Inspiring the Protection of Endangered Species Through Education, Conservation Initiatives, and Animal Welfare Advocacy.
Creature Education & Conservation DFW
A passionate non-profit dedicated to the animals we care for, animal welfare advocacy, and to creating positive outcomes in species-specific ecosystems. We strive to produce verifiable proof that our efforts have a beneficial impact, both locally and abroad.
ANIMAL SANCTUARY | GLOBAL WARMING ADVOCACY | CONSERVATION
Our Mission
Our mission is to create lasting, positive change by increasing public awareness and understanding of the science behind the global warming crisis. We are committed to helping individuals grasp the seriousness of global warming and its destruction on both human and animal life. By empowering communities with knowledge, we aim to foster a sense of urgency, inspire collective action, and influence legislative representatives to enact policies that reduce the use of fossil fuels, increase investment in renewable energy sources like solar and wind, and promote biodiversity through native-tree planting and reforestation.
While our global warming and conservation initiatives are now our primary focus, our original and ongoing mission remains dedicated to providing a safe and thriving environment for animals that cannot be released into their native habitats. Our sanctuary aims to provide homes for neglected, abused, surrendered, and rehomed new-world primates. One of our main efforts, is the protection of the critically endangered Cotton-Top Tamarin, through re-wilding initiatives and the creation of naturalistic habitats where these animals can flourish.
By combining our conservation efforts with policy advocacy, we strive to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, and ensure a more sustainable future for all life on Earth.
Our Vision
What Motivates Us
Wildlife conservation is a collective endeavor that requires the participation of individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide. We foster a sense of community by facilitating dialogue, organizing events, and encouraging collaboration. By bringing together people from all walks of life who share a common concern for endangered species, we aim to create a network of support that amplifies our impact and drives meaningful change through community engagement.
True conservation extends beyond individual actions; it also involves advocating for stronger policies and regulations that protect endangered species and their habitats. We will actively engage with policymakers, legal experts, and successful conservationists to promote evidence-based decision-making and advocate for the implementation of effective conservation strategies. By working together, we can influence policy changes that have far-reaching benefits for endangered species and their ecosystems.
In our pursuit of safeguarding endangered species, we are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing an abundant community of passionate individuals. Through fostering education, inspiring action, building communities, and advocating for change, we believe in the power of collective efforts to create a future where endangered species thrive. Join us on this transformative journey and become a part of the movement to conserve and protect our planet's invaluable biodiversity.
About Us
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
- Chapter 64 of the Dao De Jing ascribed to Laozi
CECDFW is a 501c3 non-profit animal sanctuary committed to providing a forever home to various animals that may have been surrendered, abused, abandoned, neglected, or have become unmanageable; that cannot be rewilded for various reasons. All animals are treated with the love and high-quality care they deserve.
"There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or to accept responsibility for changing them."
D. Waitley
Help Secure A Future for Critically Endangered Cotton-Top Tamarins
We’re working on a variety of initiatives to help stabilize the Cotton Top Tamarin population's abroad. These actions will help conservation efforts abroad, with the work that is being done locally.
Cotton Top Tamarins are one of the rarest primates in the world, with only 6,000 individuals left in the wild. They are critically endangered. Prior to 1976, over 40,000 cotton-top tamarins were caught and exported for the pet trade and biomedical research. They now face the danger of extinction, as a result of habitat destruction. They are only found in the lowland forest of northwestern Colombia; deforestation has reduced it down to 5% of its original size.
"One of the traditional adages of conservation is to leave it be. But in an age when every corner of the globe is touched by human influence – a new generation of scientists and environmentalists is increasingly calling for more interventionist approaches to save wild animals and ecosystems. For example, vaccinating wildlife when it’s safe and practical.
There are people who say we shouldn’t touch nature, that we shouldn’t alter anything. But really, there are no pristine natural habitats left."
- Tony Goldberg, a disease ecologist and veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
It's 2023, this means that emphasis should be put on educating the public on finding ways to coexist with wildlife in urban settings, is essential.
Helping the Animals Who Call the Sanctuary Home
If you’d like to help out, there are multiple ways you can show support!
1. https://gofund.me/363913f0
2. PayPal @cecdfw
3. Shop at Kroger: Login to your Kroger account at www.Kroger.com/communityrewards to select NK506 as your nonprofit of choice! By linking your Kroger card to NK506, Kroger donates to Creature Education & Conservation DFW to support their efforts to care for rescued animals every time you shop, at no cost to you.
4. Shop at RiteAid: Select the following link and enter your name and phone number. By linking your RiteAid rewards, they donate to CECDFW every time you shop or fill a prescription, at no cost to you:support.rxfundraising.com/CREATUREEDUCATIONANDCONSERVAT
We genuinely can’t do this without your help. We’re grateful for your support of our animal sanctuary and conservation programs. Please share with your family and friends too, there’s no shortage of abused and neglected animals.