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 environmental, humane and humanitarian 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 more than 50,000 wild animals, giving them a second chance to live wild and free. Beyond rehabilitating wildlife and offering pets and farm animal rescue , the sanctuary trains people to become wildlife rehabilitators, maintains a senior citizen volunteer corps, supports a Rising Star Youth Developmental Board, provides ongoing continuing wildlife education for 50 volunteers, and provides college and veterinary school internships.

Clearwater also serves in disaster rescue and recovery. 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 all rehabilitators who worked 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 recover

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