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Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue

Together, we protect nature's most vulnerable. As an exotic reptile rescue, we also take in unwanted pet reptiles and amphibians.

NEWRR is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to rehabilitating injured wildlife, providing sanctuary to non-releasable animals, and educating the community about conservation and coexistence. Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of wildlife and the rescue of exotic reptiles. We are fully licensed and permitted by both state and f

ederal authorities to rehabilitate native reptiles, bats, birds of prey, and select mammals. In cases where we cannot provide direct care, we assist with the transportation of wildlife to other licensed rehabilitators. Each animal receives the necessary veterinary care, behavioral conditioning, and treatment. Once they are healthy and ready, we place them up for adoption. Adopters must demonstrate proper knowledge of species care, including housing and diet, to ensure a successful adoption. Our organization also offers educational programs in the DFW area, focusing on wildlife conservation, species identification, habitats, and adaptations. We aim to reduce human-wildlife conflicts by providing practical information and raising awareness about local wildlife. Nature's Edge is funded entirely by tax-deductible public donations, as we receive no state or federal funding. If you'd like to support our work, you can donate through:

PayPal: www.paypal.me/newr

Omella: omella.com/o/4g45n

Venmo:

Cash App: $NEWRR1

For our full list of donation options, visit: https://linktr.ee/newrr

We also have a Wish List of essential items like paper towels, blankets, towels, nitrile gloves, syringes, and more, available on Amazon: https://a.co/4pGCP6l

06/01/2026

We took in this little baby bobcat over the weekend. She was approximately 10 days old when she arrived and is now about 12 days old.

Unfortunately, her mother was shot, and the babies were not discovered until a couple of days later. Sadly, her two siblings did not survive.

This little girl, however, is doing wonderfully. She is eating well, growing stronger every day, and receiving around-the-clock care. Once she is fully weaned, she will be introduced to the other babies in our care.

As we move through baby season, please remember that many of our native wildlife species are raising young right now. Before resorting to trapping or killing wildlife, consider humane exclusion methods and take a moment to determine whether babies may be present. In many cases, conflicts can be resolved without creating orphaned wildlife.

We're grateful this little one was found in time and look forward to watching her continue to thrive.

Brandi and Mario

As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donates, shares our posts, and supports Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue. Your commitment makes our work possible. Here are ways you can help support our mission:

Linktree https://linktr.ee/NEWRR

05/27/2026

𝗦𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸, 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹… 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁?

Baby season is here, and we want to share the MOST important things to do when you find wildlife in need.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭 — 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿
Yes, the lid matters! A dark, enclosed space helps reduce stress and keeps the animal calm. It also prevents escape. Even severely injured animals can suddenly find enough energy to run, jump, or fly away.
Less stress = a better chance of survival.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮 — 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺
This sounds strange during a Texas summer, but rapid temperature changes can send wildlife into shock. If you found the animal outside in 90° heat, bringing it into a 70° air-conditioned home or car can be dangerous. Babies especially struggle to regulate body temperature. Keep them in a warm, quiet place away from pets, children, TVs, and loud noises.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯 — 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
This is the most important step.
Even overnight, the animal will NOT die from missing a meal. But improper feeding kills wildlife every single day.
Why?
• Baby birds can aspirate easily, meaning fluids enter the lungs and cause pneumonia.
• Different species require completely different diets.
• Wrong foods can cause severe digestive issues and dehydration.
• Injured animals often need medical treatment before feeding.
• Baby mammals must be warm and properly hydrated FIRST before feeding.

A few things to remember:
• Ambulances do not stop for fast food on the way to the hospital.
• Doctors tell humans not to eat or drink before medical procedures for a reason.
• Most songbirds do NOT drink water in the nest.
• Scrambled eggs, bread, milk, dog food, and cat food are NOT appropriate for wildlife.
And no… yogurt, Ensure, Pedialyte, Gatorade, milk replacer, or random “home remedies” are not safe either.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰 — 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗬
Do not wait days. Bird and baby mammal bones heal incredibly fast. If injuries heal incorrectly, there may be nothing rehabbers can do later. If one rehabber is unavailable, contact another nearby. Most rehabbers will gladly help direct you to someone who can assist.

Helpful resources:
• DFW Wildlife Hotline 972-234-9453
• Animal Help Now app or www.AHNOW.org

Most importantly: 𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱. 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁. 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺. 𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱. 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Those simple steps save lives.

Brandi and Mario

As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donates, shares our posts, and supports Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue. Your commitment makes our work possible. Here are ways you can help support our mission:

Linktree https://linktr.ee/NEWRR

05/20/2026

We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, shared our posts, reached out, and especially those who have donated food during this emergency. Your kindness and support mean so much to us and to the animals depending on our care.

We do want to clarify that we have NOT yet been able to replace the large food loss from the freezer failure. Our food supplier requires payment up front before the order can be placed, and because the food ships by truck from Colorado, it can take a couple of weeks to arrive after ordering.

That means we urgently need funds AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so we can place the order immediately and avoid running critically low on food while waiting for shipment.

We are also still trying to raise enough funds to purchase another freezer after losing one unexpectedly.

At this time, we still need approximately $1,500 to cover:
• Emergency food costs
• Up-front payment for the food shipment
• Replacement freezer costs

Every donation, no matter the size, truly helps. Shares are also incredibly important and help us reach more people willing to support the animals in our care.

Thank you all for standing with Nature’s Edge Wildlife & Reptile Rescue during this crisis. We could not do this without you.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HKBW5VGF7NLWJ
Omella: omella.com/o/4g45n
Venmo:
Cash App: $NEWRR1
https://linktr.ee/newrr

Brandi and Mario

05/14/2026

🚨🚨🚨 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 & 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 🚨🚨🚨

We are in a crisis situation right now and desperately need your help.

One of our freezers failed overnight, and we lost HALF A FREEZER FULL of meat used to feed the animals in our care. Thousands of dollars worth of food is now gone, and with the number of animals we care for daily, this is devastating.

Right now, we urgently need:
• Emergency funds to place an immediate food order
• Help purchasing a new freezer
• Donations of meat and animal-safe food items

Every single day, we feed injured and orphaned wildlife, permanent sanctuary animals, reptiles, birds, mammals, and exotics that depend entirely on us to survive. We cannot simply “skip” feedings while we try to recover from this loss.

This couldn’t have happened at a worse time, and we are asking — truly begging — for community support right now. Even small donations add up and could mean the difference between having food for these animals or not.

If you have ever supported us, shared our posts, visited an event, or cared about the work we do, please consider helping today.

Donations can be sent through:
• PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HKBW5VGF7NLWJ
• Venmo -
• Cash App - $NEWRR1
• NEWRR Website - www.NEWRR.org
• Linktree - https://linktr.ee/newrr

Please also SHARE this post everywhere. We need help immediately.

These animals are depending on us… and right now, we are depending on you.

Brandi and Mario

05/11/2026

🚨 MAY 14 – MAY 31 🚨

Nature’s Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue is participating in this year’s North Texas Gives to Animals, sponsored by .

Last year alone, we took in more than 2,500 animals in need — including native wildlife like owls, foxes, bobcats, turtles, ducks, and reptiles, as well as surrendered exotic animals such as reptiles, birds, amphibians, and other specialized species needing safe placement and care.

Your support helps provide:🦉 Medical care🦎 Specialized diets🦊 Medications & fluids🐢 Safe enclosures🦅 Wildlife rehabilitation & education

This year, we’re raising funds to continue improving critical rehabilitation and intake spaces and to help us care for the growing number of animals arriving every day.

✨ BONUS: On May 14, the first $100 donated per donor, per organization, will be matched online while matching funds last — helping your donation go twice as far for wildlife!

Donate here: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/newrr

Thank you for supporting the wildlife and exotic animals that depend on us every single day. 🦉🦊🐢🦎🦜🐍

04/29/2026

Please take a moment to vote for Aria!

She’s an incredible young person with a true passion for wildlife and conservation, especially snakes. Over the past few years, she’s volunteered at education events, helping teach others just how important snakes are to our ecosystems. Her enthusiasm and knowledge have made a real impact on the people she meets.

Aria and her family have also been amazing supporters of Nature’s Edge. She even played a hands-on role in designing and setting up one of our skunk enclosures, which says a lot about her dedication and work ethic at such a young age.

This opportunity through the Jeff Corwin Junior Ranger program would mean so much to her. Voting is free and only takes a moment, and your support could help make a big difference in her journey.

Thank you for supporting a young conservationist with a bright future!

https://jr-ranger.org/2026/aria-9bc4?fbclid=IwdGRzaARfDzhjbGNrBF8PNWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj24EinFWv0JskIQCU__WKSNEsfzKeQWKkq2VpF2Fv-7BQJ0ojgX-H0BHr8u_aem_qP4YoHEZ866Nnmi225M51w

04/26/2026

🌩️ 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 🌩️

Last night's storms were no joke, and we're already seeing a huge increase in calls about injured or orphaned wildlife. We're sure other rehabbers are seeing the same. So please, if you come across an animal that needs help, what you do in the first few minutes really matters.

📦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆

● Gently place the animal in a box with a secure lid or a pet carrier.
● Use a towel or gloves to protect yourself and reduce the animal’s stress.
● Keep away from kids and pets.

🔥 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗠—𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟!

● Wet, cold animals can go into shock fast, especially after storms.
● Do NOT bring wildlife into air-conditioned homes or vehicles.
● Instead, place the box in the warmest room of your house (closets and bathrooms are usually good).
● Use a heating pad on LOW, placing only half the box on it to allow the animal to move away from the heat if needed.

🔇 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁

●Cover the carrier with a towel.
● No loud talking, no music, no handling. Stress alone can be fatal.

🚫 𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥

●Giving the wrong thing, even water, can be deadly.

📞 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

Contact your closest licensed wildlife rehabilitator or call us directly. 682-463-9453

You can also call the 𝗗𝗙𝗪 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: (972) 234-9453

Or use 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗮𝗵𝗻𝗼𝘄.𝗼𝗿𝗴 to find someone near you.

👉 IMPORTANT: Please leave a voicemail if we don’t answer. Don’t hang up and call back repeatedly, we will call you back as soon as we can. If it’s been over an hour and you haven’t heard back, it’s okay to call again. Messages do occasionally get missed during high call volumes.

🐦 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱? If it's uninjured and the nest has fallen, you can renest it! Watch the video below for safe, easy instructions.

Renesting baby birds
https://youtu.be/llpUnNy8wNk

Thank you for helping local wildlife recover from these storms. We're here for any emergency, just give us a call.

Stay safe and thank you for caring. 💚

Brandi and Mario

As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donates, shares our posts, and supports Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue. Your commitment makes our work possible. Here are ways you can help support our mission:

Linktree https://linktr.ee/NEWRR

04/23/2026

🐸🦌𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲🦉🦊

When people ask what it costs to care for wildlife, the answer surprises them.
These are just the basic food and care costs to raise animals to release:

🦉 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘆 (𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀, 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘁𝗰.):
$50 per week
Many stay in care 𝟳–𝟴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀
We treat 𝟮𝟬𝟬–𝟰𝟬𝟬 raptors every year

🐣 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀:
$50 per month

🪶 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀:
$600 to raise a healthy baby (about 40 days)
$1,800+ for injured birds needing extended care
We may take in 𝟱𝟬–𝟯𝟬𝟬 each year

🦊 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀:
$450 = fawn to release
$1,000 = fox to release
$1,500 = bobcat to release

🦎 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲:
$20/week = reptiles
$10/week = amphibians

And this is just 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

It does 𝗻𝗼𝘁 include:
• Veterinary care
• Medications and fluids
• Rescue and intake supplies
• Building and maintaining large, natural
enclosures
• The specialized diets and whole prey.
needed to teach survival skills

Every animal we take in requires time, space, and resources to not just survive—but to return to the wild where it belongs.
We receive 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 for this work.
If you’d like to help us continue giving these animals a second chance:

👉 https://linktr.ee/newrr

Every dollar truly matters.

Address

5828 Woodard Avenue
Cleburne, TX
76033

Telephone

+16824639453

Website

http://www.newrr.org/

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