named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beaver Rehabilitation Program
Specialized long-term care for orphaned and injured beavers, including surrogate parenting by resident beavers and preparation for release
Permanent Sanctuary and Ambassador Program
Provides lifelong care for non-releasable animals who serve as educational ambassadors to promote public awareness and coexistence with wildlife
Porcupine Rescue and Release
Rehabilitates injured and orphaned porcupines, including bottle-feeding, weaning, and foraging training for eventual release
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release
Provides medical care, feeding, and recovery for injured and orphaned native mammals and birds with the goal of releasing them back into the wild
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal care infrastructure and enrichmentSupports animal well-being through construction of enrichment structures (e.g., kitty condos), sewing of bedding and hammocks, and maintenance of specialized facilities for species-specific needs. Also includes transporting animals to veterinary care at institutions such as Cornell University.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Wildlife rehabilitation and releaseProvides 24/7 rehabilitation services for injured and orphaned native wildlife, including beavers, porcupines, foxes, birds, squirrels, opossums, and other mammals and birds, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. Specialized care includes veterinary treatment, survival training, surrogate parenting (e.g., using resident beavers for orphaned kits), and long-term rehabilitation for species requiring extended care such as beaver kits (up to two years).
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Permanent sanctuary and long-term care for non-releasable animalsProvides lifetime sanctuary and specialized care for wild and domestic animals with permanent disabilities or trauma that prevent release, including porcupines, foxes from fur farms, injured squirrels, and domestic cats, dogs, and sheep. This includes medical treatment, nutritional support, and behavioral enrichment to ensure quality of life.
- Provision of food, supplies, and daily careProvides daily food, medical care, and general care for all animals at the sanctuary, supported by a public wishlist to manage supply needs. Total expenses for wildlife care last year were $49,242, covering food, veterinary services, supplies, utilities, and facility maintenance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$99K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$132K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$132K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Cherie Button-Dobmeier — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Cornell University Partner — Provides veterinary care for animals transported from the sanctuary.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates about animals and engage supporters.
- Pippin Partner — Fox ambassador used in educational outreach, previously served at another sanctuary.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education Through Ambassador Animalsmethodology: education-through-ambassador-animalsBy integrating non-releasable animals into public education programs, the organization fosters human-wildlife coexistence, because direct, respectful exposure to wildlife increases empathy and shifts community attitudes toward conservation.
- Enrichment-Centered Captive Care for Non-Releasable Animalsmethodology: enrichment-centered-animal-careBy providing species-appropriate housing and enrichment, the organization supports the long-term psychological and physical well-being of non-releasable animals in sanctuary care, because environmental stimulation is essential for reducing stress and promoting natural behaviors in captivity.
- Human Responsibility Ethic in Wildlife Caremethodology: human-responsibility-wildlife-careThe organization intervenes in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation based on the principle that humans have an ethical obligation to mitigate harm caused by human activity, because anthropogenic threats (e.g., vehicle strikes, habitat destruction) create a moral imperative for care and restoration.
- Surrogate-Based Behavioral Rehabilitationmethodology: surrogate_animal_careBy using non-releasable resident animals as surrogates, the organization teaches natural behaviors to orphaned young, thereby increasing their chances of successful reintegration into the wild, because social learning from conspecifics is critical for survival skills development.
- Wildlife Rehabilitation with Release Focusmethodology: wildlife_rehabilitationBy providing specialized rehabilitative care to injured and orphaned wildlife, the organization enables successful release back into the wild, because minimizing human contact and using species-appropriate protocols reduces habituation and supports natural behavior retention.