Carolina Waterfowl Rescue

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Provides sanctuary, rescue and rehabilitation of wild waterfowl, farmed and exotic animals.

Injured Birds may be dropped off 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm at 5403 Poplin Road Indian Trail, NC 28079

09/05/2026

๐Ÿชฟ Excuse me, sirโ€ฆ

Youโ€™ve got a little something on your beak. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ˜‚

It happens to the best of us.

Be honest, would you tell himโ€ฆ or let him walk around like that?

Every Friday, we share a new animal fun fact from the CWR Learning Center! ๐ŸพThis weekโ€™s featured animal: Canada Geese ๐Ÿชฟ๐Ÿ’š...
09/04/2026

Every Friday, we share a new animal fun fact from the CWR Learning Center! ๐Ÿพ
This weekโ€™s featured animal: Canada Geese ๐Ÿชฟ๐Ÿ’š

Did you know subtle changes in a Canada Gooseโ€™s plumage can reveal clues about its health and social status within the flock?

Nature is full of fascinating details!

Have you ever noticed differences in the feathers of geese youโ€™ve seen?

Learn more about amazing animals by following the CWR Learning Center on Facebook!

Explore: https://www.facebook.com/cwrlearning

๐Ÿฅš You never know where youโ€™re going to find eggs around hereโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜‚At CWR, โ€œegg huntโ€ takes on a whole new meaning! Because ...
09/03/2026

๐Ÿฅš You never know where youโ€™re going to find eggs around hereโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜‚

At CWR, โ€œegg huntโ€ takes on a whole new meaning!

Because when you care for this many animals, surprises come with the territory.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd!Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is heading to the Kids in Nature event!๐Ÿ“Where: S...
09/02/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd!
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is heading to the Kids in Nature event!

๐Ÿ“Where: Squirrel Lake Park (1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews)
โฐWhen: 10:00 a.m. โ€“ 1:00 p.m.

Come say hello to our very special CWR Ambassador Animals, test your wildlife knowledge, and make a fun nature-inspired craft.

Hereโ€™s some of what will be going on:

๐ŸฅพNature hikes
๐Ÿ”Ž STEM activities
๐Ÿ‚ Scavenger hunt
๐Ÿฆ‰ Animal explorations
And much more!

This day of free family fun in the park is presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), in partnership with the Town of Matthews and North Carolina Wildlife Federationโ€™s Great Outdoors University.

Hope to see you there!

๐Ÿ›’ Itโ€™s Wishlist Wednesday!From medical supplies and cleaning essentials to produce, feed, and enrichment items โ€” every s...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿ›’ Itโ€™s Wishlist Wednesday!

From medical supplies and cleaning essentials to produce, feed, and enrichment items โ€” every single donation helps us care for the thousands of animals who pass through our doors each year. โค๏ธ

Here are a few of our current needs:

๐Ÿฅฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ are always needed โ€“ Fresh meals for emus, bunnies, turkeys, and other herbivores. Kale, collard, mustard, turnip, dandelion greens, and romaine are always in demand.

๐—–๐—ต๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ for sanitizing and biosecurity

From the tiniest nestling to the tallest emu, every animal here depends on us for clean spaces, safe housing, nourishing food, and healthy environments. When you donate from our wishlist, youโ€™re giving more than suppliesโ€”youโ€™re giving comfort, care, and the chance to heal.

๐Ÿชถ Amazon Wish List - https://a.co/0csoZyf3
๐Ÿชถ Chewy Wishlist - https://www.chewy.com/g/carolina-waterfowl-rescue_b90302552 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT
๐Ÿชถ Credit/debit card for both one-time and monthly giving - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/donateone-timerecurring
๐Ÿชถ PayPal - paypal.me/waterfowlrescue
๐Ÿชถ Venmo - www.venmo.com/u/cwrescue
(phone is 9486) Make sure you select the verified charity. There is a scammer set up fake CWR accounts.
๐Ÿชถ CashApp - $cwrescue
๐Ÿชถ Bill pay is always a good option with zero fees!
๐Ÿชถ Checks - CWR PO Box 1484 Indian Trail, NC 28079-1484
๐Ÿชถ Patreon - www.patreon.com/waterfowlrescue/
๐Ÿชถ Monthly Facebook auction from the 1st to the 10th of each month - www.facebook.com/groups/CWRAuction
๐Ÿชถ In-kind supplies can be dropped at โ€“ 5403 Poplin Rd. Indian Trail, NC 28079

๐—”๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฆ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€โšฝ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ† Want to help CWR while having a fun day out? Join us at upc...
09/01/2026

๐—”๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฆ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€โšฝ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ†

Want to help CWR while having a fun day out? Join us at upcoming events.

Have Fun & Give Back: The venue pays CWR volunteers to staff these events, and 100% of revenue and tips support the animals in our care.

Bring Your Crew: Sign up to volunteer with your friends, family members, or fellow volunteers. Weโ€™d love to have a strong CWR presence at both events!

โšฝ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—” ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—–๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง

Saturday, September 26
Call Time: 4:00 PM

Friday, October 16
Call Time: 4:30 PM

Shift Length: Approximately 5โ€“6 hours

American Legion Memorial Stadium
310 N Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204

What You'll Be Doing:
Volunteers will be working in the concession stands during the home match.

Age Requirements:

15 and up

๐Ÿ ๐—•๐—”๐—ก๐—ž ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—” ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Call Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: Approximately 5:00 PM

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Call Time: 10:45 AM
End Time: Approximately 4:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027

What You'll Be Doing:
Volunteers will scan tickets, greet guests and help them find their seats

Age Requirements:
โ€ข Gates/Ticket Scanners & Greeters: 16+
โ€ข Ushers: 18+

Please email [email protected] for additional information or to sign up. Even if you can't attend, please LIKE and SHARE, it all helps.

09/01/2026

๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿฆ† SOMEONE is having way too much fun with the hose!

At CWR, even filling a pool can turn into enrichment, entertainment, and a little impromptu water play. ๐Ÿ’›

Just another day at the rescue!

Address

Indian Trail
Indian Trail, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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