If you find an injured animal, it is best to wear gloves and cover it with a towel before picking it up. Transport it by placing it in a covered, ventilated cardboard box. Be sure to call (706) 542-3221 before bringing any animal to the hospital.

We accept a variety of injured wildlife, EXCEPT venomous reptiles or animals which may be infected with rabies and are likely to bite people — raccoons, foxes, coyotes or skunks — or deer or other large animals. The center cannot accept uninjured or orphaned animals. However, the Department of Natural Resources keeps a list of wildlife rehabilitators that may be able help in those situations.

Our ability to care for wildlife relies largely on the generosity of animal lovers like you who care enough to rescue wild animals. We encourage good Samaritans who bring us wildlife to please leave a donation to the Emergency Wildlife Fund, which provides funding to help offset the cost of treating these patients.