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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Just a bird and his emotional support Q-tip.
Cardinals may be small, but their bite strength is no joke. That thick, cone-shaped beak is built for cracking tough seeds, which means their bite is way stronger than you’d expect from a songbird.
During exams, when a cardinal decides to bite something, we’ll sometimes offer a small stick, or in a pinch, a Q-tip. Since he’s going to clamp down on something, we’d prefer it not be our fingers.
My grandson has emotional support fuzz. The stuffing from a pillow or stuffed animal. It's a real thing.
When I worked there, that was most serious injury 😂😂 I forgot the Q-tip and had to be rescued.
This picture is amazing. It makes me laugh! Somebody was awfully clever to think of using a Q-tip! 
He is beautiful!! Will he be returned to the area from which he was found? I’m curious as if there is a Mrs. Cardinal in the vicinity.
I learned this the hard way, bare handedly rescuing one out of the road to bring to you guys 🤣💀🤣 Not only do they bite, they also gnaw.
What a cutie. I’ve been trying to administer oral meds for our cockatiel this week. Thankfully her disapproving nips aren’t quite as strong. Bird are so sassy.
“ I’m feisty but grateful “ 
How handsome a little snuggin!
He's beautiful! My great grandmother loved red birds seeing 1 always makes me think of her!
This might be my favorite picture you’ve shared, yet 🤍
Been there done that and it hurts!! He is gorgeous! get better soon buddy
Great photo 💚
What happened to this baby
👍😊
Brandon Mitchell
After recovering from a fractured wing, we were thrilled to release this bald eagle and watch her fly effortlessly across the Cumberland River.
Her recovery took time and patience. She required a specialized wing wrap to stabilize the fracture while it healed, along with pain management, supportive care, and plenty of food to rebuild the strength she had lost. Once the bone had healed, it was time for her to put in the work gradually rebuilding the muscles in that wing through careful conditioning without pushing her too quickly.
Watching her take off with strength and confidence after everything she had been through was an incredible moment - one that shows exactly why wildlife rehabilitation matters.
📸 A big thank you to our volunteer Stacy Alger for her incredible photography! (If you'd like to see more of her work you can check her out here: www.stacyalgerphotography.com)
Do you chip them too. In case they faulter?
Wow wow such a gorgeous picture of the eagle sure glad it’s recovered from the fractured wing and it can fly high now. Thank you so much for the share.❤️❤️❤️❤️🦅
Stunning
Thank you so much for your care, expertise, patience and love of wild things!! ❤️
And the award goes to Walden’s Puddle for the most uplifting story of the day!
God Bless You, Walden's Puddle! ❤️🙏
Great photo Stacy
Great work, as always! 💕💕💕
She is beautiful.
She is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you to all involved!
Fly high baby girl!
Beautiful!!!
Can you update us on the Eagle that was injured on Hwy 25 in Castalian Springs, TN
Michael Short Tracie Short
Diana ❤️❤️❤️
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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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