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.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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A huge thank you to CarMax of Rivergate for spending the day volunteering at Walden’s Puddle!
Their team worked incredibly hard cleaning, organizing supplies, and helping tackle important projects that keep our wildlife rehabilitation center running smoothly. Volunteers like these make a tremendous difference, allowing our staff to focus more time and energy on caring for the thousands of injured and orphaned animals that come through our doors each year.
We are so grateful for your dedication, positive attitudes, and willingness to lend a helping hand. We are especially thankful for the support of businesses in our community that choose to invest their time and resources in local nonprofits. Partnerships like these help us continue our mission of providing care for Tennessee’s injured and orphaned wildlife.
Thank you, CarMax of Rivergate, for supporting Walden’s Puddle and the wildlife we serve!
Way to go Carmax!!!
It was an amazing experience! Y'all do great work and it really was nice to meet all of you and know more about what you do!
we love the puddle they are very very caring very dedicated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s awesome 💜💜💜
We enjoyed being there and helping in any way we could and look forward to future volunteer events with you!
Paige Stephens
We've spent many years caring for orphaned squirrels, and while they are guaranteed troublemakers in rehab, they still make us smile every day.
One minute they're bouncing off the walls, the next they're passed out in the most dramatic sleeping positions you've ever seen, until they wake up five minutes later convinced they've never been fed before.
Here's to the fluffy creatures of chaos we can't help but love.
We have 3 we feed, we thought the one was a male bc it was dominant then to discover nipples, and who knew male squirrel had balls? 🥴
Yes they are adorable, when they are not digging everything up in the garden. Or raising caine in the attic. Finally after 2 years we got them out and (hopefully all entrances sealed.)
Nope it’s not. My squirrels are so cute sitting in their picnic table that’s hanging.
I’ve taken 2 to yall. This made me so happy 🥰
Thank you for taking care of our wildlife family! You are all appreciated more than you know. 🐿️ 🤎🐿️
Cute 🥰
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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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