Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
May the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family hope, love, and happiness. From everyone at Forest Animal Rescue Now – enjoy watching the animals open their Christmas gifts!
Meet the animals
Meeting the lifetime needs of captive wild animals rescued from dire situations, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Rehabilitation and release of wild black bears and coordinating the safe release of other rehabilitated wildlife
wild cats
primates
black bears
other animals
LATEST NEWS
#GivingTuesday is here!
Everyone knows about Black Friday – and then there is Cyber Monday… Our personal favorite is Giving Tuesday! In 2022 it falls on November 29 Giving Tuesday is a global generosity…
Our Fall Newsletter is Online!
Click on the image to download your own copy or read it online
Thankfully – We made it!
The animals at the sanctuary are all safe. We are much more fortunate than many others. Hurricane Ian took down some trees and branches, but all of our animals made…
It’s like being stalked by a turtle! (that keeps changing its mind)
We have been watching this storm for over a week, and the forecasts have varied widely as it has been approaching – the tension is unbearable. This storm is an…
Today is the day!
It started at 10 am this morning, September 20, 2022, and will continue through 7 pm tomorrow! We invite you to support Forest Animal Rescue, which is dedicated to the lifetime…
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP THE ANIMALS?
INTERNSHIPS
Learn about our internship program and download an application
FULL TIME RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS
Full-time volunteers stay in our lodging and work alongside our interns every day
ALTERNATIVE BREAK GROUPS
We host ASB groups throughout the year, contact us to learn more
PART TIME LOCAL VOLUNTERS
If you live locally and would like to help out as your schedule allows – this program is for you!
Testimonials
What our volunteers and supporters have to say.
I have volunteered with Lisa and Kurt on three different occasions. I am unable to return at the present time, but make sure that I support them with donations. I cannot express how truly heart warming it was to be with two people who devote their lives to the loving care of these beautiful animals. I will never forget my volunteer experiences with them, and hope that life finds me able to return. Please, if you can donate or volunteer, do not hesitate to do so! Your life will be better for it!
I volunteered at PRR&R [now FAR] several years ago and had the most wonderful experience. The best interests of the animals are at the forefront of everything that Kurt and Lisa do and they work tirelessly. I will never forget my 6 weeks at the sanctuary!
Absolutely awesome sanctuary with incredibly knowledgable and passionately dedicated owners. They make a difference and we are proud to support them.
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Wild Animal Sanctuary and Educational facility
Meeting the lifetime needs of wild animals in dire situations
Since 1998, Forest Animal Rescue (formerly known as Peace River Refuge and Ranch) has ensured that rescued wild animals have the space and peace that they need to heal and thrive.
They are given the best in veterinary care, a healthy diet, and playmates of their own kind as appropriate.
Animals rescued from captive situations regain confidence as their bodies gain strength, and they learn to appreciate the humans who have come to their aid, in a true sanctuary setting.
Black bear cubs are rehabilitated and, once they have regained their strength, they are returned to State authorities for release in appropriate locations.
Other native wild animals that have been rehabilitated by others are also provided with a safe, protected location, owned by the sanctuary, to be released back into their native habitat.
Rescuing Captive Wildlife from Abuse or Exploitation
Captive wild animals that have been confiscated by authorities, used in research, abandoned to starve or have been attempted pets that failed because of their wild nature
Rehabilitation and Release of Wild Black Bears
Orphaned or injured wild bear cubs are nurtured and rehabilitated with minimal human interaction so that they learn to thrive on their own and can be released back into the wild. We also coordinate with other rehabilitation facilities to assist in the safe release on native animals on sanctuary-owned, protected land
Education to drive change
We have strong volunteer and internship programs, as well as our social media and online outreach to educate others on the issues facing wild animals in captivity and the plight of their wild counterparts