Welcome!

We are a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the care of injured, orphaned, and displaced native-to-Florida wildlife.

Our goal is to restore each animal to full health and prepare them for a successful release into the wild.

FOUND AN ANIMAL?


Refer to our tip sheets to see if the animal needs to be taken into care, reunited with mom, or left alone.

If care is needed, call us at 904-779-5569 and leave a message.

One of our team members will get in touch ASAP.

Download Tip Sheet

PLEASE NOTE:

We’re all volunteers, so please be patient!

Do not bring to our St. Augustine center without first speaking to a member of our team, as it is not staffed 24/7 and arrangements must be made.

Do not feed the animal!

RACCOONS

If it is injured or not fully furred, put it in a box with a heat source such as a rice sock, and call us immediately If it is not injured and is fully furred, try to reunite by putting it in a box with a towel or some sort of fabric. Make sure the box is big enough to contain it but small enough for mom to get in and retrieve them.

Do not feed!
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SQUIRRELS

If it is injured or not fully furred, put it in a box with a heat source such as a rice sock, and call us immediately. If the squirrel has been in contact with cat saliva, it needs antibiotics ASAP. If it is not injured and is fully furred, try to reunite with mom by putting it in a box with a towel and a heat source. Make sure the box is big enough to contain but small enough for mom to get in and retrieve the baby. If possible, place the box off the ground, by attaching it to a tree or fence – this will help keep it safe from predators.

Do not feed!
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OPOSSUMS

Opossum moms do not come back for their babies, so if the baby is injured or a juvenile less than 7 inches long (not including the tail), reach out to us immediately.

Do not attempt to feed.
Baby opossums must be tube fed!

RABBITS

Uninjured bunnies should be returned to their nest if you know its location. If a bunny has been in contact with cat saliva, it must be given antibiotics ASAP.

Bunnies suffer from capture myopathy, so lessen stress by refraining from handling and placing them in a box in a dark quiet place until you are able to get it to a rehabber.

PLEASE NOTE:

Never handle wildlife without gloves.

Never feed any animal that you find.

Only give wildlife to a licensed wildlife permit holder.
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FAWNS

Deer often leave their fawns alone for stretches of time, so if the fawn is not injured, leave it alone: most likely, mom will return.

If the fawn is injured, or located near a dead mom, or if it has wrinkled ears (looks like wilted lettuce and is an indication of dehydration), call us immediately.

Contact Us

You can reach us by calling our hotline at:
904-779-5569. Please leave a message with information about the animal you have found and your location. 

Our phone team checks messages every hour from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, seven days a week. We are a 100% volunteer organization, so please be patient! Someone WILL get back to you as soon as possible.

You can also email us at information@wildlifecoalition.com.

 

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Keep Them Alive!

 

Donations help us keep wildlife alive and our center running – contributions are always welcome!

We accept Zelle, PayPal, cash and check. You can also donate from our Amazon and Chewy Wishlist.

 

 

 

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We Need Volunteers!

 

If you have some free time and can help at our center, or to transport or foster animals, simply fill our our Volunteer Application
and we'll get back to you quickly!

 

 

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By The Numbers

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500

Volunteer Hours per Baby Animal

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3000

Animals Helped Each Year

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340

Dollars Per Baby Raccoon For Food

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They Need Us.
We Need You!
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No matter how few possessions you own or how little money you have, loving wildlife and nature will make you rich beyond measuure.


Paul Oxton

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