If you have an injured or orphaned animal please contact us or another licensed wildlife rehabilitation center as soon as possible. Our links page lists other Chicago area wildlife rehabilitation centers.

If you are uncertain whether a bird or mammal needs help, please follow the guidelines that are provided courtesy of "Healers of the Wild."

Found a Mammal
Found a Bird

Many times healthy baby bunnies, birds or fawns are mistaken for orphans when they are not. If you think an animal is orphaned, do not pick up the animal unless it is in immediate danger or unless instructed to do so by a member of our staff. If you call us at (847)602-0628, we can help you determine whether the animal truly needs help.

Please place the injured or orphaned animal in a box and cover the box. Place the box in a quiet, dark place and leave the animal alone. It is important that you minimize any interaction with the animal in order to reduce the animal's stress and, therefore, to improve the probability of it being successfully returned to the wild.

Do NOT feed or give water to an injured or orphaned animal unless you have been directed to do so by a member of our staff. Improperly feeding an animal can cause significant harm up to and including death. In a majority of cases, animals that arrive at Flint Creek Wildlife after a member of the public has attempted to feed them have significant problems despite the public's good intentions.

Species treated, hours of operation and appointment policies are included on our About Us page. Please remember when you call us that we may not answer the phone since we are often busy taking care of other animals, but please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. 

For information on handling an animal emergency please visit the International Wildlife Rehabilitators Council Website's Emergency page.