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HAPPY WORLD WILDLIFE DAY! "It’s surely our respo

HAPPY WORLD WILDLIFE DAY!

"It’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth." - Sir David Attenborough

Arizona is home to some of the most unique and incredible wildlife, and we're so grateful to care for them each and every day. As we celebrate World Wildlife Day, it's worth remembering that for most of human history, people lived alongside wildlife, deeply connected to the natural world, and only recently have we begun to see ourselves as separate from nature, though that is far from the truth. True coexistence begins when we remember we’re just one part of this wild world! We feel so lucky to share our Arizona home with some truly amazing animals. Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and wildlife lovers alike, who help us continue our mission of saving our wildlife, one life at a time.

#wildliferescue #wildliferehab #Arizona #wildlife #WorldWildlifeDay #arizonawildlife #scottsdaleaz #aznonprofit #southwestwildlife

Recently, a two week old orphaned javelina was bro

Recently, a two week old orphaned javelina was brought to us from Bartlett Lake in critical condition. All four of his hooves were badly swollen, one leg had a serious infection, and his small body was covered in cactus spines on his legs, belly, face, and between his hooves. It was clear he had been struggling for some time.

Our vet team worked to stabilize him. They carefully removed as many spines as possible, cleaned and treated his wounds, bandaged his injured leg, and gave him medication to keep him comfortable. Despite the hard work our vet team put into this little one, his injuries were too severe. His body was already overwhelmed, and his chances of recovery were extremely low. To prevent further suffering, we made the compassionate decision to let him go.

Wild animals are incredibly resilient. They can sometimes survive for long periods even while experiencing significant pain. But survival does not always mean an animal is healing well or has a path back to a good quality of life. Recognizing this is essential to responsible wildlife care, and sometimes, giving an animal peace in their last days is the kindest thing to do.

Wildlife rehab is emotional and hard work, and while we love sharing the many successes we see, most of the animals who come in are in critical condition. It’s the tough reality of the work we do, and while it can be heartbreaking, what we can promise is that every animal receives the same care, compassion, and dignity from the moment they come through our doors.

#wildlife #wildliferehab #wildlifesanctuary #wildlifeconservation #wildliferescue
#Arizona #scottsdaleaz #aznonprofit #azwildlife #javelina

Baby Season is almost here! Every year, we look af

Baby Season is almost here! Every year, we look after hundreds of orphaned, injured, and displaced baby animals who need a safe place to recover and grow. In 2025, we cared for 243 young animals, which was 10% more than the previous year.

We hope you’ll join us for our 2026 Virtual Baby Shower, running February 23 through March 23. You can help by shopping our Amazon Wish List for much-needed supplies or by making a donation to support their care. Every contribution helps provide the food, medical care, and TLC these babies need to survive and grow strong.

Caring for these babies in their first days is only the beginning. Over time, they gain strength, learn natural behaviors, and get ready to return to the wild. Every late-night feeding, every checkup, and every bit of support helps them reach that goal. Thank you for being part of their story from the very beginning.

Click the link in our bio to donate or visit https://southwestwildlife.org/event/2026-baby-shower/

#wildliferehabilitation #ScottsdaleAZ #Arizona #wildlife #babyseason #wildlifeconservation #wildlifesanctuary #aznonprofit #SouthwestWildlife

Mark your calendars! Our Virtual Baby Shower kicks

Mark your calendars! Our Virtual Baby Shower kicks off February 23 and continues through March 23rd! 🦊🌟

While we were getting things ready, we stumbled across this baby photo of Izzy, one of our sanctuary resident coatis as a baby. She was too cute not to share!

Baby season is just around the corner. If you happen to find an orphaned wild animal this year, please observe from a distance, and reach out to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator right away. Every day counts.

Learn more about our Virtual Baby Shower and ways to support the baby animals we care for each spring by clicking the link below or the link in our bio!

https://southwestwildlife.org/event/2026-baby-shower/

#wildliferehabilitation #scottsdaleaz #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifesanctuary #babyseason #Arizona #aznonprofit

Over the weekend, our Animal Care crew made some s

Over the weekend, our Animal Care crew made some special Valentine’s Day popsicles for the raccoons! ❤️🍓 All of the animals LOVE them, and they’re also a great bit of enrichment, giving them a little puzzle to solve as they work their way to the fruit. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy a sweet treat every now and then?

#wildliferehabilitation #scottsdaleaz #azwildlife #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #SouthwestWildlife #wildlifesanctuary #Arizona

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at SWCC! 💕

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at SWCC! 💕

#southwestwildlife #azwildlife #aznonprofit #scottsdaleaz #wildlifeconservation #valentinesday #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation

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