What to do if you find an animal in need of help

If you have found an injured or orphaned animal or if you need advice, please call the appropriate Species Contact number listed below. Please be patient: all our volunteers are very busy. They will return your call as soon as possible.

Friends of Wildlife Mammal Placement and Advice

Only licensed wildlife rehabilitators may legally care for Michigan wildlife. Please do not try to care for injured or orphaned animals unless you have the proper training! Do what is best for the animal, place it in the care of an experienced wildlife rehabilitator.

For general inqueries about the Friends of Wildlife organization, please call our Information Line at (734) 913-9843. This number is for non-emergency questions only: all animal calls should be made to the appropriate Species Contact number.

If you live outside of Michigan and you need to find a wildlife rehabilitator, contact your local Humane Society or Department of Natural Resources for assistance.