Referrals

Qualified rehabber referrals for both domestic species and wildlife

Thank you for taking the steps to find an injured animal the proper help.

If you’re sent to this page, please try referrals for the appropriate species below. As much as we hate to say no, sometimes we’re unable to accept an animal we’re contacted about either due to resource constraints, or if there may be a rehabber closer to you than who can help you sooner than us.

The listing below is primarily focused around Charlotte, NC. For the most up to date listing of rehabbers by species in all of NC, please consult the interactive map of state rehabbers from the NC Wildlife website. (If you are on a mobile interface, please switch to a tablet or desktop for easier use of the map.)

NOTE: All wildlife referrals listed on this page are licensed wildlife rehabilitators. These are the only individuals who are legally allowed to possess and provide care for live wildlife. These individuals are trained and have the necessary experience to prevent permanent dependence on humans, while maximizing an orphaned or injured animal's chance of survival upon release.

Wildlife

  • ** = Accepts Rabies Vector Species (bats, raccoons, skunks, fox, bobcats)

    • ARC (Charlotte): 704-552-2329

    • **Ruby Davis (Denver): 704-877-3037

    • Angela (Monroe): 704-942-7744

    • Tega Cay Wildlife Rehab: (803) 526-7991

    • **Barbara Rooney (Monroe): 973-296-7808

    • Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary (Concord): 980-228-9686

    • Creekside Wildlife Rescue (Shelby): 704-472-8385

    • Little Critter Rescue (Norwood): 704-322-2930

    • The Wildside Wildlife Rescue Inc. (Stanfield): 704-207-4409

  • Most found fawns are not abandoned. Please read more info here. If you still believe the fawn needs help, please contact one of these referrals:

    • Lisa Dilworth (Union County): 704-737-8830

    • Magnolia Fawn Rescue (Gray Court, SC): 864-981-4231

    • Nancy Holcomb (Monroe): 336-596-8201

    • The Wildside Wildlife Rescue Inc. (Stanfield): 704-207-4409

    • Rocky Mount Wildlife Rehab: 910-297-7271

    • Ruby Davis (Mt Island): 704-877-3037

    • Ashley McEntire (Indian Trail): 910-331-6996

    • Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary (Concord): 980-228-9686

    • Whitney Bruce (Charlotte): 239-810-0899

    • Michael Edelen (Charlotte): 704-312-0320

      Katherine Carpenter (Huntersville): 585-749-5712

    • Mackenzie Schelling (Peachland): 704-956-1245

    • Carolina Raptor Center (*raptors only* Huntersville): 704-875-6521

    • Carolina Wildlife Center (Columbia, SC): 803-772-3994

    • Carolina Wildlife (Concord): 980-228-9686

    • Asheboro Zoo (Asheboro): 336-879-7000

    • May Wildlife Center (Banner Elk): 828-898-2568

    • Carolina Wildlife Center (Columbia, SC): 803-772-3994

    • Carolina Wildlife (Concord): 980-228-9686

    • Asheboro Zoo (Asheboro): 336-879-7000

    • May Wildlife Center (Banner Elk): 828-898-2568

    • Karin Reynolds (Denver): 704-483-3942

    • Margaret Whisnant (Conover): 828-465-7275

Domestic