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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We don’t get the option to scroll when the grief feels too heavy.
We have animals to help, so many animals to help.
Every single day, wildlife rehabilitators move from euthanasia one moment… to an angry call about why we can’t drive hours to pick up an animal right now… to a new intake of hypothermic baby bunnies… to someone that shot an opossum then saw it has babies… to a new hawk struggling to breathe… to the groups of squirrels waiting to be fed. And on and on it goes.
The reality of wildlife rehab is difficult.
You see a post on social media. We live everything that came before it.
These cases are the result of human impacts: cars, windows, poisons, outdoor cats, habitat loss. This isn’t just nature being harsh. We intervene when humans are the cause, which is almost always. This is the reality of the world we’ve created.
We really, truly try. We start the day knowing our hearts will be broken, but it’s worth it for the ones we can save. And when there’s nothing we can do, we can at least end their suffering.
Next time you reach out to a wildlife rehabilitator, we ask that you keep all these things in mind. The backlash and anger we face daily is overwhelming, especially since it’s coming from fellow animal lovers. We’re a non-profit. We are here to help. Every single person in this field is here because they#WaldenspuddleS#wildliferehabt#RescueRehabReleaseand understanding go a long way.
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I don’t think I’ve read anything so eloquent and profound.
I know it’s hard. Working with companion pets is hard and you know for sure it’s 100% covering for something a human has screwed up. Thank you for what you endure
💔💔💔💔thank you for sharing this and making people aware of the impact we have on the world around us. It's heartbreaking work.
You guys are Amazing and what you do on a daily basis is appreciated so very much! 🙏🏻💜🐾
Thank you for all that you and your team does
All the creatures are blessed to have you! Thank you is not enough for all you do and endure . Your whole team is awesome and appreciated ! Blessings your way.....
People can be so hateful and unkind! That’s why I love animals and rather be around them.
AMEN!
Thank you for all that you do for the wildlife!
Thank You for taking care of God's creatures all great & small!
You guys are the best!
Your work is truly amazing
I am appreciative of everything you do to help wildlife. ❤️
Thank you for continuing this difficult mission.
I saved a barred owl on the road only to have the veterinary clinic tell me he would never fly again because of where the break was in the wing. I was sad but understood this would not be the quality of life he deserved. So sorry to hear you of all people have to deal with entitled and intolerant people and it only takes a few to crush our hearts but a lot more of us do appreciate everything you do! So let our voices be louder than theirs. Keep up the good work.
I am so grateful to Walden’s Puddle and other wildlife rescues for the amazing work you do! Thank you! God bless each of you for trying your very best to save and rehabilitate these helpless creatures in need. ❤️🙏🏼✝️
Thank you, Walden's Puddle staff, for all you do, all day every day. You are heroes, for sure.💕
THANK YOU for all you do and Well Said. I would love to come volunteer for you. I.M. if you are interested.
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Thank you for all you do!! ❤️
I also am very appreciative of everything you do - just yesterday I was able to help save a fox with mange in our neighborhood with your incredibly dedicated volunteer Jerry. Thank you
Thank you for all you do to help our wildlife! ❤️🙏🐾
Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for being here.
Beautifully said. Thank you for all you do.
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When you get sidetracked birdwatching because of course you have to pause and admire this adult cottontail peacefully grooming.
Rabbits spend a lot of time grooming to keep their coats clean and reduce any odors, which helps them stay a little more hidden from predators. This paw-licking face wipe is a common tactic, but they also use shallow dirt indents (and will even make their own!) to roll in and help keep bugs off their fur.
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Came home pulled under the carport opened my car door something caught my eye out by the garage and it was a little bunny rabbit I was watching him for the longest and then something else caught my eye and out by the barn was a groundhog I am so blessed to be able to have land that they can live freely enjoy the sweet grass and know that there's no pesticide that's going to affect them
So cute! ❤️
I absolutely love watching bunnies wash their faces and ears. ❤️
oh my goodness, I want to give him some rubs between the ears like I know bunnies love <3
Emi Morse
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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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