Fallin' Pines Critter Rescue, Inc.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of handicapped and unwanted critters. Fallin' Pines is a private facility and is not open to the public for tours.

Fallin' Pines Critter Rescue's mission is to rescue unwanted or displaced critters, including exotics,farm animals, reptiles and birds and to place them in loving homes or to give the handicapped or unadoptable animals a permanent home.

Shirley Cannan has been a tireless volunteer in animal rescue for a number of years. She began as a volunteer for a local wildlife refuge in Orlando, and she spent the next 13 years fostering and rehabilitating a variety of wildlife at home. It was during this time that she became aware of a need in the community. There was no organization in Central Florida willing to care for unwanted exotic animals. Shirley decided to remedy this situation and give a second chance to a variety of surrendered or abandoned exotic animals. Fallin' Pines received non-profit status in 2003.

Fallin' Pines assists Orange and Seminole county animal services by accepting exotics, domestics and farm animals. The rescue also takes animals surrendered by their owners. Although Fallin' Pines is not a wildlife rescue center, Shirley also rescues and raises baby squirrels until they can be released. During the twice-yearly baby seasons, she is often caring for 30 or more babies on her own.

The amazing thing about Fallin' Pines is that most of the work is done by Shirley alone. She has no staff and only a handful of volunteers. Her days are spent feeding, cleaning and caring for her animals. Although she gets discouraged at times, the rewards of giving so many animals a second chance at life are worth it.

Adoption Policy

Please visit our website to learn more about our Adoption Policies.

https://esrescue.org/adoption/before-you-apply/

Adoption Application

12/01/2021

Thank you to everyone who donated on Giving Tuesday! This morning our world is a brighter place and thanks to you all we can help even more setters in need!

11/29/2021

We have a generous offer of matching funds for the first $12,000 received, so please help us unlock these funds and “double” your gift!

Do you know how important your donations are to our rescue? Our only source of income is through our adoption program, donations, and fundraising.

Our rescue is operated 100% by volunteers. In 2020, our rescue expenses reached $395,582.00. Only 3% or $ 12,416.00 of our overall expenses are indirect expenses which are required to operate our rescue (insurance, licensing fees, website/IT, etc.).

The remaining 97% of expense or $383,166.00 are expenses that directly benefit our rescue setters with the largest expense portion being medical care.

In 2020, our adoption program revenue covered only 23% or $89,830.00 of our rescue expenses. The remaining 77% or $352,266.00 was funded through donations. Without your generous support, we would not be able to help the many setters in need.

Over the past few years, the cost of medical care has continued to increase, making your giving even more critical.

Just click the DONATE icon to Fundraiser icon/button above. There is also a link in our bio. Or visit the website to make a donation. Any amount makes a difference! Thank you for your support.

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