Wildlife Wishing Well of Ithaca

Wildlife Wishing Well of Ithaca The Wildlife Wishing Well is a rehabilitation center. Injured and orphaned animals come here to rece They are all given rabies vaccinations before release.

Wildlife Wishing Well is a 501(C)3 organization that rehabilitates wildlife in need, especially raccoons, skunks, opossums and more. We are all volunteers of the state meaning we receive no pay for our work, do not charge community members for wildlife brought in, and pay for all supplies out of pocket. Everyone that puts time into this center is certified by the New York State Department of Envir

onmental Conservation to work with Rabies Vector Species (RVS). We house the animals and provide proper food, water, medicines and exercise until the animals are old enough and in good health to be released. If you would like to support us please go to the website at http://www.wildlifewishingwell.org to make a paypal donation.

05/07/2025

Today we released our last two overwintering raccoons. They are a male and a female, not littermates but about the same age. They spent some time in the pre-release building where they get only minimal human contact (feeding and cleaning) so they can "wild up." We then do what's called a soft release. We open the door and they can venture in and out as they please. We provide food for a while until they have found their way permanently into the wild.

In the video, the male comes out first (he has a fluffier tail) and later you see the female venturing around the back of the shed. We provide nest boxes if they want to check those out.

They both have great wild skills and will do well out there.

We thank all of you for your ongoing support. For myself, this is my last season with Wildlife Wishing Well. I am retiring from my day job soon and moving back home to St. Lawrence County, where I hope to set up my own RVS facility for the 2026 season. See you around! -Admin Abi

As the New Year approaches, we thought we'd post something original, but then we realized that the National Park Service...
12/29/2024

As the New Year approaches, we thought we'd post something original, but then we realized that the National Park Service already put a large effort into this. Respect and support wildlife, and enjoy their dedication and sense of humor. 🤩💯 Happy New Year!

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12/11/2024

Happy holidays, friends! We have had a technical glitch in getting out our usual year-end fundraiser letters. If you're a new or regular donor, we appreciate your tax deductible donation to Wildlife Wishing Well! We are working out the tech stuff...meanwhile please see our main page for contact information. We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Donations (checks) can be mailed to 152 Bundy Rd. Ithaca NY 14850. You will receive a receipt and our eternal thanks. We can't do this without you. ❤️🦝❤️

Meanwhile, enjoy one of my favorite TV clips from the show Bones. Go ahead and laugh 🤣🤣🦝❤️But don't handle wildlife! Call us if you need advice or assistance!

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152 Bundy Road
Ithaca, NY
14850

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+16072771547

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