RWS staff members are available to respond to a wide variety of inquiries involving wild animals, coexistence and stewardship, environmental affairs, and human-wildlife conflicts. The Sanctuary also maintains a large library of digital images of current and past wildlife patients that we are happy to share for credited use. Please contact:
Sarah Cooperman, Executive Director sarah@rockfishwildlifesanctuary.org (434) 207-2417
Please visit our Upcoming Events page to learn more about where you can find the Sanctuary in our community.
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October 14, 2025
Community Corner interview with 106.1 The Corner
We sat down with 106.1's Samantha Federico to chat about wildlife rehab and our upcoming fundraiser, the Sanctuary Soirée.
Red-headed Woodpeckers rescued after struck by lightning
Executive Director Sarah Cooperman spoke with NBC29's Steve Rappaport about a particularly shocking wildlife rescue case this season, and their successful release!
Our executive director spoke with The Corner's Samantha Federico about wildlife baby season, the Sanctuary's ambassadors, and tips for helping wildlife through extreme heat.
Wildlife sanctuary takes in 1,000 patients this year so far
The very big milestone came in the form of a very small package. Two orphaned white-footed mice were rescued from Charlottesville and transported to Rockfish for care.
In the Rockfish Valley, an Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 20 Years
Nature can be brutal, but a good many of the serious injuries Sarah Cooperman sees in her patients at the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary are caused by humans...
Our executive director spoke with The Corner's Samantha Federico about wildlife baby season, the Sanctuary's ambassadors, and tips for helping wildlife through extreme heat.
Wildlife sanctuary takes in 1,000 patients this year so far
The very big milestone came in the form of a very small package. Two orphaned white-footed mice were rescued from Charlottesville and transported to Rockfish for care.
In the Rockfish Valley, an Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 20 Years
Nature can be brutal, but a good many of the serious injuries Sarah Cooperman sees in her patients at the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary are caused by humans...
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN 51-0498181. Thank you for supporting our mission to help native wildlife in Virginia and beyond.