Found an Animal?
Here is a partial list of local rehabbers located around our areas.
Please note if in Rochester your local wildlife rehabbers are in Region 8.
As with any wildlife it is suggested that you do not handle the animal on your own. It may cause you or the animal harm. Always consult a professional before handling any wildlife. The following link should be used to determine if the animal does need help and provides safety tips. Wildlife Rehab Information for the public – does this animal need help?
A larger list of wildlife rehabbers can be obtained by contacting you local DEC Region Office.
Region 5
DEC Region 5 Office, Ray Brook 518-897-1291
REGION 5 Suboffice, Warrensburg 518-623-1200
County: Clinton
Town: Morrisonville
Rosemary Maglienti
maglientis@aol,com 518-563-8725 518-593-2215
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License
Animals Accepted: small mammals, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds.
County: Essex
Town: Bloomingdale
Daniel Alempijevic 347-254-5485
danalemp1216@yahoo.com
Phone License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Newcomb
Amy Freiman, NYSWRC
nisseq@aol.com 518 582 3655
License: Class 2, RVS, Oil Spill Training
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Raccoons, Bats, Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Reptiles/Amphibians
Must call first, then transport to Newcomb (unless RVS)
Town: Schroon Lake
Laura Von Rosk
mail@lauravonrosk.com 518-532-7207
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals
Town: Wilmington
Wendy B. Hall Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center
wendy@adirondackwildlife.org 518 946 2428, 914 715 7620
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect and Possess
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Can not accept raccoons, bats, or any other rabies-vector animals. Have collect and possess federal permit – live, as well as USDA dangerous animal license.We offer educational presentations using non-releaseable raptors as “ambassadors”, for any type of group or organization, as we are a wildlife refuge as well as rehab center. We also use a wolf hybrid and will soon be getting a coyote.
Town: Wilmington
Jonas Borkholder Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center
jonas@adirondackwildlife.org Phone 914-715-1050
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
I do not have my own federal migratory bird license, but I work on these species at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center.
County: Franklin
Town: Malone
Marie Florio
mmfl26@yahoo.com 518-483-7065
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals
County: Fulton
Town: Johnstown
Sarah McDaniel, www.myspace.com/raptorhealer
raptorhealer@nycap.rr.com 505-5351
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect and Possess, USF&W special purpose – migratory bird – education, NYS falconry permit, USF&W migratory bird – falconry
Animals Accepted: Raptors, songbirds, small mammals, will take in and stabilize any animal
County: Saratoga
Town: Corinth
Diane Hime, North Country Wild Care
lemay1@frontiernet.net 518-654-9883
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Non-Migratory Birds
This Spring I plan on taking in orphaned fawns.
Town: Fort Edward
Cathy Lehmann North Country Wild Care
cal@bpsrlaw.com 518 792-3018
License: Class 1, RVS, Federal Migratory Bird Permit
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Game Birds, Waterfowl, Reptiles, Raccoons, Skunks, Bats
County: Saratoga
Town: Charlton
Maria Dorr-Dorynek
518-399-8152
License: Class 2, RVS
Animals Accepted: Small mammals, Gamebirds, Waterfowl, Raccoons, Skunks
Animals: Will take in anything except mice and bats
Town: Saratoga Springs
Trish & Bernie Marki, North Country Wild Care hotline 518-964-6740
Blacklab5@aol.com 518-587-6676, 518-644-2146
License: Class 1, License to Collect or Possess, Federal Migratory Bird Permit, USF&W special purpose – migratory bird – education
Animals Accepted: Large and small mammals – we will take in and stabilize any animal , focus on Deer, raptors
Elena Rizzo/Jamie Mazurek North Country Wild Care
erizzo1204@yahoo.com 518-871-1231, Alternate Phone 518-424-4245
License: Class 1, RVS Certified
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raccoons
Large mammals limited to juveniles.
County: Warren
Town: Bolton Landing
Lainie Angel, North Country Wild Care
berneck2000@gmail.com 518-644-2747
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Non-Migratory Birds
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Trish & Bernie Marki, North Country Wild Care hotline 518-964-6740
Blacklab5@aol.com 518-644-2146, 518-587-6676
License: Class 1, License to Collect or Possess, Federal Migratory Bird Permit, USF&W special purpose – migratory bird – education
Animals Accepted: Large and small mammals – we will take in and stabilize any animal , focus on Deer, raptors
Town: Diamond Point
Nancy KimballNorth Country Wild Care
nmkimball@live.com 518-668-0115
License: Class 1, License to Collect and Possess
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
Adult song birds only- Federal permits for non-releasable educational owls -NWRA member
Town: Lake George
Gary L. Bolster, North Country Wild Care
glbolster@yahoo.com 518-668-2663 Alternate Phone 518-260-0677
License: Class 1, RVS
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Raccoons, Skunks, Bats, Game Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Thurman
Molly Gallagher, Silver Lair Sanctuary
silverlair@verizon.net 518-538-7983, please use email weekends & evenings
License: Class 2, RVS, Federal Migratory Bird Permit, License to Collect or Possess
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Game Birds, Waterfowl, Non-migratory Birds
Town: Warrensburg
Crystal Collier, North Country Wild Care
hippiesonly@gmail.com 518-623-3884
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals
County: Washington
Town: Salem
Denise Fuoco, North Country Wild Care
dfuoco@usadatanet.net, 518-221-8898
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals
Region 6
DEC Region 6 Office, Watertown 315-785-2261
County: Herkimer
Town: Frankfort
Kristi Smith 315-894-3739, 315-314-1762
knksmith131@aol.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Non-Migratory Birds
I handle most small mammals, such as gray and red squirrels, rabbits, muskrat,woodchuck,beaver,mink,and more. I also will take large mammals(mostly fawns). If I can not take in an animal I will help you to find a good rehabilitator who can. Hoping to be rvs certified soon.
Town: West Winfield
Kelly Bunce
hawkly88@windstream.net 315-822-5000
License: Class 1
Training: Oil Spill
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Songbirds, Reptiles
Town: West Winfield
June Bunce
hawkly88@windstream.net 315-822-6982
License: Class 1
Training: Oil Spill
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Reptiles
County: Jefferson
Town: Adams
Jackie L Cooper
Jackielcooper@frontiernet.net (315) 405-1072
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, RVS
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Bats, Raptors, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians
I do not pick up or transport animals, I accept animals and birds weekdays only between 6pm and 9pm, and all day weekends. I take waterfowl, game birds, and raptor eggs. Two egg incubators and brooders on premises. Specialize in members of the weasel family Short tail, Long tail, mink, fisher and otter.
Town: Calcium
Jenna Yager 518-569-0769
oneanimalhugger@yahoo.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Song Birds, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
I offer neonatal care, pre-release, and emergency care. Unless I’m at capacity, I’ll probably take any animal in need.
Town: Wellesley Island
Sue Hildenbrand-Burns, www.wellesleyisland.net
s-r@hillwoman.com 315-482-2985
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License, Oil Spill Training
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Wilna
SANDRA J. MCCREADIE, ROR-LAKE WILDLIFE REHAB.
SM8489@YAHOO.COM (315) 767-1609
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
I OFFER EMERGENCY CARE,NEONATAL TO ADULT CARE.I’M ALSO A VET.ASS’T..IF I CAN NOT ACCEPT AN ANIMAL, I WILL ASSIST YOU TO LOCATE ANOTHER REHABBER THAT CAN TAKE THE ANIMAL, IN AN EMERGENCY I WILL POSSIBLY TAKE IN ANY ANIMAL AND GET IT TO THE APPROPRIATE REHABBER.
County: Oneida
Cleveland
Crystal Seoane 315-675-3958 315-751-8955
cseoane1@hotmail.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Lee Center
Annie Wilczak, Wild Blue Yonder Wildlife Rehab & Release
wilczak@citlink.net (315) 942-6766 (315) 271-9547
License: Class 2, RVS
Animals Accepted: Large mammals, Small mammals, Raccoons, Skunks
Over-Winter facility. Neonate to adult care, traumatic care, soft release in private sanctuary. Will accept NWCO-live trapped family units and singletons.
Lectures regarding Rabies Awareness& Wildlife Preservation for young & adult groups-free.
Future RVS permittees mentoring.
DEC Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator.
Region 7
DEC Region 7 Office, Syracuse 607-753-3095
County: Broome
Town: Binghamton
Neil Hobbs Phone 607-343-5951
License: Class 1, License to Collect and Possess
Animals accepted: Small Mammals
We handle small mammals such as gray squirrel, red squirrel, chipmunk, rabbit, woodchuck, opossum, etc. We can also handle non-migratory birds. However, if you call us about an animal that we do not handle, we would be happy to assist in helping you locate another rehabilitator who can handle the animal / bird. 6/2012
County: Cayuga
Town: Sterling
Gabriele Whitman, Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Network
315-754-6208
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Training: Oil Spill
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Songbirds, Gamebirds, Waterfowl, Reptiles
Our policy at Second Chance Wildlife is to rehab without prejudice, we return phone calls promptly and we accept any animal in need.
Skills: I love to help out new rehabbers, by providing advice, starter kits, providing information for obtaining supplies in the future and generally assisting them to become qualified rehabbers.
County: Cortland
Town: Dryden
Suzanne Scheuring 607-753-0652, 516-851-9688
sue.freespirit@gmail.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Reptiles/Amphibians
County: Madison
County: Onondaga
Town: Syracuse
Pamela Mead 315-247-1072
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
I handle most small mammals such as rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, opossums and woodchucks. I can not take rabies vector species such as raccoons, skunks and bats. I can take pigeons, house sparrows and starlings as well as pheasants, and wild turkeys. I can not take any migrating birds. I also accept turtles.
County: Oswego
Town: Bernhards Bay
Deona Presseau 315-675-3296, Alternate Phone 315-560-8409
Deona27@hotmail.com
License: Class 1, RVS Certified
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raccoons, Skunks, Bats, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Constantia
Richard Schoeck
RSchoeck08@peoplepc.com (315) 675-3690
License: Class 1, License to Collect and Possess
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Fulton
Kathy Evans 315-569-7281
kitcate@yahoo.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals
I will take in squirrels and possums.
Town: Pennellville
Jean Soprano, Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc
Vin42AD@aol.com (315) 695-6418
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess, RVS
Training: Oil Spill Training
Animals Accepted: Black bears, raptors
We specialize in raptors and black bear cubs.
Kindred Kingdoms provides educational programs to a wide range of public groups, reaching thousands of people each year. We also work closely with wildlife management and zoology college majors from a variety of universities in the upstate area. We continue to assist newly licensed wildlife rehabbers and provide training sessions and materials to all those interested.
Town: Richland
Catherine Derr 315-298-3211
wackyfarm@frontiernet.net
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals
I accept Fawns. I do not accept birds or rabies vector species
County: Tioga
Town: Owego
Barb Cole, Southern Tier Wildlife Center
brancher@clarityconnect.com 607-687-1584
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Training: Oil Spill Training
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Game Birds, Waterfowl
I can do programs for both the public and for beginning rehabber training. Advice on songbirds, fawns and owls
Region 8
DEC Region 8 Office, Avon 716-226-2466
County: Livingston
Town: Geneseo
Jessica Walter 585-245-1303
jwalter@livoniacsd.org
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
Nancy Kroll 585-519-7402
nkkritters27@hotmail.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
My main interest at this time is turtles. I have many years of experience in many species.
Town: Lima
Tammy Sweet 585-330-3112
tas2sweet4u@hotmail.com
License: Class 1, NWCO license, Chemical Capture Certified
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Fawns, Non-Migratory Birds
County: Monroe
Town: Webster
Barbara Hollands
barbh103@rochester.rr.com 585-872-6080
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License
Training: Oil Spill Training, RVS
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Large Mammals, Skunks
Animals: I specialize in mammals and handle fox and coyote for my county. I am a NYS licensed Veterinary Technician.
Skills: I have several mammal species educational presentations (some of which are media ready). I am more than willingly to provide any assistance or information to other rehabilitators on the following subjects, nuisance wildlife license, chemical immobilization of animals, EARS (Emergency Animal Rescue Service Disaster Response (I am currently certified in all of the above). Additionally, I conduct 3 of the 7 sections of the NYS Rabies Certification Class.
Town: West Irondequoit
Kerri Perucki 585-342-2002
Perucki@rochester.rr.com
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals
I specialize in squirrels and rabbits. I am not set up for birds but in an emergency I’ll take just about anything and get it to the right place. I work closely with East Ridge Animal Hospital – Wildlife. 2012
Town: Fairport
Lisa Emerald-Kaufman
veganlisa@gmail.com
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals
County: Ontario
County: Orleans
Town: Shelby, south of Medina
Wendi Pencille, Bless the Beasts Foundation Inc
wpencile@rochester.rr.com 585-798-3531
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Animals Accepted: Raptors, Waterfowl
Due to rehab of our first baby human I am only taking in raptors and some waterfowl at this time.
Free Education Programs, computer usage for rehabilitation – for state & federal logs & donor mailing databases, non profit status, grant writing, publishing & writing newsletters.
County: Schulyer
Town: Burdett
Marsha Zgola
mmz2@cornell.edu 607 546-7367 H 607 253-3367 W
License: Class 2, License to Collect and Possess
Animals accepted: Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
County: Seneca
Town: Seneca Falls
Mary Lou Haines
Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
mhaines@scs-networks.com 315-415-4187
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors
I specialize in small mammals such as grey squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks and opossums. I do accept fawns. I will transport raptors.
County: Steuben none
County: Wayne
Town: Marion
Kristin Forsythe, Kritterkris and Feathered Friends
krittrkris@yahoo.com 315-374-4542
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess, RVS
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
I do education programs with birds of prey for any group, my birds are excellent teaching creatures for kids
Town: Walworth
Carrie Leo Caring For Cottontails Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
caringforcottontails@gmail.com 585-410-3017
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals
Specializing in cottontail rabbits. Will help with other species if needed.
Region 9
DEC Region 9 Office, Buffalo (716) 372-0645
County: Allegany
County: Cattaraugus
Town: Olean
Mark Baker
goshawkmia@yahoo.com 716 378-6806
License: Class 1, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Animals Accepted: raptors, gamebirds
Do educational program
County: Chautauqua
Town: Kennedy
Shanon Wilson 716-499-3151
smr_angel_2000@yahoo.com
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
County: Erie
Town: Lackawanna
Allie Tuttle
starpy24@hotmail.com 716-698-8313
License: Class 1
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Non-Migratory Birds, Baby squirrels and Rabbits
Am willing to share knowledge with anyone who seeks it
Petra Link, Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center, Inc.
palink@yahoo.com 716-697-0682
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians
I am specializing in rehabilitation of all reptiles and amphibians.
Town: East Concord
Elise Able, Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue, Inc
foxladye@yahoo.com (716) 592-1861
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Training: Rabies Vector Species
Animals Accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Foxes, Coyotes, Bobcats, Mink, Weasel, Fisher, Porcupines, Beavers, Reptiles, NO raccoons
I do consultation on fox, weasel family and coyotes. Nuisance control and chemical capture
Town: Grand Island
Eric Sharpe, SPCA Wildlife Department
esharpe01@me.com 585-708-9453
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Small Mammals, Song Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Hamburg
Constance M. Maue, Wilderness Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Inc
RehabLady11@roadrunner.com (716) 627-9366, (716) 472-7905
License: Class 2, License to Collect and Possess
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds. Can accept and house larger mammals such as fox & coyote, but no facilities for deer or bear
I have had a lot of success rehabbing injured cottontail rabbits. Also could give talks to other rehabbers re: squirrels, or to scout groups, etc on rehabilitation in general. I have several live animals kept under the Collect & Possess license that are appropriate for educational talks.
Town: Kenmore/Tonawanda
Terri Lee Murphy
wtaoffice@aol.com 716-873-2084
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Large Mammals , specialize in deer and opossums
Town: North Collins
Carolyn Kurdziel http://www.wetoohavedogs.com
carolyn@wetoohavedogs.com 716-337-2360
License: Class 1
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Non-Migratory Birds
Town: Orchard Park
Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center, Inc.
info@messingerwoods.org (716) 648-8091
We accept all animals except rabies vector species.
County: Niagara
Town: Cambria
Kathleen Britton Wild Kritters of Niagara County, Inc
kritters@roadrunner.com home (716) 731-9334, cell (716) 316-9657
License: Class 2, Federal Migratory Bird License, License to Collect or Possess
Training: Oil Spill Training, Chemical restraint, RVS
Animals Accepted: Small Mammals, Raptors, Raccoons
Patricia A. Shepherd, Wild Kritters of Niagara County, Inc
Patte44@aol.com 716-731-3840
License: Class I
Animals Accepted: Bunnies, squirrels, starlings
Town: Lockport
Kristina & Ashley Harris, Wild Kritters of Niagara County, Inc
wildlifegirl17@yahoo.com 716-201-5570
License: Class I
Animals Accepted: large and small mammals
Scott Navarro, AWARE – Association for Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Education Inc
sen@bluefrog.com 716.984.497
License: Class 2, Oil Spill Training
Animals accepted: Large Mammals, Small Mammals, Raptors, Song Birds, Waterfowl, Game Birds, Reptiles/Amphibians, Non-Migratory Birds
6 yrs. experience
Jacalyn Perry, AWARE – Association for Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Education Inc
awarejlt@roadrunner.com (716) 625-8189
License: Class II, License to Collect or Possess, Federal Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Migratory Bird Possession Permit
Training: Oil spill
Animals Accepted: small mammals, all birds, reptiles and amphibians
Training classes for new rehabillitators and volunteers. Live educational programs and displays available.