue possible.

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Young rescued raccoon resting in blankets

Young fox kit receiving rehabilitative care

Owl being held during wildlife rehabilitation

Rescue to release

Licensed care

100%

Donor Funded

4,200+

Animals Rescued

11K+

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Ways To Help

Keep the next rescue moving.

Intake can fill quickly, but support never stops mattering. Funds, time, shares, and reviews help more people find us and help more animals get care.

Donate.

We're 100% donor-funded. Every dollar buys formula, medicine, and habitat.

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Volunteer.

Transporters, feeders, builders, and fundraisers help keep care moving.

Join the team

Review.

A kind review builds trust before the next family needs wildlife help.

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What To Do

Found a wild animal? Start here.

Not every animal that looks "alone" needs rescue. Use these guides before intervening — and call us at (574) 555-1234 if you're unsure.

Nest check

Baby Bunnies

Mom only visits at dawn & dusk. Most don't need help.

Bunny basics

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Fawns

Curled up alone is normal. Watch from a distance.

Fawn guidance

Fledgling care

Songbirds

Fledglings hop on the ground for days. That's healthy.

Bird guide

Call first

Raptors

Never handle alone. Cover with a sheet and call us.

Raptor steps

From rescue to release

Success Stories

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Released June 2024

Clover the Cottontail

Found beside her injured mother in Granger. After 6 weeks she returned to the wild.

Released May 2024

Mable the Robin

Window-strike recovery. Took flight again over Potawatomi Park.

Released April 2024

Atlas the Red-Tail

Vehicle collision. 14 weeks of rehab. First wingbeat: golden hour.

Get in touch

Questions, support, or volunteer interest?

Send a note for donations, volunteering, reviews, media, or general questions. If you've found wildlife, please start with the guide first so urgent cases get routed clearly.

Capacity note

Intake may be limited during busy seasons. Donations, transport help, and community shares are often the fastest ways to help the next animal.

Call(574) 555-1234
Emailhello@rescuerelease.org
AreaSouth Bend, IN 46601
Reviews367 community reviews