Northeast CO Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialists

NOTE: SFRWRC is licensed for small and medium mammals ONLY. For large mammals, bats, raptors, waterfowl, birds, or reptiles, refer to the Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation License Holders List above or this site https://cpw.state.co.us/wildlife-rehabilitation-licenses.

If you think you have found orphaned wildlife, please make sure the animal is truly orphaned before taking action. Infants often appear to be abandoned when a parent is simply delayed.

• The Golden Rule: A baby wildlife's best chance of survival is always to be raised by its parents.
• Observe from a distance: Monitor the animal for at least 3 hours without people or pets nearby. Parents will not return if they feel unsafe due to human or animal presence. Leaving the area gives the mother the opportunity to return for feedings.

If the Parents Do Not Return

If you see no signs of the parents returning after 3 to 4 hours, please reach out to a wildlife rehabilitator before attempting to retrieve the babies.

If you have already taken physical possession of the animal, please follow these guidelines to minimize stress and overstimulation:

• Keep them in a dark, well-ventilated area.
• Keep them in a quiet (low to no noise) environment.
• Keep them warm.
• DO NOT FEED OR HYDRATE: Do not give any wildlife Pedialyte, milk, milk replacer, or any other homemade or human hydration formulas.
• DO NOT WALK IN: Please do not just show up at a facility with wildlife. Rehabilitators may not be able to accept the animal for various reasons, including specific species licensing restrictions. Always call ahead first 720-871-9453.

CRITICAL SAFETY & CARE WARNINGS

RABIES VECTOR SPECIES: If the animal is a rabies vector species (such as a raccoon, fox, bat, etc.), DO NOT handle it without gloves.

IN-SEASON (April through Mid-July) and (Mid-August through October)
Daily 10am-4pm

Please TEXT our main phone number at (720) 871-WILD (9453) with the following:

• A clear photo of the animal (if you are safely able to take one)
• The location where the animal was found (city)
• A brief description of the issue

or email this information to info@sfrwildliferehab.com. Texting will get you the quickest response and gives us information we need to assess the situation.

OFF-SEASON (Mid-July through Mid-August) and (November through March)
We minimize staff and hours to make the most of donor funds. If you find an animal during these months, please note that text messages will receive more immediate response than phone calls.

Please DO NOT leave any animal outside of our facility.

If you believe you have found an orphaned or injured mammal outside of our normal operating hours, please follow these steps:

1. Send Visuals: If you can get a visual of the animal without intruding, please text or email us with pictures.
2. Our Response: We will return your message as soon as possible (typically within a few hours of onsite animal care staff arriving).

CRITICAL PRIORITIES: The most important thing right now is to ensure the infant is kept warm and that you are NOT attempting to feed it.

We are restricted to the species we are allowed to rescue by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  While we are always looking to expand the size and species of animals we can accept we are currently licensed for small to medium mammals including:

• Squirrels, Chipmunks
• Deer Mice, Preble's Jumping Mice
• Prairie Dogs
• Raccoons
• Opossum
• Foxes  (soon- currently fundraising for enclosures)
• This may not be a comprehensive list - please call, text or email us if you have an animal in need.

If you have found an animal we are not able to take please review the 

CPW WILDLIFE REHABBERS LIST (2024)

Each rehabber/organization is listed by general location/demographic with the  animals they were approved for as of January 2024.

This list is maintained by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and may not have all current information - please feel free to call/text/email us if you need help!