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
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.JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
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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Happy Earth Day from the Puddle Crew!!
And what a great crew it is!
Where's Jerry!
The community is so lucky to have you.
So grateful for you!
Happy Earth Day..Thank you for what you do...Be Blessed...
You guys are the best!! Thank you 😊
Thanks for all you do, crew!
Is this really ALL of you??? 😃
Thank you!!! You have a difficult job and I’m so thankful we have people like you to take care of those who can’t take care of themselves. ❤️❤️❤️
Good looking crew!! Love the shirts!
Thanks Walden's Puddle for helping out all the critters! ❤️
The elite team! You are all great!
These sweet baby opossums may look relaxed, but they’ve been through a lot, and now they’re in the best place for them: a licensed wildlife rehab center.
Unlike many mammals, baby opossums can’t be reunited with their mother once separated. That’s because opossum moms don’t come back for their babies. (Wild Robot was pretty accurate!) If a joey falls off her back or gets left behind, she doesn’t return. Sadly, in many instances, opossum mothers are victims of vehicle collisions.
💡Here’s what to know:
1️⃣ Typically, if a baby opossum is smaller than the length of a water bottle (not including the tail), it cannot survive on its own.
2️⃣ These babies rely on expert care for warmth, hydration, feeding, and medical treatment.
3️⃣ Releasing too early or attempting DIY care can be deadly for them.
So if you ever find a little one like this, don’t try to raise or release it yourself. Instead, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Your quick action could mean the difference between life and death.
☎️ We're here for you answering your calls as quickly as we can in this already crazy baby season. If you need help, please call and leave a voicemail at (615) 559-9453.
Walden's Puddle your phone is not allowing people to leave messages. My cousin has been trying to call regarding an injured mama possum with babies.
I found a dead mama possum with 14 babies. Nine were still alive. I took them from mom and brought them home and put them in a box. It was cold so I put a brood light on them. They all had hair and would've survived had I known better but I did not. One by one each of them died before I could get a hold of a rehabilitator. Apparently they do not like brood lights and instead need a heat pad or something similar. I had no idea. I learned but a little too late. I did my best but there just aren't enough rehabilitators and they are all hard to reach. Now I know Walden's puddle has a FB page that gives tips until you can get the critters in. That will help next time. I couldn't leave the babies to be pecked to death by the vultures but I still did not do enough. You live and learn. Thanks for what you do.
We took two tiny baby possums to Walden’s almost 2 weeks ago. You guys are amazing and i appreciate everything you all do!!
Thank you for all you do for the helpless fur babies.
They are such amazing animals.
One of the saddest thing I have ever seen was a pregnant mom, run over and killed, and 8 tiny, translucent fetuses killed as well....
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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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