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Found an injured or orphaned wild animal
If you found an injured or orphaned animal in West Central or South West Missouri, this will walk you through exactly what to do next.
Together, We Shine Brighter
Healing the wild, inspiring compassion, and connecting communities — one tail at a time.
Firefly’s Wildlife Rescue is a state-permitted wildlife rehabilitation organization based in Harrisonville, Missouri, serving Cass County and surrounding rural communities.
We provide rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and release for native wildlife—including squirrels, opossums, songbirds, raptors, and reptiles.
But this work is about more than individual animals.
It’s about coexistence—helping people understand when to step in, when to step back, and how to live alongside the wildlife that shares our space.
We are not a removal service.
We are a rescue—focused on ethical, legal, and outcome-driven care for wildlife, with the goal of returning them to the wild where they belong.
Where do our rescues come from?
We travel all over West Central and South West Missouri to help injured and orphaned wildlife. We cover from the Missouri/Kansas State line east into the Ozarks and from the Missouri/Arkansas state line to Cass County. We average over 3,000 miles a year transporting injured wildlife to receive the care they need.
Our Partners in Conservation Minded Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Community Education Progam
At Firefly's Wildlife Rescue, we believe education is one of the most important tools in conservation. Through our Bright Futures Classroom Partnerships, Wildlife Ambassador Program, community presentations, and hands-on educational events, we connect people of all ages with the wildlife around them.
Our classroom partnerships bring conservation education to local students through animal encounters, field journals, and interactive learning. Our wildlife ambassadors help us introduce communities to native and non-native species while encouraging curiosity, respect, and responsible animal care.
Our goal is simple: inspire curiosity, encourage coexistence, and help our communities better understand the important role wildlife plays in our shared ecosystems.
If you would like to have us come to your event, please contact Samantha
at 816-814-8641 or samantha@fireflyswildlife.org
Conservation-minded rehabilation
Firefly’s Wildlife Rescue is committed to the humane and sustainable care of native wildlife. Our rehab and release efforts are always in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and our hands-off approach ensures an ethical and successful release into natural habitats.
Community Outreach
Firefly's Wildlife Rescue is dedicated to putting our rural community first. From humane exclusion practices, rescue services, and stabilization and transfer for those animals who need more specialized care.
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Release of adult bobcat that was hit by car
In care from March 2023 to May 2023
Black rat snake with embedded food can pull tab
Orphaned Opossums ready for outdoor enclosure
Donate
Firefly’s Wildlife is a volunteer-run wildlife rescue. Since we receive no state or federal funding, we rely entirely on donations and volunteers for our day-to-day operations. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife.
Our team of committed volunteers is passionate about providing care and rehabilitation for native Missouri mammals and reptiles in need. We are always looking for more volunteers and donations to help us continue our mission and ensure that our rescued animals are well taken care of.
