South Plains Wildlife Rehab Center

South Plains Wildlife Rehab Center Non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center located in Lubbock, Texas. South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Inc.
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Our mission is to rescue and release native wildlife while changing the way people view our wild neighbors across the South Plains. (SPWRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of native species on the South Plains of Texas. Wildlife is accepted without regard to species, size, or popularity with the human race.

THANKFUL TUESDAY! Vincent, our 24‑year‑old common raven, wants to say THANK YOU to everyone who have recently purchased ...
08/18/2026

THANKFUL TUESDAY!

Vincent, our 24‑year‑old common raven, wants to say THANK YOU to everyone who have recently purchased from up for our Amazon Wishlist. Your generosity makes a real impact every single day.

We’ve recently updated our wishlist and are in need of several replacement items. If you have any of these at home, we’re happy to take them off your hands!

🛒Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/05rlGJgD

Needed items:
• Needles (18g, 23g, 27g)
• Box fans
• Wet & dry cat/ dog food (high‑protein preferred)
• Exact bird food*
• Bags of soil, sand, pine pellets
• Rodent toys, hide boxes, & water bottles
• Extra‑wide tubing/pipes for artificial burrows
• Water hoses (Regular & extendable)
• Gift cards (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart)
• Cleaning supplies
• Raw meat - Anything chicken & beef organs
• Aquariums with lids

Thank you for supporting the SPWRC and the wild critters who depend on us!
We have received several amazing recent donations, but many were made without donor names attached. If you have donated recently, please reach out to us so we can properly thank you and acknowledge your generosity. We truly appreciate your support!

THANK YOU:
Carlene Minnie (Volunteer)
Gena Garcia
Kim Ewalt
Linda Hurd
Nicole Hoge (Volunteer)
Randi Jones (Volunteer)
Ryan & Haley Balko

08/17/2026

Need a Monday pick-me-up? ✨

This adorable porcupine has been with us for a little over a month recovering from a tail injury, and she’s almost ready to head back to the wild! In the meantime, turn the sound up & enjoy this video of her happily munchin’ on a rodent block. 😋

🍁 Fall 2026 Internship at the SPWRC!🦉We are now accepting applications from students interested in gaining hands‑on expe...
08/15/2026

🍁 Fall 2026 Internship at the SPWRC!🦉

We are now accepting applications from students interested in gaining hands‑on experience in wildlife rehabilitation. We offer both for‑credit internships (with advisor approval) and non‑credit internships for résumé and career development.

Internships require ~105 hours per semester, averaging 10–15 hours per week depending on your schedule. This is a full‑semester commitment designed to provide meaningful experience in wildlife care, education, outreach, and daily operations at a working rehabilitation facility.

Interns start with essential tasks such as cleaning, dishes, laundry, basic maintenance, and feeding wildlife. Students who demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team‑focused attitude may earn opportunities to assist with more advanced responsibilities such as educational programs, wildlife transport, intake triage, outreach events, and even learning to safely glove and handle ambassador raptors!

This internship is ideal for students studying wildlife biology, conservation, natural resources, veterinary sciences, biology, ecology, or any field related to animal care or environmental stewardship.

Apply today: spwrc.org/internship

We appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with anyone who would benefit from hands‑on experience with native wildlife!

We are feeling incredibly thankful this beautiful Tuesday! 💙A huge shoutout to one of our amazing volunteers, Heather He...
08/11/2026

We are feeling incredibly thankful this beautiful Tuesday! 💙

A huge shoutout to one of our amazing volunteers, Heather Henthorn, for helping us purchase a new industrial washer!

For years, we've relied on donated residential washers that were already well-used, so unfortunately they never lasted very long. Earlier this summer, our washer broke down, leaving us struggling to keep up with the growing laundry demands.

When Heather learned about our need, she generously stepped in to help purchase a new commercial Speed Queen washer, and what a difference it has already made! It has significantly reduced our laundry backlog, runs more efficiently, and will serve us well for years to come.

Sage, our Mississippi kite says, “THANK YOU, HEATHER!” We appreciate your generosity and support and are so thankful for the unconditional love, kindness, and dedication of our volunteers and supporters. Your willingness to step up when needs arise helps make our mission possible every day 🫶

Also - Look at Sage’s beautiful grey adult plumage coming in! She’s gorgeous!

Happy Friday, everyone! Thank you for sticking with us during a very intense baby season — we haven’t posted much lately...
08/07/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! Thank you for sticking with us during a very intense baby season — we haven’t posted much lately, but we have an important project to share today.

Next month, Joey, a local scout with Scouting of America, will begin the project required to earn his Eagle Scout rank. He has spent the past year planning and designing three new opossum cages and two squirrel cages for SPWRC. Our current cages are far past their usable lifespan, and replacing them is critical for the safety and care of the animals we intake every day.

We raised some funds during Giving Tuesday, but the sheer volume of wildlife admitted this season pushed our resources to the limit. We urgently need help covering the remaining costs so Joey can complete this project and our animals can finally have the upgraded enclosures they need.

In addition to monetary donations, we are also seeking wood and metal roofing materials for the construction. If you have extra materials available, or know someone who might, please contact us directly!

If you’re able, please consider donating directly to Joey’s Eagle Scout project using the link below. Every contribution moves this project forward and directly improves the care we can provide.

spwrc.org/donate

Update: We found someone! We have a Mississippi kite fledge that needs to be picked up from Seminole. Hopes Wings Sanctu...
08/04/2026

Update: We found someone!

We have a Mississippi kite fledge that needs to be picked up from Seminole. Hopes Wings Sanctuary and Rescue has him is in Odessa and can meet someone in Seminole today. Anyone available? It’s urgent as this little guy isn’t doing well!

Peep! I spot two of our SPWRC staff 😍
07/31/2026

Peep! I spot two of our SPWRC staff 😍

07/30/2026

This is AMAZING!

Address

3308 95th Street
Lubbock, TX
79423

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18067992142

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