ATTENTION: We are located in Joelton,TN., NOT at 2826 Dogwood Lane in Nashville. If you take any sick, injured or orphaned animals to the Nashville address you will be delivering them to a Guitar Shop!! If you truly want to help these animals, call us at 615-559-WILD (9453) and we will gladly direct you to our facility in Joelton, where we will be able to actually help the animal (and fulfill your good intentions).

Walden’s Puddle provides care and treatment to sick, injured and orphaned native Tennessee wildlife. We are a professionally-staffed wildlife  rehabilitation facility in Middle Tennessee. We do not charge for services and receive no federal or state funding at this time. We are here to help wildlife in trouble. If you suspect an animal is orphaned, please observe to make sure its mother is not nearby.

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If you find a wild animal that might be orphaned or injured, call our Wildlife Admissions Line immediately at 615-559-WILD (9453) and LEAVE A MESSAGE. Please Do Not Email, We May Not Get Your Message In Time.
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IF OUR ADMISSION APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL

In the event our admission appointments are full or we are at capacity, please contact these other licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. Also, please read the related emergency animal care information on this website. Thank you for your understanding.

Lilliebirds Wildlife Rehab: 615-579-8801
Ziggy’s Tree Wildlife Rehab: 615-631-2205 for small mammals or (931) 841-9781 for song birds
Nashville Wildlife Conservation: 615-270-9009 (Turtles)

Please GO HERE for an extensive list of all permitted Wildlife Rehabilitators in all counties of Tennessee.

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This red fox is another animal in care recovering from mange - a skin disease caused by microscope parasitic mites that burrow into their skin, laying eggs as they go. As you can imagine, that causes some serious itching and inflammation which quickly leads to fur loss as they scratch themselves raw trying to get relief.

These cold temperatures make it crucial that our mange patients regrow their fur to create a new luscious coat. Foxes rely on their bushy tails to stay warm, curling up and wrapping them around their paws and noses like built-in scarves. These below freezing temperatures wouldn’t be bearable without that fluffy protection! ... See MoreSee Less

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This red fox is another animal in care recovering from mange - a skin disease caused by microscope parasitic mites that burrow into their skin, laying eggs as they go. As you can imagine, that causes some serious itching and inflammation which quickly leads to fur loss as they scratch themselves raw trying to get relief. These cold temperatures make it crucial that our mange patients regrow their fur to create a new luscious coat. Foxes rely on their bushy tails to stay warm, curling up and wrapping them around their paws and noses like built-in scarves. These below freezing temperatures wouldn’t be bearable without that fluffy protection!
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So great to see it in such good shape!

Dear Walden's Puddle, thank you for what you do. I want to donate to you. Do you ever let people come to see your facility, or do they need to come with someone like Jerry Vandiver for a backstage tour? 😊

Thank you for all you do

Awww he’s in good hands ❤️

Beautiful!! ❤️

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From ruff to radiant! 💕

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms, including all the care and compassion that went into this coyote’s transformation. When he arrived at our center, he was in rough shape, suffering from severe mange that left him in critical condition. But with treatment, time, and an enormous amount of TLC, he recovered and grew into this healthy, wild-hearted beauty.

Love isn’t just about chocolates and flowers - it’s about kindness, hope, resilience… and, for this guy, an all-you-can-eat rodent buffet. Happy Valentine’s 💖 ... See MoreSee Less

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From ruff to radiant! 💕 This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms, including all the care and compassion that went into this coyote’s transformation. When he arrived at our center, he was in rough shape, suffering from severe mange that left him in critical condition. But with treatment, time, and an enormous amount of TLC, he recovered and grew into this healthy, wild-hearted beauty. Love isn’t just about chocolates and flowers - it’s about kindness, hope, resilience… and, for this guy, an all-you-can-eat rodent buffet. Happy Valentine’s 💖Image attachment
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I am soooo happy to see this!

Good job Walden’s puddle!

Excellent job!!!

Thank you for helping this beautiful creature ❤️

Wow! Thanks guys! He looks fantastic

Oh my god…. This is amazing work! Thank you!!!!

Thank you so much!! He looks amazing now!!

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone at Walden’s Puddle! Thank you for the love you give to our animal friends every day. 💗

All creatures deserve to be saved

Bless his heart.

Bless Y’all for what you do.

Thank you all for all you do💞

Isn’t he beautiful!!

Thank you!!

Thank you

Beautiful 😍

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IF OUR ADMISSION APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL

In the event our admission appointments are full or we are at capacity, please contact these other licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. Also, please read the related emergency animal care information on this website. Thank you for your understanding.

Lilliebirds Wildlife Rehab: 615-579-8801
Ziggy’s Tree Wildlife Rehab: 615-631-2205 (small mammals) or (931) 841-9781 (song birds)
Nashville Wildlife Conservation/ 615-270-9009 (Turtles)

Please GO HERE for an extensive list of all permitted Wildlife Rehabilitators in all counties of Tennessee.

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