Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc

Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc Freedom First Wildlife Rehab is a 501c3 non profit permitted by USFW, USDA and the State of CT specializing in Owls!

We provide Owl Rehab, Educational Programs and Owl conservation projects. We depend upon community donations to do this important work!

After 13 days in care, we say goodbye to the barred owl from Lisbon, CT. His spirit was greater than his body could cont...
09/09/2026

After 13 days in care, we say goodbye to the barred owl from Lisbon, CT. His spirit was greater than his body could contain and he slipped away peacefully after a brave fight. Fly high beautiful one.💚🦉

09/09/2026

As the Barred Owlet awaits placement in his new USDA permitted home, he continues to entertain...They truly crack me up!💚🦉

09/07/2026

After bath shakes and preening....🤣💚🦉

Update: we are relieved to share that the Roger Williams Zoo does NOT utilize Second generation anticoagulat rodenticid...
09/07/2026

Update: we are relieved to share that the Roger Williams Zoo does NOT utilize Second generation anticoagulat rodenticide (SGARS ) as part of their pest management program. This post sparked so much energy and we hope it will encourage members of the public to continue to be aware of your environment, ask questions and don't be afraid if you see something ..say something. Bait boxes are everywhere.... We are all responsible for caring for wildlife

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We were disappointed to find bait boxes at the Roger Williams Zoo today close to open caging systems. I have reached out to them asking for clarification on their stance utilizing rodenticide. Zoos and nature centers inherently attract rodents but there are options to poison. I am hoping they respond stating there are snap traps inside those boxes. I will keep you updated on their response. Don't you want to know, also? 🤔

If you see something...say something...we are all responsible to care for wildlife.


Tonight's admission is a stunning barred owl from Old Lyme, CT. This owl was found in the road likely the victim of a ca...
09/07/2026

Tonight's admission is a stunning barred owl from Old Lyme, CT. This owl was found in the road likely the victim of a car strike. The finders, Gerald and Jonelle, were visiting from New York and interrupted their dinner plans to rescue and transport this owl to us tonight. They followed our instructions on handling the owl and promptly brought it to Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc tonight. True wildlife heroes! This owl has a big head injury and for now is resting medicated and warm in our quarantine space. 💚🦉





09/06/2026

Tonight we received this juvenile, male Ruby throated hummingbird from Lebanon, CT. He arrived with an injured wing and will need some rest and good energy to heal. Thank you to the finders for the prompt transport! This is the time of year we see many juvenile hummingbirds in rehab as they are learning to navigate independently.
Fingers crossed this bird can heal in time for migration.
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If you come across an injured hummingbird, we always ask that you contain it in a small, well ventilated box and keep it in a dark quiet location. This allows the hummingbird to go into torpor, a deep sleep to conserve energy. Please do not feed unless instructed.


Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc welcomed Montville Animal Control ACO Andrews and ACO Broccoli for some education on sa...
09/03/2026

Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc welcomed Montville Animal Control ACO Andrews and ACO Broccoli for some education on safe bird of prey containing and handling today. The job of Animal Control Officers is dedicated to domestic animals but on occasion they are called out on a wildlife issue. We are happy to share knowledge and techniques promoting safety and care for both humans and birds of prey. Thank you to ACO Broccoli for reaching out to make this happen!
It takes a team to care for Connecticut wildlife! 💚🦉

Daisy, the barn owl would like to remind folks to be alert to low flying owls across roadways following the upcoming sto...
09/03/2026

Daisy, the barn owl would like to remind folks to be alert to low flying owls across roadways following the upcoming stormy weather! Owls have limited oil in their feathers and can become waterlogged with heavy rain! If you do come across an injured or stunned owl in the road (a healthy owl will always fly away), please safely contain it and reach out right away to your local wildlife rehabber or us at Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Inc . We respond quickest to text and a photo at 860-514-9591. 💚🦉

09/02/2026

The Clinton, CT Ruby throated hummingbird is a fighter! She continues to survive as she battles neurological symptoms from suspected insecticide. We are putting up a donate button today to raise funds for a new hummingbird aviary to house these amazing birds in rehab.



09/02/2026

The barred owl from Lisbon, CT is receiving twice daily physical therapy and today ate whole prey when offered ( a big step forward!)
She continues to have difficulty with balance but is making nice gains. Given this owl will be with us for awhile, we thought deserved a name. Some characteristics of her personality are strong, observent and resilient! What name would you suggest for her?

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Disclaimer
I wanted to post this video because many people do not realize the hands-on care required to care for owls in rehabilitation. Owls are always wild animals and receiving bites or talon punctures are always a risk that we face daily. Do not try this at home!






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123 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT
06385

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