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 Caterpillar Financial-Data Solutions-Data Governance Division team for spending their day volunteering at Walden’s Puddle!
This is one of our busiest times of the year, and having dedicated volunteers step in to help with projects and tasks behind the scenes makes an incredible difference. Their hard work allows our staff to focus on what matters most—providing direct care to the hundreds of injured and orphaned wildlife patients that depend on us every day.
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A huge thank you to the Caterpillar Financial-Data Solutions-Data Governance Division team for spending their day volunteering at Walden’s Puddle! This is one of our busiest times of the year, and having dedicated volunteers step in to help with projects and tasks behind the scenes makes an incredible difference. Their hard work allows our staff to focus on what matters most—providing direct care to the hundreds of injured and orphaned wildlife patients that depend on us every day. We are so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to supporting our mission. Corporate volunteer days like this are invaluable to our organization, and we truly appreciate your willingness to lend a hand. Thank you for helping make a difference for Tennessee’s wildlife!
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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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