Getting Involved
Back To The Wild is a 501(c)3 charity. That means that your donations are tax deductible! Being a non-profit, we get zero dollars in funding from the state, federal government, or from taxes. Everything we do is funded by the kindness of people just like you. Check out the information below to learn more about how you can help us make a difference.
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Without YOU, there is no us for THEM!!!!!
Ways you can help us help wildlife!
Become a Supporter
Your donations help us pay for:
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Vet costs
Medications
Food and housing
Trained, experienced staff
Utilities
And so much more!!
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Whether it is a one time donation or you want to become a monthly supporter, you are truly making a difference.
Become a Volunteer
Being a volunteer is a lot of hard work. Working with wildlife means that most of our animal care is hands off so we can keep wild animals wild. If you're interested in knowing more, click the FAQ button below! Volunteer applications can be turned into volunteers@backtothewild.org or mailed to PO Box 423, Castalia, Ohio 44824
Sponsor an Animal
When you sponsor an animal, you are helping us to care for, feed, and house them! In return, you get a sweet "adoption" certificate and photo of your animal. These make fun and unique gifts!
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To sponsor a wildlife ambassador or rehabilitation patient, download the form below, fill it out, and email it to staff@backtothewild.org or mail it to PO Box 423, Castalia, Ohio 44824
Text-2-Give
It has never been easier to donate toward the care and rehabilitation of wildlife!
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Help us help wildlife by texting WILDLIFE to 419-506-5784. You can even choose to cover processing fees to make sure we get the most out of your donation.
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Together, we can make a difference!
QR Fundraising
Speaking of making things easier than ever, QR codes! Spare your thumbs the work out of sending a text by using our fundraising QR code.
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All you have to do is open up your camera and point it at the code right here on this page. Easy, right?
Memorial Donations
We are always sad to hear of the passing of a loved one or friend. While donations in memory of those who have passed or bequeathments from those we've lost always leave our hearts heavy, we are incredibly honored that people are thinking of us.
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Support Us While You Shop on Amazon Smile!
Choose Back To The Wild as your charity on Amazon Smile and a percentage of all you spend will go towards our wildlife fund! How do you sign up? It's easy! Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-2200572 today to choose Back To The Wild as your preferred charity.
The Results of Your Generosity!
Enjoy this small slide show showing a few of the many animals who got their second chance in the wild thanks to YOUR support! Truly, without YOU, there is no us for THEM!!!!
Join us on Social Media!
Supporting us can be as easy as following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! By liking and sharing our posts, you not only help spread our mission, you also help make people more aware of the plight of wildlife.
Purchase a Paver
Honor a friend or remember a loved one by purchasing an engraved paver in one of our wildlife walkways! The proceeds from every sale goes toward helping us rescue wildlife and continue our mission of education with children and adults alike.
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To personalize your paver, download the form below and email it back to staff@backtothewild.org or mail it to PO Box 423, Castalia, Ohio 44824
1...2...3...Be Free!
Thanks SO MUCH for helping us make a difference!