Wildlife Works Inc.

Wildlife Works Inc. NO ANIMAL ADMISSIONS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. Phones are answered Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. http://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/

If necessary to leave a message during our off hours, please be patient while waiting for a return call. We rescue and rehabilitate native wildlife with the goal being to release the animal back into its habitat.

A huge thank you to the Seton Hill students who chose Wildlife Works for their Day of Service! Their hard work helping w...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to the Seton Hill students who chose Wildlife Works for their Day of Service! Their hard work helping with groundskeeping made an incredible difference for our facility.

We are so grateful for community members who donate their time and energy to support wildlife rehabilitation. Thank you for spending your day making a positive impact for the animals in our care!

Baby season came in fast with a wave of ducklings arriving back-to-back during the same week.After a few weeks of care, ...
05/30/2026

Baby season came in fast with a wave of ducklings arriving back-to-back during the same week.

After a few weeks of care, 18 of them have now graduated to an outdoor enclosure and are growing up quickly!

And if you’ve ever spent time around ducks, you already know the truth—they are messy. Our volunteers have been deep in “duck duty” every shift keeping up with the constant cleanup and care.

One of our volunteers also caught this adorable cuddle session—proof that all the chaos comes with some very sweet moments.

Juvenile eastern gray squirrels sleeping hard after a full meal. 💤
05/29/2026

Juvenile eastern gray squirrels sleeping hard after a full meal. 💤

05/28/2026

One of our current patients is this baby pileated woodpecker! These impressive birds naturally nest high up in large tree cavities, often 40–60 feet off the ground.

Just imagine how far this little one must have fallen before being found. At this age, he had no ability to fly or save himself from the impact. Thankfully, he was brought to us quickly and is now safe in our care while he grows stronger each day.

These two juvenile Eastern Screech Owls arrived separately after being orphaned, but are now being raised together in ca...
05/27/2026

These two juvenile Eastern Screech Owls arrived separately after being orphaned, but are now being raised together in care.

Whenever possible, we place healthy babies with others of the same species so they can develop natural behaviors and remain bonded to their own kind. Sometimes that involves networking with other local rehabbers!

With young birds, preventing imprinting is extremely important. Imprinting happens when a baby bird begins identifying with humans instead of its own species, which can affect its ability to survive in the wild after release. Because of this, we take major precautions to limit human interaction and handling while they grow.

These two have a lot of growing up to do still, but are doing great together so far!

It’s fawn season! During this time of year, it is completely normal to see a fawn lying alone in the grass, woods, or ev...
05/26/2026

It’s fawn season! During this time of year, it is completely normal to see a fawn lying alone in the grass, woods, or even near your yard. While it may look abandoned, in most cases the mother is nearby and caring for the baby exactly as nature intended.

Mother deer intentionally leave their fawns hidden and alone for long periods of time while they go off to feed. Fawns are born with very little scent, and staying quiet and still helps keep them safe from predators. Mom will return periodically throughout the day to nurse and check on them, usually during dawn and dusk when it is safer.

A healthy fawn should:
• Be quiet and curled up resting
• Stay in the same general area
• Appear clean and alert
• Not approach people

Please do not pick up or move a fawn unless it is in immediate danger.

When should you be concerned?
• The fawn is continuously crying or wandering around looking for mom
• It has visible injuries
• There are flies, maggots, or a strong odor present
• It appears weak, unable to stand, or laying on its side
• A deceased doe is found nearby (and you know for certain it is mom)

If you are unsure whether a fawn needs help, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before intervening. Often, the best thing we can do is give wildlife space and let mom return.

A huge thank you to the Pre-Veterinary Club at Saint Vincent College for spending their day of service with us at Wildli...
05/26/2026

A huge thank you to the Pre-Veterinary Club at Saint Vincent College for spending their day of service with us at Wildlife Works!

Their hard work helping with painting made such a difference around our facility.

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and kindness they shared with us. Community support like this means the world — thank you for helping make Wildlife Works a better place for both people and wildlife!

Effective 5/25/2026, Wildlife Works will be open to admissions again. As always, we will monitor our caseload, and admi...
05/25/2026

Effective 5/25/2026, Wildlife Works will be open to admissions again. As always, we will monitor our caseload, and admissions will be on a case-by-case basis. This is necessary in order for us to know that we can provide optimum care to every single patient. Keep in mind that something like 3 litters of opossums can give us 30 little mouths to feed until September! We have a sacred trust to do the very best we can with the resources we have. Thanks for understanding, and thanks for caring.

BOLO! Female snapping turtles are currently on the move searching for nesting sites, and many are crossing roads this ti...
05/24/2026

BOLO! Female snapping turtles are currently on the move searching for nesting sites, and many are crossing roads this time of year.

We frequently admit snapping turtles that were hit by vehicles while attempting to cross. These turtles play an important role in keeping ecosystems and waterways healthy and balanced.

We encourage everyone to reduce their speed and remain attentive, particularly near ponds, wetlands, and creeks. Exercising a little extra caution can help protect these important animals and save lives.

If you encounter a snapping turtle on the roadway and need to move it, always exercise caution and practice safe handling. Never pick up a snapping turtle by the tail, as this can cause serious injury. Instead, carefully grasp the turtle by the rear sides of the shell while supporting the back portion of the belly near the rear legs, keeping your hands safely away from the head and powerful jaws. Always move the turtle in the direction it was already traveling.

If the turtle is injured and needs assistance, and it is safe to do so, move it from the roadway, place it in a sturdy bin or container, and call us (or your closest licensed rehabber) for next steps.

Baby season is in full force and we have many young faces filling our hospital!Among our current patients are 6 litters ...
05/23/2026

Baby season is in full force and we have many young faces filling our hospital!

Among our current patients are 6 litters of opossums. These are some of the largest babies in our care, now graduated from tube feeding and learning to lick formula from a dish!

The younger litters are still being tube fed, which is necessary at a very young age. Opossums develop attached to a ni**le inside their mother’s pouch, where the ni**le actually swells in their mouth while they nurse. Because of this, very young babies cannot safely lap formula on their own and must be carefully tube fed until they are developed enough.

Sadly, we often receive mother opossums that have been hit by cars. If you ever see a deceased or injured opossum, please check the pouch for babies. A baby opossum under 6 inches long found alone needs help — at this age they should always still be with their mother. Once they fall from her back, she typically will not return for them.

Baby season is incredibly expensive for our non-profit. While we will be reopening to new patients soon, we currently have a full house and many mouths to feed. Species-specific diets and formulas are critical for proper growth and health.

If you’d like to help support the care of our patients, donations can be made directly through Facebook or through one of the links below:

Donate via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1624550

Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FARPXLZUF24R?ref_=wl_share

Address

P. O. Box 113
Youngwood, PA
15697

Telephone

+17249256862

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