Featured News & Articles
Petition: Save Turtle Ridge
Watch: ODFW Commission Meeting Testimony 8/06/2021
Letter to ODFW: Another Black Bear Killing & Abuse Against Wildlife Rehabilitation
Proudly Presenting Our First Partner: Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center
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What is " ACRN " ?
Our objective is to be a resource of information to the public in order to educate people about the beauty of wildlife, to address common myths and misconceptions, and to discuss the complicated effects of human relationships with wildlife, from a variety of perspectives. In conjunction to our advocacy work, we are also committed to making the public aware of threats to wildlife, their impact on habitats, and policies enacted by the government that we believe are harmful or unnecessarily cruel to wildlife. We believe that there is danger in humanity’s shortsighted self-service, placed not only on our natural ecosystems, but on ourselves.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.”
Get Involved !
There are many ways you can help. We currently have volunteer opportunities available! Of course, you can always support us with a donation. Or check out our wish-list for supplies rehabilitators commonly need that you might have and are able to donate.
You can also support ACRN without costing you any extra time or money! Simply use one of our affiliate links. As you do your regular shopping, the affiliate company donates a percentage of the sale to us, with no added cost to your purchase!
Do you have an important story to share related to wildlife rehabilitation or conservation? We’d love to hear it! Click the button below for more information, then visit our contact page to share your story with us.
If you are a rehabilitator, conservationist, environmentalist, veterinarian or advocate in this or any related field, and you’re interested in becoming a part of ACRN’s network, you can either click the button to read more, or head over to our Contact page and connect with us.
You can also follow us on social media, and make sure to share our content to help us get the word out!
Wild Animal Care
Get to know more about the animals that live in your backyard!
Our wildlife information bank provides an encyclopedia of animals living in the Pacific NW, as well as details about where each species is commonly found, its diet and behavior. We also provide information about common injuries and diseases rehabilitators often see associated with certain species.
Statewide and national status designations are important, so we provide information on this as well. These designations include protected, endangered, invasive, native or non-native. These distinctions are important as they determine how the local governments treats wildlife in these categories. They can also limit which species are legally allowed to benefit from wildlife rehabilitation services, apart from immediate euthanasia.
Discussing habituation is important, because animals that are too comfortable with humans can lead to later incidents that can endanger people or the animal. However, it’s also necessary to draw distinctions of how habituation affects wildlife species differently and at different rates of interaction. Deer, for example, are far more easily habituated than squirrels.
We also give information about ecosystems and animal habitats, things people do, often without realizing, that threatens them, and what you can do to avoid or mitigate harm to local wildlife in your area. This includes, for example, how to deal with unwanted animal tenants that move into your house attic rent-free without having to exterminate them.
Local Resources
See which local Humane or Audubon Societies is near to you. You can pick from the list we provide and map out directions using our convenient map widget. You can also find information for animal control, or links to your state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. Note that Oregon Wildlife Centers, Humane Societies and Audubon Societies are legally required to euthanize all non-native species on intake.
While we are working to expand our information resources, those currently displayed on our website are limited to Oregon and Washington for the time being. We do apologize for any convenience.
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Sign up for our newsletter and you’ll receive an update whenever we post a news or blog article. Articles include news related to our partners, tips for living with wildlife, and animal fun facts, along with other wildlife advocacy and education information.
We’ll also keep you up to date with upcoming fundraising and networking events hosted by ACRN or our partners. Additionally, we’ll notify you of any legislative proposals, important regulatory changes and agendas, as well as introduce new ACRN resources as they become available.