If you have found an orphan or injured animal please call: 330-745-2947

NOTE: We do NOT have an answering machine as we get so many calls that we are unable to return each call so please continue to call until you reach us.  If you can’t reach us and/or need to find another rehabilitator to help you visit the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website to find who is available to help you.

For sick or injured wildlife, you can also seek out help from Metropolitan Vet Hospital.

The warmth for baby wildlife, especially those that have not opened their eyes, can be a matter of life and death. Keeping the baby warm until you can get it to a rehabilitator is critical. One way to do this is to wrap a bottle of hot tap water in a towel or other material and set in with the babies.  DO NOT USE ANYTHING THAT HAS FRINGE as it has a way of wrapping around the legs and the torsos of the animals.

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Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and does not receive federal funding.  We are supported entirely through private donations, memberships, and proceeds from our education programs.

Our Mission

  1. Save and rehabilitate adult and orphaned Wildlife that have been brought to the facility for release to their natural habitat.
  2. To act as an advocate for native species among the general public and the Division of Wildlife.
  3. To design custom programs to educate the populations about methods to prevent potential problems with wildlife.
  4. To provide educational seminars tailored for specific groups about the care of animals wild and domestic.
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Want to get an up-close look at the animals?

Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. has several ways for you to meet and learn about wildlife animals up-close and personal.

1. Book a PROGRAM or DISPLAY  We offer educational Wildlife & Domestic Animal programs and displays throughout the year.

2. Attend one of our public or private EVENTS.

2. Become a MEMBER! You’ll receive exclusive “member’s only” invitations to baby viewings, animal releases and more.

From Fran’s Blog

CLOSED FOR VACATION

Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation (Fran Kitchen) will be closed September 12, 2024 until October 1, 2024. Fran is going on a much needed vacation!! 🎉 Baby animals will still be with her while she is away and during her trip she will be picking up an unreleasable fox that will be used in education and…

Our phone was ringing all day yesterday and started back up at 5:30am this morning due to yesterday’s storm coming through and knocking out baby birds and squirrels from their nests. If the babies aren’t injured here are a few steps to take that will help get the babies back with their mother…

FOR BIRDS: If you can reach the nest, put them back in the tree. If you cannot find or reach the nest, place the babies in a plastic bowl ** BE SURE TO CUT HOLES IN THE BOTTOM or the birds will drown if it rains. ** FOR SQUIRRELS: Place babies at the base of…

Sorry We’re Closed!

We are full plus we have two big displays. We will be closed from July 29, 2024 until August 14, 2024. If you need a wildlife rehabilitator go to the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitator Association site and check on their list of licensed rehabilitators.
Weasel running on wheel

Least Weasel getting his exercise!

Remember the Least Weasel we posted about earlier in the month? He is almost full grown, does not like to be picked up and will be learning how to hunt for his own food soon. He also enjoys running his wheel, as you can see. 🤣 – Fran
Fran holding a red tail hawk

Red Tail Hawk

This female Red Tail Hawk was brought in the first week of February. She had a broken wing. It was to late in the day to get her to Dr Riggs so first thing the next morning I took her to him. The day after I took her to Dr Riggs office she laid an…
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