Every month, about 300 animals enter Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center’s sanctuary. Take a look at some of our data from September, October, and November 2025:
Some animals are mistaken for abandoned
Some animals who are brought to us are babies who are waiting for their mothers. If you see a young animal and are unsure if it needs help (as in, it has no apparent injuries and is not in danger), please leave it where it is until you’re sure its parent is not coming back for it.
When we receive a baby animal, it can be a struggle to raise and re-release it back into the wild.
Their parents know how to teach the baby how to survive, and we want them to have the best chance of being independent in the wild!
Some animals are injured by power lines
Recently, a howler monkey and her baby were brought in after the mother was electrocuted. Fortunately, both were released together on November 25th!
Others were kept illegally as pets
Many exotic animals and big cats in our sanctuary were once kept as pets. The capybaras who live in our sanctuary were also victims of the pet trade.
Remember, just because an animal goes viral on social media, doesn’t mean it will make a good pet.
Did you know we will be hosting a capybara naming contest soon? Starting December 22nd, you can suggest your favorite name!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook for more details!
