Saving Our Wildlife

We are a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation facility in Chattanooga, TN, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned and injured native animals. We have a special focus on saving under-served wild animals including skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, reptiles, and amphibians.

For Fox Sake is permitted by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, with special authorization for species considered high-risk for rabies. We also professionally certified through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and maintain care that meets or exceeds all standards set by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association. Additionally, we are licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to possess and exhibit native animals.

Our Mission

We believe that all wild animals deserve to live freely in the natural world whenever possible, but to be protected from unnecessary death and suffering. As humans, our pets, our cities, and our farms continuously intertwine with the wild world, wild animals often become orphaned or injured and need our help.

We work tirelessly to rescue orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals, with a particular focus on under-served, high-need species such as bobcats and foxes. We promote peaceful coexistence to protect animals and humans alike from unnecessary conflict.

Our patients return to nature after 90-120 days of rehabilitation in human care. This ensures proper recovery time and disease quarantine while respecting the animal’s right to a free life in the natural world.

How You Can Help

Donate Online

You can donate securely through PayPal, credit, or debit here. Financial donations help with cage construction, veterinary care, fresh food, and other items that can’t be mailed or sent through our wish list.

Buy Merchandise

Have a look at our fun merchandise at Teespring. 100% of proceeds go directly toward the care of our patients.

See Our Wishlist

Our patients are always in need of item donations. You can have a look at our current needs by checking out our wishlist at Amazon.com

Donate by Mail

We can accept check, money order, or item donations at:

For Fox Sake Wildlife Rescue

7907 Hamilton Mill Drive

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Information

• Glitter Animals: Managing Contagious Disease in Wildlife RehabilitationApril 27, 2024
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• Snapping Turtles Only Let Go When they Hear Thunder? Possible Origins of the MythMarch 27, 2024
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• Don’t Feed Corn to Wildlife!March 6, 2024
  Leaving corn for deer and other wildlife may seem benign, or even beneficial, but it is actually one of the most harmful things you can do for neighborhood wildlife. We generally recommend against feeding wildlife at all, with the possible of migratory songbirds. But if you insist on feeding wildlife, please avoid corn at allContinue reading “Don’t Feed Corn to Wildlife!”