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Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift can be tricky. We’ve got you covered at RWS! 💘 Show someone you love them with a wild gift they won’t forget. Plus, you’ll be supporting Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary’s lifesaving animal care program in your loved one’s honor!

Ahhh, the classic snow day: slow mornings, cozy movies, hot cocoa, and…trudging through the woods carrying a basket of squirrel meals!? 🤔

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.

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! 🦇

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 […]

This month’s Critter Corner focuses on some extra special folks who have helped us care for 750+ critters this season. 👏

We’re highlighting our summer student interns! ❤️

It’s not every day your nest gets struck by lightning. However, that’s exactly what happened to our featured patients this month: four nestling Red-headed Woodpeckers! 😮