Found an Injured Animal?
Please contact our wildlife specialists at 440-871-2900 before intervening with ill or injured wildlife.
Wildlife intakes of injured animals are offered at no charge to the public. Due to high demand for our services, please anticipate leaving a message for our wildlife specialists who will return your call as soon as possible.
Never put your own safety at risk trying to help wildlife. If you can safely capture the animal, place it in an escape-proof box (with air holes) not much bigger than the animal itself. Do not offer food or water as it may harm or even kill the animal. Place the box in a dark, quiet location until it can be transported to the Center for a medical examination.
We are unable to pick up or rescue animals. However, they can be transported to the Center to receive quality care and hopefully another chance at life in the wild.
If you would like to check on an animal that you recently brought in for treatment and have its intake number, or for general wildlife questions, please email wildlife@lensc.org.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Please continue to contact our wildlife specialists at 440-871-2900 before intervening with ill or injured wildlife, especially with the rise in HPAI.
Our experienced staff are trained to recognize symptoms of avian flu and may request videos of the animal during your inquiry. The Center has protocols in place to protect any bird species on premises including cleaning, protective equipment, quarantine areas, and other measures to ensure the safety of our resident animals and rehabilitation patients.