Northwoods Wildlife Rescue

Our Story/About Us

Northwoods Wildlife Rescue, Inc was created after learning how few wildlife rehabilitators are available in MN. As soon as we were licensed we began to receive calls and animals from near and far and people would start bringing us animals in need from all over. The business is a 501(c)3. The mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release wild animals back into the wild where they belong. 

We accomplish our mission through collaboration of the community, the DNR, and other rehabilitation centers.  

We receive no government funding and rely on monetary donations and donations of time and products needed to facilitate rehabilitation. 

SAVE THE DATES!

2024 is here.  We have two major fundraisers planned for the year. 

We will have our 2nd Annual garage sale May 23rd, 24th & 25th. The first sale was such fun and such a success. The donations of everything from furniture to knick-knacks was so greatly appreciated. Donations will be accepted May 18th to May 22nd or by special arrangement by calling 218-616-2176. 

On August 9th, 2024 we will gather at the American Legion and host the 3rd Annual "For the Animals" Smoked Pork Dinner and Silent Auction.  We served over 350 meals, were entertained with live music by the great Charley Wagner, had great raffle and silent auction items, and even auctioned off pork shoulders that had been smoked for 12 glorious hours. Even more surprises are in store for the 2024 event. 

garage sale item requests.docx

Please Print and post the flyer in breakrooms, bulletin boards, etc as you deem appropriate.  Any help is so greatly appreciated. 

2024 Garage Sale Fundraiser Flyer.pdf

Click on the " I Found an Animal" tab for help if you have found an injured or orphaned animal. 

Call 218-616-2176 for assistance or guidance.  We can answer questions when we are available. Please be patient. The center is all volunteers that have many duties involving the animals and are not always in a position to answer the phone. If you leave a message we will make every attempt to contact you as soon as we can. You can also text us at this number. If you include a photo of the animal, if applicable, we may be able to answer your question by text as well. 



Some of the beautiful animals that Northwoods Wildlife Rescue has been able to help. 

This little guy and his two sisters were orphaned in Verndale when their mother was struck and killed by a vehicle. See video of their release. Spoiler: He weighed 28 lbs in this picture. He weighed 180 lbs when released! 

Contact Us!

Write Us:

Mailing Address:

Northwoods Wildlife Rescue

PO Box 22

Park Rapids, MN  56470


Call Us:

(218) 616-2176


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