Wildlife Help and Advice

We are available seven days a week, 9 AM to 5 PM, to help provide assistance with wildlife issues. Please call or text us at 980-228-9686.

Click Here To Find Your Local Wildlife Rehabilitator

If you find a sick or injured wild animal or a baby animal in need of intervention, please contact Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary or a permitted wildlife rehabilitator in your area as soon as possible. The Sanctuary also has number of online resources to help the public with wildlife health issues, including how to safely assist injured wild animals, how to tell if a young animal is truly in need of help, and a variety of other information on wildlife issues and living with wildlife.

Injured Wildlife

Sick and injured wildlife need assistance from permitted wildlife rehabilitators or veterinarians. Please call the Sanctuary for advice on the best way to help. These animals may be having trouble breathing, lying on their side, bleeding profusely, have broken limbs and/or extensive wounds. Learn more here about how to safely help sick and injured wildlife, including special advice for high-risk rabies species.

Healthy, Young Wildlife

Many young wild animals are not in need of “help” from humans at all; they are young animals still receiving care from their parents, or young animals that are ready to live, and thrive, on their own. The Sanctuary encourages those who care about wildlife to ask questions first about the most appropriate course of action. Learn more here about how to assess if a young wild animal is truly in need of help.

Wildlife Issues

Wildlife face a variety of problems; most of the animals admitted each year to the Sanctuary are admitted due to human-related causes. Many of these issues are preventable if we choose to take action to protect wildlife.

Preventing Wildlife Conflicts

Many homeowners enjoy sharing space with their wild neighbors, but sometimes human-wildlife conflicts exist. Common problems include animals entering attics/crawlspaces, damaging plants, and raiding trash cans. Learn more here about how to co-exist with your wild neighbors and provide long-term solutions to “nuisance” wildlife.

Backyard Wildlife Habitat

There are many things you can do to your backyard to make it more friendly for your wild neighbors. By providing shelter, food, and water sources, you can attract and sustain a wide variety of wildlife. Learn more about creating your own backyard habitat here.