Wildlife
 

 

The Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic provides care for injured native wildlife that have been found by the public outdoors, for example, hawks and owls, songbirds and mammals.  While we do not charge for this care, donations are greatly appreciated, and can include towels, heating pads, and appropriate foods (call for details) in addition to simple monetary contributions.
We are sorry, but due to the volume of calls, we do not take after hours emergency calls for wildlife.  After hours calls are directed to state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitators who are trained to provide emergency care, and will transport them to the clinic for medical attention (see below).
Please be advised that it is illegal to capture and keep native Indiana wildlife for any reason, other than rescue and transportation to licensed wildlife rehabilitators.  In general, most wildlife do not make good pets, and some can cause severe injury to would-be rescuers. 
A wonderful website for information on what to do with injured or orphaned birds while you are waiting for response from a licensed rehabilitator is: http://home.mindspring.com/~chris.hatton/
Injured mammals should be carefully trapped into a container such as a box, or in case of larger wildlife a large cardboard box or trash can.  Be careful not to directly handle any injured mammal during a rescue attempt.  Orphaned young mammals should be provided with a gentle heat source, such as hot water bottles or a heating pad on low, until they can be turned over to the rehabilitator.
Injured wildlife can be dropped off any time at the clinic during regular clinic hours.

Indiana licensed wildlife rehabilitators:
Kristen Hiteman: 902- DUCK
Chris and Liz Hatton: 877-1187  http://home.mindspring.com/~chris.hatton/

 

This orphaned squirrel was found and brought to the clinic for rehabilitation.  It was eventually released back to the wild.
This female opossum was treated for injuries and released.  Inspection of her pouch revealed several very small babies who were alive and well.
Injured Snowy Owl.

Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis