ABOUT OUR FEATURED NON-PROFIT: LAST CHANCE FOREVER

Founded in 1978 by Master Falconer John Karger, Last Chance Forever is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax exempt organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey, scientific investigation and public education of these majestic animals. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Last Chance Forever has provided a national impact through more than 40 years of work across the nation to help everyone understand that these birds share the same earth, same air, and same water as we do, and they are important indicators of the world’s ecological health.

Each year, the project receives between 240-300 birds into our care. Each case, from being blown out of the nest in a storm, to electrical damage, to broken wings is evaluated individually by our staff and veterinary support. For some birds, the injuries are small, and can be repaired and released quickly; for others, such as a Bald Eagle with a badly broken wing, the recovery and rehabilitation may take years. Last Chance Forever is proud of a 65%-80% rate of return to the wild. Birds who are non-releasable and are not suffering are used for humane research, surrogates for orphaned young, and educational ambassadors when possible.

Our staff and volunteers present over 200 presentations a year for schools, libraries, and public festivals to share the beauty of these birds and the message of common sense conservationism.  By providing an opportunity to see the birds up close, and ask questions, we can learn how to view the world from the animal’s perspective, as well as our own, and we can learn about the checks and balances they provide. Our goal is to give everyone a chance to sit down together and talk, because as John Karger says, “That’s how world peace starts.”

“For love of life, hawks on the wing, eagles in the sky, and for love of peace… 

We must always put up a fight.” – John Karger