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WildRescue, Inc. of Texas

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About Me

WildRescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Diana Leggett. It serves the North Texas in community in two ways:
Domestic rabbit rescue and rehabilition
** we rescue domestic rabbits from the DFW animal shelters
** we spay/neuter domestic rabbits in anticipation of adopting them out to appropriate homes
** we sponsor adoption events to introduce our rabbits to potential new families
** we educate the public on the proper care and housing of domestic rabbits and other companion animals
** we maintain Rabbit's Rest Sanctuary, an American Sanctuary Association accredited facility that houses rabbits that are awaiting adoption or need a permanent safe place to live.
Sadly, there are far more domestic rabbits coming into DFW area shelters then we are able to adopt out
-- we currently have over 100 domestic rabbits located at the McKinney Sanctuary. Our goal is to find them all loving families to live with, but until we do, they have the Sanctuary as a place to call theirs.
Texas wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
** we rescue and rehabilitate native Texas wildlife for return back to the wild
** we create and build appropriate caging and environments to house wildlife in our care
** we educate the public to coexist with our "urban" wildlife, and offer exclusion and inclusion solutions for nuisance animals
** we educate the public on the importance of a healthy ecosystem to support wildlife
The wildlife that comes through our doors numbers in the 600-900s each year. The majority of that wildlife is the eastern cottontail (our most fragile mammal), the fox squirrel, and the Virginia opossum.
We depend completely on the donations of individuals for our operating costs. We hope you will consider supporting us so that we can continue to do this important work.
The cost of caring for the permanent resident's of Rabbits' Rest Sanctuary and our wild friends who stay with us during their rehabilitation is daunting. Feed, veterinary visits, spaying & neutering, new housing, medical supplies -- unfortunately the work we do at Wild Rescue is not inexpensive. We have been blessed with financial support from fellow animal lovers who understand the importance of what we do, but the need continues to be great.
For information on donations please, visit our website or donate here via paypal
Check out our charity auctions here:
If you are interested in adopting one of our rabbits you can go to PetFinders.com to see our available rabbits.
If you have a question about the adoption process, or you have a wildlife emergency in the DFW area, you can contact Diana or Mikael at 940-231-9742 or 972-834-9890.



3 bunnies from WildRescue donated blood so that our friend Nicolaus could get some serum made for his eye ulcer. Lotus Flower myspace layout

My Interests

Our Website:

Television:

Animal Planet

Books:

Bunny and Me by Adele Aron Greenspun, Joanie Schwarz

Heroes:

People who rescue animals and support others that do.
Nicolaus & Ginger (RIP)

Some links of interest:

My Blog

AUGUST FUNDRAISER

Greetings! We are having a month long Fundraiser for August. We are asking all of our friends to donate a dollar or more via our paypal link. We are in desperate need of funding for the bunnies and ot...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:46:00 PST

WildRescue's Founder on local news

Please go to the following like to see our founder on the local news station informing people of what happens to rabbits that are purchased for Easter, then forgotten about. www.nbc5i.com/video/115516...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:18:00 PST

Wine Tasting Class- Fundraiser

Wine Tasting Fundraiser For Wild Rescue, Inc. Hosted by: Tammy Houston Please join us for a wine tasting/class to benefit WildRescue, Inc. aka Rabbit Rescue.  A wine master will be hosting t...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:28:00 PST

Rabbits for Adoption

Take a look at our beautiful friends up for adoption at this link. Go to the bottom of the page and click. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX168.html Featured Pet of the Week: LUNA    ...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:38:00 PST

Online Shopping to Benefit WildRescue!!!

HOW IT WORKS1.  Join to Support Rabbit Rescue cc WildRescue, Inc. It's FREE, private, & easy. 2.  Shop the Mall at iGive.com You'll see familiar stores like Lands' End, Office ...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:53:00 PST

Just Say NO to Easter Bunnies

Look at Easter... ...through the eyes of one of the most abused, misused, and neglected pets in America today.Look through the eyes of the animal that is bred to be a food source, its fur used in the ...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:03:00 PST

10 Reasons NOT to Dump A Bunny

10 reasons to not dump your bunny: If you currently have a domestic rabbit that you no longer want or feel you can no longer care for and are considering releasing him into the wild , please, DON'T T...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:02:00 PST

All About Rabbits Food

All about your rabbit's food: LE GOURMET LAPIN (or, Who snarfed my dandelion leaves!) Rabbits are "herbivores"  which means that they only eat plant material. This translates into a very simple diet ...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:01:00 PST

Rabbit Housing

All about your rabbit's housing: We HIGHLY recommend that your rabbit be kept indoors so that it will become a part of your family. All of our rabbits are "people-ized." The best environment for your ...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:00:00 PST

All About Your Rabbits Care

GROOMINGRabbits need to be brushed, just like your dog or cat. Pick a small slicker brush that has tines on it that are soft and suited for a kitten. Always brush from the head to the tail, and do not...
Posted by WildRescue, Inc. of Texas on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 07:58:00 PST