Found an injured or orphaned animal? We are happy to help!
Text or call us at 615-559-WILD (9453).
You may send a picture of short video of the animal you have found by text. Please note that all calls will go directly to voicemail. You must leave a message for us to help. Calls are returned daily from 9am to 4pm. Calls received after 4pm will be returned the next day. Please visit our emergency care instructions for overnight care.
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.
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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Our crunchy potato is all grown up! 😭
If you remember this cutie, he came into our care in June with a severe case of mange for a kit so small. Underneath all that crusty crunch, his little body was working hard to heal with medications, good nutrition, and supportive care.
Fighting off the mange was only the first step. As an orphaned kit, he still had plenty of growing up to do! Once he was healthy enough, he joined other fox kits his age, and together they’ve grown into beautiful, proper red foxes. He especially has turned into quite the stunner with those velvety black ears and that ridiculously fluffy face.
Soon, our former crunchy potato will be heading back to the wild as a healthy, independent fox...and hopefully never resembles a crispy tater tot again.
Good luck out there, little one. It’s been an honor and a joy to give you this second chance.
I think Walden’s puddle needs all the help they can get. Our family uses birthdays as an opportunity to donate to them in honor of the person celebrating. We all have so much stuff and knowing this helping needy animals is heartwarming. Just a thought! Or maybe a tribute for Dolly’s love of animals. ❤️
Thank you for all y'alls hard work. Please link your Amazon Wishlist here. As a "mature" adult, I seem to have a hard time finding it.
Awwww, what a wonderful update!!! I remember that crunchy little fella when he first came in. What an amazing recovery! Thank you for helping this little guy grow up and get back to where he belongs!!
Once they've recovered from mange, are they resistant to it?
This is beautiful news and what a gorgeous Fox he is. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helps him and all the amazing wildlife. You all are exceptional people. Sending love & blessings to you all and to the animals.❤️🙏
Thank you! Bless him and all creatures having to adapt to human thoughtlessness and over development and poisonous bait boxes!!!!!
Look how beautiful he is now! ❤️🦊
Great job 👍
Thank you for all you do for these defenseless animals. You are amazing!
What you do is such a high calling. Thank you so much for your love and care! 
Goodness, he’s gorgeous!!! 😍🤩
He's so beautiful!! 😍💓
Thank you for making him well again ❣️
Yall are wonderful
Ypu guys do such important great work. Bravo
Wonderful job It has to be impossible not to get attached. I couldn't do it. You guys are the best.
He’s beautiful ❤️ Thank you for saving him!🥰
Beautiful little "Copper". 🥰🦊
Such a wonderful, beautiful outcome! Thank you for your amazing work and unending compassion 💕
He must feel as if he's been given a whole new life! Thank you for all you do for the wild critters!
Thank you for your amazing work with God's creatures 🙏
He is so handsome! <3
Wow, he’s beautiful ❤️. Thank you for helping him ❣️
Thank you!! ❤️🦊
Blessings!!!!
After immediately chowing down on his lunch, this Eastern box turtle caught sight of a mysterious turtle in this strange reflective object and marched right over to investigate.
There’s only room for one handsome turtle around here.
He’s looking at another messy eater!🤣
Beautiful!! He reminds me of Otis from Garden State Tortoise .
Thanks for helping all the critters Walden's Puddle! ❤️
Handsome and Adorable Thank you for everything all of you do
Thank you for your dedication to these animals . They are so lucky that you are there ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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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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