Rehabilitation Mission

The volunteers of GCWS are trained by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.  Each volunteer understands that the primary goal of rehabilitation is to enable the animal to return to the wild to live the life nature intended.  When the animal is physically able, a “soft release” approach is used to help ensure a successful reintroduction.  This technique gradually acclimates the animal to its release site.

Education Mission

Our mission is to share our knowledge with the community thereby promoting respect, understanding and protection for wildlife. We also offer assistance in solving conflicts between animals and land owners and encourage people to respect and live harmoniously with our wild neighbors. 

 

It is our belief that educating the community about wildlife helps to promote their protection as well as encourage the community to respect and live harmoniously with our wild neighbors.  Our educational efforts are focused primarily on children, for they will become the future custodians of our environment.

Screech Owl at KidFest

Baby Raccoon

Flying Squirrel compared to a ladies ring

About Us

Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. was formed in 1988 by a small group of grassroots environmentalist and wildlife advocates. Our primary mission is to improve the quality of life for sick, displaced and injured native wildlife.  We achieve this mission by maintaining a network of volunteers who provide care to the animals, assist in fundraising activities and administrative support, and provide educational programs to the community. 

 

Funding for GCWS comes primarily from donations.  In addition, we hold several fundraising campaigns each year, including the Wild Thing Tennis Tournament, the Wild Thing Auction, a recycling program for used printer cartridges, and the Current, Inc. Fundraising program.  We have occasionally received some funding from grants. 

Rehabilitation Mission

The volunteers of GCWS are trained by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.  Each volunteer understands that the primary goal of rehabilitation is to enable the animal to return to the wild to live the life nature intended.  When the animal is physically able, a “soft release” approach is used to help ensure a successful reintroduction.  This technique gradually acclimates the animal to its release site.

 

Education Mission

Our mission is to share our knowledge with the community thereby promoting respect, understanding and protection for wildlife. We also offer assistance in resolving conflicts between animals and land owners by providing alternatives to trapping and relocating animals. 

 

It is our belief that educating the community about wildlife helps to promote their protection as well as encourage the community to respect and live harmoniously with our wild neighbors.  Our educational efforts are focused primarily on children, for they will become the future custodians of our environment.

Young Gray Fox—See story in the Fall 2008 Newsletter

Barred Owl