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.
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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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It's Wishlist Wednesday!

One of the things that is vital in turtle rehabilitation is UVB light! It creates Vitamin D, which helps prevent a condition called Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). MBD can produce turtles with soft shells and growth deformities, which are life-threatening.
The staff, volunteers, turtles, and terrapins thank you!!!

We are also in need of other medical supplies and nuts for our squirrels. You can check out our wishlist here:

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Its Wishlist Wednesday! One of the things that is vital in turtle rehabilitation is UVB light! It creates Vitamin D, which helps prevent a condition called Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). MBD can produce turtles with soft shells and growth deformities, which are life-threatening. The staff, volunteers, turtles, and terrapins thank you!!! We are also in need of other medical supplies and nuts for our squirrels. You can check out our wishlist here: https://a.co/5lSiIJu
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Does anyone want to take a bird over to Walden's Puddle? He needs to be picked up tomorrow. It is a Robin. He is wrapped in a blanket and in a box.

One light should be delivered on Friday, and another shortly thereafter.

One heat lamp on the way. Should arrive Saturday.

6 cans of Flukers reptile food to be deliver Friday. Thank you for all you do!❤️

I'm sure it's nothing, but why does it deliver to Rossville ga?

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A huge shout out 📣 to these two ladies!!!! They braved our weekend ❄️ snowstorm ❄️ and camped out at the wildlife center with cots and sleeping bags. We were concerned about being able to make it to the center, not knowing how roads would be, and they volunteered to stay. They sacrificed time at home to make sure our patients were taken care of. The animals are thankful for their dedication and so are we!! ... See MoreSee Less

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A huge shout out 📣 to these two ladies!!!! They braved our weekend ❄️ snowstorm ❄️ and camped out at the wildlife center with cots and sleeping bags. We were concerned about being able to make it to the center, not knowing how roads would be, and they volunteered to stay. They sacrificed time at home to make sure our patients were taken care of. The animals are thankful for their dedication and so are we!!
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The best staff ❤️❤️❤️

This is such an excellent, exceptional act of 'giving'... a concept of which so many completely fail to comprehend. "Kudos!!" to these women for their 'above and beyond' efforts!!! 🙂

Your dedication didn’t go unnoticed!!! Great job

That is why I like people who love animals so much.

You ladies ROCK! Thank you for caring for all the animals! Love Waldens Puddle!!

Rockstars both of you!!!!!! 😍😍🤗❤️

That’s awesome and thank you for caring for all the fur babies

Sounds fun. I’d definitely do that

Absolutely awesome.

These women are so giving...and I am sure the animals appreciate it as much as we do! Thanks!

You guys are the best! Thank you for all you do. God bless you.

That is animal lovers!!! Great job!!!

Many thanks!!! Such dedication!!

Thank you so much!!!

Thank You for your passion and dedication to the animals living at Walden’s Puddle.

Thank you!!🥰

We need more heroes like you two in this country. Thank you both!❤🙏

Thank you ladies

Thank you you’re wonderful

Y’all are the best!!!!!! 🥰

I miss you ladies!

Good job ladies!

Thank you for your dedication, sure that you will be blessed.

Thank you!!! Y’all are awesome!! ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome! ♥️🐾👍

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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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