Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization directly to verify current services, hours, intake policies, licensing and availability.
Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Texas Humane Heroes — Leander
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway
Leander, TX 78641
Phone
512-260-3602
Email
No public email
County
Williamson County
Website
Home | Texas Humane Heroes
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Spay/neuter services
Community pet assistance
About
Texas Humane Heroes provides shelter, medical care, foster placement and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats. Its programs also support pet owners through affordable veterinary care and community resources.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Operation Kindness — Carrollton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
3201 Earhart Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone
972-418-7297
Email
clientservices@operationkindness.org
County
Dallas County
Website
Operation Kindness Humane Society | Texas Lifesaving Animal Shelter
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary care
Behavior support
Pet food assistance
Community programs
About
Operation Kindness is a North Texas animal welfare organization serving dogs and cats. Its programs include sheltering, medical treatment, foster placement, adoption, behavior support and assistance for pet owners.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Austin Wildlife Rescue — Austin
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
811 E. 13th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Phone
512-472-9453
Email
info@austinwildliferescue.org
County
Travis County
Website
Austin Wildlife Rescue | Central Texas Wildlife Rehab
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Opossums
Raccoons
Squirrels
Cottontail rabbits
Fawns
Reptiles
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife intake
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphan care
Wildlife release
Public wildlife guidance
Education
About
Austin Wildlife Rescue treats injured, sick and orphaned native Texas wildlife. Animals receive species-appropriate rehabilitation with the goal of returning healthy patients to suitable natural habitats.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center — Hutchins
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
1430 E. Cleveland Street
Hutchins, TX 75141
Phone
972-225-4000
Email
No public email
County
Dallas County
Website
Home | Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Migratory birds
Other native wild birds
Services Provided
Wild bird rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphan care
Flight conditioning
Wildlife release
Care for non-releasable birds
Wildlife education
About
Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center specializes in the care of injured, sick and orphaned wild birds. Patients include songbirds, waterfowl, raptors plus other migratory species requiring rehabilitation before release.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation — Kendalia
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
335 Old Blanco Road
Kendalia, TX 78027
Phone
830-336-2725
County
Kendall County
Website
Wildlife Rescue | Non-Profit Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Farm animals
Equines
Exotic animals
Non-releasable wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Wildlife release
Sanctuary care
Animal transport assistance
Public wildlife assistance
About
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation has operated since 1977. Its Kendalia facility rehabilitates native wildlife for release while providing permanent sanctuary to animals that cannot safely return to the wild, including rescued farm animals and other species requiring lifelong care. The organization provides after-hours assistance through its rescue hotline.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Texas Sealife Center — Corpus Christi
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
14220 S. Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Phone
361-589-4023
Email
No public email
County
Nueces County
Website
Corpus Christi Sealife Center | Texas Sealife Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Sea turtles
Shorebirds
Raptors
Native birds
Reptiles
Coastal wildlife
Aquatic wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Sea turtle rehabilitation
Bird rehabilitation
Wildlife release
Conservation education
About
Texas Sealife Center specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of coastal and aquatic wildlife in South Texas. The organization treats animals such as sea turtles, native birds, reptiles plus other wildlife requiring specialized care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Austin Farm Sanctuary — Paige
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1165 Old Pin Oak Road
Paige, TX 78659
Phone
512-798-3318
Email
info@austinfarmsanctuary.org
County
Bastrop County
Website
Austin Farm Sanctuary | AFS
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cattle
Water buffalo
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Turkeys
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Daily animal care
Public education
Volunteer programs
About
Austin Farm Sanctuary provides lifelong refuge for rescued farm animals. More than 250 animals representing 14 species live at the sanctuary, where the organization also offers educational programs designed to build positive relationships between people and farmed animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
TMR Rescue — Plantersville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
9977 County Road 302
Plantersville, TX 77363
Phone
No public phone
Email
ExecutiveDirector@TMRRescue.com
County
Grimes County
Website
TMR RESCUE / Todd Mission Ranch Equine Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Donkeys
Mules
Ponies
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Medical care
Sanctuary care
Adoption
Rehoming
About
TMR Rescue provides rehabilitation, sanctuary and rehoming services for vulnerable equines. The organization cares for horses, donkeys, mules, ponies plus other animals needing long-term support. As of February 2026, TMR reported providing daily care for 255 animals.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
All Things Wild Rehabilitation — Georgetown
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
Address provided by phone for wildlife drop-off
Phone
512-897-0806
Email
allthingswildrehab@gmail.com
County
Williamson County
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Birds
Raptors
Reptiles
Orphaned wildlife
Injured wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Medical care
Wildlife release
Public education
Wildlife assistance
About
All Things Wild Rehabilitation cares for injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife in Central Texas. Rehabilitated animals are prepared for release whenever possible. The organization asks people with wildlife emergencies to call before bringing an animal because its facility address is not publicly posted.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Black Beauty Ranch — Murchison
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
12526 County Road 3806
Murchison, TX 75778
Phone
903-469-3811
Email
No public email
County
Henderson County
Website
Black Beauty Ranch: A Texas Wildlife & Animal Sanctuary | Humane World for Animals
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Cattle
Bison
Pigs
Goats
Primates
Bears
Big cats
Exotic animals
Other sanctuary animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Equine care
Farm-animal care
Exotic-animal care
Specialized long-term care
Public education
About
Black Beauty Ranch is a large animal sanctuary in East Texas that provides permanent refuge to rescued domestic, farm, wild and exotic animals. Residents come from situations such as neglect, exploitation, abandonment or circumstances where safe release or conventional adoption is not appropriate.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026