There are several organizations in Connecticut that will help people who have wildlife concerns or problems. This includes assistance with sick, injured or orphaned animals as well as assistance in dealing appropriately with nuisance wildlife.
Some University-based internet resources that can provide information on wildlife problems in the form of fact sheets and online publications are also listed.
- Wildlife Rescuers of Connecticut
- PHONE 860-961-1820. This volunteer wildlife rehabilitator has a standard CT rehabilitation license, and also works under the umbrella of the Denison Pequot Nature Center. Free advice and wildlife assistance is provided. They are based in Southeastern CT and want to help.
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The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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PHONE 860-536-1216. Located in Mystic Connecticut. The link takes you to their website FAQ on Wildlife.
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Wildlife in Crisis, Inc.
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PHONE 203-544-9913. Located in Weston Connecticut, but serves much of the state. The link takes you to their website FAQ on Wildlife. They are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to wildlife preservation and land conservation. They run a hotline, rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, and will try to assist you with wildlife problems.
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The Cornell University's Wildlife Control Information website.
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Wildlife damage management fact sheet library from Cornell University. The link takes you to a listing of facts sheets by animal type.
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Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
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The Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management is a non-profit, grant funded site that provides research-based information on how to responsibly handle wildlife damage problems. This collaberative site involves Cornell University, Clemson University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Utah State University. The link takes you to their section on online publications for the general public.
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Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Program
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24-HOUR PHONE 860-572-5955, ext.107. The link takes you to their website Animal Rescue Program FAQ. They run a hotline and program to assist stranded and distressed marine animals.
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Connecticut State Rabies Manual
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This is a link to the Rabies Manual put out by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
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The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's Wildlife Section.
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The Connecticut DEP website contains information about many aspects of wildlife including fact sheets about many species.