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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Our Volunteer of the Quarter
🌟Kristin Fulgoni🌟

We are proud to recognize Kristin Fulgoni as our Volunteer of the Quarter!
Kristin has been a regular volunteer with Walden’s Puddle for nearly two years, and her dedication, reliability, and compassion have made a tremendous impact on our organization. She consistently goes above and beyond in the care she provides to the animals, and her attention to detail and strong work ethic never go unnoticed.
Our days run more smoothly when Kristin is here, and we always know that every task she takes on will be completed thoroughly and with great care. She truly embodies everything we hope for in a volunteer and serves as an example of the incredible difference one person can make.
Kristin, thank you for your hard work, your commitment, and the love you show our patients every day. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Walden’s Puddle family and hope to have you with us for many years to come! ❤️🦝🦉🦊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Volunteer of the Quarter 🌟Kristin Fulgoni🌟 We are proud to recognize Kristin Fulgoni as our Volunteer of the Quarter! Kristin has been a regular volunteer with Walden’s Puddle for nearly two years, and her dedication, reliability, and compassion have made a tremendous impact on our organization. She consistently goes above and beyond in the care she provides to the animals, and her attention to detail and strong work ethic never go unnoticed. Our days run more smoothly when Kristin is here, and we always know that every task she takes on will be completed thoroughly and with great care. She truly embodies everything we hope for in a volunteer and serves as an example of the incredible difference one person can make. Kristin, thank you for your hard work, your commitment, and the love you show our patients every day. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Walden’s Puddle family and hope to have you with us for many years to come! ❤️🦝🦉🦊
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Thank you Kristin! You’re awesome!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations!!!!

I love this so much and the world needs more people like her. Thank you Kristin, for your dedication, we know it’s not always easy but you keep showing up so you definitely make a difference. ❤️

THANK YOU! We started the rodent fundraiser hoping to raise $2,000 - 3,000, which is enough to cover a month's worth of rodents for all the wildlife in our care.

Instead, thanks to all of you, we raised $10,863!! And that's before counting the checks that are making their way to us.

We're still trying to wrap our heads around that. Your incredible generosity means we'll be able to stock our freezers through the busiest months of the year!

People often ask how they can help wildlife. This weekend, you did. Thousands of meals will be provided because you chose to care.

From all of us at Walden's Puddle, and from every crusty fox, curious bobkitten, grumpy owl, and screaming kestrel who will benefit from this fundraiser - thank you.

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THANK YOU! We started the rodent fundraiser hoping to raise $2,000 - 3,000, which is enough to cover a months worth of rodents for all the wildlife in our care. Instead, thanks to all of you, we raised $10,863!! And thats before counting the checks that are making their way to us. Were still trying to wrap our heads around that. Your incredible generosity means well be able to stock our freezers through the busiest months of the year! People often ask how they can help wildlife. This weekend, you did. Thousands of meals will be provided because you chose to care. From all of us at Waldens Puddle, and from every crusty fox, curious bobkitten, grumpy owl, and screaming kestrel who will benefit from this fundraiser - thank you. It takes a village, and we simply couldn’t ask for a better one.
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You freeze the mice etc ? Can you take in wild/field mice ?

This news makes my heart soar. 🥰

Can you use fish or venison? I know some rehabs accepts it.

Very happy , y’all have always been there when I had a darling that needed help , once I brought a possum , not in good shape ! I was coming from Murfreesboro in a 25 yr old vehicle ! The facility close time was before I was gonna arrive , y’all watched the traffic the way I was coming , and knew where a-bouts I was ! No one ever said , hey you need to hurry , hey we need to get home, hey we have plans !!! I actually came in the back door by mistake ! As soon as I found someone she helped immediately , another precious lady came and answered questions I was asking !! They both had patience and were so happy to help ! Not once did I feel like I was late or I was in the way of time ! I was treated with utmost respect and kindness and so was the possum ! Y’all saved that darling , it made my year ! I was heartbroken and at a loss when I found him ! I was so afraid it was too late ! He lived out the remainder of his life , as one happy lucky guy ! I’ll forever by thankful ! Y’all take that extra step , the world doesn’t do that anymore but y’all do ! Y’all deserve this blessing ! Amen ! ❤️

Mailed a check today!

count it a privilege to be apart of such a popular and just place thank you our sweet puddle we love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍🥰

So happy to have you all in our area. Walden's Puddle has saved several animals for me. Always there to help. From baby bunnies when the mom was killed by a dog, to a mangy fox, an injured racoon and a sweet opossum. Thank you Walden's Puddle for all you do to help these beautiful animals recover and and be able to return to the wild.

We ❤️ “The Puddle”!!!

Thank you for all you do.

You guys are heroes and our city is so very lucky to have you! Hopefully no one tries to put a data center near you! Stay vigilant!

Amen ! ❤️

Fantastic news!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Walden's Puddle ohhh shoot.....ok...well there goes that idea lol

Thank you for all you do to care for our wildlife.

Cute little fox!

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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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