Clearwater Wildlife Sanctuary

Clearwater Sanctuary rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife for return to the wild. We also give forever homes to companion pets and farm animals. We are committed to protecting our planet, and the diversity of life it supports. Through humane, humanitarian, and environmental education and action, offered in an atmosphere of compassion and service, we strive to make the world a better place for all life.

Clearwater Sanctuary receives injured and orphaned wildlife from all of southeast Louisiana. Since our doors opened in 1989, we have cared for nearly 60,000 animals, rehabilitating wild animals for return to their natural habitats, offering pets forever homes, and rescuing abandoned farm animals. The sanctuary trains people to become wildlife rehabilitators, maintains a senior citizen volunteer corps, supports a Rising Star Youth Developmental Board, offers ongoing continuing wildlife education, and provides internships for college and veterinary school students.

Clearwater also serves in disaster response. As Director of BP Oil Spill Response for the Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association, our founder was tasked by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to vet and train rehabilitators to care for the thousands of animals impacted by the spill. Clearwater works to get non-releasable wildlife from disasters placed in zoos and nature centers across the country as a reminder of the impact of oil spills, urban sprawl, climate change, and abuse of animals and the environment. Following hurricanes and floods Clearwater serves in rescue and recovery.

Testimonials

"Clearwater is a godsend for so many animals in need! Seeing firsthand the lives that have been saved by this organization is such an inspiration. It restores my faith in Humanity!" - Leslie Gates

"I'm thrilled to have found this place. Angels they all are!"- Maria Clark

"We had to remove some baby bunnies from their nest because of red ants. I frantically searched for some place to get help and found this sanctuary.. I got a call back within an hour and am bringing them there." - M. Batchenn