Help Us Save Lives

The fastest way to help animals in need is through a direct donation. Every dollar brings safety, care, and second chances to animals across the Cape Fear region.

Choose your preferred way to give:

Why Your Gift Matters

Cape Fear Critters is a small, family-owned and operated sanctuary and wildlife rehab serving the Cape Fear region. We operate out of two facilities:

Our Sanctuary in Winnabow, NC — a safe refuge for surrendered farm animals, companion pets, and those who need long-term care.
Our Rehab in Kelly, NC — where injured and orphaned wildlife receive specialized treatment and a second chance at life.

Your support covers the daily costs of rescue, including:

Emergency vet care
Nutritious food and feed
Safe shelter and fencing
Rehabilitation supplies

Empty dishes for assorted wildlife being rehabbed at our center in Kelly, NC

Empty bowls waiting to be filled at our Kelly rehab center.

Fresh fruits and vegetables generously donated by Sisu Refuge so Cape Fear Critters could feed opossums

Fresh produce generously donated by our partner Sisu Refuge to feed recovering animals.

Ophelia the opossum eating, with her joeys safely tucked inside her pouch, representing the care provided by Cape Fear Critters.

A Promise Kept: Ophelia’s Story

This is Ophelia, a dedicated mother rescued by our team. She had an untreatable medical condition, but we made her a promise: her joeys would be safe and cared for.

That promise was kept. Every single joey grew up healthy and wild again.

This is the promise your donation makes possible.

Watch Ophelia's full story on TikTok.

More Ways To Give

Local Supply Donations

We gratefully accept in-kind gifts like food, blankets, toys, and cleaning supplies. Contact us for convenient drop-off details at our facility.

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Matching Gifts

Double your impact through your workplace. Many employers match charitable donations — check with your HR department to see if your gift qualifies.

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In Memory / In Honor

Celebrate a loved one, cherished pet, or special occasion by making a gift in their name. Contact us for personalized assistance.

Legacy Giving

Leave a lasting legacy of compassion. By including Cape Fear Critters in your will, securities, or life insurance, you ensure our mission continues for generations. Please consult your financial advisor for guidance.

Our Nonprofit Status

Cape Fear Critters Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc. is a registered nonprofit in North Carolina.

We are currently applying for our 501(c)(3) status. Once approved, donations made during this period may be retroactively tax-deductible as allowed by IRS guidelines.

Your support now directly fuels our rescue and sanctuary work and helps us reach this important milestone. Please consult your tax advisor to confirm eligibility.