Results from our 2026 Wildlife Rehabilitator Survey are in! For a visual summary, check out our infographic on our SHAREABLES PAGE – you are also welcome to download and share anything there! The 2026 Wildlife Rehabilitator Survey was distributed in from December 2025 to March 2026. It was shared in English, Spanish, and in Chinese with the help of the Taiwan Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Association. We received more than 600 responses from rehabilitators in 33 countries. Here are some of the interesting insights from the responses: Who are wildlife rehabilitators? Only 36% of respondents were paid for their wildlife...
Joe Cashmore
Meet Joe Cashmore, who joined the IWRC board in 2026! Joe is an environmental scientist and One Health specialist, with a history in wildlife emergency response and rehabilitation.
Wildlife Nutrition: The Hidden Foundation of Recovery
Exploring how species-specific diets, evidence-based feeding, and nutritional management shape wildlife recovery, veterinary treatment, and successful release into natural habitats.
Brittany Maufort
Incoming Board Member Interview Brittany is a wildlife rehabilitator and experienced chief financial officer with a passion for wildlife conservation. She’s seen first hand how supporting financial stewardship and administrative efficiency helps nonprofits maximize their positive impact on the world, and she wants to leverage her skills to help IWRC build connection and capacity in the wildlife rehabilitation field. Welcome to the IWRC Board Brittany! Can you share how and why you decided to jump in and contribute at the board level? As I became more involved in wildlife rehabilitation, IWRC quickly stood out as a trusted source for education,...
Cassie Trangsrud
Meet incoming IWRC board member Cassie Trangsrud, an attorney and small mammal wildlife rehabilitator passionate about increasing access to wildlife rehabilitation.
Inside Moholoholo’s Largest Vulture Rehabilitation Effort
In May 2025, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center responded to the largest vulture poisoning event to date, rescuing and releasing 81 vultures. Africa loses 5-7% of its vulture population yearly due to poisoning events.
IWRC Member Spotlight: Claudio Ahumada Sanhueza
Claudio Ahumada Sanhueza Location: Panquehue, San Felipe, Chile Background: With seven years of dedication to wildlife rehabilitation – two years working and five volunteering – Claudio Ahumada Sanhueza has cultivated extensive expertise particularly in the fields of mammal and avian care. He holds a position at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Unit of Andrés Bello University, where he combines his roles as a veterinarian and an educator. Specializations:Claudio’s work spans across various aspects of wildlife care but shines particularly in avian rehabilitation where he integrates animal welfare, handling, and medical treatment including advanced pharmacotherapy and wound management. His mammalian expertise is currently...
IWRC Member Spotlight: Julie Rabalais
Julie Rabalais Tell us a little about yourself: As a state and federally licensed Avian Rehabilitator and the founder of For The Birds of Acadiana, I dedicate my life to caring for injured, orphaned, and sick birds in Lafayette, Louisiana. My work involves providing advanced supportive care, rehabilitation, and the subsequent release back into the wild. I also educate the community about bird conservation and the importance of protecting our federally protected feathered friends. Every day brings new challenges and joys as I strive to give these beautiful creatures a second chance at life! What is your fondest wildlife rehabilitation...