General FAQs
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What are your hours?
We are open 8am-8pm, seven days a week. Please check our social media for updated holiday hours.
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What kind of animals do you take?
We only rescue injured, orphaned, or sick wildlife. We do not trap or relocate any nuisance wildlife or rehome exotic animals. We also do not accept domestic animals like dogs/cats, or livestock.
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What happens to an animal after you pick it up?
We transport wildlife to licensed wildlife rehabbers or veterinarians based on species, location, and need. This can be a few miles down the road or two hours away and is all done on a volunteer basis. We appreciate your tax-deductible donations to help cover the cost of gas, as all of our transporters are volunteers and otherwise absorb the cost on their own.
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Are you open to the public?
We do not have a wildlife center where members of the public are able to see animals after we rescue them. However, anyone wanting to get further involved should contact us, as we can always use the help!
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How can I help your organization?
You can help our organization in several ways!
Either through a tax-deductible monetary donation, by visiting our Amazon Wishlist and donating supplies, by signing up to volunteer, or by sharing our mission with your friends on social media!
WILDLIFE FAQs
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If I handle a baby animal will its mother still come back for it?
Yes, the mother will still return for her babies even if it has "human scent" on it; however, you should never handle any wildlife unless absolutely necessary! If you have found orphaned wildlife, please read the chart below to determine if it can be safely "re-nested", or give us a call if you are unsure.
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What is "native" vs "invasive" wildlife?
Native wildlife is categorized as living in the region before European colonization, beginning in the late 16th century. Examples include white-tailed deer, bluejays, and snapping turtles. Non-native, or invasive, wildlife has been introduced to this region either purposefully or by accident. Examples include the European starling, the Cane toad, and the Burmese python.
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Does seeing a raccoon/coyote/fox during the daytime mean it has rabies?
Not necessarily. Nursing mothers who require more calories in order to produce enough milk to feed their babies may be seen during the daytime. Never approach any wildlife that you fear may be sick, and observe for normal behavior from a distance.
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What should I do if I find wildlife in my pool?
Some animals may use pools to cool off in the summer heat, as a water source during a drought, or fall in accidentally. Please quickly help wildlife from your pool using a skimmer, a broom, or whatever else is nearby! Be aware that drowning animals panic just as a human would, so we do not advise using your bare hands. Animals that have been struggling in the water for long periods can require treatment, so please contain them to a cardboard box and put them in a quiet, dark space and call/text us at 352-234-6098.
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A turtle was crossing the road, but there was no water nearby...should I bring it to a lake?
No, never remove a turtle from its territory! If you see a turtle or tortoise crossing the road, please help it safely across the street in the direction it is heading. It may not make sense to us where it is going, but the turtle has a destination in mind! Moving turtles/tortoises out of their territory can transmit diseases to other populations or cause them to wander back hundreds of miles to their original home. During this time, they can become exhausted and disoriented.
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How can I keep animals from digging holes in my lawn?
Limiting food, water, and shelter sources may help reduce wildlife from visiting your yard and digging holes. Pet food, bird seed, fruit trees, or gardens attract visiting animals, bird baths, water bowls or other types of standing water. Reducing these and things we may not see as shelters, like piles of firewood, tarps, or anything not moved regularly could cut back on nuisance wildlife.
Still have questions? Call us at 352-234-6098 or Contact Us