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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
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Rescue and rehab for waterfowl, raptors, reptiles, songbirds, and more. Fueled by compassion and community support.
⭐ Celebrity goose alert!

Did you know that our very own Bump Bump appears in the new movie Roofman? Yep, the one with Channing Tatum, filmed right here in Charlotte!

Naturally we celebrated his debut with a special private viewing—Bump Bump included.

GIVE BUMP BUMP STAR POWER IN THE COMMENTS ⭐
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Meet Brownie the Indian Runner duck; he is very sweet just like his name! Brownie was brought to us as a duckling, but is an adult now and is ready to go to the loving forever home that he deserves.

If you think Brownie could be the duck you’ve been looking for, email us at adopt@cwrescue.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This month has stretched us.

𝗦𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟯𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬.

❤️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

👉 Go to www.cwrescue.com for a list (with links) of ways to give.
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Winston the Muscovy duck first came to us after he was hit by a car, and his leg was injured. Winston has healed, but he has been left with a permanent limp. However, he is very resilient and can still walk and move around very well. Now that he is better, Winston is ready to be adopted. He is a ver
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🌟 North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) 🌟

If you’re a North Carolina state employee, you can support Carolina Waterfowl Rescue directly through your workplace giving!
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👉 Choose Carolina Waterfowl Rescue in the NC SECC using code: #7009

Thank you for helping us.

#NCSECC
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻

We didn’t step foot on the hoarding property ourselves, but we didn’t have to—the photos told the whole story. Overcrowded pens. Filth. Birds and animals who had long stopped expecting help to arrive. Some were too weak to stand. And some tragically died before help co
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This is Ryder the Swedish Duck! He came to us after being dumped, but thankfully he is completely healthy. That means that this sweet, talkative duck is ready to be adopted.

If Ryder has caught your heart, please message us at adopt@cwrescue.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Wishlist Wednesday is here and we could really use your help with these items.

💧WE NEED ANOTHER HOT WATER HEATER FOR OUR HOSPITAL.

🥬 Leafy Greens – Fresh meals
🧴 Chlorhexidine – Disinfectant for boot baths

🛒 Amazon Wishlist a.co/eEn9Ywr
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Her life should have been long. It should have been safe. It should have been loved.

We share her story because every dumped, discarded, or neglected animal pays the price for human choices.

𝗜𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
CAPTION THIS 😆 What do you think Lambert is thinking?

#SheepShenanigans #CWRSanctuary
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
You can make a difference for rescued wildlife through your workplace giving!

If you’re a North Carolina state employee, you can support Carolina Waterfowl Rescue through the NC SECC — just select Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, Code #7009.

Your payroll pledge helps us feed, heal, and shelter hundreds
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wishlist Wednesday is here and we could really use your help. When it rains it pours. We have several significant items needed ASAP.

🖨️ OUR FRONT OFFICE PRINTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

🛒 Amazon Wishlist a.co/eEn9Ywr
📍 Drop-off: 5403 Poplin Road, Indian Trail NC
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We recently received a male crested gecko whose previous owner could no longer care for him. He has been named Gizmo and has a beautiful scale pattern along his back. He is healthy and ready for a new home! Email us at adopt@cwrescue.org if you are interested in adopting him!
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pascal is a Pekin duck who has been treated for an ulcer in her left eye. Her right eye also has permanent scarring, and she can see only movement and light. Pascal is ready for adoption, but will need a special home due to her visual impairment.

Contact us at adopt@cwrescue.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Say hello to Amberlyn the Rouen duck She has been in our care after being dumped with some other ducks a couple months ago.

This sweet girl is ready for a new home, so contact us at adopt@cwrescue.org if you are interested in adopting her!
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
History books don’t tell the whole story.

Behind every victory, there were heroes with wings, paws, and hooves. 🐕‍🦺

Interested in hosting Wings That Won the War at your school, library, office or event?

eMail Educates@CWRescue.Org
Call 980-980-2473 ext 27410

𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Meet Samson. He recently came to us after being surrendered by his previous owner. He is a very sweet Muscovy duck fledgling and is ready for a home!

Contact us at adopt@cwrescue.org if Samson is the right duck for your flock.

DROP SWEET SAMPSON A 🦆 IN THE COMMENTS.
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is Willow, a female Muscovy duck She came to us from Myrtle Beach when she was a baby. Willow was an orphan, now this sweet duck is in need of the loving home that she deserves.

Email us at adopt@cwrescue.org if Willow is the duck you’ve been looking for!
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Donnie, a Khaki Campbell duck, was dumped by a river by someone who didn’t want him anymore. It might look like “setting him free,” but domesticated ducks can’t survive on their own—especially ones like Donnie, who’d never even been around water.

Follow Donnie’s progress here:
👉 Donnie’s chart
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Abandoned but not forgotten 💚

These two Pekin ducks were rescued in South Park, PA thanks to Furkid Rescue — and now they’re ready for a second chance.

If you can offer a safe, loving home, please email adopt@cwrescue.org to learn more.

#DuckRescue #AdoptDontShop #RescueDucks #ForeverHome
November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
After coming to us with a broken leg, Jeanette the Muscovy duck has been on the road to recovery. She has undergone many physical therapy treatments, including both water and laser therapy. Once Jeanette is fully healed in the next few weeks, she will be ready for adoption! If you are interested, ap
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🦢💚 CASE CLOSED! 💚🦢

Turns out it wasn’t the chickens. It wasn’t the sheep.

It was Curly Sue and his gang of gleeful geese, helping themselves to an all-you-can-eat salad bar. 🥬🦢

No regrets were shown. Only satisfied honks. POST A 💚 IF YOU WERE RIGHT!
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
North Carolina state employees — you can change lives this season! 💚
When you give through SECC, your pledge supports the rescued animals at Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

🌿 Every dollar helps feed, heal, and shelter animals who depend on us.

🦆 SECC Code: 7009

Make your pledge today.
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
WORDS MATTER.

We call doves symbols of PEACE — but we call pigeons DIRTY.

The truth? The bird we commonly referred to as a pigeon is actual a Rock Dove.

At CWR, we see their beauty, their intelligence, and their right to safety — no matter the label.

When you Gift Them Hope, you help rewrite t
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We recently received some ducks that had been surrendered by their previous owners. Because the pond they had been living in was oversaturated with blue dye, the ducks were blue too! We lovingly named them the Blue Man Group. They're ready for adoption! Email us at adopt@cwrescue.org if interested!
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM