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Other Native & Exotic Animals at WRR

Here at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) the focus of our care extends to both native and non-native (exotic) species of animals. We take in no fewer than 6,000 to 7,000 animals each year and fortunately most of these are native species who can be treated, rehabilitated, and set free. Though these animals have suffered from illnesses, injuries, or the loss their parents, it was necessary for them to remain in captivity for only a brief period before they could resume their lives in their world.

For those animals who have been victimized by the so-called "pet" trade, life is not so simple, nor is it so optimistic. For the iguana, sugar glider, parrot, boa constrictor, and others, the future holds no promise of being lived naturally in the wild.

Because of the greed and selfish desires of human beings, the non-native wildlife who are victims of the "pet" trade will never again know the joys of life in a free and natural setting. We do our best here at WRR to give them spacious living areas outside, but this does not come close to their life in lush, green jungles or the wide open spaces that nature has provided for them.

Wildlife is just that…wild. They have not been domesticated, nor should they be. Please do not contribute to the cruel horrors of the wild and exotic "pet" trade. Do not purchase these animals — tens of hundreds of thousands of them are killed every year when they are cruelly captured and transported from their native lands and countless others are bred in this country in equally cruel conditions. If you want to have the companionship of a non-human animal, there are literally millions of dogs and cats in shelters and municipal animal control facilities who will be killed if they do not find a loving, caring home. Think of these domesticated animals when you are considering sharing your life with someone. They need you, and unlike wildlife, they want to be in your company.

All of the photos below were taken at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) in Kendalia, TX.

Black Bear