Wildwood Animal Rescue

08/25/2026

Well, our day at Islands of Adventure took an unexpected detour. 😂🐦

My friend spotted this poor little pigeon who was in serious trouble. Human hair had become completely wrapped around his foot and toes and had been there long enough that it was actually embedded into the tissue, causing severe swelling and damage.

So naturally, Erica caught him.

We sat there carefully removing and debriding as much of the hair and damaged tissue as we could by hand, then thoroughly washed and cleaned the foot. He still has a long way to go, but fortunately for him, he happened to cross paths with Erica, so instead of being left to suffer, little dude is now headed to rehab. ❤️🐦‍⬛

Meanwhile, someone with us was thoroughly disgusted that we were touching a pigeon and kept making comments about how gross it was.

And I have to say… I will never understand that mentality.

You don't have to love pigeons. You don't have to pick one up. You don't even have to understand why someone else would stop their day to help one.

But when a living creature is suffering right in front of you and someone is willing and able to help it, kindness costs you absolutely nothing.

Being a common animal doesn't make its pain less real. Being a pigeon doesn't make it disposable. And compassion shouldn't only apply to animals we think are cute, valuable, or worthy.

So today's Islands of Adventure attraction was apparently Pigeon ER. 😆

10/10 would interrupt our theme-park day to do it again. ❤️

05/25/2026

05/16/2026

🩶 BOCA IS BACK & STILL LOOKING FOR HIS PERSON 🩶

Our handsome 21-year-old Congo African Grey, Boca, is once again searching for the right forever home. Unfortunately, his most recent adoption just wasn’t the right fit—but that’s okay. Finding the perfect match matters, especially for a bird as intelligent and particular as an African Grey. ❤️

Boca is a beautiful, healthy boy with plenty to say. And we mean PLENTY. 😄 This boy loves to vocalize, chat, comment on life, and generally talk up a storm. If you enjoy a home with personality (and opinions), Boca may be your guy.

Like many Greys, Boca is incredibly smart, observant, and comes with that classic “Grey attitude”—meaning he knows exactly what he likes and isn’t shy about letting you know. 😅 He does seem to prefer men, so we’d love to find someone who understands parrot body language, respects boundaries, and appreciates the wonderfully quirky nature of African Greys.

This is not a beginner bird. African Greys are emotionally complex, highly intelligent, and require lifelong commitment, patience, enrichment, and consistency. But for the right person? The bond is incredibly special. 🩶

📍 Located in Oxford, Florida (near Ocala / The Villages)
📩 Serious inquiries only
💎 Florida residents only

If you think you may be Boca’s person, please message us or email [email protected] for adoption information.

Let’s help this chatty gentleman finally find the forever home he deserves. 🦜❤️

05/10/2026

💕 Sheldon Adoption Announcement 💕

Today was Sheldon’s very first day with his new bird mama, Gabby! 🥹✨

What better way to spend Mother’s Day than welcoming a feathered baby into the family? Sheldon is already settling in and soaking up all the love and attention. We have a feeling he’s going to be very spoiled. 😄

Happy Mother’s Day, Gabby — and congratulations on your newest little troublemaker! 🌸🪶

Wishing you both many years of love, laughter, and plenty of birdie chaos together. 💕

04/05/2026

FOUND Cocker Spaniel in Wildwood FL. No tag, no chip.

If this is your pup, please contact Save Our Cocker Spaniels - SOCKS directly. Must show proof of ownership.

01/10/2026

🦜❤️ Happy Adoption Boca! ❤️🦜

We are so excited to share that Boca the African Grey (on the right) was officially adopted by his wonderful new mom, Amy right at after New Years Day! 🥹✨

Boca has also gained an adorable new brother named Avery, and the two of them absolutely love chattering away together all day long. From whistles to conversations only Greys understand, their bond has been such a joy to watch already. 🥰

Boca is living the good life — spending most of his days out of the cage, hanging out with his mom, enjoying quality family time, and even watching sports on TV like a true fan. 📺⚾️🧢
And don’t worry — a brand-new matching cage is coming soon so Boca and Avery can have a perfectly coordinated setup when they do need some personal space. 😄

Thank you, Amy, for opening your heart and home to Boca and giving him such a loving, enriching life. We can’t wait to see more updates of Boca and Avery growing up together as brothers. 🦜🦜💕

Happy tails (and feathers), sweet Boca! 🩶

01/06/2026

Yep... 🫠

01/04/2026

💙💛 Meet Sheldon 💛💙

Sheldon is a nearly 14-year-old Blue & Gold Macaw, DNA sexed male, who has been with us for almost 3 years and is still patiently waiting for his person. 🦜💙

Let’s be very honest (because Sheldon deserves that): Sheldon is LOUD. He absolutely loves to scream — happy screams, excited screams, “I’m a macaw!” screams. Because of this, he has sadly been returned three times. Sheldon is not an apartment or close-neighbor bird.

👉 His ideal setup:
• Outdoor aviary during the day where he can scream his heart out 🎶
• Coming inside to hang out with his humans for social time and bonding
• Neighbors who do not mind macaw-level volume

Now the rest of Sheldon 💛

A petite Blue & Gold (smaller than most)

Has a ruptured air sac that inflates when he’s excited and deflates on its own — purely cosmetic, not painful or dangerous

Has muscle atrophy from being flightless for many years and needs a home that understands and accommodates this

Loves men, but will accept women who are patient, consistent, and willing to earn his trust

Sheldon is not “too loud.”
He’s not “too much.”
He’s just a macaw being a macaw, waiting for a home that embraces him exactly as he is.

If you have the space, the setup, and the heart for a bird who wants the best of both worlds — outdoor aviary freedom by day and indoor human time by night — Sheldon might be your guy. 💙💛

Located near Ocala, FL.

Florida Residents and Serious inquiries only.

If you are interested in adopting Sheldon, please send an email to [email protected] for an application.

01/01/2026

Stayed up all night judging everyone and waiting for snacks.
Yep, it’s officially 2026. 🎊🦉