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Founded 3/9/2000. ARK is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

We are a network of State and Federal permitted, independent home wildlife rehabilitators who volunteer to care for native Virginia wildlife.

10/26/2026

One of our rabies vector permitted Rehabbers got this cutie in this morning after being found deep into a construction hole. She is safe has plenty of food and water, and is being evaluated for a slight limp.

08/20/2026

Just because baby season has slowed down doesn't mean our Rehabbers aren't still busy. Particularly with fawns, this time of year older fawns come in that have been hit by cars or found with an injury that requires them coming into the care of our fawn Rehabber. We can only continue to provide for them with your support, medical bills are building up quickly!!! Please consider donating so we can continue to give them the best care they deserve! 🩷

08/04/2026

Opossum siblings ready for release this weekend (weather permitting).

07/21/2026

This is an animal you don’t see every day! The Northern Saw-whet Owl is Virginia’s smallest owl, standing about 7–8 inches tall. They are secretive, strictly nocturnal, and heavily camouflaged. They are about the size of an American Robin (banana photo for scale), and they weigh just 70-100 grams. Despite their cute, oversized heads and bright yellow eyes, they are fierce predators that primarily hunt mice, voles, and small songbirds.

Here are some fascinating facts about them:
Name Origin: They get their name from their primary territorial call, which sounds exactly like a metal saw being sharpened on a whetstone.

Glowing Feathers: Under ultraviolet (UV) light, their flight feathers glow neon pink due to the presence of a pigment called porphyrin. Wildlife biologists use this trick to figure out how old an owl is.

Superhero Mask: They have a distinctive white V-shaped pattern between their eyes that makes it look like they are wearing a superhero mask.

Big Appetites: Because they have to survive freezing winters, especially at higher elevations in the Appalachians and Rocky Mountains, these little birds are voracious hunters. If they catch a meal that is too big to finish, they will stash the leftovers for later.

Trusting Demeanor: If you manage to spot one roosting in dense evergreen trees, they are known to be surprisingly calm and will often allow humans to approach them closely.

07/15/2026

Did you know that is costs approximately $900 to raise one fawn in rehab? Right now ARK's fawn Rehabber has 17 fawns in her care. Fawns typically stay in rehab for 4-6 months, depending on their age, when they come in or any medical conditions they are being treated for. They are bottle fed only formula until about the age of 12 weeks old. At that age is when their stomach chambers are open and mature enough to be introduced to pellets, natural forage, weeds and vines. They continue to be bottle fed for a number of weeks after the forage and pellets has been introduced then slowly weaned prior to their release. Releasing fawns and the time to release could be anywhere from early-late fall depending on the herd size and their maturity. Our fawn Rehabber prefers a “soft release" which allows them to still be supported while they learn their new surroundings. Doing so gives them the best chance to survive as well as ample time to learn their new surroundings and find natural foods and water sources before winter hits.

Please consider making a donation to help support the fawns and all of the other animals currently receiving care by ARK’s rehabilitators.

07/14/2026

This tiny baby weighing only 2.8lbs was brought to one of ARK’s rehabilitators covered in fly eggs, a sure sign that this baby was in need of help.

07/13/2026

Just a few of the animals being cared for.

07/10/2026

💵 $5.00 FRIDAY 💵

Can you spare $5 to help us replenish our milk 🍼money? Like most things, the costs of milk replacers and other foods the wildlife in our care needs have increased just like the number of animals in our care. ARK is a small but mighty non profit. What sets us apart from other organizations is that we do not have paid staff- 100% of your donation goes to the animals in our care. In order to continue the work we do, we rely on the support of people like you as we do not receive any government funding. The animals and our rehabbers thank you🤗

07/08/2026

See a Turkey? Let Us Know!

DWR wants your help with our annual Turkey Summer Sighting Survey, which runs from July through August 31. This survey, also known as the brood survey, has been ongoing in Virginia since the early 2000s and is one of our best indicators of annual turkey reproduction, and we’re looking to increase the amount of area surveyed. By incorporating observations from the public, we can expand our understanding of statewide turkey populations. If you see wild turkeys, whether it’s from your porch, your truck, your trail camera, or that one spot where they always seem to be minding everyone’s business, please report your sighting at the link in the comments.

We appreciate everyone who has participated in our wild turkey survey in the past, and we need your help again this summer.

📷: DWR Staff

07/08/2026

Thank you to all of our supporters and followers! Our page now has just over 3,250 followers🙏🏻 🤗

Address

P. O. Box 4283
Midlothian, VA
23112

Website

http://www.arkofva.net/

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