Nirvana Ridge Wildlife Refuge

Nirvana Ridge Wildlife Refuge The Nirvana Ridge Wildlife Refuge is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing for orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife.
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Our mission is to nurture and prepare these animals for release back into their native habitat. * We actively work with the state/local wildlife centers to include the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, and Rockfish Wildlife Center.
* We also network and coordinate with wildlife organizations with similar missions/objectives.
* We maintain and foster relationships with t

he wildlife veterinarians who are invaluable resources for caring for our wildlife patients.
* We work with the local county ACO's (Animal Control Officers), humane societies, and Wildlife nuisance companies, facilitating wildlife conflict resolution.
* We provide education and guidance to the public in support to numerous wildlife concerns, promoting effective wildlife coexistence solutions. Each year Nirvana Ridge Wildlife Refuge accepts over 250 injured and/or orphaned wildlife patients. The care and nurturing provided enables successful release of these animals back into their natural wild habitat.

INTRODUCING: Two more raccoons arrived today. Welcome to "Gemma" & "Nigel". These two reportedly fell from a tree and...
06/14/2026

INTRODUCING: Two more raccoons arrived today. Welcome to "Gemma" & "Nigel". These two reportedly fell from a tree and were picked up by a Fairfax Animal Services Officer (A*O). Many thanks to Elizabeth, a WRL volunteer, for transport and naming the babies. ❤️🦝

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Cheddar" & "Mozzarella", new arrivals this morning. Mom was confirmed dead hit by a car in the...
06/14/2026

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Cheddar" & "Mozzarella", new arrivals this morning. Mom was confirmed dead hit by a car in the road and these two babies had been wandering on and off the road with traffic swerving to miss them. Their hero is Katie who stopped and quickly grabbed them with a blanket that she had kept in her car. We got them hydrated and picked the ticks off them. One has an ear infection which we will treat. Other than that they both appear pretty healthy. These two cheese balls are very lucky. 🍀

UPDATE: The juvie raccoons are enjoying their new location in the barn. The walk-in pens afford them space to explore a...
06/14/2026

UPDATE: The juvie raccoons are enjoying their new location in the barn. The walk-in pens afford them space to explore and grow, and offers climbing opportunities to learn the necessary skills they will need to survive in the wild. ❤️🦝

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Marshall" & "Chase", two baby opossums to arrive after they fell off the back of mom during an...
06/14/2026

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Marshall" & "Chase", two baby opossums to arrive after they fell off the back of mom during an encounter with the family dog. Mom and the other babies appear to have escaped the yard safely. These two boys apparently were not holding on tight enough and fell to the ground. Fortunately, the homeowner was able to contain the dog and scoop up these babies before further damage was done. They are named by the young child of the family who found them. Evidently, she is a Paw Patrol fan. 🐾

06/09/2026

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Ciro", a new baby boy to arrive at the refuge. This boy was found on the finder's front porch in Reston all alone. Failed attempts to reunite with Mom over the weekend landed him here. This is his first solid food, and he is tearing up the bananas! 🦝🍌

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Snickers", an injured young adult cottontail bunny. This poor guy had been attacked by a dog. ...
06/09/2026

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Snickers", an injured young adult cottontail bunny. This poor guy had been attacked by a dog. We are treating the laceration on his hind leg topically. He should be ready for release in just a few days. 🐇

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Squiggles", a young adult injured squirrel. When she arrived 4 days ago, she was completely d...
06/09/2026

INTRODUCING: Welcome to "Squiggles", a young adult injured squirrel. When she arrived 4 days ago, she was completely down with rear legs extended that appeared injured. Maybe it was a concussion from a dog attack, or maybe hit by a car. With a little peace and quiet (and a whole lot of nuts and fruit), it appears that Squiggles will likely be ready for release in a couple of days. Yay! 🐿️

Thank you, Hannah and Amy, for rescuing Squiggles!

UPDATE: "Rocky" Raccoon came in 5/31, apparently abandoned by Mom. The finder suspected an injury, as he appeared "weak...
06/05/2026

UPDATE: "Rocky" Raccoon came in 5/31, apparently abandoned by Mom. The finder suspected an injury, as he appeared "weak". There's nothing wrong with this baby. He may have been separated from his family, struggling in the hot sun, dehydrated and unable to find a water source, perhaps nutrient deficiency. Post quarantine, Rocky will be combined into genpop (general population) for further rehabilitation, and ultimately release. 🦝

UPDATE: Little "Pan" has now been with us for 2 weeks. Pan had been pulled from the walls after Mom had been taken awa...
06/05/2026

UPDATE: Little "Pan" has now been with us for 2 weeks. Pan had been pulled from the walls after Mom had been taken away. He is a voracious eater and is thriving. 🍼 🦝❤️

INTRODUCING: We received two adult injured squirrels today. They were independent dropoffs. This one had been attacked...
06/04/2026

INTRODUCING: We received two adult injured squirrels today. They were independent dropoffs. This one had been attacked by a dog. His rear legs were not functioning so we suspected a spinal fracture. Had he survived, we would have sought X-rays. Poor baby! 🐿️

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19524 Swamp Poodle Lane
Brandy Station, VA
22714

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