AWARE - Association for Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Education Inc.

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AWARE - Association for Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Education Inc. AWARE is a group of volunteers that care for orphaned, injured and distressed wildlife, and educate the public about wildlife and the environment.

AWARE was founded in 1996 by Jacalyn Perry under the name Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Ctr. As a part of our goal, we offer live educational programs to the general public using live disabled, but healthy birds. We depend on donations to help pay for veterinary treatments, food, medications, caging, educational materials, and to maintain the non-releasable animals. We are strictly a volunteer organization, and when we run out of funds from donations, we pay out of our own pockets. Please help us to help them.

07/28/2026

Please understand, that emergency situations need to be handled by phone calls. Our email has been way overwhelmed with spam that we cannot keep up with. I am sorry, but the spam email is way, way out of control.

07/16/2026

Good afternoon everyone!! Please know that we are doing our best to assist you with the wildlife that are in distress..this is a difficult time normally but, with the current situation on the Canadian wildfires, you may see more wildlife in need. Please call us at (716)713-4861 for intakes. There are a lot of things that are going on in the background, so, please leave a message if we don’t answer right away…we can’t help if you don’t leave that message…Thank you for your patience, understanding and support…Thank you!

We will be at the Lockport Craft show this weekend (June 27th and 28th) near the Palace Theater. Drop by and meet us. Th...
06/24/2026

We will be at the Lockport Craft show this weekend (June 27th and 28th) near the Palace Theater. Drop by and meet us. This is "Fright" the raven, and "Simeon" the eastern screech owl.

How can you tell it’s baby season without saying anything…IYKYK💜
06/08/2026

How can you tell it’s baby season without saying anything…IYKYK💜

06/03/2026

We are NOT selling shirts on the internet. Please do not buy from that person, it's a scam.

05/24/2026

Please contact us at (716) 713-4861. Just a reminder that if you find a sick or injured animal, please place the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place. DO NOT FEED OR WATER until someone is able to get back with you. Thank you!

04/29/2026

How to help licensed wildlife rehabilitators:

Wildlife rehabilitation is a labor love & compassion. Many licensed wildlife rehabilitators are not paid & lack funding from the state or federal government.

Many work full time jobs on top of rehabbing wildlife day & night, while taking calls from the public, caring for their families, & their pets. Baby season is tremendously draining emotionally, physically, & financially for these very special individuals.

They rely heavily on donations & to help with the costs of formulas, medications, medical supplies, vet bills, cleaning supplies, etc.

Please be kind to them & if you can not donate, ask if there are supplies they may need. You can offer to volunteer or help with transport. And if those aren't options, follow them on social media, like & share their posts so others can see what an amazing group of people rehabilitators are!

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Lockport, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17166258189

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