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Helping our native wildlife find their light again
Healing the wild, inspiring compassion, and connecting communities — one tail at a time.
At Firefly’s Wildlife Rescue, our mission is to heal the wild — one story, one life, and one community at a time. We care for injured and orphaned native animals, educate the public, and inspire compassion so that people and wildlife can thrive together in harmony.
Where do our rescues come from?
We travel all over West Central and South West Missouri to help injured and orphaned wildlife. We cover from the Missouri/Kansas State line east into the Ozarks and from the Missouri/Arkansas state line to Cass County. We average over 3,000 miles a year transporting injured wildlife to receive the care they need.
Our Partners in Conservation Minded Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Community Education Progam
In 2024, we are starting the Community Education Program. We will be able to bring our education ambassadors to events to help teach about humane coexistence, adaptation, habitat conservation, and more. This spring, we have added a Sulcata Tortoise to our team as the endangered species representative; and in July, we will be adding an opposum to the team. Our goal in 2025 is to bring on a Raptor for educational purposes as well.
If you would like to have us come to your event, please contact Samantha
at 816-814-8641 or samantha@fireflyswildlife.org
Conservation-minded rehabilation
Firefly’s Wildlife Rescue is committed to the humane and sustainable care of native wildlife. Our rehab and release efforts are always in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and our hands-off approach ensures an ethical and successful release into natural habitats.
Community Outreach
Firefly's Wildlife Rescue is dedicated to putting our rural community first. From humane exclusion practices, rescue services, and stabilization and transfer for those animals who need more specialized care.
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All the Latest
Release of adult bobcat that was hit by car
In care from March 2023 to May 2023
Black rat snake with embedded food can pull tab
Orphaned Opossums ready for outdoor enclosure
Donate
Firefly’s Wildlife is a volunteer-run wildlife rescue. Since we receive no state or federal funding, we rely entirely on donations and volunteers for our day-to-day operations. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife.
Our team of committed volunteers is passionate about providing care and rehabilitation for native Missouri mammals and reptiles in need. We are always looking for more volunteers and donations to help us continue our mission and ensure that our rescued animals are well taken care of.
