Wildlife Wishing Well in Ithaca, New York
About Wildlife Wishing Well
Wildlife Wishing Well is an animal rescue in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2017. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Greenfield Pets Animal Rescue in NY, about 2.6 mi away.
Map
42.46040, -76.54004
What Wildlife Wishing Well does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Greenfield Pets Animal Rescue in NY125 E State St, Ithaca, NYAnimal rescue2.6 mi
- Spca of Tompkins County Annex40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NYSPCA2.9 mi
- SPCA of Tompkins County1640 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NYSPCA5.2 mi
- Dryden Dog Shelter642 Wood Rd, Freeville, NYAnimal shelter8.8 mi
- Meadowgate Equine RescueChaffee Creek Rd, Newfield , 14867, United States, Newfield, NYAnimal rescue11 mi
- Nyla’s Retreat & Dog Rescue Inc.309 W Groton Rd, Locke, NYAnimal rescue13 mi
- Schuyler County Humane Society2386 CR-10, Alpine, NYHumane society13 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Wildlife Wishing Well located?
Wildlife Wishing Well is at 152 Bundy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 in Tompkins County.
What are the hours of Wildlife Wishing Well?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (607) 277-1547 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Wildlife Wishing Well?
Start on wildlifewishingwell.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Wildlife Wishing Well?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Wildlife Wishing Well tax-deductible?
Wildlife Wishing Well matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 81-4986128). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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