Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Wisconsin Humane Society

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Wisconsin Humane Society A non-profit wildlife hospital serving roughly 5,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Check out our Amazon Wish List here https://amzn.to/3s8ODdL

This adult Canada Goose was found in a parking lot earlier this spring, emaciated and suffering from respiratory issues....
06/19/2026

This adult Canada Goose was found in a parking lot earlier this spring, emaciated and suffering from respiratory issues. Once he was in our care, the UW Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, which assists us throughout the busiest time of year, took X-rays to see what was going on. They found that the goose had been shot, with a pellet lodged in his trachea and one in his abdomen. They quickly devised a plan to remove the pellet in his trachea that was causing him issues and making it hard for him to breathe. ❤️‍🩹

After much thought and preparation, they performed an extensive surgery to remove the section of his trachea that the pellet was in. Our licensed wildlife rehabilitators had to slowly introduce solid food into his diet and administered lead treatment, antibiotics, antifungals, and pain medication to help aid in his recovery. His story doesn't end there, though!

While the goose was still recovering but very stable, we had admitted a gosling to our wildlife hospital who seemed to be habituated, meaning they had lost their fear of humans and would approach them for food or attention. To help remind the gosling that they were indeed a goose, our rehabilitators decided to house the baby with the adult to teach them his ways... and it worked like a charm! The gosling had become the adult's shadow. Wherever the adult was, the gosling was right there beside him. Once the gosling was no longer approaching humans and the adult was given a clean bill of health, the dynamic duo was released near a local waterway where they continued their journey in the wild together! 🪿

Become a wildlife release site! 🌳We are currently looking to expand our list of safe places to release hand-raised racco...
06/17/2026

Become a wildlife release site! 🌳
We are currently looking to expand our list of safe places to release hand-raised raccoons, opossums, and squirrels. Once these young animals are ready to return to the wild, suitable release locations help give them the best chance to thrive. If you are the owner of a large suburban or rural property in Milwaukee County (or neighboring areas) and are wondering if your lot would be suitable, please check out the link below to learn more about our release site requirements and apply today!
https://www.wihumane.org/resource/become-a-release-site 👈
Thank you so much for helping local wildlife! 🫶💚

Our patients and our staff need your help! With more than 300 wild friends in our care right now, we are going through a...
06/16/2026

Our patients and our staff need your help! With more than 300 wild friends in our care right now, we are going through a ton of fresh greens and other goodies.
If you have any of the following that you could part with, we'd be endlessly grateful if you'd bring them to us at 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. from 9am-4pm.

Currently, our biggest needs are:
• Fresh produce:
🥬 GREENS! – Romaine, leaf lettuce, kale, collards, arugula, chard (please no iceberg lettuce, spinach, or cabbage)
☘️ Wild-picked greens (from pesticide/herbicide-free spaces, please) – dandelions, sorrel, plantain, clover.
• Fresh or Frozen produce:
🫐 Berries of any kind
🍎 Other fruit – melons, apples, oranges, grapes
🥦 Vegetables – broccoli, carrots, green beans, zucchini, sweet potatoes (please NO onions, nightshades, beets, radishes, or turnips)

🙌 Thank you so much!

🦊 One local family was shocked to find a red fox on their porch, clearly in desperate need of help. He was noticeably le...
05/14/2026

🦊 One local family was shocked to find a red fox on their porch, clearly in desperate need of help. He was noticeably lethargic and alarmingly unbothered by the humans cautiously observing him. The family reached out to us for help, and we coordinated with local officials to safely bring him into our care.

He was malnourished, dehydrated, and the lesions surrounding his eyes had compromised his vision to the point of temporary blindness. The skin covering his face, down his sides, hind end, and tail was thickened and crusty. He was suffering from a late stage of Sarcoptic Mange, a highly contagious infestation of external parasitic mites that burrow into the skin. The condition can infect most mammals and often leads to fatal secondary conditions if left untreated. We gave the fox medications to address infection and parasites, and when he was well enough, a bath to clean his wounds and infected skin. Over the following weeks, his body continued to heal, his fur began to grow back in, and his energy was returning. ❤️‍🩹

Despite these incredible improvements, it was vital to keep him in care until his fur had grown back entirely. Most essentially, the layers of fur on a fox's tail are vital for temperature regulation, as they wrap around the fox, guarding the sensitive pads of their feet and nose, effectively creating a microclimate to keep them warm. A healthy tail is also crucial for maintaining balance and enabling the quick, nimble movements required for hunting prey, evading predators, and finding stable footing after a jump.

After nearly two months in care, his recovery was complete. His sight had been restored, a full coat of fur had grown back from nose to tail, and we could not have been happier to watch him trot into the wilderness on the day he was released. 💚

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd ...
05/01/2026

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd share some information and resources to help you coexist with and support these new arrivals.

Today's topic: Raccoons!
🦝 Mother raccoons must leave their babies unattended for periods of time while they travel around to find food. This often means being gone for hours at a time, which can lead concerned onlookers to believe the babies have been abandoned.
If you notice that mom is around after handling a baby raccoon, please return it to their nest. Their mother will not reject a baby just because it was handled by a human.

Our wonderful wildlife team has put together more information to help you manage these kinds of wild encounters. Find out more at the link in the comments ⬇️

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd ...
04/30/2026

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd share some information and resources to help you coexist with and support these new arrivals.
For an especially impactful way to help right from home, you can donate urgently needed supplies during our wish list drive now through May 4! https://wihumane.me/WLBabySeasonWishlist 👈

Today's topic: Squirrels!
🐿️ I found a young squirrel on the ground that still has its eyes closed. What should I do?
There is a good chance the mother will find the baby and return them to the nest if you place them where she can find them. If the squirrel is injured or has fly eggs or maggots on it, it will need the attention of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
If you've found the squirrel during the day and they seem healthy and warm, you can follow some easy steps to help them get reunited with mom!
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With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd ...
04/30/2026

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd share some information and resources to help you coexist with and support these new arrivals.
For an especially impactful way to help right from home, you can donate urgently needed supplies during our wish list drive now through May 4! https://wihumane.me/WLBabySeasonWishlist 👈

Today's topic: Birds!
🐦🐣🐧 Identifying the general age of the baby you found can be a helpful first step.
👶 Nestling birds are naked or down-covered baby birds who are too young to be out of their nests. They sometimes fall from their nest, or it’s blown down entirely, and they are found lying on the ground.
🧒 Fledgling birds are partially or fully feathered birds that are old enough to leave their nests but are too young to fly well and are therefore still under parental care. They are sometimes found on the ground and assumed to be orphaned when no parent is seen nearby.

We share Wisconsin with a lot of different feathered friends. From songbirds to raptors, finding one of these sky dwellers requires unique approaches based on their age and species. Learn what to do if you encounter a baby bird here: wihumane.org/resource/orphaned-birds 🪽

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd ...
04/28/2026

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd share some information and resources to help you coexist with and support these new arrivals.

Today: Fawns!
🦌 When a young fawn is not actively nursing, the doe will hide her fawn by forcing it to lie down in a location the doe thinks is safe. The doe then moves some distance away to avoid attracting attention to her fawn; however, she is usually feeding or resting within earshot, ready to respond to her fawn’s cries.
If someone picks up and moves a fawn, it is very important that it is returned to where it was found, or as close as possible, based on their safety. A doe will not abandon her fawn just because a human has touched it.

For more helpful tips about supporting does caring for their babies, check out the link below in the comments ⬇️

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd ...
04/27/2026

With baby season already upon us, we know our community will start to see little ones out and about, so we thought we'd share some information and resources to help you coexist with and support these new arrivals. 💚
For an especially impactful way to help right from home, you can donate urgently needed supplies during our wish list drive now through May 4! https://wihumane.me/WLBabySeasonWishlist 👈

Today's topic: Rabbits!
🐰 Mother rabbits visit their babies only twice a day – typically around dawn and dusk – to avoid attracting unwanted attention from predators in the area. Most seemingly “abandoned” babies are actually being watched closely by mom from a distance.
If you find a rabbit nest in your yard and the babies are not injured, there’s a good chance they can stay there.
While you should do everything you can to avoid touching a bunny at all, much less with bare hands, a mother will not reject her babies just because they have been touched by humans. If someone has already picked up a baby bunny and they appear healthy, please ask them to return the little one to the nest.

For more information, check out the link in the comments ⬇️

🚨WILDLIFE SUPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED!! 🐿️ 🦝 🐰 As our team prepares to welcome hundreds of injured wild animals this spring...
04/21/2026

🚨WILDLIFE SUPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED!! 🐿️ 🦝 🐰

As our team prepares to welcome hundreds of injured wild animals this spring and summer, especially babies, we need your help!
By donating items from our wish list, you’ll help us give each animal the specialized care and support they need to heal, and grow healthy and strong!
Donations received before May 4 are especially helpful, but the need never stops, and items received anytime throughout the year are greatly appreciated 🫶
Visit the link in the comments to browse our Wishlist and help us prepare for baby season.
Thank you for your support! 💚

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