Rescue, rehabilitate, release, & relate: this is the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that has provided quality care to over 9,000 injured & orphaned wildlife since opening our facility in 2018. We support the wildlife rehabilitation network through our ability to provide quality care to all native species of wildlife as well as educate our Western North Carolina communities we serve regarding wildlife conservation and coexistence. We are open every day if you find wildlife in need of help! Just call our emergency hotline at 828-633-6364 ext 1.

Healthy wildlife are critical in maintaining a healthy ecosystem, and a healthy ecosystem is crucial in supporting healthy communities. As a small nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community and supporters to keep us funded. Every penny is instrumental in enabling us to save lives, giving second chances to wildlife and protecting local ecosystems. We thank you for your kindness and generous support!