YOUR GIFT PROVIDES A PEACE OF THE WILD!

Your help provides rescue, care, and home for those in need.

WHY BEARS ETC?

Every time you give is a lifeline, giving a second chance at life for animals — helping us provide permanent sanctuary & expert care for those who have nowhere else to go.

Animals Rescued

Types of Species

Years of Service

Supporters

Additional Ways to Support

Internship

Join the team and gain experience!

Volunteer

Work alongside us for a day!

Sponsor-A-Friend

Symbolically adopt a Resident!

Donate Supplies

Help us care for the animals by donating food, or construction, supplies! Contact us to find out what our current needs are!

Leave a Legacy

Learn how to put us in your will. Contact us to receive the correct verbiage and EIN number.

Corporate Matching

Double your impact with employer matches! Contact us to find out if your company offers this option!

Meet the Animals!

Meet the cherished friends your generosity cares for — each one with a story made possible by your support.

Fantastic Mr: Red Fox

Saved in a rescue operation in 2025, Fantastic Mr moved into our sanctuary, where he now has healed from a severe underbite.

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Jenny: Cockatiel

After her owners moved and left her abandoned, we took her in! She loves millet and getting misted for a bath!

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Herbie: Box Turtle

Herbie was in trapped in an Aquarium, not able to hibernate and struggling to eat, but now enjoys a peaceful home.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! BEARS Etc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After donating, you’ll receive an email receipt you can keep for your records.

How is my donation used?

Your contribution directly supports the care of our rescued animals — providing nutritious meals, veterinary care, enrichment, and safe, natural habitats. Every dollar helps us give animals a second chance at life.

Can I make a recurring or monthly donation?

Absolutely! Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support BEARS ETC. It provides steady, reliable funding so we can plan long-term care for our animals.