Wildlife rescue depends on compassionate volunteers, experienced rehabilitators, and the financial resources that make our work possible. As a fully volunteer-run nonprofit, Heart of Piedmont Wildlife Rescue relies on community donations to fund the transportation, treatment, and care of injured and orphaned animals across Virginia.
Operating Expenses: These include fuel and supplies for long-distance transports, safety equipment, and the administrative costs that keep rescue efforts running smoothly.
Wildlife Rehabilitators and Facilities: Licensed rehabilitators and hospitals rely almost entirely on wildlife rescue donations to cover food, medication, housing, and veterinary care.
Future Facility Development: Our long-term goal is to build a centrally located wildlife hospital to reduce transport times and improve outcomes for ill and injured animals across Virginia.
Heart of Piedmont Wildlife Rescue cannot thrive without the generosity of compassionate donors like you. Wildlife rescue expenses add up quickly.
A baby opossum’s first feeding costs an average of $200 once you factor in formula, feeding supplies, caging, and heat support.
And rehab for an injured eagle can cost upwards of $3,000 for a single week!
Even smaller gifts make a tangible difference in the lives of the animals we save. Here’s how your donation supports our work:
Helps relieve pressure on overcrowded facilities during peak season
You can give once or make a recurring monthly donation for an even bigger impact. Every dollar makes an impact.
Donating supplies is another meaningful way to directly support wildlife care. This is a great option for families with children who want to participate.
Each season brings different priorities, but we’re always in need of:
Our volunteers coordinate supply drives and drop-off locations as needed. Please contact us before donating items.
Wildlife rescue is challenging, largely unfunded work. But with your contribution, more animals will have the chance to recover and return home where they belong.
All donations support current rescue needs unless otherwise designated.
This allows us to respond quickly as cases arise.
Have questions about your donation? Please email [email protected].
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Have questions about donating, supplies, or how your contribution supports wildlife rescue? For non-urgent inquiries, please reach out through our Contact page.
You can be a voice for wildlife in need. Learn about volunteer roles available and the requirements for each—or submit our volunteer inquiry form.
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Support wildlife rescue by helping behind the scenes or contributing to the transport and care of injured and orphaned animals.
