In this month of Thanksgiving, we are deeply grateful for the many supporters who have made this historic year possible. Thanks to you, MWR has achieved record levels of patient care, providing critical treatment, rehabilitation, and second chances to native wildlife across our region. We have also made significant progress on the Valery E. Smith Nature Center, a project that will expand our ability to educate the community, protect habitats, and serve as a sanctuary for wildlife for generations to come.
As we look toward the end of the year, we invite you to consider making a year-end gift. Your support sustains our mission, strengthens our programs, and directly impacts the wildlife that depends on us every single day.
MWR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteer Appreciation
November thanks continued as we celebrated our volunteers with an Appreciation Dinner, honoring the priceless contributions they have made to MWR. Together, our volunteers have donated over 8,000 hours this year. We truly would not exist without their passion and dedication. They are the hands, feet, and heart of MWR, and we are profoundly grateful for each of them. A special thank you to Jim Losapio and the wonderful staff at Junior’s Eatin’ House in Hernando for hosting this memorable event.
🏥 Wildlife Hospital – By the Numbers
In November, MWR admitted 39 new patients in need of care, including 17 bird species.
Check out these stories from some of our patients this month
Red Shouldered Hawk returns to the skies
If you come across a wild bird or reptile in distress, don’t try to care for it yourself.
📞 Call our wildlife hotline: 662-612-6455 or check out this MAP for a wildlife rehabber close to you:
💙 Donor Thank You
We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation (MWR) in November through monthly giving or one-time donations. Your generosity helps us provide critical care, rehabilitation, and education for native wildlife every day.
🌟 Monthly Donors
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated monthly supporters whose ongoing commitment sustains daily wildlife care:
Beau Edgington • Kate Friedman • Nancy Orton • Rebecca Carter • Karen S. Brown • Yvonne McCommon • David Simonton • Christina Milbourne • Bill & Tracy Hill • Chrystie Teague • Carol A. Decker • John Gullett • Nicholas Richards • Larry Green • Irene McClain • Rebecca Terry • Josephine Falcone • Cheryl Hays • Cassandra R. Truan • Melinda Turley • Natalie Rodgers • Rebecca S. Pepper • Sharon Runkel • Natalie Bright • Suzan Stewart • Kellye Makamson • Leah Hasselle • Heather Eisan
💻 Online Donors
We are also grateful to the following individuals who gave online in November:
Robert Harris • Jenna Wilkerson • Shannon Scroggins • Yesu Devendra K Meruvu • Jeffrey Tyler Kuntz • Lindsey Wells • Carrie Moyers • Jo Hanahan • Jc Youngblood
Each gift makes a difference, and together you make our mission possible—thank you!
💙 Want to support MWR? Donate today
🛒 Prefer to donate supplies? Shop our Amazon Wishlist to send essential items directly to our center.
📚 Education & Outreach: Connecting with Communities
Education is a vital part of our mission to protect wildlife. In November, we enjoyed engaging with many community members through these programs:
- Scout Birding Merit Badge Class – MWR had an exciting morning with local Scouts at our Bird Study Merit Badge class. Scouts learned how to identify birds and practiced their skills in the field to complete all requirements for their Birding merit badge.
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- Northpoint Christian School – We had a fantastic time with students during their annual field trip to the ARK Trails for our Nocturnal Program. Students explored how owls, bats, and other animals have special adaptations—like night vision and echolocation—that help them thrive in the dark.
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- Hernando Dickens of Christmas – MWR embraced the holiday spirit at the Dickens of a Christmas event on the historic Hernando Town Square! We enjoyed connecting with our community and sharing the importance of wildlife conservation.
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Want to bring MWR to your school, group, or event?
➡️ Learn about our education programs
📅 Upcoming Events
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