How To Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator

U.S. Wildlife Rehabilitator Contacts by State (A-M):

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA,
KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT

Alabama, Central

Alabama, Central region, Shelby County (Birmingham)..... 205-621-3333

The Wildlife Center (formerly the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center)
Wildlife Species: The Wildlife Center receives 2,500 injured and
orphaned wild birds, mammals and reptiles of over 100 species annually. Animals
include raptors (eagles, hawks, owls) and other birds (songbirds, water and shore
birds), mammals (cougar, fox, bobcat, bats, deer, etc.) and reptiles (alligators,
turtles).
Specialties/Knowledge: Raptor rehabilitation, raising juvenile raptors,
reuniting baby birds and mammals with their parents.
Comments: The Wildlife Center is Alabama's oldest and largest wildlife
rehabilitation and education center. Each year the Center cares for over 2,000 injured
and orphaned native wild creatures, using special rehabilitation techniques tailored to
the needs of each animal patient, so that they can recover and return to the wild.

Alabama, Central region, Shelby County (Birmingham)..... 205-403-7394

Mary Stockard, home licensed wildlife rehabilitator
Specialty: small mammals, also assist with volunteer training and writing
instructional materials

Alabama, Central region, Shelby County (Birmingham)..... 205-664-3349

Sharon Posey, volunteer foster parent-small mammals, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
sposey@ietravel.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals
Specialty: squirrels, oppossums, and rabbits
Comments: also a member of the raptor transport team

Alabama, Central region, Jefferson County (Birmingham, S. Roebuck/CenterPoint)..... 205-836-0251

Rae S. Long, RN, foster parent, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
alanursern@bellsouth.net
Wildlife Species: all small mammals
Specialty: squirrels, flying squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and rabbits
Comments: Home 24/7 QUICK return answers to emails

Alabama, Central region, Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)..... 205-344-4423

Christen Hassell, Shaver Veterinary Hospital
Hassell1004@CS.COM
Wildlife Species: squirrels only

Alabama, East Central
 (no listings) Alabama, Northern

Alabama, Northern region, Madison County (New Hope/Huntsville area)..... 256-723-7890

Tobie Lee Messina, permitted wildlife rehabilitator, North Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitators
TobieOne@nehp.net
Wildlife Species: Southern Flying Squirrels, Grey and Fox Squirrels, and Chipmunks
Specialites: Pinkies
Comments: If you find a baby squirrel please keep it warm, and call a rehabilitator as soon as possible

Alabama, Northern region, Madison County (Huntsville)..... 256-883-0667

Jamie Kitchens (volunteer and board member), North Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitators
jkitchens969@comcst.com
Wildlife Species: any and all wildlife
Specialties/Knowledge: we have volunteers that specialize in just about all
types of wildlife

Alabama, Northeast

Alabama, Northeast region, DeKalb County (Collinsville)..... 256-524-4150 or 256-458-4051

Ty Harris (director), Bluegrass Farms Wildlife Sanctuary
bluegrassfarm@juno.com

Alabama, Northwest

Alabama, Northwest region, Colbert County (Phil Campbell)..... 205-993-8515

Jennifer Harris, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
trittfan19951@aol.com
Wildlife Species: I accept all wildlife species
Specialties/Knowledge: Opossums

Alabama, South

Alabama, Southern region, Baldwin County (Foley)..... 251-978-6690

Janet De La Oliva-Ripp (Director), Coastal Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
bcrehab@gulftel.com
Wildlife Species: Presently due to IVAN we are homeless. We offer a
transport or triage for animals as they are brought to other facilities. We are
planning to reopen this summer.
Specialties/Knowledge: yes, avian
Comments: Presently I try to keep people from rescuing anything that isn't
really in need of rescue and help wiht urban wildlife issues until we are up and
running again.

Alabama, Southern region, Baldwin County (Summerdale)..... 251-967-4707

Anedia Monti, Wildlife Rescue Council of Baldwin County
wildliferebel@yahoo.com

Alabama, Southeast

Alabama, Southeastern region

Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center, Auburn University College of Vet. Med.

Alabama, Southeast region (Enterprise)..... 334-894-5305

Jennifer Brouillard, permitted rehabilitator
jeni03@adelphia.net
Wildlife Species: squirrels, rabbits, bats, coyotes, fox, armadillo,
chipmunk, raccoon, opossum.
No birds, but I have a contact in my area with Federal permits for birds.

Alabama, Southeast region, Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)..... (205) 344-4423

Christen Hassell, DVM, Tidmore Veterinary
Hasselll1004@cs.com
Wildlife Species: squirrels

Alabama, Southwest

Alabama, Southwest region (Lillian)..... 334-961-1483

Tauna Pierce (Registered Veterinary Technician), All Health Pet Care, Southeastern Raptor Rehab Center
Wildlife Species: Migratory birds, mammals, raptors (orphans and injured adults)
Specialties: indiginous mammals, raptors, and shorebirds
Comments: Veterinary Technician specializing in Wildlife Rescue,
Rehabilitation and Release

Alabama, Southwest region (McIntosh)..... 251-944-2034

Leah Lewis, licensed wildlife rehabilitator
LLewis1979@aol.com
Wildlife Species: beavers

Alaska, Central

Alaska, Central region (Portage Glacier)..... 907-783-2025

Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center
biggame@alaska.net
Wildlife Species: Large mammals, esp. Cervids (moose, Sitka black-tailed deer, caribou,
bears, raptors, small mammals)

Alaska, South Central

Alaska, South Central region (Anchorage)..... 907-562-4852

Bird Treatment & Learning Center
mail@birdtlc.net
Comments: fax 907-562-2241

Alaska, South Central region (Seward)..... 907-224-6236 or 907-224-6395

Natalie Noll, DVM (Rehabilitation Coordinator), Alaska SeaLife Center
natalie_noll@alaskasealife.org
Wildlife Species: marine mammals and birds (raptors and potential long-term rehab cases
of corvids and song birds will be transferred to Bird TLC in Anchorage)
Comments: fax 907-224-6320

Alaska, Southeast

Alaska, Southeast region (Juneau)..... 907-586-8393

Kathy Benner, board member in charge of education, bird rehabber, and trainer
Juneau Raptor Center
juneauart@aol.com
Comments: Focus is on raptors but we treat all birds

Alaska, Southeast region (Sitka)..... 907-747-8662

Maria Tsonis, Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center
TSMAT@acad1.alaska.edu
Wildlife Species: Bald eagles, other raptors, non-passerines, passerines

Alaska, Southeast region (Sitka)..... 907-747-8662

Dr. Vicky Vosburg, Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center
arrc@ptialaska.net
Wildlife Species: Bald eagles, other raptors found in Southeast Alaska
Comments: We offer a class twice a year that allows our volunteers and
other rehabbers from around the country to learn about working with bald eagles
and other raptors.

Arizona, Central

Arizona, Central region, Maricopa County (Chandler)..... 480-899-1513

Nancy Eilertsen, East Valley Wildlife
EVWildlife@aol.com

Arizona, Central region, Maricopa County (Fountain Hills)..... 480-816-9095

Ginny Thome, Cottontails, Jackrabbits, and Squirrels Rescue and Rehabilitation
(Subpermittee of Liberty Wildlife - for wild rabbits & squirrels)
rvthome@msn.com
Wildlife Species: cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, squirrels
Specialties/Knowledge: cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, squirrels

Arizona, Central region, Maricopa County (Phoenix)..... 480-971-9366

Bob and Sam Fox, Wild At Heart

Arizona, Central region, Maricopa County (Phoenix)..... 480-942-9281

Raydene L Harris, Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center
Wildlife Species: Hummingbird Rehabilitation

Arizona, Central region, Maricopa County (Phoenix)..... 602-ANIMALS (602-264-6257)

Dave Roth, Urban Wildlife Society
animals@urbanwildlifesociety.org
Specialty: rehab and advocacy of urban wildlife, birds, humane bird control, pigeon issues

Arizona, Central region (Queen Creek)..... 480-987-3544

Regina Whitman (founder), Desert Cry Wildlife
desertcry@earthlink.net
Note: must list phone number on emails!
Wildlife Species: all small mammals
Specialties/Knowledge: Cottontail rabbit/jackrabbit (hare)
Comments: assist with nusiance wildlife situations and lifelong care for non-releasable

Arizona, Central region (Scottsdale)..... 480-998-5550

Libery Wildlife
Comments: we take in all native & migratory Arizona wildlife

Arizona, Central region (Scottsdale)..... 480-471-9109

Linda Searles, Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation & Educational Foundation
swref@extremezone.com
Wildlife Species: coyote, javalilna

Arizona, Central region (Tonopah)..... 602-436-5445

Geni Gellhaus, Cry in the Wilderness
geni.gellhaus@honeywell.com
Wildlife Species: Raptor, mammals, herons

Arizona, Northern

Arizona, Northern region (Phoenix)..... 602-283-4031

Mary Anna Cook-Babcock (Director/Founder), Desert Hope Wildlife Rehabilitation
mabat@comcast.net
Wildlife Species: small mammals, tree squirrels, bats, cottontails, jackrabbits
Comments: neonate care, emaciation protocols, nutrition, natural history

Arizona, Northern region, Yavapai County (Prescott)..... 520-778-4142

George and Mary Leeper (Prescott Coordinators), For The Birds Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Wildlife Species: All species of wild birds
Comments:Also assist callers/birds in Coconino County

Arizona, Northwest

Arizona, Northwestern region, Mohave County (Lake Havasu)..... 928-855-5083 (humane society #)

Pam Short (rehabber), Havasu Wildlife Rebilitation Center
pamark@rraz.net
Wildlife Species: all species of birds and small mammals as well as birds of prey and hummingbirds
Comments: If you need to contact by phone, I work through the Lake Havasu City Western
Arizona Humane Society. You may drop off animals there for me to pick up. Their phone number is above.

Arizona, Southern

Arizona, Southern region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-290-9453

Lisa Bates, director, Tucson Wildlife Center, Inc.
tucsonwildlife@aol.com
Wildlife Species: raptors, javelina, coyote, small animals
Specialty: raptors, javelina
Comments: fax 520-290-9379

Arizona, Southern region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-903-1104

Wildlife Helpline for Tuscon and Vicinities, Wildlife Helpline for Tuscon and Vicinities
Wildlife Species: HELPLINE ONLY for Southern AZ and vicinities
Specialty: Objective is to refer you to the nearest licensed rehabilitator for the species you are
calling about, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Arizona, Southern region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-721-8444

Diane McCollum (Director/Rehabilitator), Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
diamcc@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Small birds and rabbits only.

Arizona, Southern region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-792-3947

Tucson Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/ Wildife Helpline
Wildlife Species: All Arizona Wildlife, Raptors

Arizona, Southern region (Vail)..... 520-762-5864

Diana Roche, Wild Things Animal Rehabilitation Center
Wildlife Species: birds and small mammals of the Sonoran desert

Arizona, South Central

Arizona, South Central region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-721-8444

Diane McCollum (rehabilitator/director), Diane McCollum Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
diamcc@aol.com
Comments: call anytime; also call our WILDLIFE HELPLINE for Tucson (520-903-1104) for
different parts of the city

Arizona, South Central region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-722-6133

Tina Myers (subpermittee), Second Chances Wildlife Center
purrsonaltouch@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: will accept all animals

Arizona, South Central region, Pinal County (Queen Creek)..... 480-987-3544

Regina Whitman, Desert Cry Wildlife
desertcry@juno.com
Wildlife Species: Jackrabbits, all small mammals, birds of
prey. Able to assist with any wildlife situation.
Specialty: rabbits and jackrabbits (expert)

Arizona, Southeast

Arizona, Southeast region, Cochise County (Sierra Vista)..... 520-459-0457

Ilse Beebe, licensed wildife rehabilitator
ibeebe0457@msn.com

Arizona, Southwest

Arizona, Southwest region, Maricopa County (Scottsdale)..... 480-471-9109

Linda Searles (Executive Director), Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitaion and Educational Foundation Inc.
swref@extremezone.com
Wildlife Species: mammals
Specialties/Knowlege: javelina, black bear, gray fox, kit fox, raccoons,
bobcats, cougars, coyotes, wolves, badgers, coati, ringtail, porcupine
Comments: Soutwest Wildlife is accredited by both The American Sanctuary
Association and The Association of Sanctuarys; Federally licensed

Arizona, Southwest region, Pima County (Northwest Tucson)..... 520-825-1076

Kathie Schroeder, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: I care for all native wildlife with special focus on
Bobcat, Cougars, Birds of prey, and other carnivores.
Specialties/Knowledge: Bobcats, Mountain lions, Bighorn Sheep, birds of Prey

Arizona, Southwest region, Pima County (Tucson)..... 520-883-1380

Mary Powell-McConnell (Records and Quarantine Tech), Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
mpowell-mcconnell@desertmuseum.org
Widlife Species: All
Specialties/Knowledge: Pelicans, Arizona wildlife
Comments: federally licensed

Arkansas, Central

Arkansas, Central region (Humphrey)..... 501-873-4651

Karen Rowe, Endangered Species and Non-game Wildlife Biologist
agfckrowe@futura.net
Wildlife Species: raptors, non-game animals, barn owls

Arkansas, Central region (Little Rock)..... 1-800-482-9262

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Arkansas, Central region (Little Rock)..... 501-847-8429

Jerome Smith, Hilldale Game Farm
caspyr@aristotle.net
Wildlife Species: bats, small mammals, wild game

Arkansas, Central region, Pope County (Russellville)..... 479-498-5147 (24 hr pager) or 479-293-3135

Lynne Slater (Co-Founder, Director), HAWK (Helping Arkansas Wild "Kritters")
hawkrehab@rescueteam.com
Wildlife Species: raptors, passerines, waterbirds, small mammals

Arkansas, Central region, Pope County (Russellville)..... 479-968-8168

Denise Williamson, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
williamsonc@suddenlink.net
Wildlife Species: all species

Arkansas, Central region, Pulaski County (Cabot)..... 501-988-4956

Carol Smith (executive director), The Arkansas Wildlife Rescue and
Rehabilitaiton Association
SMITHAWRRA@aol.com
Limitations: no skunks
Specialties/Knowledge: specialize in raptor rehab and wildlife education through our
WILDLIFE ON WHEELS program

Arkansas, Central region, Yell County (Dardanelle)..... 1-800-238-4592

John Davis, DVM, HAWK (Helping Arkansas Wild "Kritters")
hawkcenter1@cei.net
Wildlife Species: raptors

Arkansas, Northern

Arkansas, Northern region, Baxter County (Lakeview)..... 870-431-5521

Joseph Tobin (volunteer/rehabber), Bull Shoals - White River State Park
joeinar@cox-internet.com
Wildlife Species: any bird of prey (up to eagles)
Comments: we can handle up to 11 birds

Arkansas, North Central

Arkansas, Northeast

Arkansas, Northeast region, Lawrence County (Walnut Ridge)..... 870-886-7067

Ann Paterson, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
distichus@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
Limitations: I do not accept restricted species (such as bats) or large animals (such as deer).
However, I will help people find appropriate rehabilitators.
Specialties/Knowledge: reptiles/amphibians, opossums; PhD in biology

Arkansas, Northwest

Arkansas, Northwest region, Benton County (Gravette)..... 501-795-1515

Lynn Sciumbato, Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation
wildlife@mc2k.com

Arkansas, Northwest region, Washington County (West Fork)..... 501-839-3828

Sherry Bolstad, West Fork River Rescue
opossum5@aol.com
Wildlife Species: raccoons and opossums (National Opossum Society member),
veterinary technician

Arkansas, South Central

Arkansas, South Central region, Pope County (Russellville)..... 479-264-8177

Mary Ellen Reid, Permitted Rehabilitator
countrymom2k@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: deer, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, etc.

Arkansas, Western

Arkansas, Western region (Branch)..... 479-635-0619

William and Kathleen Mc Lean, owner/operator, Hope Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
kattmc3@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: raccoons, opossum, squirrels, deer, rabbits, ducks, geese, and other small mammals

Arkansas, Western region, Polk County (Mena)..... 501-243-0976

Thomas Young, Ouachita Mountain Rehab
Wildlife Species: Endangered species rehab, Black Bear rehab for
Arkansas, raptor chicks, falconry, and ornothologist

Arkansas, Western region, Washington County (West Fork)..... 479-839-8155

Mitzi Rankin (sole rehabilitator), Wings and Claws Wildlife Rehabilitation
mitjoar@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Raptors, deer, other small mammals, esp. raccoons and squirrels

California, Central

California, Central region, Fresno County (Fresno)..... 559-298-3276

Cathy Garner, Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation

California, Central region, Fresno County (Fresno)..... 559-269-1957

Eileen Sutterfield (songbird team leader), Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation
StarThower2@sbcglobal.net
Wildlife Species: mainly songbirds, specializing in hummingbirds

California, Central region, Fresno County (Squaw Valley)..... 559-338-2415

Dan Turner (Operations Manager), Critter Creek Wildlife Station
crittercrk@spiralcomm.net

California, Central region (Grass Valley)..... 530-273-8499

Mike and Leslie Furtado, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release
raptorman@nccn.net

California, Central region (Hughson)..... 209-883-9414

Roselyn Cunningham, Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center
RoselynC@aol.com

California, Central region, (Morro Bay)..... 805-772-4065

Pat McCullough, Pacific Wildlife Care
goldggirl@aol.com
Wildlife Species: All baby birds...especially hummingbirds

California, Central region, Sacramento County (Sacramento)..... 916-965-WILD

Aundrea Judd (member of board of directors/volunteer), Sacramento Wildlife Care Association
Wildlife Species: all wildlife excluding skunks
Specialties/Knowledge: Wildlife medical attention, rehabilitation and release.
Comments: We are in great need of volunteers. For those interested please email us at
wcavolunteers@hotmail.com; Federally licensed

California, Central region, Sacramento County (Sacramento)..... 916-689-5527

Janice Paul (President), Fur, Feathers, and Scales Wildlife Rehabilitation
sqrlnposmrescue2@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: Opossums, Fox Squirrels, and California Gray Squirrel
Specialties/Knowledge: Advanced opossum care and injured or orphaned squirrels
Comments: I teach an accredited 4 hour class on advanced opossum care. Have also
served as a consultant for the National Opossum Society for the care of opossums
suffering from Metobolic Bone Diease.

California, Central region, Siskiyou County (Ft. Jones)..... 530-468-5287

Nancy & Rick Meredith, WRI Wildlife Rescue Center
meredith@sisqtel.net

California, Central region, Stanislaus County (Modesto)..... 209-883-9414

Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center

California, Central region (Sutter Creek)..... 209-267-5867 (animal care, rescues, and emergencies only)

Tri County Wildlife Care
(Amador, Calaveras, and San Joaquin counties)
critters@cdepot.net (director of animal care)

California, Central region (Yolo County)..... 530-753-9453

Liz Cook, Yolo Wildlife Rescue
Lizcook@aol.com
Specialty: Opossum care and handling; Wildlife around the home -
appreciating, discouraging, humane removal

California, Eastern

California, Eastern region, Inyo County (Bishop)..... 760-872-1487

Cindy Kamler (director), Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care
lkamler@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: all birds, small mammals, reptiles

California, Northern

California, Northern region (Arcata)..... 707-822-8839

Kathi Pollard, Humbolt Wildlife Care Center
polegato@northcoast.com

California, Northern region, Alameda County (Oakland)..... 510-421-9897

Lila Travis, (director), Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue
lila@yuwr.org
Wildlife Species: We specialize in mammals; Tree and ground squirrels,
raccoons, and opossums.
We do NOT take birds, but can refer people to local centers who do.
Specialties: Squirrels

California, Northern region, Alameda County (Newark)..... 510-797-9449

Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
phswildlife@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: All manner of birds, from raptors to songbirds, squirrels,
opossums, raccoons, and more

California, Northern region, Butte County (Paradise)..... 530-877-2749

Sue Bernard, Bidwell Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
bobbnsueb@sbcglobal.net
Comment: 24 hr emergency number is 916-343-9004 (recorded message
with names and numbers of members on call)

California, Northern region, Eldorado County (Eldorado Hills)..... 916-628-1364

Kelley Brock (home rehabber, veterinary technician), Sierra Wildlife Rescue
rakoonrehabber@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: raccoons, raptors
Comments: please do not handle these animals until you have contacted a wildlife
rehabilitator; these animals can cause serious injury. Thank you for caring.

California, Northern region, Mendocino County (Willits)..... 707-354-1875

Jacki Pealatere (Director), Willits Wildlife Rehabilitation Team
willitswildlife@yahoo.com

California, Northern region, Santa Clara County (San Jose)..... 408-929-9453 ext 304

Carmel de Bertaut (Animal Care Coordinator), Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley
carmel@wcsv.org
Wildlife Species: All bird and mammals allowed under California law
Specialties/Knowledge: Corvids and coyotes

California, Northern region, Shasta County (Anderson)..... 530-365-9453

Daryl Chase, Shasta Wildlife Rescue
www.daryllee@sbcglobal.net
Wildlife Species: All wildlife (except large adult mammals, skunks and poisonous snakes)
Specialty: Raptors

California, Northern region, Solano County (Suisun/Fairfield)..... 707-429-4295

Pamela Schmuhl (Board Member), Suisun Marsh Natural History Association
monique@suisunwildlife.org
Wildlife Species: We accept the vast majority of wildlife species.
Non-native species do not fall under our federal or state rehabilitation licenses and
therefore can not receive care at our facility.
Comments: has a federal license

California, Northern region, Sonoma County (Petaluma/Santa Rosa area)..... (CALL CELL FIRST): 415-250-0518,
then 707-775-3705

Mary Jo Wheeler, Santa Rosa Bird Rescue Center
HummingbirdMJ@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Hummingbirds only
Specialty: extensive experience in hummingbird rehabilitation since 1998

California, Northern region, Sonoma/Mendocino Counties (Laguna Niguel)..... 949-831-1178 or 949-440-6247

Linda Evans (Executive Director), Pacific Wildlife Project (Note: online help/species information/urgent help)
director@pacificwildlife.org
Specialty: 22 years rehab experience. Training for volunteers, rehabilitators
and wildlife professionals. Published articles, help publications and training materials. Very
experienced in hummingbirds, and all passerines. Special expertise in care of Pelicans and seabirds.
treated over 3000 pelicans. networking agency with other facilities and individuals
Wildlife Species: Pelicans, seabirds, waterbirds, hummingbirds, gamebirds,
songbirds (all non-raptor species) and small mammals, Raccoons, squirrels, skunks,
opossum, rabbits
Comments: Field Services: Pelican & Seabird Rescues & Beach Patrol in Los Angeles
and Orange County (714) 322-7701, Julie@pacificwildlife.org
Other Services: Emergency help and follow-up referrals for all species

California, North Central

California, North Central region (Dunsmuir)..... 530-235-4783

Susan Thomas, Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Specialty: raptors, creance conditioning, songbirds, orphans

California, Northeast

California, Northeastern region, El Dorado County (El Dorado)..... 530-647-1089

Nan Powers, (Rehabber/Trainer), Sierra Wildlife Rescue
npowers2@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: Squirrels, foxes, coyotes
Specialties/Knowledge: Squirrels – all species

California, Northeastern region, El Dorado County (El Dorado)..... 530-621-4661

Sierra Wildlife Rescue (CA DF&G Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Organization)
Wildlife Species: Squirrels, rabbits, hares, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons,
opossums, fawns, songbirds, corvids, raptors, and bats

California, Northeastern region, Lassen County (Westwood)..... 530-256-2744

Pam Yeates, Wildlife Rehab
yeates@frontiernet.net
Wildlife Species: raptors, small mammals and songbirds

California, Northwest

California, Northwest region, Humboldt County (Eureka)..... 707-822-8839

Cindy Jassar (small mammal team leader), Humboldt Wildlife Care Center
cindyj@audiophilesoundlab.net

California, Northwest region, Humboldt County (Eureka)..... 707-476-9479

January Bill (director), Humboldt Wildlife Care Center
januarybill@hotmail.com
Limitations: no large mammals

California, Northwest region, Lake County (Loch Lomond)..... 707-928-6665

Sandie Elliott (director), Lake County Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
Limitations: no skunks, no deer
Specialties/Knowledge: Birds and small mammals; over 24 years wildlife rehabilitation
experience; BS Avian Science UCD

California, Northwest region, Marin County (San Rafael)..... 415-456-SAVE (7283)

Marian Eschen (Administrative Manager), WildCare: Terwilliger Nature Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation
info@wildcarebayarea.org
Wildlife Species: all native and migratory species of Northern California.
Comments: WildCare's courtyard and wildlife museum are open to the public from
9-5 seven days a week. In addition to wildlife rehabilitation we also have nature
education programs available including nature camps, field trips and more.

California, Northwest region, San Francisco County (San Francisco)..... 415-350-WILD

Jamie Ray (director), San Francisco Rescued Orphan Mammal Program (SF ROMP)
Wildlife Species: All Mammals. We do not take birds.

California, Northwest region, Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz)..... 831-462-0726

Vikki Krupp (rehabber/board member), Native Animal Rescue
Wildlife Species: all birds, mammals, and reptiles
Comments: Native Animal Rescue is the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Santa Cruz Co.
All volunteers are trained and veterinary care is given to all animals

California, South Central

California, South Central region (Apple Valley/Mojave Desert)

Annie Lancaster, TortoiseAid International
tortoiseaid@tortoiseaid.org
Wildlife Species: turtles, tortoises (all species), reptiles and amphibians, small mammals

California, South Central region (Joshua Tree)..... 760-369-1235

Rae Packard (Director), Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue
Wildlife Species: California Desert Tortoise

California, South Central region, Kern County (Bakersfield)..... 661-664-3167

Marlene Benton (coordinator), FACT - Facility for Animal Care & Treatment
Wildlife Species: Raptors mostly (hawks, eagles, owls), will accept
some carnivores especially kit fox. We do not accept perching birds, our website
has a FAQ page on how to raise baby birds.
Specialties/Knowledge: Raptor Rehab
Comments: Donor funded program on the California State University Bakersfield campus.

California, South Central region (Morongo Valley)..... 760- 363-1966

Jim Byrd, Morongo Basin Wildlife Rehab. Station
byrdman@telis.org
Wildlife Species: birds

California, Southwest

California, Southwest region (Lakeside)..... 619-561-9169

Grace Parrott, San Diego Humane Society and Wildlife Center
graceex@aol.com
Wildlife Species: birds and mammals

California, Southwest region (Long Beach)..... 562-434-0141

All Wildlife Rescue and Education
recovery@awre.org

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)..... 310-208-3631

Daniela Ortner, International Wildlife Education & Conservation (IWEC)
dolphin@iwec.org
Specialty: Enrichment Specalist, Animal Trainer & Behaviorist
Certfied Animal Evaluator

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)..... 323-651-1336

Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates
MMMARYinLA@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all small mammals (bobcats and smaller)
Specialties/Knowledge: mice, rats, tree/ground/flying squirrels, opossums,
skunks, raccoons.

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Malibu and all areas)..... 866-WILD-911 (866-945-3911)

WildRescue HOTLINE
Comments: an emergency hotline designed to help people who find injured wild animals;
Based on a caller’s area code, the toll-free hotline will provide the number to the
nearest rescue organization or wildlife rehabilitator that specializes in the
type of animal found. Informative tutorials guide users on initial things they can do to help an
animal, and how to stay safe while doing so.

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Malibu)..... (310) 458-WILD

Glenda Singer(Director), California Wildlife Center
admin@californiawildlifecenter
Wildlife Species: all native California wildlife- raptors, coyotes, deer, pelagic birds,
marine mammal rescue.
Comments: Contracted agency for the City of Malibu for wildlife rescue.

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Malibu)..... 800-938-3553

Susan Tellem, executive director, American Tortoise Rescue
turtleresq@aol.com
Wildlife Species: turtles and tortoises only
Comments: fax 310-589-6101

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (Rancho Palos Verdes)..... 310-378-9921

Ann Lynch (director), South Bay Wildlife Rehab
SBWildlifeRehab@aol.com
Wildlife Species: birds of prey, songbirds, hummingbirds, orphaned raccoons and squirrels
Specialties/Knowledge: birds of prey; referrals to other agencies for wildlife
not covered; wildlife education available

California, Southwest region, Los Angeles County (San Dimas)..... 909-592-4900

Judy Everett, Wild Wings of California
raptornut@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Passerines, non-passerines, and raptors

California, Southwest region (Mission Viejo)..... 949-380-8719

Leslie Hall, Opossum Society of U.S., Critter Care of CA
wildvet2b@aol.com
Specialty: opossums and other small mammals, veterinary technician

California, Southwest region, Orange County (Huntington Beach)..... 714-969-7547

Chris Fowler (Director of the Stripped Ones), Camarillo Wildlife Rehabilitation
cfowler@socal.rr.com
Wildlife Species: Skunks Only
Specialties/Knowledge: Skunks

California, Southwest region, Orange County (Irvine)..... 714-536-3538

The Opossum Society of the United States
opossumsoc@aol.com
Wildlife Species: orphaned and injured opossums
Specialty: public education

California, Southwest region, Orange County (Irvine/Laguna Niguel)..... 949 831-1178

Linda Evans (director), Pacific Wildlife Project
lin4pelican@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: all bird species and small mammals
Limitations: no facilities for large mammals (deer, coyotes, etc.)
Specialties/Knowledge: Pelicans, all waterbirds and shorebirds, small songbirds

California, Southwest region (Ramona)..... 619-789-2324

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
CTraisi@aol.com
Comments: fax 619-788-2029
Wildlife Species: coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and birds of prey

California, Southwest region, San Bernardino County (San Bernardino)..... 909-887-8267

Linda Chalk, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: birds of prey
Specialties/Knowledge: neonate birds of prey

California, Southwest region, San Diego County (Poway)..... 858-679-0211

Dick Wilkins, Bat Rescue
74224.1127@compuserve.com or help@batrescue.org
Wildlife Species: all bat species

California, Southwest region, San Diego County (San Diego)..... 619-225-WILD

Project Wildlife
info@projectwildlife.org
Wildlife Species: native birds and mammals

California, Southwest region, San Diego County (San Diego)..... 619-749-8160

Marvin Snell, Wildlife Center of San Diego
Comments: fax 619-749-8304

California, Southwest region, Santa Barbara County (Goleta)..... 805 966-9005

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
Wildlife Species: seabirds, songbirds, birds of prey, and small mammals
Comments: If you have a wildlife emergency, do not send an email but instead
call our help line number above. Our Care Center at 819 Garden Street in Santa Barbara.
Open from 9am to Dusk daily.

California, Southwest region, Santa Barbara/Ventura County (Santa Barbara)..... 805-649-6884

Ojai Raptor Center
Wildlife Species: we have rehabbed raptors, sea birds, mammals, songbirds

California, Southwest region, San Diego County (Muth Valley)..... 619-443-3692

Sally Lembert, Emergency Wildlife Rehab

California, Southwest region (Topanga)..... 310-455-4088

Susan Alice Clark and Ken Mazur, Topanga Animal Rescue
kenmazur@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: birds and small mammals (can stabilize/transport large
mammals), veterinary technician (ER/critical care)
Comments: cover only the Topanga Area

California, Southwest region, Ventura County (Camarillo)..... 805-482-7617

Nicky Thole (Director), Camarillo Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ingreat8g@worldnet.att.net
Wildlife Species: Songbirds, raccoon, coyote, bobcat, fox, and skunk
Comments: Intake of all species for critical care, then transport

California, Southwest region, Ventura County (Ojai)..... 805 646-0920

Judi Kelly (president) or Bob Kilpatrick (vice president), Ojai Valley Wildlife Rehabilitation
rgk@pacbell.net (Bob)

California, Southwest region, Ventura County (Thousand Oaks)..... 805-498-2794

Anna Reams (President), Wildlife Care of Ventura County (WCVC)
squirrelmender@msn.com
Wildlife Species: tree squirrels
Specialty: rehabilitation of California native birds and mammals (including
raccoons, bobcat, and coyote); education on urban and nuisance wildlife

California, Southwest region, Ventrua County (Thousand Oaks)..... 805-498-8653

Sharron Baird (rehabilitor), Wildlife Care of Ventrua County
squirrelmender@msn.com
Wildlife Species: squirrels only

California, West Central

California, West Central region (Berkeley)..... 510-848-0729

Robin G Pulich, Lindsay Wildlife Museum (volunteer)
Specialty: 12 years of experience with orphaned and injured
hummingbirds and poorwills

California, West Central region (Campbell/San Jose/Santa Clara)..... 408-559-7379

Norma Campbell (President), Injured and Orphaned Wildlife, Inc.
Sqrrlady@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: ground squirrels, tree squirrels, oppossums, other rodents
Wildlife Species: small mammals-- specialty all squirrels tree and ground also
opossums. also do woodrats

California, West Central region (Concord)..... 510-223-8350

Wanda Nash, Lindsay Wildlife Hospital
Nashdome@aol.com
Wildlife Species: tree squirrels (species manager at facility), ground
squirrels, chipmunks

California, West Central region, Contra Costa (Orinda/Walnut Creek region))..... 925-253-1224

Lois Hoy (sub-permittee), Lindsay Wildlife Hospital
revdmother@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all

California, West Central region (Fairfield)..... 707-207-0380

Coleen Doucette (Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager), International Bird Rescue Research Center
ibrrccol@aol.com
Wildlife Species: waterfowl and aquatic birds only
Comments: IBRRC specializes in oiled bird rescue and rehabilitation and does extensive research related to oiled birds

California, West Central region (Fresno)..... 559-269-1957

Eileen Sutterfield, (Songbird Team Leader) Fresno Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
annieca213@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Our organization accepts orphaned and injured Raptors, small
and large mammals, Songbirds, Foxes, Ducks, and Deer
Specialties: All SONGBIRDS in the Central Valley of CA and specialize in Hummingbirds

California, West Central region (Kenwood)..... 707-833-6727

Marjorie Davis, Wildlife Fawn Rescue
dana@sonic.net
Wildlife Species: Black-tailed Fawns and Western Gray Squirrels

California, West Central region, Lake County..... 707-928-6665

Sandie Elliott, Lake County Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
Specialty: hold a BS in Avian Science

California, West Central region, Marin County (Sausalito)..... 415-289-7325

Kathy Zagzebski (stranding manager), The Marine Mammal Center
stranded@tmmc.org
Wildlife Species: seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea turtles

California, West Central region, Monterey County (Pacific Grove).....

Peggi Rodgers, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
woodduck@mbay.net

California, West Central region (Morgan Hill)..... 408-779-9372

Sue Howell, W.E.R.C., Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center
werc@werc-ca.org
Specialty: native wildlife rehabilitation - primarily birds, wildlife education,
and internships
Comments: IWRC accredited facility; member of CCWR, NWRA, and IWRC

California, West Central region (Napa)..... 707-224-HAWK

Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa County
wrcnc@napanet.net

California, West Central region (Newark)..... 510-797-9449

Patricia Castle, Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rescue and Rehab
Wildlife Species: raccoons

California, West Central region (Novato)..... 415 893-9532

Patricia Winters, educational/rehabilitation director, California Bat Conservation Fund
Batmam@aol.com
Wildlife Species: bats only
Comments: alternate phone No. 510 843-0620 Maggie Hooper

California, West Central regino (Paicines)..... 831-628-3400

Meredith Pipestem, director, Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
npwrc@hollinet.com
Comments: fax 831-628-3641

California, West Central region (Palo Alto)..... 650-494-2578

Susie Brain, Wildlife Rescue, Inc.
< sbrain@reyes.stanford.edu

California, West Central region, San Benito County (Hollister)..... 831-628-3400

Meredith Pipestem (director), Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
npwrc@hollinet.com
Wildlife Species: We accept all migratory birds and all species of wildlife native
to San Benito County

California, West Central region (San Jose)..... 408-929-WILD

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

California, West Central region, San Luis Obispo County..... 805-543-WILD

Pacific Wildlife Care
info@pacificwildlifecare.org
Comments: For wildlife emergencies please do not send e-mail; call the hotline number listed above.

California, West Central region, San Luis Obispo County (Arroyo Grande)..... 805-473-8047

Melinda Alvarado (permitted volunteer/board member), California Bat Conservation Fund
Wildlife Species: bats only
Comments: I am also available for bat education programs. I have permits to possess
non-releasable bats which are a part of my programs. Federally licensed

California, West Central region (San Mateo County)..... 650-340-8200

Peninsula Humane Society, Wildlife Department

California, West Central region (San Rafael)..... 415-382-8674

Coral Cotten, WildCare
procyonl@aol.com

California, West Central region (San Rafael).... 415-456-7283

WildCare, 24 hr. Wildlife Hotline

California, West Central region, Santa Clara County (San Jose)..... 408-929-9453

Janet Alexander (director of operations), Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley
janet_alexander@msn.com
Limitations: cannot rehab red fox in state of CA

California, West Central region (Santa Rosa)..... 707-526-9453

Debra Gracia, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife Species: small mammals

California, West Central region, Solono County (Suisun City)..... 707-429-4295

Monique Liquori (director), Suisun Wildlife Center
monique@community.net

California, West Central region (Walnut Creek)..... 925-935-1978

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
hospital@wildlife-museum.org
Specialty: California native wildlife: rehabilitation and medical care, volunteer management

California, West Central region (Walnut Creek)..... 925-937-3917

Lisa Windflower, Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Specialty: Bats, Bat Education Programs

California, West Central region (Windsor)..... 707-838 2659

Al Ravani, Bird Rescue of Sonoma County
Wildlife Species: Swallows (all kinds) Swifts and Crows and Ravens-(advice only)

Colorado, North Central

Colorado, North Central region, Boulder County (Longmont/Boulder/Denver)..... 303-774-8347

Annette Archambeau (wildlife/operations director), Archway Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
archway@totalspeed.net
Wildlife Species: young/baby mammals (small and medium sized), young/baby ducks
and geese
Specialties/Knowledge: Newborns, tracking wildlife, alternative methods of healing
Comments: for a $20.00 donation, we will pick up wildlife in need IN OUR AREA.

Colorado, Northeast

Colorado, Northeast region (Aurora)..... 303-340-4911

Jack & Penny Murphy and Sean Kalahar, Urban Wildlife Rescue, Inc.
urbwldlife@aol.com
Specialty: bat rehabilitation, capture and handling techniques,
humane solutions to wildlife problems, educational programs,
rehabilitation of small mammals (Coyote size on down), humane nuisance control

Colorado, Northeast region (Black Forest)..... 719-510-4779

Eric Ma (volunteer, rescue, transport, rehab), Wild Forever Foundation
Wildlife Species: fawns, porcupines, fox, most birds including raptors
Comments: Foundation Hotline: 719-495-3345

Colorado, Northeast region (Broomfield)..... 303-460-0674

Sigrid Ueblacker, Birds of Prey Foundation
Specialty: Housing and pre-release training of raptors, special care of nightjars,
such as poorwills and night hawks

Colorado, Northeast region, Larimer County (Fort Collins)..... 970-226-3647

Bob Nightwalker (Director), Larimer Humane Society
humane@larimerhumane.org
Wildlife Species: licensed for small mammals, all birds (except raptors),
reptiles and amphibians

Colorado, Northeast region, Larimer County (Fort Collins)..... 970-484-7756

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
Wildlife Species: Raptors
judy@rmrp.org
Specialties/Knowledge: West Nile Virus, cage design

Colorado, Northeast region (Longmont/Lyons)..... 303-545-5849

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
Wildlife Species: Non-preditory birds, songbirds,
small mammals, racoons, foxes, coyotes, etc.

Colorado, South Central

Colorado, South Central region, El Paso County (Colorado Springs)..... 719-540-9768

Amy Henry (President), Wild Forever Foundation
Wildlife Species: all birds and small animals, birds of prey (not eagles)
Limitations: we cannot rehab skunks due to Colorado regulations (rabies vector)

Colorado, Southeast

Colorado, Southeast region, El Paso County (Ellicott/Colorado Springs)..... 719-683-8152

Donna Ralph (director/rehabber), Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
donnaj@elpasotel.net
Wildlife Species: all birds and small mammals, birds of prey including eagles, bats, hog-nosed and spotted skunks.
Specialty: raptors and cottontails
Limitations: no raccoons or skunks
Comments: We are a 501c3 organization that welcomes donations to help with animal food and
medical care. Due to the large volume of calls, please leave a message and we will return your call shortly.
Volunteer/Scout opportunities. Educational programs.

Colorado, Southeast region, Pueblo County (Pueblo)..... 719-543-1946

Nancy Kelly (director/rehabilitator), Second Chance Wildlife Rehab Center
scndchnc@juno.com
Limitations: no large game, no snakes

Colorado, Southwest

Colorado, Southwest region (Durango)..... 970-382-0827

Denise Martin, Nuepe Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Durango
diamondm@frontier.net
Wildlife Species: Raptors, deer and elk (but I take everything from
songbirds to porcupines)

Colorado, Southwest region, San Miguel County (Telluride)..... 970-728-4275

Melissa Margetts (executive director), Rocky Mountain Ark Wildlife Center
Wildlife Species: all Colorado native species from cougars to eagles to songbirds
Specialty: North American River otters are our speciality. We have an
endangered species breeding and reintroduction program in place with 18
resident river otters, We are not only a rescue, rehabilitation and release
facility, we also provide permanent refuge for many non-releasable animals who
are ambassadors for their species in our education programs.
Comments:We also provide externships for third and fourth year veterinary students.

Colorado, Western

Colorado, Western region, Mesa County (Loma)..... 970-858-0337

Cheri Livingston (director), The Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
rlivin1028@earthlink.net
Wildlife Species: all small mammals including bats

Connecticut, Central

Connecticut, Central region, Middlesex County (Durham)..... 860-349-1433 (H) or 860-349-3485 (Durham Vet Hospital)

Gina D'Alessio, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
wildoneswaystation@yahoo.com
Specialty: rabies vector species

Connecticut, Central region (East Hampton)..... 860-267-0061

Skip Hilliker, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: all mammals and birds

Connecticut, Central region (Southington)..... 860-276-8433

Jayne Amico, The Recovery Wing
Recoverywing@cox.net">Recoverywing@cox.net
Wildlife Species: migratory songbirds

Connecticut, Eastern

Connecticut, Eastern region (Baltic)..... 860-822-8530

Colleen Caplet (director), Second Hand Rehabilitation Center
dcaplet@snet.net
Wildlife Species: rabies vector species and small mammals

Connecticut, North Central

Connecticut, North Central region, Hartford County (Manchester)..... 860-643-0949 x11

Stephanie Radowitz (animal program curator), Lutz Children's Museum
sradowitz@lutzmuseum.org
Wildlife Species: only available for advice and to take in non-releasable animals
Limitations: no rabies vector species
SPECIALTIES/KNOWLEDGE: rabbits and squirrels

Connecticut, Northeast

Connecticut, Northeast region, Windham County (Ashford)..... 860-429-2181

Mary-Beth Kaeser (owner/director), Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation
horizonwings@sbcglobal.net
Wildlife Species: raptors only

Connecticut, Northeast region, Windham County (Dayville)..... 860-774-5416

Sherry Hart (rehabilitator), Nutmeg Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation
shart@myeastern.com
Wildlife Species: Accept injured/orphaned mammals, rabies vector species
Comments: If you send an email, please include your location and
telephone number so that I can give you a timely response to
your emergency or question.

Connecticut, Southern

Connecticut, Southern region (Branford)..... 203-488-2610

Karen L. Hannon, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Specialty: raptor rehabilitation, osprey conservation programs, and pesticides

Connecticut, Southern region (Clinton)..... 860-669-4004

Hope Douglas (IWRC boardmember), Wind Over Wings, Inc.
Comments: fax 860-664-9262
Wildlife Species: Great Blue Herons

Connecticut, Southern region, Fairfield county (Stratford)..... 203-380-1374

Catharine Fortin (rehabber), Wildlife Orphanage
CFortin@optonline.net
Wildlife Species: small mammals

Connecticut, South Central

Connecticut, South Central region, Hew Haven County (Naugatuck)..... 203-723-8630

Karen Withstandley (volunteer RVS rehabber), Fund For Animals
ubakeep@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: rabies vector species, bats, and snakes only (no small mammals or birds)
Specialties/Knowledge: raccoons

Connecticut, Southeast

Connecticut, Southeast region, Fairfield County (Stamford)..... 203-246-4135

Michelle Pavia, The Wildlife Orphange
BicentennialBaby@aol.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals, RVS

Connecticut, Southwest

Connecticut, Southwest region (Greenwich)..... 203-869-5415

Jean Seward, Wildlife Trust Inc.
bwallace@igc.org
Specialty: breeding of endangered species

Connecticut, Southwest region (Oxford)..... 203-881-1986 or 203-261-9223

Dawn D. Sotir, rehabilitator
Rvndawn@aol.com
Wildlife Species: RVS and small mammals only
Specialty: RVS

Connecticut, Southwest region, Fairfield County (Stamford)..... 888-727-6774

Cathie Kovacs (president), The Wildlife Orphanage, Inc.
Wildlife Species: mammals including raccoon, skunk, and fox; no birds accepted at this time

Connecticut, Southwest region, Fairfield County (Stamford)..... 203-253-7584

Florence Chaippetta (vice president), The Wildlife Orphanage
olf0098@aol.com
Specialties/Knowledge: small mammals and rabies vector species

Connecticut, Southwest region (Orange)..... 203-799-0871

Marilyn Kappel (founder), Raptor Rehab
mrlnkappel@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Rehabilitation of sick and injured birds of prey

Connecticut, Southwest region (Stamford)..... 203-253-7584

Florence Chiappetta (vice president), The Wildlife Orphanage
wildorphanage@aol.com
Limitations: not licensed to do deer
Wildlife Species: small mammals, raccoons, skunk, fox

Connecticut, Southeast

Connecticut, Southeast, New London County (Norwich)..... 860-887-0606

Jean Walsh Presslitz, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
beoromeo@sbcglobal.net
Wildlife Species: birds (including raptors and terns) and mammals

Connecticut, Southwest

Connecticut, Southwest region, Fairfield County (Old Greenwich)..... 203-637-9822

Meredith Sampson (Director), Wild Wings, Inc.
wingsct@juno.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals, all bird species, turtles
Comments: Certified supervisor/coordinator for rescue and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife;
Humane solutions for wildlife problems

Connecticut, Southwest region, Fairfield County (Redding)..... 203-438-0618

Darlene Wimbrow (director), Back to the Wild Rehabilitation
dwimbrow@comcast.net
Wildlife Species: birds (including raptors), and mammals
Specialty: owls

Connecticut, Southwest region (Weston)..... 203-544-9913

Dara Reid (director), Wildlife in Crisis, Inc.
wildlifeincrisis@snet.net
Wildlife Species: migratory birds, rabies vector species and other small mammals and deer
Specialty: owls, songbirds, rabies vector species, and deer

Connecticut, Southwest region, Fairfield County (Weston)..... 203-544-9913

Dawn Davis (intern), Wildlife in Crisis, Inc.
wildlifeincrisis@snet.net
Wildlife Species: all species of wild birds and mammals

Connecticut, Western

Connecticut, Western region, Litchfield County (Woodbury)..... 203-263-4006

Penelope Eastham, Twinbrook Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Coyotedance1@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: referrals and advice only at this time

Connecticut, Western region (Plymouth)

Veronica Scalora, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
johnvena@connix.com
Wildlife Species: red fox and skunks

Delaware, Central

Delaware, Central region, Kent County (Dover)..... 302-698-1047

Robin Coventry, stabilizer Tristate Bird Rescue and Research and DWRA
coventrybird@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all birds and small mammals only

Delaware, Central region, Kent County (Dover)..... 302-674-9131

Cathy Martin (president), DE Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators & Educators
cathytheark@eartj;oml/net
Wildlife Species: Mammals including RVS species & turtles
Do not accept birds
Comments: Have members located throughout Delaware

Delaware, Eastern

Delaware, Eastern region, New Castle County (Townsend)..... 302 378-4761

Bonnie Kruch (director), Townsend wildlife rehabililtation center
Enviromommy@aol.com
Limitations: most birds go to Tri-State Bird Rescue
Specialties/Knowledge: turtles
Comments: we take approx. 900+ animals/year at each of 3 facilities

Delaware, Northern

Delaware, Northern region (Newark)..... 302-737-9543

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.
Jbartley@tristatebird.org
Comments: fax 302-737-9562

Delaware, Northern region, New Castle County (Bear)..... 302-834-4604

Hilary Taylor, wildlife rehabilitator, Delaware Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
emc.12@netzero.com
Wildlife Species: No adult deer accepted

Delaware, Northeast

Delaware, Northeast region, Sussex County (Laurel)..... 302-875-1452

Ruth Townsend (owner/operator), The Squirrel's Den Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
Townsensrep@aol.com

Delaware, Southern

Delaware, Southern region, Sussex County..... 302-629-3748

Ms Lenny Truitt, Fur & Feathers Wildlife Rehabilitation Farm
2sisterssoap@msn.com

Delaware, Southeast

Delaware, Southeast region, Sussex County (Milford)..... 302-422-9262

Nina Bunting (owner), Little Eden's Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitaiton Haven
LEWRRH@aol.com or littleeden97@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: Specialize in raccoons; I can put you in touch with other
rehabbers that see other species

Delaware, Southwest

Deleware, Southwest region, Sussex County (Seaford)..... 302-629-3748

Lenny Truitt, Delaware Wildlife Rehabilitation Assoc.
gmlt@dmv.com

Florida, Central

Florida, Central region (Deltona)..... 407-324-0647

Laura Seckbach Finn, Fly By Night
Wildlife Species: bats (only)

Florida, Central region (Gainesville)..... 352-472-7626

Deborah Cottrell, West End Animal Hospital (Veterinarian)
petvet@westendanimal.com
Wildlife Species: insectivorous bats

Florida, Central region (Gainesville, all North FL)..... 352-371-4400 (24 hr helpline)

Leslie E. Straub (director), Florida Wildlife Care
fwc@afn.org
Wildlife Species: assisting with all native wildlife,
all species large and small
Comments: North Central Florida's largest wildlife center
covering 11 counties, handling all wildlife issues; conservation of
native wildlife and habitat through education, rehabilitation, and study

Florida, Central region (Longwood, Orlando region)..... 407-461-1056

Carol McCorkle (CVT), The Avian Reconditioning Center, Inc.
wildwoods2@aol.com
Wildlife Species: birds of prey
Comments: we accept raptors from other facilities and focus on reconditioning
birds after rehabilitation and training orphaned birds of prey to fly and hunt prior to release
back into the wild; also focus on wildlife education

Florida, Central region, Marion County (Ocala)..... 352-236-2121

Silver Springs Park, Wildlife Department/Vet Clinic

Florida, Central region (Ocklawaha)..... 352-288-6754 (24 hours)

Tish Hennesy, Foundation for Environmental Awareness (director)
eldon@floridafolks.com

Florida, Central region (Ocoee/Winter Garden/Geneva)..... 407-292-5232 (Nancy), 407-656-3709 or
407-570-7153 (Laurie), 407-349-2889 (Diane)

Nancy Michalko, Laurie Stogsdilll, Diane Mansen, EarthAngels Wildlife
Caracal@aol.com (Nancy)
MsBobcatt@hotmail.com (Laurie)
Wildlife Species: squirrels, raccoons

Florida, Central region (Okeechobee)..... 863-763-4630

Sue Arnold, Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,Inc.
suarnold@strato.net
Wildlife Species: all species accepted

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Maitland)..... 407-644-0190

Dianna Flynt or Drew Bickford, CVT, Audubon of Florida Center for Birds of Prey
dflynt@audubon.org"
Wildlife Species: raptors only
Specialty: native raptor rehabilitation, care, management and cage design, especially Bald Eagle.

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Orlando)..... 407-568-5138

Debbie Helsel (Assistant Curator), Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge
info@btn-wildlife.org

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Orlando)..... 407-737-0015

Thomas Rudge, Tom's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
trudge@cfl.rr.com
Wildlife Species: small wildlife, birds, squirrels, etc. (but can refer others)
Comments: Webcam at dove1.camarades.com/

Florida, Central region, Pasco County (Dade City)..... 352-518-9443

Mary Rich, Nature's Classroom
bethy1965@aol.com
Wildlife Species: native animals
Specialties/Knowledge: Mammals and birds of prey
Comments: I am also a zookeeper at the educational facility above

Florida, Central region (Sebring)..... 863-385-2770

David & Karen Wrede, Wrede's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Wildlife Species: raising of baby deer

Florida, Central region (Webster)..... 352-793-3094

La Guardar Inc. Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
JungleJudi@aol.com (Judi Carter)
Comments: fax 352-793-8792

Florida, Eastern

Florida, Eastern region (Elkton)..... 904-692-1777

Melanie Cain-Stage (curator), HAWKE INC.
(Humane Association Of Wildlife Care & Educ, Inc.)
Wildlife Species: River otters, bobcats, birds of prey, all native wildlife including
reptiles; environmental educational programs
Comments: this is the largest multi-species wildlife rehabilitation facility
in NE Florida

Florida, Eastern region (Malabar)..... 321-951-0889

Doreen Friswold, Malabar Wildlife
REHAB-morgant2360@aol.com
Wildlife Species: song birds, small mammals, and pond birds
Comments: experienced in using homeopathic medicines and other natural
medicines on wildlife.

Florida, Eastern region (Port St. Lucie)..... 561-871-6677

Pat Larsen, Corbett Bird of Prey & Wildlife Society, Inc.
wildcorbett@earthlink.net

Florida, Eastern region (Rockledge)..... 407-632-9582

Janice Campbell & Lou Ann Hawes, Coon's Run Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
info@coonsrun.org
Wildlife Species: Birds of Prey, migratory birds, indigenous species of mammals of Florida
Comments: Coon's Run Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rehabilitation
center dedicated to the preservation of Florida's wildlife heritage

Florida, Eastern region (Royal Palm Beach)..... 561-793-8075

Ellen Rosenberg, WildLife Resource Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
WildLifeRC@aol.com
Wildlife Species: wild birds

Florida, Eastern region (Satellite Beach)..... 321-779-1583

Crystal Lee Gilbert, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: specialize in opossums, but accept all wildlife

Florida, Eastern region, St. Lucie/Indian River Counties (Fort Pierce)..... 561-468-6616

Winnie Burns (director), Creature Safe Place
creatursafeplace@aol.com
Wildlife Species: take in wildlife classified for federal and class III permit
Specialty: small mammals, deer, wading birds

Florida, Eastern region, Volusia County (Daytona Beach)..... 386-767-2500 or 386-235-3751

Jackie or Michelle Anthony, Wildlife Rehabilitation of Daytona Beach, Inc.
wildlifedaytona@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Handle primarily mammals, refer to bird and reptile rehabbers
Comments: Licensed nuisance wildlife trapper

Florida, Eastern region (West Palm Beach)..... 561-791-3441

Barbara Perrone (president), Universal Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation,Inc.
bperrone@bellsouth.net
Wildlife Species: song birds, small mammals, raptors
Specialty: song birds and small mammals

Florida, Eastern region (West Palm Beach)..... 561-471-3403

Diane Suave, Pam Fields, Ocean Impact Foundation, Wildlife Care Center

Florida, East Central

Florida, East Central region, Brevard County (Cocoa/Canaveral Groves)..... 321-639-8655

Jennifer Sypien (Director), Wildlife Care Center of Florida, Inc.
cffr76@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: Any and all indigenous species, (excluding venomous snakes).
Specialties/Knowledge: raccoons
Comments: We also provide a permanent haven for unwanted wild animals kept as pets.
Available 24/7. Licensed trappers.

Florida, East Central region, Brevard County (Melbourne)..... 321-254-8843

Florida Wildlife Hospital
wildlife@metrolink.net
Wildlife Species: native wildlife only

Florida, East Central region, Brevard County (Satellite Beach)..... 321-779-1583

Crystal Lee Gilbert (director), Beach Wildlife Rehab Center, Inc.
WOLFCG34@AOL.COM
Specialties/Knowledge: opossums
Comments: open 24 hours/day to accept any wildlife

Florida, East Central region (Christmas)..... 407-568-3200

Carol Hardee, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida

Florida, East Central region, Volusia County (Holly Hill)..... 386-252-2794

Mary Keller, Wild Bird Sanctuary
EBirdwings@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Baby birds ONLY

Florida, North Central

Florida, North Central region, Lake County (Eustis)..... 352-357-5153

Jill Rodgers, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida
rodgerj@ocps.k12.fl.us
Wildlife Species: all species native to Florida
Specialty: mammal, especially raccoons
Comments: DO NOT use e-mail to leave information about animals needing immediate attention!

Florida, North Central region, Suwannee/Columbia County (Lake City)..... 386-935-3985

Vicki and Roger Waldren (owner), Critter Care Farm
critercare@aol.com
Wildlife Species: accepts all native Florida wildlife

Florida, Northeast

Florida, Northeast region, Citrus/Levy Counties (Inglis)..... 352-447-2187

Sheila, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
possumlady@aol.com
Wildlife Species: mammals only (no birds)
Specialties/Knowledge: 7+ years of opossum experience

Florida, Northeast region (Jacksonville)..... 904-771-4834

Kathleen Godwin, Raccoon Rescue, Inc.
Wildlife Species: raccoons and other mammals

Florida, Northeast region, Duval County (Jacksonville)..... 904-381-0579

Mitzi Mobley, permitted rehabilitator
RaisingCoon@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Orphaned/injured BABY raccoons and other rabies vectors
Comments: Member FWRA, NWRA, IWRC and a Registered Nurse

Florida, Northeast region, Lake County (Paisley)..... 352-669-3463 (home), 407-323-4450 ext.143 (work)

Vickie Ballard, Sr. Reptile Keeper, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Central Florida Zoo
vbsrherpkpr@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Reptiles, mammals, birds
Specialty: reptiles

Florida, Northeast region, St. Johns County (St. Augustine)..... 904-417-0336

Karen Ward-Lynch (president), Noahs Ark Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
noahsarkwildlife@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: Sea birds, wading birds, marsh birds, songbirds, small mammals,
turtles, tortoises, sea turtles, birds of prey, any additional animals we will
place in an appropriate facility.
Specialties/Knowledge: songbirds, seabirds, wading birds. Marsh birds, gopher
tortoises, turtles

Florida, Northeast region, St. Johns County..... 904-692-1777

Melanie Cain (president), HAWKE (Humane Association of Wildlife care & Education)
Wildlife Species: all wildlife including river otters, bobcats, birds of prey
Specialty: river otter rehabilitation
Comments: We are the only multi-species professional full-time wildlife
center in NE FL complete with flight cages and inside/outside facilities located
in rural St. Johns County. We also have permits to possess wildlife used in
presenting educational programs to local schools.

Florida, Northeast region, St. Johns/Putnum/S.Duval Counties..... 904-829-9210

St. John's Wildlife Care, Inc.

Florida, Northwest

Florida, Northwest region, Calhoun County (Altha)..... 850-762-8685

Betsy R. Knight (Executive Director), Big Bend Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
bbws1@digitalexp.com
Specialty: black bears
Comments: we accept all Florida wildlife that is injured, sick, or orphaned

Florida, Northwest region, Destin..... 850-650-1880

Julie Parvin, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
ecwr@gnt.net
Comments: fax 850-650-8965
Wildlife Species: baby raccoons

Florida, Northwest region, Gilchrist County (Bell)..... 352-463-7243

Susan Johnson (director), JUNGRALA INC.
Specialties/Knowledge: raptors, deer, reptiles
Comments: on call 24/7

Florida, Northwest region, Leon County (Tallahassee)..... 850-386-6296

St. Francis Wildlife Association, Inc.
Jon Johnson (executive director/wildlife rehabilitator),
jonjohn@electro-net.com
Sandy Beck (education director), sandybeck@stfranciswildlife.org
Specialty: raptors, reptiles, all native wildlife
Comments: for quick response to emergencies, call our phone number (24 hrs/day);
Wildlife can also be left for us at the Northwood Animal Hospital, 1881 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Tallahassee, FL, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Florida, Northwest region, Levy County (Inglis)..... 352-447-2187

Sheila Stone (volunteer), Florida Wildlife Care
possumlady62@msn.com
Wildlife Species: mammals only, no birds
Specialty: opossums

Florida, Northwest region, Okaloosa County (Fort Walton Beach, Destin)..... 850-243-3264 or 850-582-6836

Mary Coerver (vice-president/bird specialist), Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
mcoerver@gmail.com
Wildlife Species: specialize in birds (songbirds, raptors, and seabirds)

Florida, Northwest region (Port St. Joe)..... 850-647-8238

Barbara Eells, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
pelican@gtcom.net
Wildlife Species: shorebirds, raptors, sonbirds, mammals, reptiles

Florida, Northwest region (Port St. Joe)..... 850-229-1065

Marie Steele-Romanelli, St. Joe Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center (president/director)
info@StVincentIsland.com
Wildlife Species: extensive shorebird rehabilitation

Florida, Northwest region (Tallahassee)..... 850-536-9672

Donn Pulley, Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary

Florida, Northwest region (Wakulla, Jefferson, and Franklin)..... 850-926-8308

Florida Wild Mammals Association, Inc.

Florida, Southern

Florida, Southern region, Monroe County (Big Pine Key)..... 305-872-1982

Maya Totman (director), Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue Inc.
chicco54@bellsouth.net
Wildlife Species: birds only

Florida, Southern region, Tavernier (Florida Keys)..... 305-852-2124

Karen Dettmann, Ark Angels Wildlife Rescue, Inc.
arkangelsrescue@bellsouth.net
Wildlife Species: mammals

Florida, Southern region, Tavernier..... 305-852-4486

Laura Quinn, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
fkwbc@reefnet.com
Wildlife Species: Waterbirds (pelicans, herons, egrets, cormorants, etc.) and birds of prey

Florida, Southern region (Tierra Verde)..... 727-864-0679

Lee Fox, Save Our Seabirds, Inc.
sosinc@tampabay.rr.com
Specialty: Oiled Wildlife Response, and Oiled Wildlife Training

Florida, Southcentral

Florida, South Central region (Okeechobee)..... 863-697-2082

Amanda Ebenhack, (owner) South Florida Reptile Rescue
sflreptileresq@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Turtles, tortoises, ducks, and squirrels. Will transport most anything
Specialties: Turtles and tortoises
Comments: Specialize in turtles and tortoises

Florida, Southeast

Florida, Southeast region (Broward)..... 954-524-4302

Wildlife Care Center
SSWildcare@aol.com
Comments: Treat over 10,000 animal patients annually. Specialize
in native FL wildlife but also accepts certain domestic/exotic species that
are abused, abandoned, stray, or cruelty cases

Florida, Southeast region, Broward County (Deerfield Beach)..... 954 779 0364

Sharen Payberg, Rascals Wildlife Care Network. Inc.
ladynature@mindspring.com

Florida, Southeast region, Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)..... 954-434-4565

Beatrice Martin, Rascals Wildlife Care Network, Inc.
ladynature@mindspring.com
Wildlife Species: all species, esp. raccoons

Florida, Southeast region, Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)..... 954-746-1816

Jacque Corricelli, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: Florida mammals, orphaned birds of prey

Florida, Southeast region, Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)..... 954-524-4302

SPCA Wildlife Care Center
SSWildcare@aol.com
Comments: we treat over 10,000 patients each year (over 300 species)

Florida, Southeast region, Dade county (Homestead)..... 305-247-7885

Freddy Vazquez, webmaster, South Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
SFWRCINC@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: The SFWRC accepts numerous forms of wildlife ranging from emus to several
species of monkey, but we specialize mainly in the care of big cats such as lions, tigers, cougars, and panthers.

Florida, Southeast region (Jupiter)..... 561-744-1646

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
BuschWS@aol.com
Comments: over 2,000 patients per year; offer extensive
environmental educational programs

Florida, Southeast region, Martin County (Hobe Sound)..... 561-546-8281

Dan Martinelli (Executive Director), Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital, Inc.
CannyDan@aol.com
Specialty: All native species. Resource for information regarding medical
and surgical care, caging construction, public education and display, charitable
organizations [501(c)(3)], other

Florida, Southeast region, Martin County (Palm City).....

Patrick BATMAN Walsh, Bat World Florida Sanctuary & Educational/Resource Center
Wildlife Species: bats
Comments: also see: www.friendsofbats.com

Florida, Southeast region, Martin/St. Lucie Counties (Palm City)..... 772-221-1231 or 772-335-6606 (pager)

Susan Beattie (director), Wildlife Rehabilitation and Refuge Center, Inc.
meeko1231@aol
Wildlife Species: orphaned, injured, and disabled wild birds and mammals
Specialty: small mammals, especially raccoons
Comments: fax 561-221-1231

Florida, Southeast region (Miami)..... 305-235-5315

Lloyd Brown (director, rehabilitator), Wildlife Rescue of Dade County
Wildlife Species: all birds and mammals (no reptiles)

Florida, Southeast region (Miami)..... 305-751-9840

Harry Kelton, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
Wildlife Species: We specialize in seabirds (primarily Eastern Brown Pelicans),
but we will accept any injured wild bird that is brought to us

Florida, Southeast region (Miami)..... 305-646-4440

Brian Mealey, Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center
bmealey@miamisci.org
Specialty: rehabilitation and ecological research of birds of prey

Florida, Southeast region, Miami/Dade Counties (Miami, Homestead)..... 305-247-8000

Don Morris (board member), Everglades Outpost
peaceguy@peaceday.org
Specialties/Knowledge: reptiles (especially venomous snakes and crocodilians), exotics

Florida, Southeast region (Pembroke Pines)..... 954-779-0364

Angela Mongelli, Rascals Wildlife Care Network, Inc.
Rascals@brigadoon.com
wrbyard@sprynet.net
Wildlife Species: hand raising babies (see all wildlife)

Florida, Southeast region (Sunrise)..... 954-779-0364

Andrea Smith, Rascals Wildlife Care Network, Inc.
allthingsbright@webtv.net
Wildlife Species: opossums (see all wildlife)
Comments: on call 24 hours

Florida, Southwest

Florida, Southwest region, Lee County (Sanibel)..... 239-472-3644

PJ Deitschel, DVM, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
info@crowclinic.org
Wildlife Species: Native and migratory birds, reptiles and mammals
Specialties/Knowledge: Integration of Eastern (Chinese) medicine and traditional Western medicine
Comments: Established in 1968, CROW has 2 full-time Veterinarians and 3 rehabbers on staff

Florida, Southwest region, Manatee County (Bradenton Beach)..... 941-778-6324

Gail Straight, Wildlife, Inc. (Education and Rehabilitation)
rusty@WildlifeInc.org
Wildlife Species: birds of prey, mammals, songbirds, reptiles (no domestics)
Comments: members of the Florida Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

Florida, Southwest region (Punta Gorda)..... 941-637-3830

Peace River Wildlife Center
Wildlife Species: birds of prey

Florida, Southwest region, Sarasota County (Sarasota)..... 941-388-4444

Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary
rehab@pelicanman.org
Wildlife Species: All native and migratory birds, reptiles and mammals
Comments: Established in 1981, the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary has full-time
licensed rehabbers and veterinarians on staff

Florida, Southwest region, St. Lucie County (Fort Pierce)..... 772-343-9453

All God's Creatures, Inc.
sanctuary2004@adelphia.net
Wildlife Species: birds
FAX: 772-785-5240
Comments: Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital Member

Florida, Western

Florida, Western region, Palm Beach County (Lake Worth)..... 561-641-9199

Amanda Ebenhack (director), South Florida Reptile Rescue
sassi49575@aol.com or
sflareptileresq@aol.com
Wildlife Species: turtles and toroises; can help with other small mammals

Florida, West Central

Florida, West Central region (Altamonte Springs)..... 407-260-6137

Mary Jane Isner (director), Haven for Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
Isnerdw@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all Florida wildlife
Specialty: mammals
Comments: fax 407-260-6137

Florida, West Central region (Brooksville)..... 352-544-2656

Debbie Bower, Nature Coast Wildlife Society, Inc.
Specialty: wildlife rescue, backyard habitat supplies, wildscape for wildlife

Florida, West Central region, Citrus County (Inverness/Floral City)..... 352-637-2674

Nancy Crusan (volunteer), Nature World
luckypig@citrus.infi.net
Wildlife Species: raccoons

Florida, West Central region, Citrus County (Inverness, Homosassa, Crystal River)..... 352-628-9464

H.O.P.E. Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
Wildlife Species: birds native to Florida

Florida, West Central region, Citrus County (Inverness, Homosassa, Crystal River, etc.)..... (352) 506-7790 (beeper)

Nature World Wildlife Rescue, Midway Animal Hospital
Comments: use number for emergency rescue in Citrus County

Florida, West central region, Hernando County (Brooksville)..... 352-688-7818

James Jablon (director), Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando, Inc.
thejablons@aol.com
Limitations: no big cats

Florida, West Central region, Pasco County (Hudson)(near Port Richey)..... 727-379-0343 or (c)727-4274-9644

Lynda Barhorst (Director), Sky Harbor
Lyndabyrd2@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: Any and all birds, songbirds to raptors, fawns, squirrels,
raccoons. Large network of responsible licensed rehabbers to handle other species.

Florida, West Central region, Pinellas County (Clearwater)..... 727-449-8176

Sally Hannameyer (Director), Safe Haven Wildlife Center, Inc.
safehvn@tampabay.rr.com
Wildlife Species: Armadillos, Opossums, Squirrels, Rabbits

Florida, West central region, Pinellas County (Indian Shores)..... 727-391-6211

Barbara Suto (avian hospital supervisor), Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc.
seabird@seabirdsanctuary.org4
Wildlife Species: we treat, rehabilitate, and house all native wild birds
Specialties/Knowledge: treatment of seabirds; captive breeding program of Eastern Brown
Pelicans
Comments: The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is one of the largest wild bird rehabilitation
centers in the United States

Florida, West central region, Pinellas County (St. Petersburg)..... 727-522-1580

The Pelican Fund and Pinellas Seabird Rehabilitation Center
Wildlife Species: pelicans and other seabirds (but also other birds)

Florida, West central region, Pinellas County (St. Petersburg)..... 727-323-0877

Mark and Carla Thomas, Angelic Animals Enterprises, Inc.
info@angelicanimals.org
Wildlife Species: mostly small mammals, reptiles, and birds (and Class III wildlife); No venomous reptiles
Specialty: reptiles (especially snakes); have permit for trapping nuisance wildlife

Florida, West central region (Tampa)..... 813-932-9545

Debbie Bond, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
DebbieKBond@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals and birds
Specialties: opossums and other small mammals, birds,
non-venomous reptiles.

Florida, West central region (Tampa)..... 813-340-0529

Jeff Yorns, Permitted nuisance wildlife interventionist, First responder to injured/ill
wildlife for all authorities in region.
Specialty: wildlife rescue/capture only (delivery to wildlife rehabilitators)
Comments: extensive experience with trational species considered
"nuisance wildlife", behavior related to tracking, habitat, capture of all
wildlife, with emphasis on dangerous situations.

Georgia, Central

Georgia, Central region (Atlanta)

Sue Barnard, Basically Bats-Wildlife (exec. director), lead keeper of reptiles at Zoo Atlanta
Specialty: bats and reptiles; author of "Bats In Captivity", and numerous reptile books

Georgia, Central region (Atlanta)..... 770-720-1847

Monteen McCord (Director/Master Falconer), HawkTalk, Speaking For The Wild
monteen@hawktalk.org
Wildlife Species: raptors ONLY

Georgia, Central region (Atlanta)..... 404-255-0079 (home) or 404-944-6770 (cell)

Sandy Mitchell, Wildlife Care of Sandy Springs
anydaynow3@aol.com
Wildlife Species: squirrels, flyers, and other small mammals

Georgia, Central region (Buford)..... 1-888-259-0732 (pager)

Linda Dowis, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: Turtles and small mammals; Can refer ANY animal; Have referral
system set up with other rehabbers in Ga

Georgia, Central region (Conyers)..... 770-918-8811 or 404-624-5607 (W)

Melanie Haire, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: orphaned or injured birds and mammals (esp. river otters), zoo vet tech
mahaire@mindspring.com

Georgia, Central region (Covington)..... 770-787-9088

Becky Boston, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Comments: if you cannot reach me in an emergency, call
Melanie Haire at 770-918-8811

Georgia, Central region, Fulton County (Alpharetta)..... 770-523-3050

Casey Levitt, Willowbank Wild Bird Care
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Wildlife Species: songbirds ONLY

Georgia, Central region, Gwinnett County (Snellville)..... 678-344-7156 or 678-863-0100

Lisa Baxter, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: raptors only

Georgia, Central region, Henry County (McDonough)..... 770-898-0557

Jeri Broxterman (owner, rehabber), Nature's Nurture
Wildlife Species: All animals, specializing in rabies vectors,
ie., raccoon, fox, skunk, bobcat and bats. Also deer.
Specialties/Knowledge: Rabies vectors and especially skunk
Comments: Veterinary tech

Georgia, Central region (Oxford)..... 770-787-1047

Mimi Lee, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: orphaned deer
Comments: orphand and injured mammals;
If this is an emergency and you can not reach me call Melanie Haire. 770-918-8811

Georgia, Central region (Stateboro)..... 912-764-8588

Kristy Strickland, E.A.K.S.
Wildlife Species: I am licensed to work with all animals but I do a
lot of work with the cats, birds of prey and deer

Georgia, Eastern

Georgia, Eastern region, Clarke County (Athens)..... 706-613-7317 or 706-542-4731

Jane Link, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
jlink@arches.uga.edu
Wildlife Species: opossums only
SPECIALTIES and KNOWLEDGE: opossums

Georgia, Northern

Georgia, Northern region (Ellijay)..... 706-276-2980

Grizzly Craig Cylke, Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
wildlife@ellijay.com
Wildlife Species: rehab all wild animals (including large mammals and
birds of prey)

Georgia, Northern region, Gwinnett County (Snellville)..... 770-979-0611

Debbie Pissott, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
deb3309@bellsouth.net
Wildlife Species: Small Mammals: opossums, squirrels, etc. Will stabilize and
triage all other wildlife.
Limitations: no adult raccoons or adult bats

Georgia, Northeast

Georgia, Northeast, Walton County (Oxford)..... 404-895-5203

Lisa Smith, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: Do not accept birds - prefer raccoons, foxes, skunks
(all rabies vectors)
Comments: I am rabies certified and a veterinary technician

Georgia, Northwest

Georgia, Northwest region, Douglas County (Douglasville)..... 770-942-9077

Shannon Crowe-Kinion, D.V.M., Bankhead Animal Hospital
bankheadvets@petplace.com
Limitations: no fish

Georgia, Southeast

Georgia, Southeast region, McDuffie County (Dearing)..... 706-595-0667

Maria Cavnor, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
kare150@aol.com
Wildlife Species: any mammal that is not rabid prone
(foxes, bobcats, skunks, bats are all rabid prone in GA)
Specialties/Knowledge: Deer, squirrels.

Georgia, Southeast region, Ware County (Waycross)..... 912-287-0090 (daytime)

Sharen Mathis and Cindy Lee, Obediah's Okefenok
sawsam@btconline.net
Limitations: We only accept newborn or baby mammals
Comments: We are a historical and zoological park with
over 30 acres as a wildlife refuge

Georgia, Western

Georgia, Western region, Coweta County (Grantville)..... 770-583-3903

Mary Lou Wooters (owner), Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
anybodywannapig@aol.com

Georgia, West Central

Georgia, West central region (Cataula)..... 706-628-5459

Charles and Dolores Quirk, licensed home wildlife rehabilitators
dquirk@mindspring.com

Georgia, West central region (Grantville)..... 770-583-3903

Mary Lou and Charles Hood, Second Chance Wildlife Center
Wildlife Species: white-tailed deer and birds of prey (accept all wildlife)

Georgia, West central region, Muscogee County (Columbus)..... 706-322-5012

Sarah Rowe, Columbus Squirrel Rescue
SCRGA@aol.com
Wildlife Species: squirrels (can refer raccoons and other mammals)

Hawaii

Hawaii, Big Island (Hilo)..... 808-964-5058

Bobbie Fisher, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
bobbief@turquoise.net
Wildlife Species: specialize in birds

Hawaii, Hawaii County (Kona)..... 808-331-8773

Ann Goody (curator), Three Ring Ranch
animals@threeringranch.org
SPECIALTIES and KNOWLEDGE: raptor and endangered Hawaiian species approved,
also an amnesty station for illegal alien species

Hawaii, Hawaii County (Papaikou)..... 808-964-5058

Bobbie Fisher (volunteer avian rehabilitator), Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Dept of Wildlife
bobbief@turquoise.net
Limitations: non-native birds only; pigeons, raptors
Specialties/Knowledge: parrots also

Hawaii, Ohau..... 808-689-9229

Cyndi Georges, Wild Life Connection

Idaho, Northern

Idaho, Southwest

Idaho, Southwest region, Ada County (Boise)..... 208-853-3105

Sally Maughan, Idaho Black Bear Rehab, Inc.
IBBR@bearrehab.org
Wildlife Species: black bears and coyotes ONLY; extensive experience
in rehab techniques and foster parenting of black bears and coyotes

Idaho, Southwest region, Ada County (Boise)..... 208-344-0468

Mady Rothchild, Animals In Distress Association, Inc (AIDA)
madyrschmitt@msn.com
Wildlife Species: specialize in badgers, bats, and raccoons; also knowlegeable about
herons, pelicans, fox, skunk, and squirrels

Idaho, Southwest region, Ada County (Boise)..... 208-375-8664

Monte Tish, Tish Raptor Rehab
Wildlife Species: birds of prey

Idaho, Southwest region, Ada County (Eagle)..... 208-939-5485

Diana Siderides (Founder/President), Flight to Freedom, Rehabilitation Resource for Raptors, Inc.
info@flighttofreedom.org
Wildlife Species: raptors and nighthawks ONLY
Specialty: owls and Swainson's hawks of all ages

Illinois, Central

Illinois, Central region, Douglas County (Tuscola)..... 217-253-2966

Vicki Hall, Scattering Forks Rehab
vickihall@WildlifeRehabilitation.com
Wildlife Species: no rabbits, orphan mammals only

Illinois, Central region, Effingham County (Watson)..... 217-855-7865 (wildlife line)

Susan Barnett, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
SusanB327@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all mammals and reptiles native to Illinois
Specialty: turtles

Illinois, Central region, Macon County (Decatur)..... 217-963-6909

Illinois Raptor Center
Jane Seitz, Exec.Dir., Jacques Nuzzo, Prog.Dir.
barnowl@midwest.net

Illinois, Central region, McLean County (Danvers)..... 309-830-6739

Gail Nelsen, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
www.careaboutwildlife.info
gdmn@frontiernet.net
Wildlife Species: All

Illinois, Central region (Pekin)..... 309-346-3988

Debra Scurry, Tazewell Wildlife Rescue Center
Wildlife Species: rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, small birds of prey

Illinois, Central region (Tremont)..... 309-925-5321

Allison Wolverton, Wildsides Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
wildan@dpc.net
Specialty: Working with state agencies to promote effective
policy changes; zoonoses

Illinois, Northern

Illinois, Northern region, McHenry County (Harmony)..... 847-922-8420

Nancy Schwartz (Veterinary Technician), Saint Francis Pet Foundation
nancy_schwartz@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: Small mammals, water bird species. No songbirds, No Deer,
No Coyote, No Bunnies.

Illinois, Northern region, McHenry County (Wonder Lake)..... 815 728-1491

Dotti Norum, Six Pines Wildlife Rescue
sixpines@netzero.net or racoonrescue@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Specialize in Raccoons but will accept squirrels, opossums,
rabbits, woodchucks and any other small mammal.

Illinois, Northern region (Pecatonica, Winnebago)..... 815-239-1762

Mary Beth Hutting (Director), Regional Environmental Center
svearth@aeroinc.net
Wildlife Species: Birds of Prey, Ducks, Great Blue Herons
SPECIALTIES and KNOWLEDGE: Birds of Prey, Falconry, Raptor Adoptions & Educational Programs

Illinois, Northern region (Rockford)..... 815-395-0135

Amy Portelli,
1wildliferehab-owner@onelist.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals including squirrels, chipmunks, and opossums, but mainly raccoons

Illinois, Northern region (Rockford)..... 815-239-1042

Ann Whitney, Pecatonica Environmental Center
Wildlife Species: raptors

Illinois, North Central

Illinois, North Central region, LaSalle County (Marseilles)..... 815-496-2515

Cindy Demkovich, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Limitations: small newborns only

Illinois, North Central region, LaSalle County (Marseilles)..... 815-795-6802

Olga Lindsay, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: all small mammals including squirrels, chipmunks, opossums, and rabbits;
birds

Illinois, Northeast

Illinois, Northeast region (Chicago Heights)..... 708-758-2761

Dwight Uhter (Vice-President), Paws Critter Crossing
pawscrittercrossing_uhters@hotmail.com

Illinois, Northeast region (Des Plaines)..... 847-299-5018

Kirsten Lodarek, Wildlife Guardians
Wildlife Species: Raptors, owls

Illinois, Northeast region, Cook County (Chicago)..... 847-602-0628 or 847-842-8000

Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation
dawn@flintcreekwildlife.org
WildlifeSpecies: All species of birds; mammals including white tailed deer, excluding
skunks, bats, raccoons

Illinois, Northeast region, DuPage County (Glen Ellyn)..... 630-942-6200

Willowbrook Wildlife Center
willowbrook@dupageforest.com
Wildlife Species: Only native wildlife is accepted for treatment. Non-native wildlife species,
such as house sparrows, pigeons and starlings, are not accepted for treatment
Comments: open 7 days a week 9-5; our help-line offers advice for injured and orphaned
animals in any area as well as nuisance animal and natural history information

Illinois, Northeast region (Glendale Heights)..... 708-626-7425

Carol Wroblewski, Wildlife Guardians
Carolpaws@aol.com
Wildlife Species: raccoons, squirrels

Illinois, Northeast region, Kane County (Elburn)..... 630-365-3800

Kay Johnson (Director), The Fox Valley Wildlife Center
FVWildlife@aol.com
Wildlife Species: injured or orphaned wild mammals and birds

Illinois, Northeast region, Lake County (Barrington)..... 847-602-0628

Dawn Keller (Director), Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation
dawn@flintcreekwildlife.org
WildlifeSpecies: All species of birds; mammals including white tailed deer, excluding
skunks, bats, raccoons

Illinois, Northeast region, Lake County..... 847-540-5995

Kirsten Lodarek, Medicine Feather Native Bird of Prey Education & Rehabilitation
hawkwild@aol.com
Wildlife Species: Raptors only

Illinois, Northeast region, Lasalle County (Earlville)..... 815-246-9985

Bernadette Richter (executive director), SOAR (Save Our American Raptors)
SOAR.INC@juno.com
Wildlife Species: birds of prey ONLY (eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites, osprey, vultures)
Specialty: rehabilitation, falconry, capture and banding, nuisance resolutions, breeding,
husbandry, outreach education programs, managment classes for new raptor handlers
Comments:If you phone SOAR, please leave a message adn your call will be returned asap.

Illinois, Northeast region (McHenry)..... 815-344-2024

Vicky Olson-Cook, Haven Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife Species: neonate small mammal care, opossum, raccoon, squirrel,
woodchuck, also rehabbed a variety of bats

Illinois, Northeast region (Ringwood)..... 815-653-2313

Jan Smith (owner), Wildlife of North America
wildwolf@mc.net
Wildlife Species: squirrel, fox, coyote, woodchuck, 13-line ground squirrels, chipmunks, song birds
Comments: also do exotic rescue

Illinois, Northeast region (St. Charles)..... 630-377-1895

Vicki Geise, Kan Area Rehab and Education of Wildlife (K.A.R.E.)

Illinois, Northwest

Illinois, Northwest region (Albany)..... 309-887-4546

Marcia Hill, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: squirrels (fox, grey, black), infants, seriously injured adults

Illinois, Northwest region, Bureau County (Tampico)..... 815-542-6483

Nora Kelly, Nora Kelly's Raccoon Rehabilitation
Wildlife Species: raccoons, fox, and coyote ONLY

Illinois, Northwest region, McHenry County (Harvard)..... 815-943-4221

Faith Robison (owner), Wild Rescue
wldresq@mc.net
Wildlife Species: small mammals, reptiles, birds
Limitations: no bats or skunks
Specialties/Knowledge: neonate animals and birds

Illinois, Northwest region, McHenry County (Wonder Lake)..... 815-728-1491

Dotti Norum, Six Pines Wildlife Rescue
racoonrescue@aol.com
Wildlife Species: all mammals except fox, wolves, coyotes
Specialties: raccoons; if you have a species that I am not licensed to care
for, I will assist you in finding a licensed rehabilitator that IS licensed

Illinois, Northwest region, Rock Island County (Moline)..... 309-762-7719

Sue Allison (Director), Back to the Wild
backtothewild@mchsi.com
Wildlife Species: all Illinois mammals, songbirds, and waterfowl (no raptors)

Illinois, Southern

Illinois, Southern region, Crawford County (Robinson)..... 618-544-4952

Angela Carr, Robinson Hospital for Animals
angiecarr_99@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals and abused or neglected exotic animals only

Illinois, Southern region, Williamson County..... 618-988-1067

Bev Shofstall, Free Again Wildlife Rehabilitation
selsyn@midwest.net

Illinois, Western

Illinois, Western region (Carthage)..... 217-357-3193

Beth and Candy Munger, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator

Illinois, Western region (East Moline)..... 309-523-3309

S. Harris, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife Species: waterfowl, Kestrels, squirrels

Illinois, Western region, East St. Louis area (Brighton)..... 618-372-8092

Adele Moore, Tree House Wildlife Center, Inc.

Illinois, Western region, Kane County (St. Charles)..... 630-377-1895

Vicki Trost, Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife
vatrost@yahoo.com
Wildlife Species: small songbirds and waterfowl

Indiana, Central

Indiana, Central region (Bloomington)..... 812-339-5083

Susan Gilliland, WildCare Inc.
Wildlife Species: Small mammals, especially opossums and bats

Indiana, Central region (Bloomington)..... 812-323-1313

Jan Turner, WildCare Inc.
turnerj@indiana.edu
Wildlife Species: small mammals, especially fox, coyote, squirrels and other rodents

Indiana, Central region, Brown County..... 812-597-0780

Elaine, Brown County Song Bird Rehabilitation
Wildlife Species: extensive experience in hummingbird rehabilitation

Indiana, Central region, Clinton County (Frankfort)..... 765-659-9505 (home) or 765-650-8007 (cell)

Deb Reames (AKA Critter) (owner), Critter's Corner Rescue
critterr@hotmail.com
Wildlife Species: small mammals (no raccoons, skunks, bats, or birds)
Comments: any other species - call me please; 14+ years rehab experience

Indiana, Central region, (Danville)..... 317-745-7170

Dixie DeJong, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
K9car4@aol.com

Indiana, Central region, Hamilton County (Noblesville)..... 317-776-9401

Diana Biggs, licensed home wildlife rehabilitator
ddbiggs@juno.com or dianabiggs@iquest.net
Wildlife Species: small mammals and owls, etc. (No rabbits please!)

Indiana, Central region, Hancock County (New Palestine)..... 317-861-8884

Marty La Prees,