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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Every single day, we interact with people that find an animal in need, choose compassion, and take action.

One person found an injured bird while out kayaking, paddled hours to get it to shore, and then drove hours to get it to our facility. Someone else encountered a red fox with mange that killed her favorite chicken, but she saw that the fox was desperate and needed care, so she got it to us for help.

Today, these small acts of compassion remind us of something people demonstrated so profoundly in response to the horrific tragedy 25 years ago, and something they continue to show us on even the most ordinary days: when someone needs help, people so often choose to help.

In every video you see today, every article you read, every voicemail you hear - love, connection, and bravery are what shine through. On that worst day, you hugged your loved ones tighter, you cried for strangers, and you mourned, for both individuals and a nation.

On September 11, 2001, countless people ran toward others who needed them. It’s one of the things we can be most proud of as a people, and part of what we will truly never forget, because, in much smaller ways, that same instinct to step forward and help is shown to us every single day.
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Every single day, we interact with people that find an animal in need, choose compassion, and take action. 

One person found an injured bird while out kayaking, paddled hours to get it to shore, and then drove hours to get it to our facility. Someone else encountered a red fox with mange that killed her favorite chicken, but she saw that the fox was desperate and needed care, so she got it to us for help.

Today, these small acts of compassion remind us of something people demonstrated so profoundly in response to the horrific tragedy 25 years ago, and something they continue to show us on even the most ordinary days: when someone needs help, people so often choose to help.

In every video you see today, every article you read, every voicemail you hear - love, connection, and bravery are what shine through. On that worst day, you hugged your loved ones tighter, you cried for strangers, and you mourned, for both individuals and a nation.  

On September 11, 2001, countless people ran toward others who needed them. It’s one of the things we can be most proud of as a people, and part of what we will truly never forget, because, in much smaller ways, that same instinct to step forward and help is shown to us every single day.

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What an absolutely beautiful, brilliant, sensitive and stunning post. Whoever wrote this is an incredible writer, and able to turn compassion into an art form. Thank you, Walden's Puddle, for this. It stopped me on my tracks and will bring you another online donation from me. Just wish you had added a "Donate" key to make doing the online donation simple.

There are very many good people in this world. Thank you, Walden’s Pond, for being great!

Baby season isn't over yet! While we are typically flooded with Eastern gray squirrels this time of year, this fox squirrel has been an adorable recent addition.

Squirrels have two breeding seasons a year, so late summer brings in the second round. Not every female will have two litters, but healthy adult females can raise another litter later in the year. So while our spring babies are already grown and out living their wild squirrel lives, little ones like this are just getting started!
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Baby season isnt over yet! While we are typically flooded with Eastern gray squirrels this time of year, this fox squirrel has been an adorable recent addition. 

Squirrels have two breeding seasons a year, so late summer brings in the second round. Not every female will have two litters, but healthy adult females can raise another litter later in the year. So while our spring babies are already grown and out living their wild squirrel lives, little ones like this are just getting started!

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How early in their life can a female have babies I grew up with these guys they’re so pretty

So adorable! Thank you for taking such good care of them ❤️

Beauty

Never seen a fox squirrel. Sure is pretty.

So precious ! Thank you for educating us about these sweet animals !

Thanks for all yall do...

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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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