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Please do not drop off wild animals without first contacting any of the rescue centers listed below. You MUST call ahead.
Do not bring wild animals to nature centers/preserves as they do not have the necessary infrastructure to treat animals in any capacity.
The Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Directory is the best organized and more comprehensive list of all wildlife rehabilitators operating in Maryland.
If you are unsure if the organizations listed below are appropriate for your need, please refer to the MWRA Directory.
mwrawildlife.net // kathy.wren@gmail.com
The Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Association has a full directory of rehabilitators operating in Maryland. It is organized by county, with referrals to rehabilitators operating statewide if there is not a county-specific rehabilitator available. They also have a fawn-specific directory.
The MD DNR has a full list of wildlife rehabilitators and rescuers operating across the state of Maryland. On the MD DNR website, these rehabilitators are organized by county, but the links to each organization is included below on this page.
humaneworld.org (formerly the Humane Society of the United States)
This page, created by Humane World, provides amazing information for what to do if you find all sorts of wild animals, from skunks to fawns! Humane World is not a local rehabilitation center - this resource is for information only. If you find a wild animal that needs help, please contact the appropriate organization on the list below.
allcreaturesgreatandsmallwildlifecenter.org
Founded and operated by Judy Holzman, All Creatures Great and Small provides care to rescued wild animals across the state of Maryland. Her website includes several amazing resource guides for what to do if you encounter all sorts of injured wild animals. All Creatures operates by appointment only. Calls are taken daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
From Judy:
"Please do not drop off an animal until we have spoken to each other on the phone and arranged a time for you to arrive. To do otherwise could (and has in the past) place the animal in mortal danger."
10111 Silver Twine Lane, Columbia, MD 21046-1341
410-740-5096
Owl Moon specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating raptors and other birds of prey. They also have resources for advocating for the protection of birds of prey. They operate by appointment only. Please call before bringing a bird to the raptor centor.
Open daily 9 AM to 8 PM
20201 Bucklodge Rd, Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 908-7249 // info@owlmoon.org
Founded by Colleen Layton, Frisky's rescues and rehabilitates all sorts of wildlife, as well as primates and other small exotics that have previously been kept as pets and now need rehoming. Frisky's is a wonderful resource for anyone who has found a wild animal in need of help. Please call before bringing any wild animal to the sanctuary.
Open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM
10790 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD 21163
(410) 418-8899 // friskyswildlife@yahoo.com
Second Chance Wildlife Center does not rehabilitate exotic pets, mice or rats, red-eared sliders, or any domestic waterfowl or farm animals.
Second Chance specializes in emergent wildlife rescues and longterm rehabilitation with the goal of release back into the animal's natural habitat. Please call before bringing an injured animal to the wildlife center.
Open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM.
26400 Haines Road Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 926-9453 // info@scwc.org
Phoenix Wildlife Center is an expert in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife in Baltimore County and beyond. Phoenix wWildlife Center operates by appointment only. Please call before bringing a wild animal to the wildlife center. Calls are taken during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 10 AM - 2 PM
4700 Sweet Air Rd, Baldwin, MD 21013
(410) 628-9736 // phoenixcenter@comcast.net