I brought in a 2-week old injured and orphaned Rock Pigeon squab which they took in with no problem. I'm happy that we have this resource in Fairfield County albeit remote and virtually inaccessible for those with limited to no transportation, limited time-off of work, etc. I did have two issues with my visit. I was barely given a chance to get out of the car before a volunteer passive aggressively said to me "if you could just put on your mask". This was outdoors and I was more than 15ft away and facing the opposite direction from these volunteers. I had a face covering ready on my head but hadn't been given a moment to get it adjusted onto my face. "Could you please put on your mask?" also would have been fine. Perhaps the most distasteful thing that happened while I was dropping off this pigeon was how I was shaken down for donation money. I've worked for non-profits and even studied non-profit fundraising in college, so I know that this is quite literally the worst way to go about getting donations. Essentially I was pressured to give a donation once the bird had changed hands, like it was a transaction in a store or something. And then when I seemed embarrassed/off-put and didn't know how to respond, the volunteer taking in the animal said to me "so you're not gonna do it?" This is extremely alienating and terrible for the organization's Mission since you're discouraging people from helping wildlife in the future because they know it will be met with a negative experience and feelings of inadequacy. Then I tried to buffer the awkwardness by saying "I can't, I have two jobs" to which the volunteer responded "I have three", essentially telling me that there was no excuse to not give these people/the organization a supposedly "voluntary" donation. I haven't been pressured this aggressively into giving someone money since I visited my family in Peru and had emaciated street children beg me for spare change. What a completely unacceptable thing to say to anyone, not to mention counterproductive towards the entire Mission. "Shameful" would be an understatement. I would advise that you patronize another wildlife rescue organization.

Dropped off baby bunnies here and the facility was immaculate. Such a beautiful well kept place. Workers were very respectful and sincere absolutely loved my experience

Wildlife in Crisis does incredible work for our community and the wildlife we share home with ... Peter ALWAYS returns my calls after leaving a detailed message. I have brought multiple little critters into W.I.C.'s care ... they are truly doing priceless work, but nothing in life is free! I donate every time I bring in an animal / when I can and encourage everyone else to do the same.

Contacted about a barred owl last night and the center got back to me first thing in the morning. They willingly took in the owl, inspected right away. I also received a little tour of where the young owl would be staying during its recovery. So grateful for the help, explanation, and efforts by this wildlife care center. You can tell as soon as you arrive that the animals are kept in safe conditions and are well cared for. Thank you so much!

I found this little one on the ground covered in ants. When I picked him up he was barely breathing or moving. I immediately got everything I needed to save this little one. I thought he wasn’t going to make it then the next morning he was crawling.I was so happy we became very attached. He loved cuddling and sucking on my fingers. I kept him for a week I knew I didn’t have the proper things for him so I found Wildfire In Crisis. The Staff was very polite very professional and kind. I got lost and was 20 mins late they were very understanding. I highly recommended them. it was so hard to say goodbye. Now he is in great hands. ❤️

Wildlife in Crisis is an amazing organization. I dropped off a tiny mouse to them today and I’m so grateful that they were willing to take in and care for an animal that most people view as a pest. Wildlife rehabilitation is incredibly hard work and I can tell, from both my experience and the testimonies of others, that the volunteer staff is extremely dedicated and caring. It takes a lot of work and a lot of funds to run a rehabilitation center - think round-the-clock care, medication, special diets, veterinary care, etc. I fully expected to give a donation with my drop off and they’re worth every penny, in my opinion. I will continue to recommend and support them! Thank you for caring so deeply for even the littlest lives!

staff is top shelf. friendly and corteous, doing a great service for the injured wildlife. i encourage everyone to support them.

Some of the most wonderful humans on earth doing work only angels can do. Thankyou for your kindness and selflessness. U are all beautiful people here

I found a bird (warbler)who lost his wing. When others said he has no life left , this place said he would have a home forever 🩷 please help support 💕this place welcomes and helps wildlife.

Wildlife in Crisis does incredible work caring for the often forgotten wildlife amongst us. They take in over 5,000 orphaned and injured animals a year and care for them until they're ready to be released back into the wild. They do this out of the kindness of their hearts and are completely volunteer run. We need more people who care like WIC does. Protecting wildlife and the land where animals roam is of paramount importance. Thank you for all you do!

Amazing facility. Clean, well organized and professional. My dog found a bunny nest and one of the bunnies had a broken leg which they repaired surgically. Very grateful for their expertise.

Wildlife in Crisis is an extraordinary organization. Not only do they care for thousands of wild animals in need each year, but they are entirely volunteer run! They are my charity of choice. Thank you WIC for your sage advice and for taking such good care of our wildlife.

Couldn’t be more grateful for this place and everyone who works there. Have taken multiple animals in need here and they have gotten the care they needed. Forever thankful.

We found a baby bird and the folks at WIC did a wonderful job telling us how to save the bird. We built a nest for the bird and the bird was then reclaimed by its parents. Thank you!

My first encounter with Dara and Wildlife in Crisis was about two years ago when I found an injured bunny in my yard. I discovered Wildlife in Crisis and went there the next morning. Dara met me at the infirmary, swiftly took the bunny into her hands, still wrapped in a little blanket, and proceeded to examine it. She noted that the broken leg, although fractured, would not need surgery, but a cast. Dara and her team corrected the fracture, nursed the bunny back to health, and found a safe place to release it. While I was there, I noticed how expansive the Center is and the diversity of the many animals they house and care for there. The knowledge, compassion, and lifelong dedication of Dara, and the volunteers who help her run Wildlife in Crisis, are astounding. They are all gifts to our wildlife and communities. Tomorrow morning will be my next in person encounter. I came across a bird who was sitting at the electric doors of a store as I exited. I believe it was fate. As I walked out this little bird looked directly at me as if it knew I would help. I asked for a box from the store, collected this sweet little thing, and tucked it safely away for the night. It is a relief to know exactly where to go with this beautiful creature. If you’re reading this, please consider making a donation to this remarkable volunteer organization. Dara and her team of volunteers give so much of themselves to our community and its vulnerable wildlife population. Let’s always make sure to show our unwavering support and gratitude by giving back to them.

They were helpful and had a caring attitude for wildlife.

So I found this little fella on the floor with it’s left leg broken. My wife and I decided to take care of it until we figured out what to do. My wife found the Wild Crisis through Google, an hour drive from where we live. We took the bird to Wild Crisis and we had a little chat with one of the employees. My wife and I felt very comfortable with them. We admire what they do and their passion and love towards animals.

Peter returned my phone call on a late Saturday morning and told me the place was open til 5pm so i could bring in my injured Mockingbird found on a roadside. A polite youung woman met me at a small garage-like structure as I reached the top of the long drive to the building. A shared wisdom for others is to drive up the long hilly drive by the #44 mailbox. The young woman told me they would take care of the Mockingbird, which she believed had an injured wing and eye, probably from a car, and would then release it in their wooded surroundings. I wish I would have inquired more to how they would treat the bird, but I'm so glad they were there for us. Directions wise, put in the 44 Indian Valley address on Google Maps rather than Wildlife in Crisis, because you will get left at Kramer Rd if you put in the latter.

I feed birds and have many in my yard so there is bound to be some that are either ill or have eye problems. Twice I have had to use Wild Life in Crisis and both times they took the birds in to care for them. I really appreciate all they do for wildlife! Peter and everyone there are professional and very helpful.