ODNR Division of Wildlife - Experiencing Wildlife - Orphaned & Injured Wildlife

List of Wildlife Rehabilitators Arranged by County

County

Name

Permit Conditions and/or Restrictions

City

Telephone

Permit*

Rabies Vector Species**

Allen

Cathy

Hiestand

Reptiles and amphibians only. Refer or transfer all other wildlife to another permitted Category II Rehabilitoator.

Elida

(419) 339-1188

II

Does Not Accept

Ashtabula

William

Horne

Transfer large raptors to a Category II facility.  AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE ENDANGERED MAMMALS (valid until 3/15/14, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Windsor

(440) 272-5614

II

Does Accept

Auglaize

Laura

Daggerhart

Orphans squirrels and rabbits only, refer/transfer all other wildlife to a Category II Rehabilitator.

St. Marys

(513) 875-3433

I

Does Not Accept

Butler

Debra

Bowles

Orphaned or injured song birds only.  Transfer birds for additional pre-release conditioning as needed.

Oxford

(513) 624-9723

II

Does Not Accept

Butler

Traci

Bradley

Mammals only, transfer all avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

West Chester

(513) 755-1725

II

Does Not Accept

Butler

Barbara

Seeley

Mammals, waterfowl and songbirds.  Transfer raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Reily

(513) 624-9763

II

Does Accept

Butler

Damien

Oxier

Native Ohio reptile rehabilitation only.

Liberty Township

(513) 844-6340

II

Does Not Accept

Butler

Deborah

King

Orphaned squirrels and rabbits only.  Refer or transfer all other wildlife to a licensed Category II rehabilitator.

Hamilton

(513) 738-1937

I

Does Not Accept

Butler

Cherigene

Slaughter

Orphaned and injured mammals only.  Refer or transfer all other wildlife to a licensed Category II rehabilitator.

Middletown

(513) 422-4182

II

Does Accept

Carroll

Nancy

Owen

Mammals and migratory birds primarily.  As needed, transfer large raptors for pre-release conditioning to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Carrolton

(330) 738-2016

II

Does Accept

Clermont

Tracy

Brewer

Songbirds/passerines and waterbirds and seagulls only.  Tranfer all other wildlife to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

New Richmond

(513) 797-7239

II

Does Not Accept

Clermont

Neva

Broderick

Orphaned or injured mammals, and song birds only. Transfer all other avian species to another Category II Rehabilitator.

Moscow

(513) 875-3433

II

Does Accept

Clermont

Sheina

Gilpin

Mammals (except adult raccoons), reptiles, and small song birds.  Transfer all raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Pleasant Plain

(513) 875-3433

II

Does Accept

Clermont

Jennifer

Taylor

Neonate mammals, turtles, waterfowl, and small songbirds.  Transfer all raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Milford

(513) 875-3433

II

Does Not Accept

Clermont

Bonnie

Morrison

Orphaned or injured mammals only,  refer or transfer all avian species to another Category II Rehabilitator.

Batavia

(513) 875-3433

II

Does Accept

Clermont

Carolyn

Vining

Mammals and reptiles only, refer or transfer all avian species to another permitted Category II  rehabilitator.

New Richmond

(513) 553-0217

II

Does Not Accept

Columbiana

Katherine

Sacco

Orphans squirrels and rabbits only, refer/transfer all other wildlife to a Category II Rehabilitator.

Salem

(330) 301-5039

I

Does Not Accept

Columbiana

Emily

Sacco

Orphans squirrels and rabbits only, refer/transfer all other wildlife to a Category II Rehabilitator.

Salem

(330) 301-5038

I

Does Not Accept

Columbiana

Sarah

Sacco Olson

Orphans squirrels and rabbits only, refer/transfer all other wildlife to a Category II Rehabilitator.

Salem

(330) 301-4915

I

Does Not Accept

Crawford

Jane

Schnelker

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/01/09 letter).

Crestline

(419) 683-3228

II

Does Accept

Cuyahoga

David

Wolf

Does not accept, skunk, coyote, beaver or nursing wildlife.  TRANSFER ALL MEDIUM & LARGE RAPTORS to Category II facility for pre-release conditioning.

Bay Village

(440) 871-2900

II

Does Accept

Cuyahoga

Linda

Palmentera

Providing wildlife transport to other licensed Category II Rehabilitators only.

Garfield Hts

(216) 883-3008

II

Does Not Accept

Cuyahoga

Kim

Hinkle

Orphan and injured squirrels only, refer or transfer all other species to a permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Solon

(440) 498-0799

II

Does Not Accept

Cuyahoga

Molly

Ryan

Orphan squirrels and woodchucks only, refer or transfer all other species to a licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

Parma

(440) 823-7646

I

Does Not Accept

Cuyahoga

Carrie

Rhoda, RVT

Orphaned or injured mammals ONLY, refer or transfer all avian species to another licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

Strongsville

(440) 263-7530

II

Does Accept

Cuyahoga

Sharon

Doerge

Orphaned squirrels only, refer or transfer all other species to a licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

Rocky River

(440) 331-0357

I

Does Not Accept

Erie

Mona Rae

Rutger

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/01/09 letter).

Castalia

(419) 684-9539

II

Does Accept

Franklin

Lisa

Fosco

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Columbus

(614) 793-9453

II

Does Accept

Geauga

Noreen

Gibson

Orphan squirrels only, transfer all avian species & injured wildlife to a permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Chersterland

(440) 729-2554

I

Does Not Accept

Greene

Elizabeth

Ross

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/01/09 letter).

Yellow Springs

(937) 767-7648

II

Does Not Accept

Greene

Lynn

Reily

Mammals only, transfer avian species to another permitted category II Rehabilitator.

Xenia

(937) 374-1674

II

Does Accept

Hamilton

Linda

Ott

Mammals, waterfowl and songbirds.  Transfer raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Cincinnati

(513) 471-2025

II

Does Accept

Hamilton

Polly

Bond

Squirrels, rabbits, opposums, woodchucks, and songbirds only.  Transfer all other animals to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Cincinnati

(513) 791-3377

II

Does Not Accept

Hamilton

Marilyn

Arn

Mammals and songbirds with limited initial care of raptors. Transfer raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator for further care and conditioning.

Cincinnati

(513) 875-3433

II

Does Accept

Hamilton

Cynthia

Alverson

Raptors only, transfer/refer all other species to a permitted Category II Rehabilitator.  AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Cincinnati

(513) 509-2469

II

Does Not Accept

Hamilton

Sara

Moore

Orphaned mammals only.  Transfer all injured mammals and avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.  RVS Class needs to be completed ASAP

Cleves

(513) 941-6304

II

Does Accept

Hancock

Kim

McClellan-Schneiderman

Mammals only, transfer all avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Fostoria

(419) 436-0667

II

Does Accept

Hancock

Steven

Simons

Orphan rabbits and squirrels only.  Transfer or refer all other wildlife to another permitted rehabilitator.

Findlay

(419) 420-3757

I

Does Not Accept

Hardin

Nancy

Mabrey

Neonate mammals and injured squirrels & rabbits only.  Refer/transfer all avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitation.

Kenton

(419) 673-1977

II

Does Accept

Highland

Linda

Perry

Orphan squirrels and rabbits only, transfer or refer all injured mammals and all avian species to a licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

Hillsboro

(937) 442-1805

I

Does Not Accept

Highland

Adrienne

Wolf

Orphans squirrels and rabbits only, refer/transfer all other wildlife to a Category II Rehabilitator.

Hillsboro

(937) 661-5284

I

Does Not Accept

Huron

Maribeth

Taylor

As needed, transfer raptors needing specialized care/pre-release conditioning to another Category II Rehabilitator.

Willard

(419) 935-1782

II

Does Accept

Knox

Cynthia

Atkinson

Raptors primarily.  Consult with another permitted Category II Rehabilitator for raptors requiring special care or pre-release conditioning.   Limited space for mammals, transfer to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator, as needed.

Martinsburg

(740) 668-4942

II

Does Not Accept

Lake

Ann

Bugeda

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN & MAMMALIAN SPECIES. (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in letter permits dated 3/1/09).

Kirtland

(440) 256-2131

II

Does Accept

Lake

Lynn

Dunlap

Orphan or injured mammals and songbirds, refer or transfer all other wildlife to a Category II rehabilitator.

Perry

(440) 259-2292

II

Does Accept

Lorain

Jessica

Wilson

Orphaned squirrels only, transfer or refer injured mammals and all avian species to a permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Amherst

(440) 396-1631

I

Does Not Accept

Lorain

Susan

MacGillis

Raptors and sonbirds only.  As needed, transfer raptors needing special care or pre-release conditioning  to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Wellington

(440) 315-9323

II

Does Not Accept

Lorain

Deborah

Cipriani

Skunks, opossums, or orphaned raccoons only, refer or transfer all other wildlife to another permitted rehabilitator.

North Ridgeville

(440) 327-4349

II

Does Accept

Lucas

Laura

Zitzelberger

As needed, transfer raptors for special pre-release conditioning to another Category II Rehabilitator.  AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN & MAMMALIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in letter permits dated 3/01

Whitehouse

(419) 877-0060

II

Does Accept

Madison

Elizabeth

Kitchen

Orphan squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits only, transfer of all injured wildlife and avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator

London

(740) 852-4500

II

Does Not Accept

Medina

Laura

Jordan

Primarily raptors, waterfowl & song birds and limited numbers of selected species of  mammals.  AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Spencer

(330) 667-2386

II

Does Not Accept

Miami

Cheryl

Chasteen

Orphaned squirrels and rabbits only.  Refer or transfer all avian species and other wildlife to a licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

West Milton

(937) 698-1358

I

Does Not Accept

Miami

Debra

Oexmann

Primarily mammals, reptiles and amphibians.  Refer/transfer raptors to another Category II Rehabilitator. AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES but not bald eagles, peregrine falcons, or osprey (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified

Troy

(937) 698-6493

II

Does Accept

Muskingum

Nicole D.

Hafer

Small mammals and songbirds.  Refer/transfer raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Zanesville

(740) 297-7897

II

Does Accept

Pike

Melody

Olaker

Mammals only.  Transfer all avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Lucasville

(740) 289-8779

II

Does Accept

Preble

Donald "Chad"

Smith

Primarily an avian rehabilitator.  Due to the number of outdoor caging, limit the raptors accepted.  Transfer raptors needing special care or pre-release conditioning  to another Category II Rehabilitator.

College Corner

(513) 524-4250

II

Does Not Accept

Putnam

Linda

Myers

Primarily raptors. Transfer avian species needing special care or additional conditioning to another Category II Rehabilitator.

Pandora

(419) 722-2090

II

Does Not Accept

Richland

Cynthia

Murray

Mammals, reptiles, small avian species, waterfowl, and small & medium raptors.

Bellville

(419) 886-2254

II

Does Accept

Richland

Gail

Laux

Avian  rehabilitation, transfer mammals to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.  AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE & FEDERALLY ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Mansfield

(419) 884-4295

II

Does Not Accept

Ross

Julie Ann

Graves

Mammals/opossums only.  Will not accept raccoons.  Can provide rescue and transport of songbirds and/or raptors to a permitted Category II rehabilitator.

South Salem

(937) 981-7277

II

Does Accept

Stark

Stephon

Echague

As needed, transfer raptors to another Category II Rehabilitator for special care or conditioning.

Massillon

(330) 477-0448

II

Does Accept

Stark

Kristen

Beck

Orphaned and injured mammals only, refer or transfer avian species to an appropriate  licensed Category II Rehabilitator.

North Canton

(330) 499-5788

II

Does Accept

Summit

Frances

Kitchen

Transfer larger raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator for pre-release conditioning.

Akron

(330) 745-2947

II

Does Accept

Summit

Steven

Pavelka

Emergency care, stabilization, and transport of raptors and avian species in association with the Medina Raptor Center.  Transfer all animals to another permitted Category II rehabilitator within 72 hours.

Akron

(330) 283-4988

II

Does Not Accept

Trumbull

Heather

Merritt

AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT STATE ENDANGERED AVIAN SPECIES (valid until 3/15/12, per provisions specified in 3/1/09 letter).

Warren

(330) 652-3381

II

Accepts for ODH Testing

Tuscarawas

 

AmyLee

Primarily an avian rehabilitation facility.  Transfer large raptors to another Category II Rehabilitator for pre-release conditioning.

Tippecanoe

(740) 254-9838

II

Does Not Accept

Washington

Julie

Zickefoose

Song birds, reptiles, and bats only.  Refer or transfer all other wildlife to another permitted Category II rehabiliator.

Whipple

(740) 473-1141

II

Does Accept

Williams

Kelly

Rowland

Mammals only, transfer avian species to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Pioneer

(419) 509-8283

II

Does Accept

Wyandot

David

Balz

Mammals, small songbirds and waterfowl.  Transfer large raptors to another permitted Category II Rehabilitator.

Upper Sandusky

(419) 294-4477

II

Does Accept


*
Wildlife Rehabilitation Category I & II

A Category II Rehabilitators Permit allows the individual permit holder to rehabilitate all species of wildlife for which they have the appropriate facilities except deer, coyote, bald eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons, or state/ federal endangered species unless otherwise approved by the Chief of the Division of Wildlife. Category II permit holders must have the ability to properly care for wildlife that is diseased, injured, or are otherwise in need of rehabilitative care. As a license rehabilitator you accept responsibility for all necessary care & conditioning needed to return the animal to the wild. This may involve transferring the animal to another licensed rehabilitator or euthanizing the animal if required.

Raccoons that originate or are from the following counties cannot be rehabilitated and must be euthanized: Ashtabula, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, Monroe, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull.  In the remaining 74 counties, raccoons and skunks must be euthanized or held for 65 days with no sign of disease before being released. If held for 65 days, the wildlife must be released in the same county and township in which they were originally obtained.

Persons holding a Category I Rehabilitators Permit may rehabilitate orphans for which they have the appropriate facilities, except avian species, deer, raccoons, opossums, beavers, foxes, coyotes, weasels, skunks, badgers, minks, bats, and state or federal endangered species. Furthermore, a Category I Rehabilitators Permit holder is not authorized to accept injured wildlife except for emergency care and transport within 48 hours to a Category II facility.

A licensed rehabilitator accepts responsibility for all necessary care & conditioning needed to return the animal to the wild. This may involve transferring the animal to another licensed rehabilitator or euthanizing the animal if required.

Wildlife shall not be transported into or out of Ohio without first obtaining written permission from the Chief.

Tours or educational programs should not be conducted in areas where animals are being rehabilitated.


**Rabies-Vector Species

Only persons listed as "Does Accept" are authorized to rehabilitate rabies-vector species such as bats, raccoons, fox, and skunks.  These persons are knowledgeable of the risks associated with handling these species and accept the responsibility associated with their care.