| Wildlife Rehabilitation dates back to the beginning of civilization. Human kind, by nature, seems to have a devout need to nurture. Beginning in the late 1970's, there was a movement in this country toward standardizing rehabilitation practices and techniques. Each time there was a progression, a law changed, and rehabbers had to re-learn the way things "should" be done. With these changes in constant flux, both rehabilitators and agencies began to develop their own definitive standards and philosophies. Many rehabilitators withdrew and began working as independents. A few started small centers dedicated to helping injured and orphaned animals. Agencies moved forward using scientific based research to improve habitat and stabilize populations support by government monies dedicated to keeping our wild populations healthy. Sadly, there was no government support for the individual animal, so any animal injured, orphaned or otherwise in need of help had to find it's way to a wildlife rehabilitator who would care for it out of their own pocket. Thus two very distinct and important ideas developed about wildlife and our place in it's world. The first developed through public wildlife agencies and their philosophy that the survival of the species overrode the value of the individual animal within that species. The second idea is the philosophy, obviously held by rehabilitators, that "every life matters", and that each animal deserved to be treated with care and dignity. For many years, these two philosophies have been in conflict and although neither philosophy is incorrect, for years they have been considered mutually exclusive. It has made it difficult for rehabbers and state and government agencies to work together for the preservation of wildlife. It has only been within the past ten years that these two schools of thought have begun to come together, realizing that the survival of a single animal supports the survival of the species, and understanding that as rehabilitators we cannot save every individual animal that comes into our care. The rehabilitators are beginning to understand the intricacies of the ecosystem, the importance of balance, and the impact of their actions, and agencies are beginning to embrace the idea that working with those rehabilitators aids the larger cause of promoting increased awareness of wildlife issues. It is this movement that has inspired the development of WCCR. We believe that if we all start on a level field, it will be easier for us to work together and respect each other's positions and responsibilities. Professionalism on both sides is essential, and until now, there has not been a program that state agencies could stand behind. We strive to be the bridge between two professions, creating a stronger, more professional working environment for both. |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation finds its place in Texas! |
| Most young deer brought into us have actually been "kidnapped" because no one saw a doe around. PLEASE don't kidnap these babies! Their mothers almost always are nearby and leave their little ones hidden in a special place away from predators while they forage for food. Mother deer usually leave their babies in tall grass or thickly wooded areas and the youngsters may be alone for several hours. If a fawn is actually in trouble, it is fairly obvious. It will often be bleeding or stumbling around and bleating because it is hungry and afraid. |
Opossums look MUCH more
frightening than they really are.
WE need them in our
neighborhoods! Please don't
trap them. They are our rodent
control and natures trash men.
They will not attack you or your
animals, they rarely ever carry
disease and they will go away if
you leave them alone.
frightening than they really are.
WE need them in our
neighborhoods! Please don't
trap them. They are our rodent
control and natures trash men.
They will not attack you or your
animals, they rarely ever carry
disease and they will go away if
you leave them alone.
Watch Darlene, the three legged
bobcats, release on the Dallas Morning
News Website!
bobcats, release on the Dallas Morning
News Website!
Click HERE to see Darlene on Channel 5 news
just days before her release!
Click HERE to actually SEE the coverage of
her release! What a BEAUTIFUL sight!
just days before her release!
Click HERE to actually SEE the coverage of
her release! What a BEAUTIFUL sight!
The Center is Growing!
2008 HIGHLIGHTS
Our first year began in April, 2008, with the
expectation of only a very few animals, given our
far eastern location in the Metroplex. Clearly, the
time was right for a Northeast Texas facility since
we took in over 300 animals during the first
THREE WEEKS! By year's end, we had admitted
922 animals, of which over 97% were able to be
released back into the wild.
expectation of only a very few animals, given our
far eastern location in the Metroplex. Clearly, the
time was right for a Northeast Texas facility since
we took in over 300 animals during the first
THREE WEEKS! By year's end, we had admitted
922 animals, of which over 97% were able to be
released back into the wild.
| Excuse our mess! |
The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch
 | Grand Opening of the Wildlife Center | |
| Hurricane Ike Squirrels landed safely! | |
| Development of the only wildlife center in | |
| Northeast Texas | ||
| 2009 will launch FIRST National SCHOOL for | |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation! |
Renovation on the new Education Center begins in
June 2009! We hope to complete the Intake Center,
the Clinic, and the Neonate Building before "baby
season" gets fully underway. However, we are still in
need of large donations to make this possible.
June 2009! We hope to complete the Intake Center,
the Clinic, and the Neonate Building before "baby
season" gets fully underway. However, we are still in
need of large donations to make this possible.
Do you dream of working with wildlife? Do you love a challenge? Would you like to learn about the secret world of wild animals? Join us TODAY at the nation's FIRST FLAGSHIP School for Wildlife Rehabilitation! Learn everything you need to know to successfully work with these amazing animals. Please Click on our education page for more information. Classes start soon! |
2008 was a GREAT year!
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| Please make your tax deductible donation today to help save wildlife and to help us teach tomorrow's rehabilitators! Each year, the wildlife calls double in Texas as the population explodes. Without your generous support, many animals will suffer needlessly from injuries, starvation, and misguided care. |
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NBRR announces it's affiliation with WCCR!
The National Bobcat Rescue & Research
Foundation announces that it will plan to begin
building the National Bobcat Rescue & Research
Institute in 2011. The foundation currently works on
the WCCR site and has plans to build on or near
the WCCR Flagship School. NBRR will continue to
work in conjunction with the wildlife center.
Foundation announces that it will plan to begin
building the National Bobcat Rescue & Research
Institute in 2011. The foundation currently works on
the WCCR site and has plans to build on or near
the WCCR Flagship School. NBRR will continue to
work in conjunction with the wildlife center.
| The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch is a working Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the Nation's FIRST school for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Research |
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NEW CLASSES STARTING SOON!!!
Terrell, TX - January & April ~ 2010
Terrell, TX - January & April ~ 2010
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