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.
WAYS TO HELP
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
- Save and rehabilitate adult and orphaned Wildlife that have been brought to the facility for release to their natural habitat.
- To act as an advocate for native species among the general public and the Division of Wildlife.
- To design custom programs to educate the populations about methods to prevent potential problems with wildlife.
- To provide educational seminars tailored for specific groups about the care of animals wild and domestic.
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
For Your Information…
I have been rehabilitating wildlife now for 62 years. Back when I started there was no such thing as a rehabilitation permit. I knew every time I got an animal it was against the law to have. Every time I got an animal I contacted Division of Wildlife and told them what I had and…We thought you would like a little entertainment today 😍
Stimulation including interactive stimulation is very important for the animals that Fran rehabilitates. This red squirrel does not slow down and loves his wheel! 🤣 Next step for this little guy is that he is ready to move to a large outdoor cage.This turtle died because of the trash humans allow in the waterways.
This is why @oparun / riverkeepersohio.com is so passionate about mitigating and picking up trash. It’s not just the turtles, its the geese, ducks, and other wildlife that suffer… not to mention humans.Hello Friends!
Once again I will be temporarily closed due to being full. I have baby opossum coming out of my ears and they are more time consuming than most babies. As soon as I get some weaned I will open back up. – Fran You can find other rehabilitors by visiting the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website…
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