Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue and Response Team

02/01/2025

Please Share to help get folks to the right page support during this transition. 🦊🐰🦝🐾💜

New year, New Look, Easier Experience! 🎉🎊

With the start of 2025 we have some exciting changes to our Facebook. 💻

We have officially merged our volunteer rescue network page Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue and Response Team to now be here on our main page.

If you need support for an animal in need you can now simply just message us on the main page! Our amazing volunteers are ready to answer your wildlife questions and help save lives. 💜🪶🐾

31/12/2024

Don't forget to follow us at Ohio Wildlife Center to request animal support in 2025. Our volunteer team is getting set-up now to help support you in 2025 on this page. The messaging services here will be shutoff in the new year to help direct folks to the main page.

Send a message to learn more

13/12/2024

Moving into 2025 we will be archiving this page!

On January 1st you will see the ability to message our main Ohio Wildlife Center page for support!!

We are excited for this change to help streamline rescue support and help you connect in many ways with our organization.

To help prepare for this change make sure to follow:
Ohio Wildlife Center

05/09/2023

13/06/2023

Orphaned raccoons or young raccoons learning how to explore and forage on their own?🦡

If you see raccoons out wandering during the day this time of year, it does not necessarily mean they are ill or orphaned!

🦝 Mother raccoons are single parents and raise their babies by themselves. Often, she will leave her young during the day to forage for food or seek water.
🦝 Groups of young raccoons will sometimes venture out while mom is away to explore, especially as they grow larger and the den becomes too cramped or too hot.
🦝 They do not venture far from their home and mom will be by to collect them when she returns to the area. They are learning how to survive on their own and this is an important part of growing up!
🦝 Raccoons may be traveling to look for a new den during the day if they were spooked or chased out of their previous home.
🦝 If you do see a raccoon out during the day, take a moment to observe what the animal is doing, regardless of age. If they seem like they are moving with a purpose- ie., not aimlessly walking in circles, seeming oblivious to noises and movements around them, or displaying illness (drooling, discharge from eyes, open wounds, etc.), PLEASE, leave them be.

🦝 If you are concerned a young raccoon or group is orphaned, monitor them for a 24-hour period to allow mom to come and collect them overnight. If no adults are seen after that period, contact the Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue and Response Team or call our InfoLine at (614) 793- 9453.

24/05/2023

Help! I found a baby fawn! A resting fawn, lying down, curled up, does not necessarily need help. A fawn is often seen in the same spot for several days (even immediately next to a home, deck or garage) until the mother leads it to a new location. White tailed deer moms will leave their fawns during the day and return to them at night. This is normal behavior, as it helps to protect the baby from predators. Unfortunately, native forested habitat has been transformed into a more urban environment, making some of the resting spots more obvious and vulnerable to humans.
Leave it alone and keep an eye on it. If you see any of these concerning signs, call or InfoLine at (614) 793-9453 or message the Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue and Response Team directly:
❗Crying, bleating, or approaching people
❗Covered in flies, especially on its back end
❗Curled ear tips (see photo)
❗Located directly next to a dead adult deer

11/05/2023

09/05/2023

Since we couldn't have made this better ourselves, we want to share this great infographic from our friends at National Audubon Society!

We often get calls asking what to do when someone finds a baby bird. This is great information on how to troubleshoot!

If you ever have additional questions or need help- we are always here! You can contact our Info Line at (614) 793-9453 or reach out through Facebook to our volunteer Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue and Response Team. Please keep note Infoline/Rescue and Response Facebook are monitored by volunteers- during our busy season, response times may be delayed.