My Nonprofit Reviews

I have seen WRA's presentations for over 20 years, visited their location many times while my son did his Eagle Scout project there.
These reviewers obviously have never seen an actual presentation, know nothing of WRA's love, sacrifices or efforts over all these years for the birds within their care.
They will never admit to the sacrifices their family has made to do the wonderful work they do, but I know, from many years of seeing their work results that they LOVE these animals, put the welfare of the birds WELL before their own personal comforts and sacrificed more than any of these people know from simply watching a video.
If you want to see how these birds are loved and respected, VISIT them, ATTEND their events and just talk to them about these wonderful creatures they have rescued and when possible, rehabilitated.
No one there has ever mistreated an animal. They know and understand them. I can tell you these birds are family to the WRA.
I would much rather have someone hold my leg than put leg irons on me.
Before you condemn them, ask why they do what they do and research the many years of excellent work they have accomplished.
I attended the release of an eagle a few years ago and Joe, as he carried the female to the release point, spoke softly and reassuringly to her. She was as calm as could be. When he was ready to release her, she didn't "escape" from him as if she'd been a prisoner. In fact, she hesitated even leaving. It took a few minutes but she did, then, fly to a nearby tree, got her bearings and flew away. Joe, Barb and the staff had tears in their eyes, happy to have been able to return her to the wild.
Walk in their shoes, visit and volunteer and THEN, let's see what you think of this organization.
I am proud to see the fruits of their efforts and KNOW they are the best of people.