Our December Coffee & Tea on Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers has been rescheduled for January 27, 2026 at 6pm Universal Coordinated Time! We hope to see you there - you can register at bit.ly/CT0126

Can you help us meet our $5,000 goal by Dec 31? Every dollar we raise will be matched, so contributors have the chance to double their impact for wildlife! So if you're able, consider helping wild animals and rehabbers all over the world with a gift today! secure.givelively.org/donate/inter...

What do you want to talk about at the Coffee & Tea with IWRC online wildlife rehabilitation seminars next year? We'd love your suggestions for topics and speakers - you can even volunteer yourself! Submit your suggestions here: forms.gle/6xpkxRSXsNva... #wildliferehab #wildliferescue

Have you heard of a Veterinary Social Worker before? VSWs are specialized mental health professionals who focus on where humans and animals intersect. They often help animal care teams create healthier workspaces, address compassion fatigue, burnout, and the decision-making and grief of euthanasia.

Whether you're just starting on your #wildliferehab journey or have been caring for wildlife for decades, what you learn in an IWRC class will help you provide the best possible care to your patients! #wildliferescue #wildlifeconservation #veterinarymedicine

It's #internship application season! Are you are looking for spring and summer internships and #volunteer opportunities? Make a difference and save lives while you learn! Consider one of the many #wildliferescue & #wildliferehab opportunities on the IWRC Job Board (theiwrc.org/jobs)!

It's Giving Tuesday! Consider helping the IWRC increase the accessibility of science-based #wildliferehab and #wildliferescue education, research, and standards around the world - particularly in underserved regions. With our match challenge, your gift can make twice the difference for #wildlife!

Wildlife rehabbers fly high when we release animals, but we witness so much suffering too. Massive workloads, financial struggles, and societal inertia can be stressful & demoralizing too. This month's free #wildliferehab seminar is all about staying healthy and resilient for our important work.

Happy Thanksgiving to our US friends, and what a great opportunity to share our gratitude for all of the wildlife rehabilitators, wildlife rescuers, and wildlife allies out there in the world! We're so honored to serve and support you in your essential work. #wildliferescue #wildliferehab

What does it take to become a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator? One component of the process is education! Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators have completed a minimum of 50 hours in 13 critical wildlife rehabilitation topics! #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #ContinuingEducation #certification

A huge thank you to everyone who walked or donated during our Walk for Wildlife event last week! Together, we walked to support wildlife and the rehabilitators who give injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals a second chance. IWRC is so grateful for your support! #thankyou #wildliferehab

Tomorrow I’m participating in a charity walk for the IWRC. If you’re seeing this please consider giving, even $5. Wildlife is constantly hurt by people. They are hit by cars, run into windows, killed by our pets, kidnapped; some are hurt on purpose. Help mitigate these harms. tinyurl.com/4xvkymw3

Did you miss Tuesday's Coffee & Tea on Training Ambassador Animals with Lara Joseph? Don't worry, we recorded it! Check out the free excerpt here: youtu.be/Q3pryFiXg9c IWRC Members can access the full recording at theiwrc.org/membership/w... #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #animaltraining

Can you identify the bird calling in this video Elise took on her #walkforwildlife at Saxon Park in Oklahoma USA? Share your guesses in the replies! We'll post the answer tomorrow!

What gorgeous photos from #WalkforWildlife participant Elise, walking in beautiful fall Saxon Park in Oklahoma USA! Have you taken your walk yet? If so we want to see it! There's also still time to sign up to walk, or support our walkers and #wildliferehab around the world: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf

It’s not gonna look that color of green but I’m exciting get out and hike on my #walkforwildlife this week. And I’ll see plenty of gorgeous Oregon pale and dark greens. Pictures to come.

Happy US National Take a #Hike Day! It’s also the kickoff of IWRC’s Walk for Wildlife! This week, hike anywhere, anytime, and help #wildliferehabilitators who care for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals around the world. Register or support our walkers: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf

Walk for Wildlife starts Monday! Have you printed your bib yet? Set your walking goal and place? Ordered a t-shirt? If you haven’t registered yet, join the walk here: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf #WalkforWildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #conservation #hiking #fundraiser

This is Lara Joseph, our speaker for this month's free #wildliferehab seminar! She is a professional animal behavior consultant, trainer, and speaker, and she'll be speaking on ethical, positive reinforcement strategies for choosing and training ambassador animals. Sign up at www.bit.ly/CT1125

#Wildlife rehabbers and allies: Take a moment to breathe, stretch your legs, and reconnect with nature. This November 17-23 at IWRC's Walk for Wildlife, your steps can build a stronger global #wildliferehab network! Join us! tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf Images from the 2024 #WalkforWildlife, in Oregon USA

Do you have an up-to-date Emergency Plan? Every wildlife rehabilitator needs a plan to keep themselves and the animals safe if the unexpected happens. Disaster planning doesn't have to be overwhelming; IWRC has a free workbook to guide you: theiwrc.org/project/disa... #wildliferehab #wildliferescue

We want to help YOU provide the best possible care to the wildlife you care for, and good fluid therapy makes a huge difference! Check out our new online Fluid Therapy course at theiwrc.org/product/flui... #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #vettech #continuingeducation

The recording for last week's Coffee & Tea is out now! Check out the free excerpt! Members can access the full recording, and the full archive of previous Coffee & Teas, through the member portal. Not a member? Join us! theiwrc.org/join #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #veterinarymedicine #birds

New Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation issue out now! Featuring pangolins, Harris's hawks, and bird-building collisions. Access to this journal is an IWRC member benefit! Not a member? Join for as low as $30/year! theiwrc.org/join #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #sciencenews #Zoology

Do YOU know the difference between a permitted or licensed rehabilitator, and a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator? #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehab #wildlife #AnimalCare #careers

Registration is open now! You can see all the details here: theiwrc.org/product/flui...

Free online #wildlife seminar next Wednesday! Dr. Sarah Reich of the DuPage Wildlife Center will be sharing their experiences caring for fledgling #songbirds with vitamin A deficiencies correlated with local cicada emergences. Register: bit.ly/CT1025 #wildliferehab #animalnutrition #veterinary #CE

Lace up your shoes and step outside for a great cause at Walk for #Wildlife, the IWRC's virtual run/walk, at your own pace and schedule, November 17-23. Every step supports #wildliferehab, promotes wildlife coexistence, and improves captive wildlife welfare! Learn more: tinyurl.com/yyd9v4kf

Some #halloween decorations endanger #wildlife! Keep wildlife safe and the fun alive by avoiding fake spider webbing and dangling fishing line. Thank you to Kanyana Wildlife for sharing this timely reminder for #spooky season! Support them here: tinyurl.com/mvta2nvm #birds #bats #conservation

IWRC Newsletter Out Now! Check your inbox for #wildliferehab news, resources, updates, upcoming classes and conferences, and more! Not subscribed but want to catch up? Click here: mailchi.mp/theiwrc.org/... Want to sign up? Click here: theiwrc.org/development/... #wildiferescue #veterinary #birds

IWRC's Online Fluid Therapy course will be available on October 27, 2025! Understanding Fluid Therapy is a crucial skill for every wildlife caretaker - nearly every patient arrives dehydrated and treatment is the difference between life and death. #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #veterinary #CE #bird

Free #wildliferehab webinar with Dr. Sarah Reich! When the DuPage WCC saw an increase in fledgling wild #birds with similar symptoms, they thought they might it might be a new disease. Instead, it was the unlikeliest of suspects: cicadas. Register to hear this fascinating story: www.bit.ly/CT1025

Migration Alert: Over 470 million birds are forecast to fly across the eastern Midwest tonight. Turn off all nonessential lights from 11 PM to 6 AM to keep them from becoming disoriented. More than a 1B birds die in glass collisions every year. Discover ways to help them: bit.ly/stopbirdcoll...

Birds are migrating! Help them get where they're going by going lights out, making sure your windows are effectively treated to prevent bird collisions, and keeping cats inside, on leashes, or in catios so exhausted birds can feed with more safety. #birds #wildliferehab #conservation

Thank you to Dr. Helina Jolly for a fantastic and thought-provoking discussion on Indigenous Perspectives on Wildlife Coexistence! Did you miss it? Don't worry! IWRC members can watch the full recording, and we're sharing an excerpt for everyone: youtu.be/Yjpt8477s8g #wildliferehab #conservation

Just like a degree, becoming an Associate Wildlife Rehabilitator means you completed foundational education. It shows agencies, funders, and potential employers that it's not just a dream; you mean business. Learn more: cwrexam.org #wildliferehab #wildlife #wildliferescue #careeradvice

IWRC September Newsletter: tinyurl.com/38wz6dh2 Annual Membership Meeting, Upcoming Coffee & Tea, IWRC Shareables launch, and gut microbiota linked to stereotypic behavior #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #conservation

Did you know our speaker for next week's Coffee & Tea, Dr. Helina Jolly, has a fascinating documentary called Gidiku Vapathu? Check it out! youtu.be/dIJrsAeVQzI?... Don't miss our free #wildliferehab webinar on Indigenous Perspectives on #Wildlife Coexistence next week: www.bit.ly/CT0926

We're so excited to hear from Dr. Helina Jolly on Indigenous Perspectives on Wildlife Coexistence for Coffee & tea this month (register free: www.bit.ly/CT0926) - did you know that Dr. Jolly also has a podcast called Biodiversity Speaks? You can listen here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ibios

Happy National Wildlife Day! To celebrate, a new resource for all you rehabilitators and wildlife enthusiasts out there! Download any IWRC digital infographic or printable handout from our website, free: theiwrc.org/resources/sh... #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #veterinarymedicine #conservation

Join our monthly wildlife seminar, Coffee & Tea with IWRC! This month's topic is Indigenous Perspectives on Wildlife Coexistence with Dr. Helina Jolly on September 22, 2025 at 3pm UTC. Register free now! www.bit.ly/CT0926 #wildliferehab #conservation #indigenous

Don't forget to get your scholarship application in by Sunday (Aug 31 2025)!

Fall registration is now open for the IWRC's Wildlife Rehabilitation Training courses! Classes are offered online as well as in person - learn more and grab your spot today! theiwrc.org/courses/ #wildliferehab #wildliferescue

Do you or someone you know want to become a wildlife rehabilitator? The demand for wildlife rehab is growing with our awareness of anthropogenic harm. We need more hands, but it can be tough to get started. IWRC is here to help - here's our initial advice! #wildliferehab #conservation #careers

Inside Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre's largest vulture rescue! What an incredible and collaborative effort to respond to such a tragic mass vulture poisoning event. 81 vultures survived because of these heroes! theiwrc.org/inside-mohol... #wildliferehab #birds #conservation

Interested in how #wildliferehab can support and participate in One Health initiatives? Join us for a free online #wildlife seminar on August 26th to hear insights into leveraging collaborative relationships with Joe Cashmore from Wildlife Health Australia! Register now! www.bit.ly/AUG2025

A funding opportunity from the @oiledwildlife.bsky.social for projects aimed at improving the capture and care of wildlife species! #wildlife #wildliferehab #conservation #veterinary More info: owcn.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/research/com...

Registration for the IWRC's Fall 2025 RACE approved #wildliferehab courses is open! theiwrc.org/courses Foundations of #Wildlife Rehabilitation Pain & Wound Management Parasitology Zoonoses Fluid Therapy Online Coming Soon! No class in your area? Consider hosting! [email protected] for info

Looking to improve your #wildliferehab knowledge, become more effective at advocating for #wildlife coexistence, or launch a project to motivate the public to act to prevent harm to wildlife? Apply for the Helene Van Doninck Memorial Scholarship by August 31! Learn more: theiwrc.org/helene-schol...

What's the difference between having a certificate for passing a #wildliferehab course and becoming a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator? Take an IWRC Course (& get a certificate!): theiwrc.org/courses Learn more about the CWR program: www.cwrexam.org #wildliferescue #wildlife #conservation