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Licensed wildlife rehab · 501(c)(3) · Mineola, TX

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release.

Grace & Grit gives orphaned, injured, and displaced native Texas wildlife a real chance to heal — and go home to the wild.

An orphaned white-tailed fawn being bottle-fed at the rescue In care · Orphaned fawn
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Animals rescued
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Returned to the wild
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Native species cared for

Real intake data, tracked April 2026–present. 33 animals currently in care.

Step 01

Rescue

Orphaned babies, injured and displaced wildlife — brought in from across East Texas.

Step 02

Rehabilitate

Expert care, feeding, and recovery in specialized spaces for every stage of healing.

Step 03

Release

Healthy animals returned to the wild, where they belong — every one a win.

Our mission

Every wild life has value.

Grace & Grit Farm and Rescue exists to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife while inspiring compassion, education, and conservation throughout our community.

Whether it's an orphaned baby, an injured fox, a displaced opossum, or a sick raccoon, each life plays an important role in the natural world — and deserves the best possible chance to return to it.

"We believe every wild animal deserves a chance to heal."

Animals we've helped

The faces behind the mission.

A look at some of the native Texas wildlife that has come through our doors — from first intake to the day they go home.

A group of young raccoons in an outdoor recovery enclosure
Orphaned raccoons In care
A spotted white-tailed fawn
White-tailed fawn In care
Baby striped skunks sharing a slice of watermelon
Striped skunk kits In care
Raccoons up in an oak tree after release
Raccoons, back in the wild Released
Two young Virginia opossums
Virginia opossums In care
A newborn skunk cradled in a hand
Newborn skunk Intake
Close portrait of a raccoon
Raccoon In care
A nine-banded armadillo foraging
Nine-banded armadillo In care

A sample of the animals in our care. Statuses shown are for layout and can be edited per animal.

Our vision

Where we're headed.

01

Build our rehabilitation center

A dedicated facility to safely care for injured and orphaned wildlife, with specialized spaces for every stage of recovery.

02

Expand wildlife education

Inspiring the next generation of conservationists through school visits, community programs, and hands-on learning.

03

Advance conservation

Sharing rescue stories, promoting coexistence, and educating our community to reduce injuries and protect native species.

Where compassion meets conservation

What we stand on.

Compassion

Every animal deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and dignity.

Conservation

Healthy wildlife populations are essential to healthy ecosystems. Every release helps preserve nature's balance.

Education

Knowledge inspires change. Teaching others about native wildlife creates lifelong advocates.

Community

Conservation is a shared responsibility — volunteers, donors, educators, vets, and neighbors, together.

Advisory board

Guided by people who know the work.

Grace & Grit is advised by professionals in law, veterinary medicine, wildlife enforcement, and nonprofit development.

AA

Angela Albers

District Attorney's Office · Wood County

NK

Nick Koten

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

H

Officer Hall

Texas Game Warden

JJ

Jarrett Jackson

Development Strategist

Ways to give

Every donation is a second chance.

Your gift provides formula, food, housing, enrichment, and medical care — everything it takes to prepare wildlife for their return to the wild.

We use Zeffy, so 100% of your donation reaches the animals — no platform or transaction fees.

Join the Wild Ones — Monthly Giving

Wildlife FriendKeeps everyday supplies stocked$10/mo
Rehab PartnerDependable food, formula & care$25/mo
Wildlife GuardianOngoing rehab & medical needs$50/mo
Second Chance SocietyYear-round support for every animal$100/mo

Our donors

With deep gratitude to the people and partners making this work possible.

Champion · $1,001+

  • Larry & Geneta Plaster
  • Andco Installs
  • Jarrett Jackson

Guardian · $500–$1,000

  • Mark Jackson

Conservationist · $301–$500

  • Beverly Gunn
  • Golden Sweet Potato Festival

Protector · $101–$300

  • Alisha McGee
  • Joyner Family

Helping Paws · $1–$100

  • Patty Chapman
  • Janet Howard
  • Angela Albers
  • Sasha Green
  • Kat Tomme
  • Sarah Hullet
  • Jennifer Gibson
  • Lindsay Gray
  • Carrie Seifert
  • Courtney Willeby