More than 25 years ago the Namibia Animal Rehabilitation Research and Education Centre (NARREC) opened its doors for intakes of injured, orphaned and misplaced wildlife. Animal rescue, care and rehabilitation, together with public education, have been NARREC's mandate over these past years. Although the intake focus has narrowed, NARREC makes every attempt to assist and advise a rescuer in order to secure every animal's immediate comfort and also to direct the person to the correct facility.