Wildlife Rehabilitation

Injured or orphaned wildlife?

Contact a wildlife rehabilitator near you:

County Name Address Phone Facility Other Info
Androscoggin Jennifer Galloway 377 Bishop Hill Road Leeds, ME 04263 524-2071 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit. Limited to mammals, but will transport birds.
Cumberland Karen Hawkins 963 South High Street Bridgton, ME 04009 647-3734 Same as Mailing Address All wildlife. No birds. Cedar shingled farmhouse on right side of road, bottom of small hill. 2.5 miles from Rt. 107 or Rt. 117 toward Denmark. Does not transport.
Cumberland Martha (Kappy) Sprenger P.O. Box 187 Bridgton, ME 04009 647-5593 253 Highland Road, Fire Lane 137 Bridgton ME Has Federal Permit. Specializes in fish eating birds and chicks. Accepts all birds and mammals. 1.2 miles from Rte. 302.
Cumberland Curt Johnson 56 Game Farm Road Gray ME 04039 657-4977 Same as Mailing Address
Cumberland Pamela Richardson 6 Worcester Dr Raymond ME 04071 428-3348 or 838-8967 Same as Mailing Address Aquatic mammals, small mammals and reptiles. No Federal Permit
Cumberland Kristine Beaudoin 20 Longhill Road Sebago ME 04029 807-1986 Same as Mailing Address No federal permit.
Cumberland David & Joshua Sparks 46 Rousseau Road Windham ME 04062 892-8905 Same as Mailing Address Has federal permit. All birds. One half mile from the River Road on Windham/Westbrook line.
Cumberland York Kathleen Darling 272-2261 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit
Raccoons and squirrels only.
kdarlinglji24@gmail.com
Hancock Stanley Richmond PO Box 485 Ellsworth ME 04605 667-3595 or 667-8460 Bar Harbor Road Ellsworth Has Federal Permit. Migratory birds, no mammals. Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary, on the Bar Harbor Road, past the Maine Coast Mall.
Hancock Ann Rivers PO Box 207 Mount Desert ME 04660 288-4960 Kitteridge Brook Road Mount Desert Has Federal Permit. Acadia Wildlife Foundation is located three miles south of Town Hill Center. Care for all birds (including turkeys), turtles, and all small mammals except raccoons. Specialize in bats; large mammals (moose and deer); have facilities for species requiring water.
Hancock Heather Grierson P.O. Box 84 Mt. Desert ME 04660 667-3244 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. All mammals with the exception of raccoons, and some birds.
Kennebec Don & Carleen Cote 1787 North Belfast Ave Vassalboro ME 04989 445-4326 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. Birds, mammals, turtles, raccoons. Adjacent to Three- Mile Pond rest area/boat launch. Gray house & garage.
Kennebec William Portela 36 Greeley Road Windsor ME 04363 549-3495 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit. All animals. On Greeley Rd. off Rt. 105 in Windsor, 2.3 miles East of Hussey's Store (Maple Lane Farm).
Knox Margo B. Maloney D.V.M. 22 Atlantic Highway Thomaston ME 04861 557-5669 mobile triage unit
Lincon Mary (Betsy) Pratt 434 Pension Ridge Road Boothbay ME 04537 633-3617 or 882-9677 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit - Rt. 27 Boothbay to Hardwick Road. At the end of Hardwick take right onto Pension Ridge, go 1 1/2 miles. Tan ranch house on left. Will do small mammals.
Lincon Bridget Green PO Box 88, 605 Bath Road Wiscasset ME 04578 882-7951 or 631-0874 Fire Road 608 No Federal Permit. Small mammals, raccoons. No birds. Approx. 2 miles from downtown. Follow Rt. 1 South behind Green's gas station. Gray home back in the woods.
Lincon Anna Hunt 485 Chewonki Neck Road Wiscasset ME 04578 882-7323 Chewonki Foundation. Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit
Other Cathie Gregg PO Box 97 Madison NH 03849 603-367-9453 Elaine Connors Center for Wildlife Route 41 on Silver Lake Has Federal Permit. Turn at Elaine Connors Center for Wildlife sign.
Other Lisa Smith 170 Possum Hollow Road Newark DE 19711 302-737-9543 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. Aquatic birds, sea birds, small aquatic & terrestrial mammals. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.
Oxford MelodyEcho Thurlow 337 Shedd Road Norway ME 04268 527-2310 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit Small mammals only.
Oxford Katrina Carstensen 47 Mountain View Drive Otisfield ME 04270 583-2105 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. Can rehab deer. Small and medium sized mammals
Oxford Matthew E Holden D.V.M. 136 Western Avenue South Paris ME 04281 743-9271 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. Oxford Hills Veterinary Hospital - Full Service Veterinary Hospital.
Penobscot Deborah Joslyn 88 Stagecoach Road Alton ME 04468 385-6943 Small animals; no birds or reptiles.
Penobscot William Arthurs Jr. 2762 Lee Road Lee ME 04455 403-0921 Same as Mailing Address Has 3 buildings, and is set up for anything with fur. Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge.
Penobscot Wendy Stevens P.O. Box 42 Springfield ME 04487 290-0267 or 731-1192 15 Bunny Lane Springfield, ME 04487 Small mammals including raccoons, skunks, fox, squirrels & chipmunks.
Sagadahoc Deborah L Bryan 49 Deer Run Road Bowdoin ME 04287 607-0110 Same as Mailing Address No federal permit. Small and large mammals. Take left on 201 North to Rt. 125 East, go past Lewis Hill Road, go up small hill, Deer Run Road is first paved road on the left. Home is fourth driveway on right #49.
Somerset Colleen Mercier 229 River Road North Anson ME 04958 431-7874 568 Moulton Road, Embden No federal permit. Small mammals only - no bigger than raccoon.
Waldo Laura Graham 418 N. Palermo Road Freedom ME 04941 382-6761 Avian Haven 418 N. Palermo Road Freedom, ME 04941 Avian Haven has a Federal Permit.
Waldo Diane Winn 418 N. Palermo Road Freedom ME 04941 382-6761 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. All birds including turkeys and reptiles. Has several flight cages. No mammals. Avian Haven is located on Palermo Rd. in Freedom. 1.5 miles north from S. Freedom Rd. or 2 miles south from Rt. 137. Gray-green cape.
Waldo Marc Payne 418 N. Palermo Road Freedom ME 04941 382-6761 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. All birds including turkeys and reptiles. No mammals. Avian Haven is located on Palermo Rd. in Freedom. 1.5 miles north from S. Freedom Rd. or 2 miles south from Rte 137. Gray-green cape.
Waldo Chelsea Vosburgh 591 Albion Road Unity ME 04988 772-618-5147 Same as Mailing Address Bats and will triage and transport other small mammals.
York Patrick Dennis P.O. Box 620 Cape Neddick ME 03902 361-1400 The Center for Wildlife 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902
York Sara Kern 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 361-1400 Same as Mailing Address Sarah will care for animals exclusively at The Center for Wildlife.
York Kristen Lamb P.O. Box 620 Cape Neddick ME 03902 361-1400 The Center for Wildlife 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902
York Diana Dumais 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 361-1400 The Center for Wildlife 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902
York Bethany Brown 238 River Road Limington ME 04049 702-1405 Same as Mailing Address medium mammals (porcupine, raccoons, fox, etc.) and reptiles.
York Courtney Johnson P.O. Box 503 Sanford ME 04073 239-8440 The Center for Wildlife 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902 no federal permit
York Annie Huyler 252 Haines Meadow Road (413) 320-7431 Buxton, Maine No Federal permit. Small mammals only.
Penobscot Rachel Parsons 623 Meadow Road Hampden, ME 04444 207-838-0268 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit. Small and medium mammals.
Kennebec Peter Davis D.V.M. 220 Western Avenue Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-6181 Same as Mailing Address Has Federal Permit. Full service veterinary hospital available for initial care and subsequent transfer.
Piscataquis Joan Kilroy 1 Seaver Street East Taunton, MA 02718 1 Mudd Road Medford, ME 04463 No Federal Permit No more than 12 small mammals.
Waldo Kimberly A. Chavez 418 North Palermo Road Freedom, ME 04941 207-382-6761 Avian Haven 418 North Palermo Road Freedom, ME 04941 Avian Haven does have a federal permit.
Waldo Shantelle Spanswick 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902 207-361-1400 The Center for Wildlife 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Waldo Sandra Stone 240 Swanville Road Frankfort, ME 04438 207-223-4213 or 207-592-9000 Same as Mailing Address No Federal Permit All mammals, no birds. Green barn on the Swanville Road about two miles from Swan Lake Park towards Frankfort.
York Katie Brodeur 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 207-361-1400 Same as Mailing Address Katie will care for animals exclusively at the Wildlife Center.
York Michele Chabot 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 207-361-1400 Same as Mailing Address Michele will care for the animals exclusively at The Center for Wildlife.
York Karyn Lesinski 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 207-361-1400 Same as Mailing Address
York Addie Miller 385 Mountain Road Cape Neddick ME 03902 207-361-1400 Same as Mailing Address Addie will care for animals exclusively at the Wildlife Center.
York Elizabeth Peck 238 River Road, Limington, ME 04049 207-351-6752 Same as Mailing Address Elizabeth is to care for animals exclusively at The Saco River Wildlife Center.
Androscoggin Jennifer Marchigiani 850 Garfield Road, Auburn, ME 04210 207-212-1039 Same as Mailing Address NO FEDERAL PERMIT Small mammals and pats. Prefers orphaned young over injured wildlife. Will transport.
York Alaina LeBlanc 141 High Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-251-0443 Same as Mailing Address
York James Martell 238 River Road, Limington, ME 04049 207-702-1405 Same as Mailing Address James is to care for animals exclusively at The Saco River Wildlife Center.

Wildlife rehabilitator's are licensed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to accept wild animals for rehabilitation purposes. Find a wildlife rehabilitator in your area.

Annual Report of Maine Rehabilitator Permittee - Calendar Year 2018 (PDF)

Interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator?

To rehabilitate wildlife, you must hold a valid State of Maine Wildlife Rehabilitator's Permit. To obtain this permit, you must complete an application, demonstrate a minimum level of competency by earning >80% on an exam, and meet several requirements as explained in materials contained in the following links. A [federal rehabilitator's permit](FederalRehabilitationPermit.docx) is required if you wish to rehabilitate species governed by federal regulations, such as migratory birds and threatened or endangered species.

First: Please review the reading entitled Wildlife Rehabilitation, Is It For You? (PDF) This was developed by the Wildlife Rehabilitator Recruiting Project and does a great job explaining the rigors involved in rehabilitating wildlife. It also points out some significant issues for you to consider prior to becoming a rehabilitator. Please consider this material carefully so that you can effectively evaluate your level of interest in obtaining a wildlife rehabilitation permit.

Second: If after reviewing the reading you decide to apply for a permit, please read the Application Process detailed below

Wildlife Rehabilitation Application Process

To begin the application process, you will need to complete the standard application form (PDF) and submit it to: The Wildlife Division, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333, Phone: (207) 287-5252, FAX: (207) 287-6395.

Upon receipt of your completed application, you are eligible to take the exam and submit the required materials. Please review the process as outlined below and call or email James Connolly, Wildlife Division Director, (207-287-5259), if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Outline of the application process

  1. Learn and understand the materials presented in the Study Guide (PDF) to ensure that your knowledge of wildlife biology and ecology, and wildlife rehabilitation practice, policy and procedures is sufficient for obtaining a permit.
  2. Use the Exam Booklet (PDF) to familiarize yourself with the questions that will be asked on the written exam and to gauge whether you are prepared to achieve the minimum passing score of 80%. It is a good idea to understand correct responses to all of the questions in this booklet prior to taking the exam, as the 100 questions on your exam will be drawn from this test bank.
  3. Understand and be willing to abide by the State Regulations (Word) concerning wildlife rehabilitation, and the Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation (PDF), which presents the minimum housing guidelines for animals in your care as a rehabilitator. Understanding the entire publication is required, as adherence to these standards is required by the State of Maine for ALL rehabilitation activities.
  4. Gather supporting materials/documentation requested on the Requirements Checklist (PDF), Veterinary support form (PDF), Facilities Information Sheet (PDF).
  5. When you feel adequately prepared and the requirements presented on the checklist have been met, schedule an appointment to take the exam with the clerical staff, Warden, or Regional Biologist at the MDIFW office in your area. If you have difficulty arranging this, please contact me. Please submit your supporting materials at the time of your exam. A permit will not be issued until these have been received and reviewed.
  6. Your exam and supporting materials will be sent to Augusta and graded/reviewed by the Wildlife Division Director.
  7. Successful completion of the written exam (score >80%) and adequate supporting materials will result in issuance of a State of Maine Wildlife Rehabilitators Permit. The permit is valid for two years and will be automatically renewed if you abide by the regulations governing the permit and submit an annual report by January 31 of each year.
  8. A phone conversation will accompany the issuance of all rehabilitation permits to discuss issues that are relevant to each individual applicant, with the intent of providing you resources and filling knowledge or informational gaps.
  9. With your permit, you will receive a list of all rehabilitators in your area. We encourage you to communicate regularly with them and rely on them for guidance.

Thank you for your willingness to follow this procedure. It has been designed with input from wildlife rehabilitators in Maine to ensure ethical and professional treatment of wildlife and to ensure the effectiveness of Maine's wildlife rehabilitation program. If you need special consideration or assistance in order to accomplish this process, please contact James Connolly, Wildlife Division Director, (207-287-5259), so we can discuss a strategy for your success.