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.
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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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A huge thank you to the Woodmont Christian Church’s Youth Group for volunteering at Walden’s Puddle today! These amazing young people worked incredibly hard, tackling projects that included redoing a flower bed, cleaning animal crates, and sprucing up two of our outdoor animal enclosures.
Their willingness to give their time and energy to help our staff and the wildlife in our care means so much. It is truly encouraging to see young people with such servant hearts and a desire to make a difference in their community.
Thank you, Woodmont Christian Church’s Youth Group, for your hard work, enthusiasm, and kindness. We are so grateful for your support and hope you know how much you are appreciated! ❤️🐾🦊🦉 ... See MoreSee Less

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A huge thank you to the Woodmont Christian Church’s Youth Group for volunteering at Walden’s Puddle today! These amazing young people worked incredibly hard, tackling projects that included redoing a flower bed, cleaning animal crates, and sprucing up two of our outdoor animal enclosures. Their willingness to give their time and energy to help our staff and the wildlife in our care means so much. It is truly encouraging to see young people with such servant hearts and a desire to make a difference in their community. Thank you, Woodmont Christian Church’s Youth Group, for your hard work, enthusiasm, and kindness. We are so grateful for your support and hope you know how much you are appreciated! ❤️🐾🦊🦉
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Thank you. There is hope.

Great job!!

Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Remember yesterday's crunchy potato loaf?

This is the same red fox kit after 5 days in care. While she still has a long road ahead of her, she's already looking much more like the bright-eyed fox kit she was meant to be.

The response to yesterday's post was overwhelmingly supportive, and we're grateful so many people took the time to help spread the message about ways to protect both chicken flocks and local wildlife. Foxes aren't villains. They're simply wild animals trying to survive and feed their families.

This little one is proof of what's at stake when those families are disrupted.

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Remember yesterdays crunchy potato loaf? This is the same red fox kit after 5 days in care. While she still has a long road ahead of her, shes already looking much more like the bright-eyed fox kit she was meant to be. The response to yesterdays post was overwhelmingly supportive, and were grateful so many people took the time to help spread the message about ways to protect both chicken flocks and local wildlife. Foxes arent villains. Theyre simply wild animals trying to survive and feed their families. This little one is proof of whats at stake when those families are disrupted. Thanks to your support, shes getting a second chance. 🦊❤️
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Look at those ears 🩷

I have had chickens for 14 years, I read every chicken book and chicken blog to create a safe coop for them before I got them. I have several acres that back up to the core property, I have happy chickens and fabulous wildlife around us. I have foxes, bobcats, coyotes and assorted creatures and they come visit and eyeball the chickens but everyone is ok🥳🥳.

Oh my goodness I would cover her in kisses if I wouldn't get scabies as a result LOL

Omg what a cutie

This makes my heart so happy. Thank you all for the wonderful work you do!

Sweet Baby!! 🧡🦊

So cute

Looking so much better!

So cute ❤️ glad he's doing good

How adorable 🥰

Thank you. I tear up just looking at this hopeful little baby getting her second chance at life ... and as you wrote in your first post, not knowing where her parents are or why she's alone.

Adorable 💙

Precious angel.

So happy to hear she's doing better!!!

So precious.

Those adorable ears! ❤️

Do you use Bravecto to kill mange?

Beautiful little thing

She is so pretty! 🤩

She’s so stinkn cute 🥰

Well done!

Cute cute...

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Walden’s Puddle is amazing! ❤️❤️

She is just one of God’s beautiful creatures. We all need to learn ways to live together and do it sooner rather than later!!

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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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    As the recent developments unfold regarding the COVID-19 virus, our primary concern turns to the health and safety of human lives. With this in mind, Waldens puddle has decided to temporarily suspend new admissions during
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