Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center A Non-Profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of wildlife.
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We are a Non-Profit 501c3 organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife in the Texas Panhandle.

08/31/2026

😂 WATCH UNTIL THE END — TRUST US, IT’S THE BEST PART!

Jean-Clawed the badger got his paws on some donated calf bones and, naturally, decided he needed the BIGGEST piece for himself. 😂

Watching him figure out how to get this giant bone into his den was absolutely hysterical. He rolled it, pushed it, wrestled with it, and was VERY determined that it was coming inside with him!

But the best part? Wait for the very end when that little mouth opens up…and P**F! Jean-Clawed disappears into his den with his prize.

We are extremely grateful to Dixie with Troop 4086 of Scouting America, for choosing Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation C...
08/31/2026

We are extremely grateful to Dixie with Troop 4086 of Scouting America, for choosing Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for her Eagle Scout Service Project!

Dixie and her team built us an amazing three-sided hay barn, and it is something we have desperately needed! They did an absolutely amazing job—and what makes it even more impressive is that they built it in 100+ degree Texas heat!

Until now, we’ve had to stack our hay alongside the barn, where it could quickly become disorganized, scattered, and an even bigger mess when bad weather rolled through.

Our new hay barn will keep everything organized and protected from the elements. It will store the hay we use to feed our guardian donkeys as well as the straw we use to provide extra warmth and bedding for many of the animals in our care during cold temperatures.

Thank you, Dixie, for choosing Wild West Wildlife for such an important milestone. We are incredibly grateful and will put your beautiful hay barn to good use for many years to come!

❤️ A Night of Goodbyes, New Beginnings & Full-Circle Moments Last night, our Wild West Wildlife team came together to ce...
08/28/2026

❤️ A Night of Goodbyes, New Beginnings & Full-Circle Moments

Last night, our Wild West Wildlife team came together to celebrate and say goodbye to two very special members of our family as they begin exciting new chapters in their lives.

🩺 Dr. Wolf is officially, officially RETIRED!
After an incredible 52 years of practicing veterinary medicine in the Texas Panhandle, Dr. Wolf is finally hanging up her stethoscope and looking forward to retirement and traveling with her husband.

Dr. Wolf was one of only two women in her graduating class in veterinary school and went on to become the first female veterinarian in Amarillo. She truly paved the way for so many who came after her.
Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center simply would not be where it is today without Dr. Wolf. Her knowledge, mentorship, dedication, and willingness to care for wildlife have been an invaluable part of our journey.

And we couldn't ask for a more beautiful full-circle moment as Dr. Josh Cabello takes the reins. Before becoming a veterinarian himself, Josh spent 10 years as Dr. Wolf's veterinary technician. Now he gets to continue the legacy of someone who helped shape him along the way.

Then there is Baylor!

Baylor has been part of our team for the past few years, but from the beginning, he had a goal: to become a Texas Game Warden.

When he first came to Wild West Wildlife, he wanted to learn everything he could and gain as much hands-on wildlife experience as possible so he could stand out among the thousands of applicants pursuing the same dream.

Well… HE DID IT! 🎉👏

Baylor has officially been accepted into the Game Warden Academy!

He has always been a go-getter—the kind of person who is willing to jump in, work hard, learn, and help wherever he is needed. We couldn't be prouder of him.

And Baylor, just so you know… you've got about 20 Wild West moms rooting you on now. 😂❤️ We already can't wait to show up at your graduation!
A huge shoutout to our team for putting last night's celebration together.

Our team has grown tremendously over the years, but one thing hasn't changed: we are a family.
And being a family doesn't mean we expect people to stay forever. We want every person who comes through our doors to learn, grow, chase their dreams, and live their best life. Sometimes that means moving on to bigger and better things—and when it does, we want to be the people cheering the loudest and helping you get there.

Dr. Wolf and Baylor, we are incredibly proud of you both. Thank you for everything you've given to Wild West Wildlife and the animals we serve.

08/27/2026

BABY PORCUPINE UPDATE!

In this video, you’ll see our team caring for a sore she has developed on the side of her face. As you can probably tell, she is NOT thrilled about us messing with it. 😂 Those little quills and that attitude are definitely working!

We were also becoming a little concerned about her weight. She had not gained any weight in over a week. Knowing that she is close to three months old—and that some porcupine mothers continue nursing their young up to 5 months—we decided to add formula to her diet to give her some extra nutritional support.

And we are VERY happy to report that it is working! 🙌

In just FIVE DAYS since adding formula, she has gained an incredible 14 ounces!

That is exactly the kind of progress we wanted to see. We’ll continue monitoring her weight closely, treating the sore on her face, and making adjustments to her care as needed.

She may not appreciate everything we’re doing for her right now, but we’ll gladly take the attitude if it means she’s getting stronger!

08/27/2026

Thursday Live at the rehab center. Baby Season is in full swing. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

📦 Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/4IKL4tf

💌 Donate via Facebook, our link below, or by mail:

Donate Here (https://give.wildwestwildlife.com/give/392646/ #!/donation/checkout)

📬 Mailing Address: Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2901 N Soncy Rd. Amarillo, TX 79124

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY! We are so thankful for everyone who has donated items from our Amazon Wish List! Every package that ...
08/27/2026

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY!

We are so thankful for everyone who has donated items from our Amazon Wish List! Every package that arrives helps us provide the food, supplies, and care needed for the wildlife that comes through our doors.

A special thank you to Christine McLendon for taking the time to sew opossum pouches and bird nests for us! These handmade items are incredibly helpful for keeping our smallest patients warm, comfortable, and secure. Also, thank you so much to our local gardeners who generously donate their extra fresh produce to us!

If you would like to help, you can purchase an item directly from our Amazon Wish List and have it shipped to us:
🛒 Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LYFJ456CC7GE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Thank you for continuing to support Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the thousands of wild patients who need us each year!

Goodnight 😴 Everyone! -Gusgus
08/26/2026

Goodnight 😴 Everyone! -Gusgus

GRAY FOX UPDATE! The juvenile gray fox that was hit by a car earlier this week underwent surgery today to repair her br...
08/23/2026

GRAY FOX UPDATE!

The juvenile gray fox that was hit by a car earlier this week underwent surgery today to repair her broken femur!

Now that she was stable enough for surgery, Dr. Cabello came in on his day off, along with fellow veterinarian Dr. Strong, to pin and stabilize her fractured femur. We are so grateful for their dedication and willingness to give up part of their weekend to help this girl.

We’re happy to report that the surgery was successful and she is recovering well! 🙌

Even better, she was eating tonight and has even started growling at us today. While most people probably wouldn’t be excited about being growled at, we certainly are! That feisty attitude, along with eating on her own, are both encouraging signs that she is feeling stronger.

She still has a road of healing ahead of her, but today was a BIG step in the right direction.

Thank you to everyone who has been following her story and sending prayers and well wishes. We’ll continue to keep you updated as she recovers!

08/21/2026

We have some good news!

Our prairie dog is doing well. He is eating, resting, and his pain is being managed with medication while his broken pelvis begins the healing process.(see previous post)

Our gray fox also made it through the night! 🙌 She is receiving pain medication and continues to be closely monitored. Even better news—we rechecked her bloodwork, and her red blood cell count has gone up, so she will not need a blood transfusion!

We offered her several different types of food, but she was having absolutely none of it. So Jessica got creative and puréed a mixture of whole prey items.
🤮😂 It may not sound very appetizing to us, but apparently it was exactly what she wanted because she started eating great!

Her jaw is likely very sore after being struck in the face by the vehicle, so the puréed food is much easier and more comfortable for her to eat right now.

Her broken femur will need to be surgically repaired with a pin, which is planned for either tomorrow or Tuesday, depending on how she continues to do.

For now, we are very thankful that both of these patients are eating, comfortable, and heading in the right direction.

It has already been an extremely busy morning at Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. ❤️‍🩹By 9:00 a.m., we had alre...
08/20/2026

It has already been an extremely busy morning at Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. ❤️‍🩹

By 9:00 a.m., we had already received three animals that had been hit by vehicles.

Our first patient was a juvenile opossum who suffered a severely shattered jaw and had no pupillary response. Sadly, his injuries were too severe, and the kindest thing we could do was humanely euthanize him and end his suffering.

Our second patient is a prairie dog who, after X-rays, was found to have a broken pelvis. Thankfully, this is an injury that should heal with cage rest and time. And despite everything he has been through, he is still VERY bitey—which, in the wildlife rehabilitation world, we actually like to see!

Our third patient is a juvenile female gray fox who was also hit by a vehicle. A Good Samaritan stayed with her on the busy roadway until our team could get there, helping protect her from being struck again. We are incredibly thankful they stopped.

She has a broken femur, superficial abrasions, and significant anemia from a severe flea infestation. She is currently receiving pain medication and supportive care. Unfortunately, we cannot safely move forward with surgery to repair her femur until she is more stable from the shock and her overall condition improves.

We will recheck her bloodwork in the morning. If she remains significantly anemic, she may need a blood transfusion before we can proceed with surgery.
Mornings like this remind us how blessed we are to have Dr. Cabello on staff and an incredible team that works diligently every single day to give our wild neighbors the best chance possible.

Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center receives no state or federal funding, and donations are what allow us to keep our doors open and continue saying yes when animals like these need us.

If you would like to help with the care of these patients or support our mission, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation truly makes a difference.
❤️ Donate here:
https://give.wildwestwildlife.com/give/392646/ #!/donation/checkout

Thank you for helping us continue to be here for our wild neighbors when they need us most.

Address

2901 N Soncy
Amarillo, TX
79124

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(806) 680-2483

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