Wildlife
Have you found an injured or orphaned native wildlife species?
Not all found babies are orphaned! Did you know that a mother cotton tail rabbit only nurses her young 1-2 times a day? Did you know that young birds, known as fledglings, will hop along the ground, hide in underbrush, and continue to be fed by their parents for several days before learning to fly? Check out this Injured and Orphaned Wildlife page, or give us a call if you have questions.
If the animal is truly orphaned, they should be taken immediately to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Please contact one of the recommended organizations from our NC WRC Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators or Turtle Rescue Team | College of Veterinary Medicine.
Injured Wildlife
If the animal is injured or has been in contact with a cat, please fill out this form to better help us return them to their home environment if they are able to be released. If you have an injured wild animal that you believe needs veterinary care, please contact our office through phone or text so that we can assist. Please do not bring wildlife to us without contacting us first.
State and federal law prohibits the release of wildlife except to licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
Please be advised that it is illegal to capture and keep native North Carolina wildlife for any reason. Most wildlife do not make good pets, and this practice is thus discouraged.