Thank you for helping Austin Wildlife Rescue care for more than 187,000 orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals across Central Texas since 1977.
Every animal that comes through our doors is treated at no cost to the person who found it. Choose an amount below to help the next one.
Austin Wildlife Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax-deductible. EIN 74-1951561. Read our latest Form 990 →
Your gift at work
Where your gift goes
10,745
Wild animals cared for in 2025, from over 30 Texas counties.
2,500+
Animals in our care at once during peak season.
20 min
How often baby songbirds need feeding.
More ways to give
Give directly
Prefer a different way to send a gift? All of these reach the same animals.
PayPal
Give through your PayPal account.
Card or Apple Pay
Quick checkout through our site.
Venmo
@Austin-Wildlife-Rescue · tap to show the QR code.
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Zelle
Tap to show the QR code, then scan with your banking app.
Crypto
We accept cryptocurrency donations.
Check by mail
P.O. Box 302695, Austin, Texas 78703
Send supplies
Items from our wishlists ship straight to the rescue and go into use fast.
Amazon Wishlist
Everyday animal-care supplies.
Chewy Wishlist
Food and supplies from our Chewy list.
Facilities Wishlist
Larger items for our rehabilitation facility.
Tech & Tool Wishlist
Tech and tools for the team.
Give bigger
Ways to make a larger or longer-lasting impact.
Donate stocks
Give appreciated stock.
Donate a vehicle
Turn an unused vehicle into a donation.
Planned giving
Include Austin Wildlife Rescue in your estate plans.
Host a donation box
Collect donations at your business.
Host a fundraiser
Email jules@austinwildliferescue.org to fundraise on our behalf.
See what your gift makes possible.
Every year, more than 10,000 orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals get a second chance.