City Wildlife

Before City Wildlife opened in 2013, there wasn't a place for injured wildlife to go in Washington, DC. At the time, the only option for animals was to make the journey out of state to receive care, which many didn't make. Now, CityWildlife receives hundreds of calls each year and provides care for the city's injured wildlife, including songbirds, squirrels, hawks, and turtles.

A large percentage of these injuries are the direct result of human activity. Window and vehicle collisions are some of the leading causes of injury for animals in urban areas. By treating these injuries, City Wildlife not only saves lives but also raises awareness about how small changes, like bird-safe windows, can make DC safer for wildlife.

No Little Lives

Outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Anna O'Neal operates a “micro” sanctuary for abandoned and injured farm animals. In October 2024, O'Neal learned that Abigail, a sanctuary pig resident for three and half years, was suffering from an inoperable tumor. She began providing comfort, keeping in line with her philosophy to provide a place for animals to “live on their terms.”