Wendell

Biographical Information

Full Name

Wendell

Species

Badger

Gender

Male

Status

Alive

Professional Information

Occupation

Reentry Navigator, ZRS

Series Information

First Appearance

S05E09 "Departure"

Last Appearance

S05E24 "Always"

Contents

Wendell is a badger and a Reentry Navigator at ZRS in We Can Fix Pawbert. Introduced in S05E09 "Departure," Wendell works alongside Sorrel and Pawbert as a colleague at ZRS, representing the professional community that Pawbert has built outside his pack.

Background

Wendell works at Zootopia Reentry Services, helping formerly incarcerated mammals navigate the challenges of returning to society. Unlike the more prominent ZRS characters, Wendell operates quietly in the background, doing his job without fanfare.

Personality

Wendell is quieter than most of his colleagues. He is described as a mammal who does his job well without seeking attention or recognition. His presence represents the steady, unglamorous work that defines reentry services.

Series History

Season 5

Wendell first appears during the impromptu gathering at Pawthorne Mansion in "Departure." He stands in the kitchen alongside Sorrel, part of the ZRS contingent that came to see Pawbert during a difficult time. His presence demonstrates that Pawbert has built genuine professional relationships beyond his immediate pack.

In "Always," Wendell attends the double wedding alongside Sorrel. The two ZRS colleagues watch with quiet pride as Pawbert marries Luther. During the ceremony, Sorrel remarks to Wendell that he remembers Pawbert's first day at ZRS when he could not look clients in the eye. Wendell asks what has changed, and Sorrel observes that now Pawbert runs intake better than he does.

Key Relationships

Sorrel

Wendell works closely with Sorrel at ZRS. The two are seen together at both the mansion gathering and the wedding, suggesting a comfortable professional rapport. Sorrel shares his observations about Pawbert's growth with Wendell, indicating a collegial relationship where they discuss their shared work.

Pawbert Pawthorne

Wendell is Pawbert's colleague at ZRS. While their relationship is not as developed as Pawbert's relationship with Sorrel, Wendell's attendance at both the gathering and the wedding indicates that the professional connection is meaningful. He is part of the ZRS community that witnessed Pawbert's transformation from a nervous trainee to a confident social worker.

Trivia

Wendell is one of the few ZRS colleagues to appear on-screen alongside Sorrel.
His presence at Pawbert's wedding represents the professional life Pawbert built during his reintegration.