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Indiana DNR Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitators

The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to release wildlife back into the wild. Please determine if wildlife is truly sick, orphaned, or injured. If so, please contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator listed below. Permitted wildlife rehabilitators make the final decision on their ability to provide assistance, and are not employed or funded by the Indiana DNR.

Deer found in LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, or DeKalb counties can only be surrendered to a rehabilitator in LaGrange, Steuben, Noble or DeKalb counties that takes in deer. This is a precaution to help prevent the possible spread of chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal infectious disease that affects the nervous system in white-tailed deer. In 2024, Indiana DNR detected the first case in a wild white-tailed deer harvested from LaGrange County, Indiana.

Human-aided movement of fawns can spread this fatal deer disease to new areas of the state. The best way to prevent CWD from spreading to a new area is to limit the movement of deer fawns across the state. Therefore, the Indiana DNR has passed a rule prohibiting white-tailed deer from being moved from the CWD Positive Area (LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb, and Noble counties) for any purpose.

Fawns can carry CWD without appearing sick and can shed contagious CWD prions into the environment without showing signs of the disease for many years. Moving a fawn from one of these counties to a rehabilitation facility outside this area could lead to the introduction of CWD to a new area of the state, potentially causing undue harm to wild deer. Learn more on our chronic wasting disease webpage. Before contacting a permitted wildlife rehabilitator for assistance, confirm that the deer is truly injured or orphaned. Look for obvious signs of injury, lethargy, constant vocalization, or an infestation of insects. Another reason for contacting a wildlife rehabilitator for assistance is having knowledge that the mother has been killed or hasn’t returned in several days (remembering that the mother may return only at night).

List updated: July 15, 2024

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County Last Name First NameAnimals Pick Up DeliveriesTelephoneAddressCity
Adams/Allen Werling Kristen rabbits, squirrels, skunks, opossums, groundhogs, beavers, muskrats, turtles and raptors only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 260-223-0852 Werling Wildlife Rehabilitation  
Allen Bryan Emily Mammals only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 260-668-9791   Ft. Wayne
Allen Walton Bob Raptors (Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures) ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult raptors 260-241-0134 Soarin Hawk Raptor Rehab;
www.soarinhawk.org
Huntertown 
Allen Walton Bob BATS ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 260-637-3018 Going Bats; 3422 Chapman Rd. Huntertown 
Bartholomew Barga Emily Mammals (no deer or raccoons), turtles, snakes, lizards, amphibians, turkeys, quail, pheasants pick up injured animals; accept deliveries of orphaned, injured, and adult animals 317-910-4343   
Bartholomew Hershey Kathy  Mammals (no deer , raccoons, or coyotes), turtles, birds accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals  812-546-6318 Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators Hope
Bartholomew Mahoney Jim fawns and foxes ONLY accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-526-6480 5851 W. Ohio Ridge Columbus
Blackford Crouch Judi mammals, reptiles, amphibians pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 765-209-0848, 765-717-5941, 765-730-8686   Hartford City
Boone Carter Holly squirrels, opossums, bats, reptiles, amphibians, birds accept deliveries of injured and adult animals 317-873-6561 625 Lakeview Dr Zionsville
Brown Edmunds Laura Raptors (Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures) and Woodpeckers ONLY Pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult raptors 812-988-8990 Indiana Raptor Center Nashville
Brown Reynolds Patti Raptors (Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures) and Woodpeckers ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult raptors 812-988-8990 Indiana Raptor Center Nashville
Carroll Bailey Anita raccoons, squirrels, opossums ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals 765-543-2499 TLC Wild Baby Rehab, Inc Delphi
Carroll/Tippecanoe Blacketer Carol mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured, and adult animals 765-491-2351 Wildcat Wildlife Center; 4709 N 400 W,  Delphi
Carroll Morgan Haley mammals, turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 765-543-0167   Burnettsville
Clinton Reames Deborah Skunks ONLY accept deliveries of orphaned animals 765-670-7137   Frankfort
Dearborn Coffman Melody squirrels, deer, groundhogs, bobcats only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals  812-703-0957   
Elkhart Badke Dennis Raptors (hawks, owls, falcons, vultures) and foxes ONLY. Please call first before delivering any animal.  pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals; please call first before delivery 574-849-0187   Bristol
Elkhart Gratton Stephanie Songbirds, ducklings, hummingbirds, bats, all species of squirrels and foxes accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 574-214-5563   Goshen
Elkhart Johns Shannon skunks, raccoons, foxes, squirrels only accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals, including adults 574-359-9169   Elkhart
Floyd Hensel Rose Waterfowl, songbirds, and shorebirds only (no raptors)   812-949-8618   Lanesville
Grant VanMatre SueBee Mammals Only accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 765-664-0734, 765-618-2928 Dr. Terry Durkes Vet Clinic Marion
Hamilton Hatton Elizabeth Birds Only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured birds 317-877-1187   Westfield
Hamilton Inman Sherry beaver, opossum, skunk, fox, deer, raccoon, mink, coyote, muskrat, groundhog, squirrel, weasel, bobcat pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals 317-414-4806   Sheridan
Hancock Hancock Jennifer Mammals, turtles, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 317-625-3404 Hancock Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Greenfield
Hancock Perry Leah Bats, turtles, snakes, lizards, and amphibians only. pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult bats  317-625-3404 Hancock Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Greenfield
Hendricks McLaughlin Julie skunks (all ages) and fawns only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 317-273-9288 Indiana Skunk Rescue; 4401 N. SR 75 North Salem
Hendricks Stiffler Angela raccoons, opossums, skunks, foxes, coyotes, deer, mink, bobcat, turtles, and lizards only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals; accept deliveries of injured adults 317-941-3764 (please text info. with pictures)   Danville
Jay Smith Johnna mammals (no raccoons), turtles, lizards accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 260-731-5953 3039 N. 1100 W. Pennville
Jennings Allen Kassandra Mammals (No bats or beavers) only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals; pick up injured animals, including adults 812-592-4351 Lakota Haven Wildlfe Rehab  
Knox Lange Robert coyotes, foxes, deer, bobcats, bats,  and raptors accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-881-9685 1819 S. Main Street Road Vincennes
Kosciusko Wilson Michael foxes, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, deer, and groundhogs pick up orphaned, injured, and adult animals 574-527-2099 4-Life Fox Farm; 2019 E CR 700 N Leesburg
Kosciusko Muir Andrea skunks, raccoons, foxes, and squirrels only pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals 574-366-0106 (call or text for address)   Syracuse
LaGrange Ellis Christine deer (fawns only), bats, squirrels, skunks, foxes, coyotes, groundhogs, snakes, and frogs only (NO raccoons or opossums) pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 260-214-0719, 260-499-1939 3475 E. 250 N LaGrange
LaPorte Fox James mammals (NO deer, raccoons, skunks, or rabbits), lizards, turtles pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 219-201-6088   LaPorte
Lawrence Nicholson Lola Raptors (Hawks, Owls, Vultures, Falcons, and Eagles) ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult raptors 812-276-5222 Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center; 8118 Tunnelton Rd. Bedford
Madison Hamon Rebecca Mammals (No deer or bobcats), reptiles, and amphibians pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 317-437-4201 Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Elwood
Marion Heitman Kristen Waterfowl, raptors (hawks, owls, falcons, vultures), and songbirds ONLY accept delivery of orphaned or injured birds and other animals; will pick up as time permits 317-902-3825 
(text or call)
Providence Wildlife Rehabilitation Indianapolis
Monroe Campbell Sarah squirrels, groundhogs, beaver, muskrat (NO raccoons or deer) pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-360-1229 The Pipsqueakery Bloomington
Monroe Daniel Dianna songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl only, but NO GEESE accept deliveries of orphaned, injured, and adult birds 812-323-1313 Wildcare Inc; 198 N. Hartstrait Rd; Bloomington Bloomington
Monroe Hernly Alex squirrels, opossums, groundhogs, beaver, muskrat, and reptiles only (NO raccoons or deer) pick up orphaned and injured animals; will accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 574-993-2235 The Pipsqueakery Bloomington
Monroe Payne Jacqueline Rabbits and Skunks ONLY accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 812-323-1313 Wildcare Inc; 198 N. Hartstrait Rd; Bloomington Bloomington
Monroe Turner Jan squirrels, foxes, groundhogs, mink, muskrats, and weasels only (no raccoons or deer) pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-339-8588 5735 E. Robinson Road Bloomington
Monroe Maddox Sarah mammals (no raccoons or deer), songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl (no geese), turtles, frogs, snakes, lizards, amphibians accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals  812-323-1313 WildCare, Inc; 198 N. Hartstrait Rd. Bloomington
Montgomery Poole Mindy deer (fawns only), foxes, mink, squirrels, and bobcats accept deliveries of orphaned animals  765-866-7112,  765-918-4571 8021 West 300 South Waynetown
Montgomery Richardson Noel mammals (no foxes or coyotes) will pick up (sometimes) and accept orphaned animals 765-365-4631 4582 W. Crown Street Crawfordsville
Morgan Allen Terry deer and squirrels only accepts deliveries of orphaned and injured animals and adult animals; does not pick up animals 317-797-1011   
Morgan Kimball Katja mammals and birds except ducks and geese accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 317-263-1131   Martinsville 
Ohio Strasser Paul mammals (no deer, raccoons, or bats), raptors, turtles, snakes, lizards pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals  812-438-2306 Red Wolf Sanctuary Rising Sun
Owen Beckner Judith mammals (no deer) accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-323-1313 Wildcare Inc; 198 N. Hartstrait Rd Bloomington
Porter Dartz, DVM Carol Birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, but NO raccoons, deer, skunks, or bats. accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 219-762-7267 Arborview Animal Hospital; 244 W. US Highway 6 Valparaiso
Porter Harmon Nicole mammals (NO raccoons or deer), birds (raptors, waterfowl, songbirds, shorebirds), reptiles, and amphibians accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 219-299-8027 Humane Indiana Wildlife - Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehab Center; 570 N 450 E Valparaiso
Porter Jones, DVM Rachael Mammals (NO raccoons), reptiles, amphibians, birds accepts deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 219-462-4114 Southlane Veterinary Hospital; 1259 Sturdy Road Porter
Porter Reed, DVM Dr. Larry  Mammals (NO raccoons), reptiles, amphibians, birds accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 219-926-1194 Westchester Animal Clinic; 55 East US Highway 20 Portage
Pulaski Hoover Kim  Birds of Prey Only (hawks, owls, falcons, vultures) accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 574-265-8456 5046 South 400 East Star City
Randolph Downey Craig and Danielle Mammals ONLY  pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 937-423-7505   Union City
Ripley Brunner Brandi rabbits, squirrels, opossums, foxes, coyotes, mink, muskrats, groundhogs, bobcats, beavers, weasels accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 812-621-2397   Holton
Shelby Bielefeld Julie Deer (fawns only), squirrels pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 317-402-5160 8334 North 25 West Fountaintown
St. Joseph Downey Heather Turtles ONLY will pick up and accept injured turtles and adult turtles 574-233-4601 Gilmer Park Animal Clinic, 6751 US 31 South Bend
St. Joseph Marshman Rachelle mammals, reptiles,amphibians, and birds accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 574-286-6998 Rescue Release Repeat South Bend
Steuben Hill Jody mammals (no coyotes or opossums), reptiles, amphibians accepts deliveries of orphaned and injured animals  260-316-7669 .Rescue Rangers Hamilton
Tippecanoe Hays Denise Mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 765-491-2351 Wildcat Wildlife Center; 4709 N 400 W Lafayette
Tippecanoe James Elva Rabbits, squirrels, and opossums  (NO  raccoons or deer) pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals 765-491-2787   W. Lafayette
Vanderburgh Bondy Kristie mammals accept deliveries of orphaned animals  812-760-7398   Evansville
Vanderburgh Bush Christine Mammals (including fawns), turtles pick up and accept orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-306-6500 1501 Vann Avenue Evansville
Vanderburgh Lindsey Jennifer Raptors (Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures) ONLY pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured, and adult birds 812-319-6875 The Talon Trust Evansville
Vanderburgh Norvell Lauren Raptors (hawks, owls, vultures, falcons) ONLY pick up and accept delivery of orphaned, injured and adult raptors only 812-319-6875   Evansville
Vanderburgh Sanderson Stephanie Waterfowl (ducks, geese) ONLY pick up and accept delivery of orphaned, injured and adult waterfowl 812-459-6717   Evansville
Vigo White Karen Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds accepts deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 812-243-0622   Terre Haute
Wabash Adcock Sharon rabbits, raccoons, deer pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned animals 260-568-4593 5620 E 250 S Lagro
Wayne Luckett Joyce mammals, raptors (hawks and owls), and songbirds pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured and adult animals 765-488-2444, 765-977-6736 Animal Care Alliance; 1353 Abington Pike Richmond
Whitley Erickson Kerissa skunks, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, squirrels, groundhogs, and bobcats pick up and accept deliveries of orphaned, injured, and adult animals 260-286-0481   Columbia City
Whitley Kovar Rachel skunks, raccoons, squirrels, deer, beaver, muskrats, mink, coyote, fox, bobcat, groundhogs, and opossums (no rabbits) accept deliveries of orphaned and injured animals 260-467-0252   Larwill

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