ARC Wild Inc

Goal: $20,000.00

Specific Need

Would you help build an ARC?

On April 8, 2025, ARC Wild's world changed forever as a fire tore through our Wildlife Rescue Center, destroying everything—our supplies, our enclosures, and heartbreakingly, many of the animals we loved. The very next morning, as the ashes still smoked, the phone began ringing nonstop. Baby season had begun. Since that day, we’ve cared for over 800 wildlife—with scarce equipment, few cages, and no proper space—only compassion and determination. Our education center became a makeshift rescue hospital. Our animal ambassadors were sent to temporary homes and our community programs cut back to accomodate the deluge of animals in need. Through it all, ARC Wild never stopped answering the calls for help. 

The babies have finally stopped arriving and it's time to rebuild in earnest. The foundation is laid, the walls and roof are up—but we need your help to finish. ARC Wild receives no government funding, only the kindness of people who believe every wild life matters. When you called, we were there. Now, we’re asking you to be there for us. Every dollar helps us rebuild the ARC—and give Kansas wildlife a second chance. Will you answer our call?

Mission

At ARC Wild's mission is to rehabilitate native wildlife and promote conservation education throughout rural northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit licensed by the State of Kansas and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we are dedicated to providing professional and compassionate, care for injured and orphaned wild animals while fostering public understanding of wildlife and ecosystem stewardship. 

Profile

ARC Wild's Rehabilitation team is made up of highly trained and licensed professionals who dedicate their time and expertise voluntarily — no one is paid for the work they do. ARC Wild's Educators are KAYCEE or National Geographic-trained educators, who strive to inspire youth to become changemakers—encouraging curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong commitment to conservation and coexistence with the natural world.

The ARC Wild Team includes:

• Sherri McNary of Sabetha - Director of Wildlife Rescue, Educator and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2009
• Wendell Ganstrom of Robinson - Educator and Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2016
• Connie King of Wetmore - Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2020
• Daniela Rippe of Sabetha - Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2022
• Trina Earl of Bendena - Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2024
• Amber and Kinsley Bletcher of Sabetha- Animal Ambassador Caretakers since 2020
• Ashley Stalder of Humbolt, NE, Educator, Ranger program 6th-8th grade since 2020
• Kim Shaffer of Goff, KS - Director of Education and Leader, Ranger program 4th and 5th grade since 2025
• Cheyenne Colborn of White Cloud- Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator since 2024
• April Heim, Highland - NEW! Transporter and Educator 
• Savannah Kolbach of Sabetha - NEW! Transporter and animal care volunteer
• Brielle Reno of Wetmore - NEW! Transporter 
• Our respective spouses who wish to remain nameless (but are awesome in every way!)

Visit http://www.arcwild.org to learn more.