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About Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge
Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge (@evelynswildliferefuge) is a Non-Profits & Religious Organizations creator on Instagram, also filed under Spirituality & Religion. The account has 10,947 followers and 2,349 published posts. Recent posts average 32 likes and 1 comment, an engagement rate of 1.16%.
With 10.9K followers, Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 101 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 108 followers per account Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge follows. Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge under Non-Profits & Religious Organizations, with Spirituality & Religion as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge runs to 24 words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge dates from May 2026.
2,349 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge, 5 are carousels, 4 are single images and 1 is a video. No single format accounts for most of them. With 2,349 posts published, Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 4.7 followers for each post published. All 10 carry captions, averaging 230 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include care, injured, every, animals and being. The captions tag #givelocal757.
Within the week, the raccoon’s physical movements changed and began showing concerning neurological symptoms consistent with possible distemper in an area where we already have confirmed positive cases.
Distemper is extremely scary for wildlife rehabilitators. It is highly contagious and has the potential to affect countless animals currently in care. During baby season, when rehabbers are already overflowing with orphaned and injured wildlife, one wrong decision could have devastating consequences.
Even though the caller was able to find a rehabber outside of our area willing to take the raccoon, I still stand by my decision. I have absolutely no issue with another rescue making a different choice to help an animal. Every rehabber must assess their own risks, capabilities, and setup. But what I do have an issue with is wildlife rescues being attacked or bashed for making difficult decisions in an effort to protect the many animals already depending on them.
Do I regret my decision? No.
This is wildlife baby season — the busiest and most emotionally exhausting time of the year for wildlife rehabilitators. It is not unusual for us to receive 80+ calls in a single day while simultaneously caring for hundreds of animals.
Our days start before the sun rises and end long after the sun sets. We are exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and still showing up every single day because we love wildlife.
Just a friendly reminder:We are 100% volunteers. We receive NO government funding. We receive NO paychecks.
Everything we do comes from our own hearts, homes, time, and finances, donations from the generosity of the public.
Will we always make the perfect decision? Probably not. But every decision we make is with the intent of doing what we believe is best for the animals as a whole.
Wildlife rescue volunteers deserve support, understanding, and kindness — not criticism.
So please, show kindness. ❤️
This is a heartbreaking reminder to PLEASE check brush piles, wood piles, and debris piles before burning them. Wildlife moms often use these areas as safe places to hide and raise their babies during spring and summer. Raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, snakes, and countless other animals may be tucked deep inside where they cannot escape quickly enough once a fire begins.
Before lighting a burn pile:
~ Check carefully underneath and inside the pile
~ Use a stick or rake to gently disturb the area first
~ If possible, move the pile to another location before burning
~ Leave piles undisturbed for a day or two after moving to allow hidden wildlife time to escape
One quick check can save an entire family of wildlife. 💔
Unfortunately, because cat saliva contains bacteria that can be fatal to wildlife, this little one was unable to be reunited with mom and had to come into care for medical treatment. Even the tiniest puncture wound or simply being mouthed by a cat can become life-threatening without antibiotics and supportive care.
This tiny patient now has a second chance thanks to quick action and proper intervention. ❤️
Fun muskrat facts:
• Muskrats are incredible swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 15–20 minutes.
• Their long tails act like rudders to help steer them through the water.
• Muskrats build dome-shaped homes called “lodges” out of marsh plants and mud, similar to beavers — but much smaller.
• They have partially webbed back feet that help them paddle efficiently.
• Muskrats play an important role in wetland ecosystems by helping keep waterways open and providing habitat for other wildlife.
• Babies are born completely helpless, blind, and nearly hairless, relying entirely on mom for warmth and protection.
This is also a reminder to please keep cats indoors whenever possible. Domestic cats are one of the leading causes of injury and death for native wildlife, especially during baby season. Even well-fed cats still hunt instinctively.
Right now we have opossums of every age and size in care — tiny itty babies needing round-the-clock feedings, curious juveniles learning to climb, injured adults, and even sweet elderly opossums needing extra comfort and supportive care.
This baby season has brought an astronomical number of opossums through our doors, and our supplies are disappearing just as fast as they arrive.
If anyone would like to help support these amazing little creatures, here are some of our most needed items right now:
🦴 Foods
~ Sardines in water
~ Exotic Nutrition Opossum Complete
~ Berries & bugs
~ Fruit/veggie pouches
~ Live mealworms
~ Chicken drumsticks
~ Fresh fruit
~ Plain Greek yogurt
🛏️ Bedding & Comfort
~ Indoor cat houses
🧼 Cleaning Supplies
~ Paper towels
~ Trash bags
Opossums are such gentle, misunderstood animals. They quietly help our environment by cleaning up carrion, eating insects, and rarely causing any trouble. Every single donation helps us continue giving these little souls a second chance.
As always, we are 100% volunteer-run and rely entirely on community support to care for the wildlife that comes through our doors. Thank you all for loving wildlife alongside us. 🩶
Our Amazon registry is
This poor opossum thought a crab pot was a great place to find a free meal. Unfortunately, he discovered very quickly there was no food inside and instead became trapped.
Sadly, we do not know how long he was stuck in there. He did need to come into care due to several wounds, an injured eye, and being severely lethargic. His prognosis is very guarded at this time.
It is just as unsafe to store crab pots on dry land as it is leaving them unattended in the water. Wildlife will investigate anything that smells like food, and once trapped they can suffer tremendously before being found.
Please make sure crab pots are secured, closed, or stored in areas wildlife cannot access. A simple precaution could save a life. ❤️
Jessica is a local real estate agent here in Virginia, but she is also one of our dedicated volunteer transporters for Evelyn’s Wildlife. She spends her personal time helping wildlife get safely from one place to another so they can receive the care they need.
Last weekend, Jessica hosted an appreciation lunch for her real estate clients and found a beautiful way to combine her passion for helping people with her compassion for wildlife. During the event, she collected donations on behalf of Evelyn’s Wildlife to help support the many animals currently in our care.
As a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, support like this truly means the world to us. It takes an incredible community to continue helping the thousands of injured and orphaned wildlife animals we care for each year, and compassionate people like Jessica make that possible.
And if anyone is looking to buy or sell a home, please consider reaching out to Jessica. Supporting people who support wildlife is one of the best ways we can continue building a compassionate community together. ❤️
Thank you, Jessica, for your kindness, generosity, and continued dedication to both people and wildlife. We are beyond grateful for you. 🦝🦉🦊🐿️
Baby season is officially here, and our rehabbers are already caring for squirrels, opossums, raccoons, foxes, groundhogs, voles, moles, fawns, bunnies and more.
Right now, we are in dire need of Fox Valley formulas and squirrel blocks.
Each species requires specialized nutrition, and the correct formula is critical for healthy growth, development, and a successful release back to the wild.
You can help by ordering directly from our Henry’s Pets registry:
Formula is one of our largest yearly expenses, typically totaling $30,000+ each year. Every container makes a difference. Every donation helps nourish another tiny life.
Thank you for helping us help the wildlife in need. We truly could not do this without you. 🐾
Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge is honored to be one of more than 200 local causes participating in this incredible day of giving across our community.
Have you ever wondered what it really costs to rehabilitate just one wild animal… or the thousands we care for each year?
The truth is — it’s expensive.
Every species has unique needs. From the moment they arrive, many require specialized formula, often for weeks, before they can transition to solid foods. That’s followed by a long list of essential supplies: linens, bottles, syringes, nipples, enrichment items, water systems, and constant cleaning materials to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
As these animals grow, so do their housing needs. They move through multiple stages of care, requiring appropriately sized cages and outdoor enclosures. Cages can range from $50–$300, while proper enclosures can exceed $1500 depending on the species.
Then there’s medical care. Many animals—especially rabies vector species—require vaccinations such as distemper, parvo, and rabies, along with routine deworming and preventative treatments. When injuries or illness are involved, veterinary costs can quickly rise.
While we provide the hands-on care, it is your support that makes this lifesaving work possible. Every donation directly helps us continue caring for injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife with the goal of returning them back to the wild where they belong.
💙 Thank you for standing with us, for believing in this mission, and for being a voice for the wildlife that cannot speak for themselves.
To donate through Give Local 757, please visit:
Every dollar truly makes a difference.
Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge is honored to be one of more than 200 local causes participating in this incredible day of giving across our community.
Have you ever wondered what it really costs to rehabilitate just one wild animal… or the thousands we care for each year?
The truth is — it’s expensive.
Every species has unique needs. From the moment they arrive, many require specialized formula, often for weeks, before they can transition to solid foods. That’s followed by a long list of essential supplies: linens, bottles, syringes, nipples, enrichment items, water systems, and constant cleaning materials to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
As these animals grow, so do their housing needs. They move through multiple stages of care, requiring appropriately sized cages and outdoor enclosures. Cages can range from $50–$300, while proper enclosures can exceed $1500 depending on the species.
Then there’s medical care. Many animals—especially rabies vector species—require vaccinations such as distemper, parvo, and rabies, along with routine deworming and preventative treatments. When injuries or illness are involved, veterinary costs can quickly rise.
While we provide the hands-on care, it is your support that makes this lifesaving work possible. Every donation directly helps us continue caring for injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife with the goal of returning them back to the wild where they belong.
💙 Thank you for standing with us, for believing in this mission, and for being a voice for the wildlife that cannot speak for themselves.
To donate through Give Local 757, please visit:
Every dollar truly makes a difference.
This time of year, many people become alarmed when they notice adult foxes closer to homes, sheds, porches, barns, or backyards. What they may not realize is that foxes often choose these spaces to raise their young because they feel safer near people than farther out where coyotes may be.
If a coyote finds a fox den, it can be deadly for the pups. So momma fox is choosing what she believes is the safer option: a quiet place near humans to raise her family.
Please be kind and “rent out” your space for a few weeks. Fox families do not live in dens year-round. They use them only to raise their young, and as the pups grow, the family will gradually move on. By late summer or early fall, they are usually gone and things return to normal.
Foxes are not looking to attack your children or pets. They primarily eat mice, rats, rabbits, insects, grasses, and other small food sources. A fox may bark, watch, or even chase a cat or dog away if they come too close to the den, but that is protective parenting—not stalking.
Please do not hire someone to trap or “relocate” them. Relocation is not humane, and in Virginia, it is also illegal. Trapping often results in pups being separated, injured, or killed, while the mother is left terrified and forced to move the remaining babies under stress.
If you truly cannot have them denning in that spot, humane harassment can be used carefully. Place an unfamiliar object, such as a chair, bucket, or balloon, about 10 feet from the den entrance—not so close that mom is afraid to retrieve her pups. But please remember: she chose your yard because she felt it was safe. Her next option may not be.
Fox pups are only here for a short season. Watching them tumble, play, and grow can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please give momma fox the peace and patience she needs to raise her family. 🦊❤️
Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's engagement
Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.16%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 86 followers. An average post collects 32 likes and 1 comment, close to 32 likes for each comment.
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Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge (@evelynswildliferefuge) is a Non-Profits & Religious Organizations creator on Instagram, also filed under Spirituality & Religion. Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge runs to 24 words.
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Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge has 10,947 followers on Instagram (10.9K). Set against 101 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 108 followers per account Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge follows. With 2,349 posts published, Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.
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Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.16%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 86 followers. An average post collects 32 likes and 1 comment, close to 32 likes for each comment.
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Flinque files Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge under Non-Profits & Religious Organizations, with Spirituality & Religion as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge, 5 are carousels, 4 are single images and 1 is a video. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge repeatedly use the words care, injured, every, animals and being. Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge's captions carry hashtags such as #givelocal757. Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge writes those captions mainly in English.
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