Spicy Paws Wildlife Rehab

06/13/2026

🎉 We are so excited to share that Spicy Paws Wildlife Rehab has been selected as a nonprofit partner by Stop & Shop for the month of July!

For every reusable community bag purchased at the participating Stop & Shop in Dayville during July, Spicy Paws will receive $1.00. Every dollar helps us provide food, medical care, and rehabilitation for the wildlife in our care.

Thank you to Stop & Shop for supporting local wildlife, and thank you to everyone who chooses a bag and helps make a difference for the animals we serve! 🦌🐿️🐦💚

06/09/2026

🦌❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You ❤️🦌

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us through donations, wishlist gifts, supplies, and words of encouragement. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide care to the many wild animals that come through our doors.

Wildlife rehabilitation truly takes a village, and we couldn’t do this without each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of our village and helping us give these animals a second chance.

Your support is deeply appreciated! 💚🐾🦉🐿️🦌

06/08/2026

Last night we welcomed a set of twin fawns after their mother was sadly struck and killed by a vehicle.

These two little ones—a boy and a girl—are now safe in our care and receiving the round-the-clock support they need. Losing their mother at such a young age is incredibly difficult, but we are hopeful that with proper care they will grow strong and healthy.

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us give these babies a second chance. 🦌🩷🩵

06/06/2026

🦌🐿️🐦 Donation Request 🐦🐿️

The past few days have been incredibly busy at Spicy Paws Wildlife Rehab. We have welcomed multiple new patients, including squirrels, birds, and fawns, all needing specialized care, food, housing, and medical attention.

Our fawn season is well underway, and we are especially in need of goat’s milk, which is an important part of caring for our young fawns. We are also always grateful for donations of supplies and funds to help cover the growing costs of wildlife rehabilitation.

Ways to help:
💚 Venmo:
💚 PayPal:
💚 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39JHS63JND2OI?ref_=wl_share
💚 Chewy Wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/spicy-paws-wildlife-rehab_b116949638

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps give these animals a second chance at life in the wild. Thank you for your continued support! ❤️🦌🐿️🐦

06/02/2026

Yesterday we took in two fawns.

The first was found having difficulty walking and had been bleating for several hours. After a trip to the veterinarian, we are happy to report that nothing was broken, and we are hopeful for a full recovery.

The second little fawn had been bleating since the day before. By the time I picked this one up, it was very weak and unable to stand without assistance. We're happy to share that today this little one is standing on its own and showing signs of improvement.

Thank you to everyone who watches out for our wildlife and reaches out when they need help. Every rescue gives these animals a second chance.

05/31/2026

Nutmeg Acres Wildlife Rehabilitationhas an amazing post on what to look for and when a fawn may truly need help. 🦌💚

Fawn season is here!

People are starting to find tiny fawns tucked away alone in yards, gardens, wood lines, and along roadsides. Before assuming a fawn has been abandoned or orphaned, remember that mother deer often leave their babies hidden while they go off to feed for long periods of time. Staying quiet and still is one of a fawn's best defenses.

When deciding if a fawn may need help, remember the 3 B's:

🦌 BEHAVIOR
A healthy fawn should generally be quiet, calm, and bedded down. If it is running around frantically, crying constantly, following people, or unable to settle, laying on its side, that may indicate a problem.

🦌 BUTT
A dirty bottom, diarrhea, or caked-on f***s is not normal and can be a sign the fawn is sick, dehydrated, or not receiving proper care from mom.

🦌 BUGS
Flies landing on or swarming a fawn are a major red flag. If flies are actively bothering a fawn, it needs help.

One thing we really need to address: curled ears are NOT the only sign a fawn is in trouble. Social media has oversimplified this. Some compromised fawns may have normal ears, while some healthy fawns may temporarily show stress from heat or dehydration.

🚨 MOST IMPORTANTLY 🚨

Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator BEFORE removing a fawn from where it was found. In many cases, the best thing you can do is leave it alone.

If a rehabilitator tells you to "PUT IT BACK," please follow those instructions. Mom is often nearby and still caring for her baby.

Finding a newborn fawn near a road does not automatically mean it has been abandoned. Very young fawns are often unsteady on their feet and don't navigate pavement well. If a fawn is in immediate danger from traffic, it is okay to carefully move it a short distance to nearby cover.

Connecticut has fewer than 5 rehabilitators permitted to care for fawns. Every healthy fawn unnecessarily removed from the wild takes a space that could be needed for a true orphan or injured fawn.

When in doubt, call a rehabilitator.

05/28/2026

Huge shout out to Officer Koss for bringing this fawn to us. This little one was discovered stuck in a pool fence, and Officer Koss was able to safely free him and get him to us for care.

Fawns are extremely high-stress animals and will often thrash when trapped, which can lead to injuries. This baby has significant swelling to his face, but he is resting comfortably and we are hopeful for a full recovery.

Thank you to everyone who helps keep wildlife safe. 🦌

05/28/2026

Please help support a fellow local wildlife rehabber as she works to build much needed raccoon cages for her rescue babies. These enclosures are essential for helping raccoons safely grow and prepare for release back into the wild.

Every donation and share helps make a difference. 🦝❤️

Wildlife rehabilitation takes a village.
Many of you know that rehabilitators often focus only on certain species. This helps ensure wildlife receive specialized care from people who are properly trained, permitted, and equipped for their unique needs.

That’s why I’m asking for your help supporting fellow rehabilitator Oona of Pachaug Wildlife Rehabilitation.

She is preparing to step into the critical role of assisting orphaned raccoons, something Connecticut desperately needs more support for right now. She’s incredibly close to reaching her fundraising goal for the enclosure needed to safely, properly, and legally house these babies during rehabilitation.

If you are able, please consider donating even a few dollars. Every bit helps move this project closer to reality for the animals who will depend on it.

Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b6a4d1c72

If donating isn’t possible right now, sharing the fundraiser can make a huge difference too. Wildlife rehabilitation works best when rehabilitators support one another because the animals depend on all of us. 🦝

05/25/2026

Baby fawn season has officially begun. Last night, we welcomed our first fawn of the season. This little boy had been wandering around and crying throughout the day, and the finder became concerned when the behavior continued for hours.

Thankfully, they reached out for help, and he is now safe and receiving the care he needs. A huge thank you to Beatrice for transporting this sweet baby to us.

Fawns are often left alone for periods of time while mom is nearby, but continuous crying, wandering, and signs of distress can indicate that intervention may be needed. Please always contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before picking up a fawn.

🦌💕 Welcome to the family, little one.

05/24/2026

🐾Saturday update 🐾

All of our birds are growing and thriving in care. Our baby bunnies are getting closer to release day, and our wood ducklings are getting so big so fast! Watching these little ones grow stronger each day is always rewarding.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Spicy Paws Wildlife Rehab and the animals in our care. 💚