First, follow the instructions on Home page

NOTE: WE DO NOT TRAP/RELOCATE WILDLIFE. Most wildlife species will not survive if relocated. Many have mates, families and food sources nearby and if you move them, they are given a death sentence. If you need assistance with humane wildlife management, we recommend Sanders Wildlife: 770-833-6785

If you have found an injured bird of prey and you need to capture to get it in to care, here is how to do so safely: Wear thick leather gloves. Gently cover the entire bird with a small blanket or sheet. Gently pin its wings to its body, lift it while keeping your hands above the talons at all times, and gently place it in a prepared transport container (a ventilated box works best with a rolled towel in the bottom that they can grip to stand. Please do not use metal crates, as they can get their wings stuck.) Remove the towel or blanket from the top of the bird as you let go. Remember: Even a seriously injured raptor is potentially dangerous so use caution. Do not offer any food or water. Raptors are high stress animals. Please keep them in a dark quiet area away from pets and people while awaiting transport. If it is calm and letting you hold it, it’s not because it feels safe with you, it’s because it’s in shock. They need to get into care as quickly as possible to have the best chance at recovery. DO NOT FEED

If you need help containing an animal or are absolutely unable to transport to a rehabber, text us at 404-954-0093. Please include all necessary information including your contact info, the exact location of where the animal was found and a photo/video when available. Help will be delayed if all information is not included in the message. We are volunteer owned & operated. We will get back with you as soon as possible, however it may not be immediate. Please follow instructions on the Home page and locate a rehabber near you.

You can also find a list of licensed rehabbers in the state of Georgia here: DNR

DNR Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113

Did you know it is illegal to keep wildlife in the state of Georgia without a license?

Please do not hand over wildlife to unlicensed individuals for rehab.

Why shouldn’t you feed orphaned or injured wildlife? 

If you were in a head on car accident, when the ambulance arrived and picks you up, they aren’t stopping by a drive thru on their way to the hospital. They are going to take you straight in for triage. Same thing with animals. We don’t know what the situation is until it is examined.

If it’s dehydrated, it may need electrolytes before milk.  If milk or water gets in their lungs, it can cause them to aspirate or develop pneumonia and die immediately or suffer and die days later.

  • Did you know baby opossums are tube fed and can’t suckle?

  • Not all mammals drink the same milk. Breast milk is not acceptable for wildlife.

  • Giving a baby bird water could actually kill it almost instantly.

  • Did you know not all birds eat worms? 

It’s critically important not to give the animal food or water and just get it to a rehabber for triage asap. Google is not an expert in wildlife care but our rehabbers are. Please don’t gamble with the animal’s life. Uninjured baby animals most often pass because someone tried to feed them before taking to a rehabber.