Piedmont Wildlife Center is excited to team up with Alpacasews, a Raleigh-based plushie company founded by NC State graduate Emily Foster, to create a plushie of our Raven Ambassador, Edgar! PWC and Alpacasews share a passion for education and conservation.

Together, we’re celebrating “Dumpster Darlings” and their vital role in the ecosystem.

This campaign also helps support PWC! When you purchase any Dumpster Darling plushie, you can add a Darling Donation Sticker Sheet, with 100% of proceeds benefiting PWC. Plus, $2 from every Edgar plushie sold will be donated to our Conservation Team and Animal Ambassador care.

What is a Dumpster Darling?

Meet the Dumpster Darlings—plushies inspired by the scavenger animals that share our urban spaces! Rats, opossums, raccoons, and more play a vital role in keeping the environment healthy by controlling pests and reducing waste. Now, thanks to Alpacasews, these often misunderstood critters are getting the appreciation they deserve—in adorable plush form, complete with their own plush trash cans!

What is BackerKit?

BackerKit is a crowdfunding platform where you can pledge support for projects like ours. By backing the Dumpster Darlings campaign, you help unlock the Edgar plushie!

How Can I Unlock the Edgar Plushie?

To unlock the Edgar plush, the campaign must reach $50,000 in backer support. When you back the campaign, the pledge level you choose determines the goodies you receive. Once the campaign reaches $50,000 in backer support, the Edgar plushie will be made, and $2 from each one sold will go to PWC. You can also add a sticker sheet to any Dumpster Darlings’ purchase, with all proceeds going to us!

Is there anything else I can do?

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