Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Inc.

Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Inc. Improving the care of distressed and orphaned wildlife. What is CWRA - The Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitation Association, Inc.
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is a non-profit organization formed by rehabilitators with the goal of improving the care of distressed wildlife in Connecticut. Networking and support - we help the public obtain assistance for the disabled wildlife through our network of trained volunteers and veterinarians. CWRA helps other states implement our model policy which allows rehabilitators to safely care for rabies vector species. W

e also provide inexpensive supplies for rehabilitators through quantity purchases and donations. CWRA also provides networking for our members through regular meetings. Education - we teach rehabilitation skills to members and prospective licensees through regular seminars and workshops. CWRA works closely with the Department of Environmental Protection developing rehabilitator certification exams. We educate the public through our hotline and the media about coexisting with wildlife and helping them resolve distressed and nuisance wildlife problems. Our membership is kept informed about issues affecting rehabilitators and wildlife.

REMINDER! The final pop-up veterinary clinic for rehabilitators will be held THIS Thursday, August 20th at the Franklin ...
08/18/2026

REMINDER! The final pop-up veterinary clinic for rehabilitators will be held THIS Thursday, August 20th at the Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area!
Location: Under the Mountain Rd, Franklin, CT
Time: 10 am - 2 pm

If you have any wild animals in your care who need an exam, diagnosis, treatment, vaccinations, wound management or more, wildlife vets (Dr Parker and Dr Marko) will be happy to help you!

Reservations: Text/call 860-876-9246 or email [email protected]
Emergency arrivals: Text/ call Laurie at 860-876-9246 or Lisa at 860-305-1163

This special opportunity is thanks to a partnership between CWRA, Vet Care Everywhere, and DEEP.

Wildlife rehabilitators have been invited to bring wildlife patients to a pop up veterinary clinic TOMORROW (8/11) at No...
08/10/2026

Wildlife rehabilitators have been invited to bring wildlife patients to a pop up veterinary clinic TOMORROW (8/11) at Northwest Community College in Winsted from 9am-3pm. The clinic is being run by Dr Melissa Magnotta of Copilot Mobile Vet as a service for rescue groups, and she extended the invitation to our group. X-ray services will be available. To register, call or text 860-639-7419 or email [email protected]. (Please call ahead, don't just show up!)

Reminder: mobile wildlife vet clinic is open TODAY at the Indian Rock Preserve in Bristol Connecticut! Feel free to bri...
08/08/2026

Reminder: mobile wildlife vet clinic is open TODAY at the Indian Rock Preserve in Bristol Connecticut! Feel free to bring your wildlife patients for exams, treatments, vaccinations, etc. We are here 10 AM to 2 PM TODAY . Please call ahead when you’re en route: 860-876-9246

06/14/2026
Ensuring that wildlife does not bond with humans is essential to their survival. Rehabilitators are implementing positiv...
05/24/2026

Ensuring that wildlife does not bond with humans is essential to their survival. Rehabilitators are implementing positive protocols to prevent this from happening.

Great Humanity Job!! Some baby animals bond so deeply with whoever raises them that caretakers have to hide their human identity completely 🥹 wearing full animal suits, using puppets, copying movements and sounds, just so these tiny orphaned babies can grow up feeling safe, natural, and wild inst...

05/21/2026

Yesterday, the Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association was thrilled to host our Wildlife Medicine for the Veterinary Practitioner class, taught by Dr. Rob Adamski.

With 48 veterinarians and veterinary technicians in attendance, the energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn more about wildlife medicine was truly inspiring.

Here's a short video message from Dr. Adamski thanking everyone for attending, taking that first step into wildlife medicine, and reminding us all that “teamwork makes the dream work.”

Every veterinarian willing to learn, every technician willing to assist, and every rehabilitator willing to collaborate helps strengthen the network of care available to Connecticut’s wildlife. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who spent their day, and we’re excited to continue building these connections moving forward.

Today, the Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association is proud to be hosting our Wildlife Medicine for the Veterina...
05/20/2026

Today, the Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association is proud to be hosting our Wildlife Medicine for the Veterinary Practitioner class, taught by Dr. Rob Adamski.

With 48 registered attendees, including a wonderful mix of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, we are incredibly encouraged by the level of interest and enthusiasm surrounding wildlife medicine in Connecticut.

One of CWRA’s major initiatives this year is to help educate veterinary professionals on wildlife medicine and strengthen the connection between veterinarians and licensed wildlife rehabilitators across the state. Access to veterinary support is critical for wildlife patients, and seeing so many professionals willing to learn more and get involved gives us tremendous hope for the future of wildlife care in Connecticut.

We’re excited for a full day of learning, collaboration, and conversation, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon!

“Lucky” was discovered on Sheffield Island off of Norwalk, lying on top of 3 other baby raccoons who had died. He was s...
05/07/2026

“Lucky” was discovered on Sheffield Island off of Norwalk, lying on top of 3 other baby raccoons who had died. He was scrawny and motionless, and light as a feather. But one pitiful cry revealed there was still life in him. So the finder quickly scooped him up in a blanket and started making frantic calls. It turned out that the agency responsible for island maintenance had set a trap for the mother 10 days earlier, and the babies had starved while waiting for her. The staff didn’t realize that ANY wild animal trapped in Spring is likely to be a mother, or that the garbage complaint could be resolved far more humanely, merely by keeping the dumpster lid closed. It was a miracle this baby was still alive after 10 days. Quickly he was delivered to a rehabilitator, who nursed him back to health despite severe dehydration. “Lucky” was then introduced to a litter of other raccoons, and successfully released in September. This story underscored how misguided human actions can lead to tragic consequences for wildlife, and the miraculous role of rehabilitators in saving wild animals -even those close to death. Help us continue to help them by giving to The Great Give:
https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/ct-wildlife-rehabilitators-association-inc

These pictures are of a baby bunny with severe torticollis. This is a condition that is caused from a head tilt or an in...
05/07/2026

These pictures are of a baby bunny with severe torticollis. This is a condition that is caused from a head tilt or an inner ear infection, or parasite. He could not eat because his face was mashed against the floor. It needed to be hand fed and hydrated daily. The progression of his improvement is in the other pics up to him eating with a buddy and going on to live the life he was meant for. Help us help them by giving today!

https://www.thegreatgive.org/search?query=ct+wildlife+rehabilitators

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