The following is a list of frequently used Georgia Wildlife Network rehabilitators and the species they are permitted to care for. This is not a complete list of all licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Georgia. This list may change based on availability. Please note it is illegal to transport wildlife across state lines.
Always call ahead before transporting an animal to confirm that the rehabilitator has capacity and is currently accepting intakes. Do not provide any food, water, or milk unless specifically instructed to do so by a licensed rehabilitator.
Important: “RVS” refers to Rabies Vector Species, which includes animals such as raccoons, bats, foxes, & coyotes. Rehabilitators are only permitted to accept and treat species within their licensed scope of practice.
Wildlife rehabilitators do not receive state or government funding and rely on donations to continue their work. Please consider supporting a local rehabilitator if you are able. You can purchase items from their wishlist or find donation info on our Rehabber Donation page.
Due to the high volume of animals in care, rehabilitators and veterinarians are generally unable to provide updates once an animal has been admitted. You will NOT be permitted to visit with the animal once it is turned over for care. Additionally, wildlife rehabilitators do not pickup animals from your location. We ask that you make every effort to transport the animal asap once a rehabber has agreed to take the animal.
Animal Help Now- U.S.- www.ahnow.org
AWARE- Stonecrest, GA - All species including RVS, (no birds of prey, songbirds, or waterfowl) - 678-418-1111 or email help@awarewildlife.org
Barbara- Savannah, GA- songbirds only - 912-433-5373
Bells Ferry Veterinary Hospital- Acworth, GA- accepts RVS, small mammals, birds of prey, & waterfowl - 770-926-5311
Blue Ridge Raptors Educational Programs- FOLLOW FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ONLY, does not rehab. BlueRidgeRaptors.org
Camp Critter Wildlife Rescue- Crawford, GA - fawns, RVS, small mammals - 706-255-2011
Chattahoochee Nature Center- Roswell, GA - accepts birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians ONLY, no mammals- 770-992-2055 #239 ALWAYS call ahead to confirm they have space before taking in raptors. (Provides updates on all cases via their Facebook page)
Cindy- Talking Rock- RVS, raccoons only - 404-660-7989
Cumming Nuthouse- Cumming, GA- small mammals - 770-740-8829
Dacula Wildlife Rehabilitation- Dacula GA- small mammals, reptiles (no RVS) - 908-581-2432
Dauset Trails- Jackson, GA - small mammals, fawns, reptiles, amphibians (no RVS or birds) - 770-775-6798
Duck Refuge at Misty Meadow Farms- Milton, GA- domestic waterfowl only - 770-630-1527
GA DNR Ranger Hotline- 800-241-4113
Georgia Raptor Conservation & Education Programs- FOLLOW FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION, does not rehab
Georgia Sea Turtle Center- Jekyll Island, GA - Sea turtles, tortoises, snapping turtles, raptors - 912-635-4070
Hornage Rescue & Rehab- Canton, GA - opossums & fawns- 678-620-6208
Julie- Monroe County - specializes in fawns - No intakes
Lauren’s Wildlife Rescue- Glenwood, GA- raptors/birds of prey only - No intakes
Leggacy Wildlife Rescue- Comer, GA - fawns, squirrels, opossums only. 706-621-8738
Nevermore Wildlife Rehabilitation- Gainesville, GA. small mammals only - No intakes
Philema Animal Hospital- Leesburg, GA- small mammals, fawns, songbirds, raptors, RVS - 229-439-2266
Possumbilities- LaFayette, GA - small mammals only, RVS - 423-903-9158
Primarily Possums- Danielsville, GA- no intakes
Rustic Wildlife Rescue- Crawford, GA - small mammals, armadillos, beavers, fawns, pigeons, & otters- 706-224-8363
Sanders Wildlife- Bremen, GA- HUMANE Wildlife Control - 770-833-6785
Savage Hart- Columbus, GA - Small mammals, bats, skunks, birds of prey, & reptiles only, RVS- 888-444–1810
Savannah Wildlife Rescue- Savannah, GA - small mammals, fawns, bats, skunks, RVS (no reptiles or bats)- No intakes
Smithwick Station- Canton, GA - small mammals & fawns - email: hello@smithwickstation.org - 404-431-4267
UGA Veterinary Hospital (Open 24 hours)- accepts birds of prey, water birds, and fawns (injured only, no orphaned)- 706-542-3221
US Fish & Wildlife Service Crime Tip Line- Georgia- songbirds, raptors, waterfowl - 844-397-8477
USFWS Migratory Bird Office Southeast Region- Georgia- songbirds, raptors, waterfowl - 404-679-7070
VCA Appalachian- East Ellijay, GA - small mammals, fawns, (no RVS) - 706-635-7357
Wildlife Critters Circle of Life- Shady Dale, GA- beavers, fawns, otters, bobcats, RVS - 912-658-9226
Wildlife Rehabber- Blairesville, GA- RVS only- No intakes
Wildlife Tails- Cleveland, GA - FAWN CONSULT ONLY - 678-316-5790
Wild Nest Bird Rehab- Decatur, GA - songbirds only - Call & listen to message - 404-969-2324
Wild Ones Haven, Christy- Canton, GA - groundhogs, squirrels (no pinkies) - 678-640-2763
Wildwood Squirrel Rescue- Butler, GA- small mammals/squirrels - 478-862-5012
* If you are a licensed rehabber and would like to be added to this contact list, please email us at GeorgiaWildlifeNetwork@gmail.com.
Note: We do have contact info for additional rehabbers who do not wish to have their information shared publicly. The above list is a few of our frequently contacted rehabbers for a variety of species, not a conclusive list of all Georgia rehabbers.