Guiding Principles NWRA is incorporated for the support of the science and profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its practitioners. Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced indigenous wildlife and the subsequent return of healthy animals to appropriate habitats in the wild. Purposes * To foster continued improvement of the profession of wildlife rehabilitation through the development of high standards of ethics and conduct * To encourage networking and to disseminate knowledge * To engender cooperation among public and private agencies and individuals in support of its mission * To foster respect for wildlife and natural ecosystems Our Driving Force Improve wildlife rehabilitation & serve as the professions' voice