Our Wild Neighbors

Our Wild Neighbors Our Wild Neighbors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release

Our Wild Neighbors (OWN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. OWN also provides educational opportunities to promote wildlife preservation and habitat sustainability. Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina our center serves eastern North Carolina and beyond. In 2022, we admitted over 2,200 animals representing over 100 spe

cies, representing multiple species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Our Wild Neighbors was formed by volunteer licensed wildlife rehabilitators and is staffed primarily by dedicated volunteers and a handful of Wildlife Rehabilitation Technicians. The funds of this organization come solely from private donations; no city, county, state or federal funding is provided. We appreciate our community for their constant support for us and our wildlife.

We have BUNNIES! These cottontails are so teeny tiny, they still have their umbilical cords. To volunteer, donate, and ...
03/02/2023

We have BUNNIES! These cottontails are so teeny tiny, they still have their umbilical cords.

To volunteer, donate, and come see baby bunnies in real life, visit our website in bio. https://www.ourwildneighbors.org

Livin the opossum life!This opossum came to us with lead poisoning in December. He is doing great, and now we’re waitin...
02/19/2023

Livin the opossum life!

This opossum came to us with lead poisoning in December. He is doing great, and now we’re waiting on his latest lead test results to see if he can be released soon 🤞

We often need help transporting animals from Raleigh to Hillsborough. If this is a route you drive often, please consid...
02/18/2023

We often need help transporting animals from Raleigh to Hillsborough. If this is a route you drive often, please consider volunteering at Our Wild Neighbors! This little bitty baby squirrel was one of two that came to us from Vick Animal Hospital in Raleigh earlier this week.

Visit our website to learn more about how to donate, volunteer, and save little baby animals no bigger than a tablespoon. https://www.ourwildneighbors.org

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you got a chance to soak up the sun like our animals here. To share the love at Our Wild...
02/15/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you got a chance to soak up the sun like our animals here. To share the love at Our Wild Neighbors, visit our website in bio to learn more about how to volunteer and donate. https://www.ourwildneighbors.org

When white pigeons are released at ceremonies, they can end up meeting a quick end in the wild. Luckily this one was fo...
02/10/2023

When white pigeons are released at ceremonies, they can end up meeting a quick end in the wild. Luckily this one was found and brought to us.

01/26/2023

Spidey squirrel, newest member of the avengers 😂.
01/15/2023

Spidey squirrel, newest member of the avengers 😂.

Opossum zoom-in. Opossum tails are used for balance, hanging (for short periods), grasping, and curling into a snuggle ...
01/10/2023

Opossum zoom-in. Opossum tails are used for balance, hanging (for short periods), grasping, and curling into a snuggle ball. This particular opossum tail belongs to the starving little opossum who came to us at Thanksgiving. Not so little anymore!

Timmy living his best life with hazelnuts and warm January window light.
01/08/2023

Timmy living his best life with hazelnuts and warm January window light.

This vulture was kindly brought to us by Officer Coward of the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. 📸 credit goes to Ari, on...
01/07/2023

This vulture was kindly brought to us by Officer Coward of the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. 📸 credit goes to Ari, one of our fabulous volunteers.

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1705 Old State Highway 10
Hillsborough, NC
27278

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+19194280896

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OWN is dedicated to the care of orphaned and injured wildlife by: Providing professional medical treatment Meeting the complete dietary and housing needs of each species Supervising the complicated and delicate process of integration and release of animals back into their natural habitats. OWN is active in the community as educators and advisors: School programs are made available to work with children We attend public functions to meet, discuss and provide handouts Three newspapers now carry our articles on wildlife care & safety Programs for businesses and adult groups are offered