The Center treats and cares for 225 different species of animals from the local area. Over the years we have treated over 75,000 wild animals. This includes sick, injured and orphaned native and naturalized wild animals such as hummingbirds, snapping turtles, raccoons, foxes, cottontails, hawks, owls and many others. The care is conducted under the direction of veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and veterinary technicians. High school and undergraduate interns do much of the day-to-day care giving students the opportunity to work with and study up-close the biology of many species. These are animals that students would otherwise never have the opportunity to contact. The care proffered to wildlife succeeds about one-half of the time. All animals successfully rehabilitated are released back to local woodlands and estuaries.
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Hi,
I had a turtle (Robin) treated by you last year for its abscess. Now another turtle (Tina) of the same kind has the same condition. I wonder if I could make an appointment with you to have her treated. Thanks!
Rebecca
Hi Rebecca, If the turtle is a domestic we would be happy to see you at the Odd Pet Vet. Just call 781 682 4878 for an appointment. If the turtle is wild you can bring him in Tue – Fr 10-2. Just give us a call first to make sure we are on in-take (meaning, we have room in the hospital). It changes quickly sometimes. We are on in-take today. Bring him on in if he’s wild! Best, Katrina
I have found four orphaned baby bunnies in my yard. I believe that my dog may have killed the mom. So, I am trying to figure out what to do to help these babies. If you can tell me where I can bring them or if there is a care center around Burlington MA, that would be great. Thanks!
Hi Jill,
Here (http://www.wildlife-education-center.com/wildlife-care/orphaned-wildlife/) is a link to our “Orphaned Animal” page. There is lots of useful information there, including a link to a list of rehabillitators that are located in your area. You can also bring them to us if you like. We are only open to take wildlife from 10AM-2PM on Tuesday through Friday when our wildlife veterinarian is here.
I would be very cautious about disturbing this nest, though. It can be very difficult to tell mom was actually the rabbit that was killed, as there are likely lots of rabbits in your area. Its also hard to tell if mom is still coming to nurse the babies as she only comes in the early morning and late at night. Their eyesight and hearing are far better than ours too, so odds are if you can see the nest she can see you and will be unlikely to return to the area if she feels unsafe. Baby bunnies are extremely hard to hand raise in captivity, so we try to keep them in the nest as much as possible.
Good luck.
I have found a blind baby chickadee that I would like to find a center more suited for caring long term for her. Please let me know if there is somewhere I can bring her. thanks kathy
Hi Kathy, Please see “what to do if you find a wild animal” on our website. If it doesn’t answer your questions, please let me know. In addition to the Center’s hours and policies, it will link you to other limited resources. There aren’t enough resources in our state, and it is heartbreaking. Very best of luck.