Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island

Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the care of all species of injured and orphaned native wild animals.
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✨ Staff Spotlight ✨Meet Caroline, one of our amazing Animal Care Technicians and facilities operation officer, who’s bee...
06/18/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

Meet Caroline, one of our amazing Animal Care Technicians and facilities operation officer, who’s been part of the WCRI family since 2020!

🐾 How it started:
Caroline joined us as a college intern while completing a 450-hour internship for her Animal Science major. Looking for something beyond a typical cat-and-dog clinic, she discovered wildlife medicine, and “WRARI”, right here in Rhode Island. One email later, the journey began!

💚 Why Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island:
“The clinic is a great community where people who are passionate about animals can coexist.”

🦝 Favorite animals:
Stinky mustelids and mischievous raccoons—clearly a fan of animals with big personalities.

📜 Rehab credentials:
Holds a Level 2X Wildlife Rehabilitation License.

We’re so grateful for Caroline’s dedication, compassion, and hard work. We’re lucky to have her as part of the WCRI family! 💚🐾

06/15/2026

One of the most rewarding moments in wildlife rehabilitation: a successful reunion. 🦌❤️

After a careful assessment, this fawn was determined to be healthy and in need of its mother—not human intervention. With patience, distance, and a little trust in nature, we were able to help facilitate a reunion, and mom returned to collect her baby.

While a lone fawn may look abandoned, mother deer often leave their young hidden for hours while they forage nearby. In most cases, the best thing we can do is give wildlife the space they need to remain wild.

This happy ending is a reminder that sometimes the greatest rescue is helping families stay together. If you ever find a Fawn alone and have concern, do not hesitate to give us a call to assess the situation 401-294-6363.

06/14/2026

A Long Journey Home 🦅

Last summer, a young Broad-winged Hawk arrived at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island in need of care. Too young and vulnerable to survive on its own before fall migration, it remained with us through the winter months while our team provided the specialized care and conditioning needed for its return to the wild.

This spring, as Broad-winged Hawks returned to Rhode Island from their wintering grounds in Central and South America, our patient was ready too. After months of rehabilitation, it was successfully released back into suitable habitat to join its wild counterparts.

Broad-winged Hawks are remarkable long-distance migrants, traveling thousands of miles each year. For this young hawk, the journey simply started a little later than most—but thanks to dedicated care, it was able to take its place back in the wild where it belongs. 🦅💚

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Kirstin ✨Kirstin first connected with the Wildlife Clinic after helping transport a young opossum...
06/01/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Kirstin ✨

Kirstin first connected with the Wildlife Clinic after helping transport a young opossum someone found hiding on a boat in Newport.

After learning more about the Clinic’s work, she earned her subpermittee license and began volunteering in-clinic in Spring 2022 before later transitioning into transport volunteering in Summer 2025 , as she lovingly referred to as running the “critter taxi.”

“The more I learned about the Clinic -the team, the thousands of animals and wide range of species they help every year, and the ways people like me could get involved -the more I wanted to be a part of it.”

When asked about her favorite part of volunteering, Kirstin’s answer was immediate: the people.
“The animals are adorable and fabulous in every way, of course, but the team makes this experience so special. Every time I transport an animal, I learn something new from them. Their patience, warmth, and willingness to teach make all the difference.”

She also shared how much she loves the compassionate Rhode Islanders she meets through this work -the “finders” who take time out of their day to help injured and orphaned wildlife.
“The Wildlife Clinic has such a special community, and I’m grateful to be part of it.”

Kirstin has a soft spot for opossums, snapping turtles, and ospreys… and outside the clinic, sharks and octopuses too !

Thank you, Kirstin, for the compassion and dedication you bring to every mile traveled, helping wildlife across Rhode Island get the lifesaving care they need!

05/28/2026

Rehab life is tough when you have to choose between multiple pool options 🦆💦 Our Mallards are making the most of outdoor season while they grow, strengthen, and prepare for life back in the wild.

🍁🌿 Introducing WILDFEST 🌿🍁
Celebrating Wildlife, Conservation & CommunityJoin the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island for ou...
05/24/2026

🍁🌿 Introducing WILDFEST 🌿🍁
Celebrating Wildlife, Conservation & Community
Join the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island for our inaugural WildFest. A family-friendly fall event centered around wildlife education, conservation, community connection, and nature-inspired experiences in support of Rhode Island wildlife.

Guests can explore immersive wildlife education stations, family crafts, curated artisans, raffles and more! Also our “Voices for the Wild” conservation showcase, highlighting some of the amazing organizations from across Rhode Island doing meaningful work in environmental stewardship, education, conservation, and compassionate animal care -including Save The Bay, RISPCA, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Narrow River Preservation Association, Roger Williams Park Zoo, West Place Animal Sanctuary, Gentle Farm, Creature Conserve, and more.

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, more information and additional ways to support both the Wildlife Clinic and WildFest can be found on our website or WildFest RI link 🔗 in our bio.

We can’t wait to share this special day with all of you and look forward to seeing you there !





🐢 Happy World Turtle Day from the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island! 🐢Today, we’re celebrating some of Rhode Island’s most...
05/23/2026

🐢 Happy World Turtle Day from the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island! 🐢

Today, we’re celebrating some of Rhode Island’s most ancient and important wild neighbors. From painted turtles basking in ponds to elusive spotted turtles hidden in wetlands, our native turtle species play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Turtles help control insects and aquatic vegetation, spread seeds, and help recycle nutrients in wetland and freshwater habitats that countless other species rely on.

Many of Rhode Island’s native turtles are facing increasing threats from habitat loss, wetland destruction, pollution, road mortality, and illegal collection. Some species, like the spotted turtle and wood turtle, are experiencing significant population declines as their fragile habitats disappear. Because turtles mature slowly and may take years to reproduce, even the loss of a few adults can have lasting impacts on local populations.

We are proud to care for and rehabilitate all native turtle species. Last year, we cared for over 200 native turtles! Through our hatchling and head-start programs, we help give vulnerable baby turtles a stronger start before release back into protected habitats. Every turtle returned to the wild represents another chance to strengthen our native populations for generations to come.

Ways to help!
🐢 Help a turtle cross the road, always move it in the direction it was heading
🐢 Never take a native turtle from the wild to keep as a pet
🐢 Do not release non-native species, such as red-eared sliders, into the environment
🐢 Turn off the location tagging if sharing any photos of turtles in the wild
🐢 Call us, or your local wildlife rehabilitator, for help with any injured turtle

Protecting turtles starts with protecting their environment, slowing down on roads during mating and nesting season, and respecting wild turtles by leaving them in their natural habitats whenever possible. Together, we can help ensure these remarkable reptiles continue thriving in Rhode Island for decades to come. 💚

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2865 Tower Hill Road
Saunderstown, RI
02874

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

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