Please note: It is illegal in North Carolina to keep most wildlife species without a permit. NC licensed wildlife rehabilitators are the only individuals who are legally allowed to possess and provide care for live wildlife. These individuals are trained and have the necessary experience to prevent permanent dependence on humans, while maximizing an orphaned or injured animal's chance of survival upon release.

The listing below is primarily focused around Charlotte, NC. For the most up to date listing of rehabbers by species in all of NC, please consult this map.

Songbirds

Carolina Wildlife Center (Columbia, SC)- 803-772-3994

Carolina Wildlife (Concord) 980-228-9686

Asheboro Zoo (Asheboro) 336-879-7000

May Wildlife Center (Banner Elk) 828-898-2568

Karin Reynolds (Denver) 704-483-3942

Margaret Whisnant (Conover) 828-465-7275

Wild Raptors & Fowl (owls, hawks, vultures, ducks, geese, turkeys etc.)

Carolina Raptor Center (Raptors only- Huntersville) - (704) 875-6521

Carolina Wildlife Center (Columbia, SC)- 803-772-3994

CWRC (Waxhaw) - 1-800-388-2972

Carolina Wildlife (Concord) 980-228-9686

Asheboro Zoo (Asheboro) 336-879-7000

May Wildlife Center (Banner Elk) 828-898-2568

Injured or Orphaned Fawns/Deer

Most found fawns are not abandoned. Please read more info here. If you still believe the fawn needs help, please contact one of these referrals:

Lisa Dilworth (Union County) - (704) 737-8830

Magnolia Fawn Rescue (Gray Court, SC) - (864)981-4231

Nancy Holcomb (Monroe)- (336) 596-8201

The Wildside Wildlife Rescue Inc. (Stanfield)- (704) 207-4409