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Between caring for nearly 900 animals, answering over 3,000 hotline calls, presenting 45 education programs, and completing some transformative renovations, we’ve been busy at Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary. Read about some of our most memorable patients from 2025!

When winter settles in, most of us humans do too. We enjoy lots of soup, cozier evenings, and perhaps a bit more couch time than usual. Our wild neighbors adapt accordingly. For many of the critters that don’t migrate south for the season, winter means totally powering down.

If you’ve ever visited Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, you know our driveway is…something else. 😅 Today, we’re kicking off our Giving Tuesday campaign to rebuild the road to recovery. We’d love for you to be part of it.

He’s teeny, but his appetite is impressively huge. Meet our featured patient this month: an adorable baby Meadow Vole!

They say slow and steady wins the race, but this critter is typically the fastest to greet visitors at Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet our new Yellow-bellied Slider education ambassador! 💛

They’re little. They’re furry. They’re social butterflies. They’re pest-control pros. Above all, they’re misunderstood. They’re bats, and it’s their special week! 🦇

Our featured patients this month stole our hearts…though they were sometimes difficult to find. Can you spot the critter in question? 👀

We’re delighted to invite you to our Sanctuary Soirée at Pollak Vineyards on November 14th! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary’s remarkable animal patients and the incredible people, like you, who make their second chances possible. Our Soirée will include: We’re currently offering a special early bird discount for 25% off tickets […]

Cedar Waxwings are beautiful, spunky birds that quickly become staff favorites whenever they’re in care. We thought this month’s Critter Corner would be the perfect opportunity to share more about these spirited little masked bandits.