Wild For Life inc., 441 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY (2026)

is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native wild animals in upstate NY, and to educating the public about coexisting with wildlife to make the entire world a healthier and more compassionate place. Our mission is to provide a place for animals to heal, and humans to learn.

08/31/2026

Thistle and Briar, two juvenile north American porcupines in rehabilitation here at Wild For Life Inc.
We're still not entirely certain of Thistle's future at the rescue, unlike Briar, she doesn't exhibit an appropriate distrust of humans, despite our best efforts to distance ourselves and foster wild instincts.
Thistle was born here at the rescue, and her mother passed away hours after giving birth, so human caregiving is all she has ever known. Briar came in at only about a week old, but that was enough to have a natural distrust of humans and solid porcupine instincts.
We hope Thistle will develop those instincts as she continues to grow, but if not, we hope the state will grant us the option to create a home for her here as an educational ambassador to be a voice for her species.
If you know me, you know this is a decision that I don't like making, and never take lightly. A wild life is always the first goal, and in eight years of rehabilitation and over 2500 patients we have only taken on 2 permanent wild ambassadors, but sometimes it is the only compassionate choice. Time will tell, in the meantime enjoy snack time with this prickly pair.

08/29/2026

Today I posted some orphaned baby pigeons on my story and it sent some people into a state of shock that they are just so goofy looking. So I guess that means it's time to repost this classic video that got millions of views and shocked the Internet the first time with some pigeon facts.
A few years ago I made dozens of videos about pigeons that received millions of views, and it brings me so much joy that the rhetoric around pigeons is changing thanks to videos like these. Videos that help people learn that pigeons are loyal and loving animals who mate for life, that they were our first domesticated companions over 3000 years ago, and have been heroes in human history ever since.
Now instead of my comment sections being full of "pigeons are dirty" or "rats with wings" people are writing love notes to pigeons, and taking notice of their beauty.
That is my biggest pride doing this work is seeing the ripple effect it has and the ability to change millions of minds and hearts to learn and care about animals.
But also pigeons are just really goofy looking.

08/28/2026

UPDATE!!
Clarisse is home!!!!💚

Have you seen me???

This morning a beloved educational Turkey Vulture slipped her jesses from another local rescue and is now missing.
Last seen near Union St. in Saratoga Springs.

She is flighted, has jesses still attatched to one leg, and responds to Clarisse.
She is not equipped to survive in the wild, please help us find her and get her home!

Any sightings or info, call (518)495-9907 or (518)330-3221

08/26/2026

Letter: Peter J McKosky celebrates the return of the river otter after a century to New York, but notes that hundreds are violently killed in traps every year elsewhere in the state

08/21/2026

It looks like I might be going for a swim.
This is what Bo sounds like when she wants me in the water with her.
If you're new here, Bo is not a pet.
She is a wild animal who was found orphaned and injured very young, and ended up with disabilities that make her non-releasable to the wild. Now she is licensed for a very important job as an educational ambassador at our rescue. As a part of her license there are some important rules: no one but myself or caregivers on her license are allowed to ever touch Bo, so although people often ask if they can pet her, the answer is always no. She also must attend at least 12 educational events per year to maintain her license. Most of these happen at local libraries and schools, or sometimes more public venues like breweries and education centers in parks. Each one of these events has an educational curriculum, and the purpose is that people will walk away after having met Bo with a better understanding for just how important her species and wetlands as a whole are. Working with Bo gives people the chance to see beavers as they might otherwise never be able to, meeting her up close lets people experience her incredible physical adaptations as well as her loving social nature.
There are a couple of upcoming events where you can meet Bo, September 12 we will be at Paws for Kate, a wonderful event held at Common Roots Brewery in South Glensfalls in remembrance of a very beloved friend of wildlife.
October 3 you can find us at Brookside nursery in Ballston spa for a Wetland and Wildlife talk, the last and biggest event of the year will be the Beaver Ball, at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. The Beaver Ball is our first annual fundraiser to help us build our new wildlife clinic, rehabilitation center, and education center, and is sure to be a wild party!
I guess stay tuned for videos to see if I go for an afternoon swim.

08/14/2026

A clip of one of my most informative videos about beavers. I made this video back when Bo was young and I was first learning about them and my mind was absolutely blown by the power of this one's species and how essential they are to the health of so many ecosystems
You can check out the full version pinned on my Instagram page, or on our YouTube.

Address

441 Route 29
Saratoga Springs, NY
12866

Telephone

+15182908907

Website

https://www.wildforlifeinc.org/donate

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