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Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island

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The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the care of all species of injured and orphaned native wild animals.

10/29/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Mike and Gloria 🌟

This husband and wife duo joined the Wildlife Clinic in January 2025 when Gloria was looking for a meaningful way to give back while staying connected to her love for wildlife and the natural world after retirement. After finding out about the clinic online, she knew hands-on wildlife rehabilitation was exactly what she had in mind. When she brought her plan to Mike, he quickly realized it was something meaningful they could enjoy doing together!

For both Gloria and Mike, one of the best parts of volunteering is the staff and the opportunity to learn. They appreciate being able to observe, ask questions, build new skills, and take on new challenges at their own pace.

Gloria loves the variety of wildlife they get to work with and says she couldn’t choose just one favorite species. Mike, however, has a definite soft spot for raptors, especially owls!

We’re grateful to have Mike and Gloria as part of our Wildlife Clinic community and love that volunteering has become something they can experience and learn from together. Thank you both for all you bring to the Wildlife Clinic!

10/26/2026

Ending baby season with..more babies??

The Barrington Terrapin Conservation Project found a batch of diamondback terrapins that hadn’t left the nest yet. They brought them to the Wildlife Clinic for overwinter care since this is an endangered species in Rhode Island and they can use all the help they can get!

In total, we received 22 baby turtles and 14 eggs still waiting to hatch. These little hatchlings will stay with us until spring when it’s time for release. Stayed tuned for the spring Turtle Blessing event so you can see them before they are sent back home!

10/23/2026

Different species have different responses (and speeds) on release days!

10/22/2026

Thank you to the Cranston Public Library for having us! We loved spending the evening sharing wildlife education with the community.

Our programs can be adapted for a wide range of ages and audiences, from young children through adults, and brought to libraries, schools, camps, senior communities, community organizations, and more!
Interested in bringing one of our wildlife education programs to your group? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about our available programs and how we can tailor a visit to your audience!

10/21/2026

Time to batten down the hatches to prepare for cold weather! Another reason to make sure your basement and attic are sealed tight is to ensure you don’t have any unwanted houseguests this winter.

As cold weather creeps up on us, wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, opossums, and squirrels will seek shelter in warm, cozy basements and attic spaces. Make sure you seal any foundation cracks, repair torn window screens or vent screens, and keep all food and trash bins locked securely.

Preventing human-wildlife conflict is the first step in protecting wildlife. Each species has developed specialized responses to cold weather to help them survive the temps. However, some animals may end up needing our help. If you notice a wild animal in need this winter, please don’t hesitate to call the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island at 401-294-6363 to see if that animal needs to be brought in for care.

10/19/2026

Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are a frequent patient at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. So far this year we have received 579 gray squirrels!

Why do we get so many? Most of the babies come to us after they’ve been orphaned or their nest was destroyed from a storm or tree cutting. Squirrels have two distinct “baby seasons”, one in the spring and the other in the fall. That means we see baby squirrels coming in our doors for a majority of the year, starting as early as March!

Luckily, we have a solid group of amazing squirrel rehabbers who take in these little critters and raise them for release! Squirrels are placed with rehabbers based on the age range they currently have/have capacity for. It is important to keep animals with their own species so they can learn behaviors from each other.

Thank you to all our squirrel rehabbers for helping us get through another busy season!

10/15/2026

🌟Staff Spotlight – Riley🌟

Meet Riley, our amazing Animal Care Coordinator! Riley began their wildlife rehabilitation journey as a volunteer in 2013 and has been with our organization for nearly half of its existence, a testament to their dedication, skill, and deep love for wildlife care. What started off as a hobby fueled by their interest in animal care and medicine quickly became a passion.

In addition to working at the clinic, Riley specializes in caring for baby pigeons and doves, giving these often misunderstood birds the expert attention they deserve. They also focus on red squirrels, flying squirrels, and opossums when these animals need some extra care outside of the clinic.

A patient story that has impacted Riley is an American black duck that was impaled by a stick through its head. After a miraculous recovery, they were able to bring the duck back to its pond for release. Seeing a patient’s process from intake to release, particularly one as extreme as this duck’s story, is an incredibly rewarding feeling for all rehabbers, but especially for someone as dedicated as Riley.

Thank you Riley for being a steady member of our team and sharing your knowledge and expertise by mentoring others in the clinic. You set the bar high for all rehabbers and we are overjoyed to work alongside you and learn from you!

Credentials: Level 2X Wildlife Rehabilitator License

10/13/2026

Your birth month = your animal 🦉

All photos are of our patients over the years. Scroll through to learn a little bit more about some of the amazing animals we have cared for.

10/12/2026

Patient # 26-6749 – Southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans)

Did you know Rhode Island has flying squirrels? These nocturnal critters are the smallest tree squirrel species in our state and thanks to their large, protruding eyes, they have excellent vision in the dark. Contrary to their name, they do not fly but actually glide from tree to tree thanks to the loose flap of skin stretching from fore to hind legs on each side of the body.

This flying squirrel came to us a week ago looking stunned with an overall dull demeanor and a head tilt, most likely from some form of trauma. After a thorough exam by our vet team, she was given a treatment plan of pain meds, fluids, and supportive care while we monitor her healing journey. Today, she is looking much better! Her head has resolved and she is more perky and active. Head trauma (usually from being hit by a car or falling a long distance) can take time to heal. She is not out of the woods yet, but we are feeling hopeful about her recovery!

Address

2865 Tower Hill Road
Saunderstown, RI
02874

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.RIWildlifeRehab.org/, https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_87c19dcd-7a7e-11ea-8134-0ab2f2f28c0

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