This facility has potential, but the executive director is unethical and mismanages monetary donations. There is a lack of training and oversight which is a direct result of the leadership at OWLS. 2022
Review from Guidestar
Just dumbfounded by the lack of responsibility and effort. Bringing in animals here is pretty much pointless at the fact that if it’s something as small as a broke leg or wing then expect the animal to be put down. Ended up bringing in a mocking bird yesterday who had an issue standing (ultimately being a broken leg) yet refused to give up on life. This bird showed resiliency and a strong will to live and when brought to the shelter the staff (ANDY) was very care free when it came to handling the bird along with the lack of enthusiasm to seem to care a little bit about the small guy. Leaving yesterday wondering if I did the right thing instead of utilizing better resources that were available to me makes me feel terrible that I even brought him here in the first place. This is certainly a false face of a company to not only invite animals in but to be mistreated and put down for the sake of space and lack of money is the most idiotic excuse there could be. I pray that the bird is in a better place because now I feel worse trying to bring him to a location who’s main goal is to save what’s convenient to them.
The OuterBanks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS) at 100 Wildlife Way in Newport, NC takes in over a thousand animals every year. The Volunteers put in over 10,000 hours collectively to rehabilitate orphaned, injured and sick wild creatures. They have a very high release rate, meaning that a major portion of the animals brought to them are healed and returned to the wild. I'm very proud of this shelter and the people who take care of all the birds, mammals and reptiles who are lucky enough to be taken there.