Wildlife rehabilitation in Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) relies on wildlife rehabilitators to take in animals in need of care. Learn when it may be appropriate to take a sick, injured, or orphaned animal to a rehabilitator.
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About wildlife rehabilitation in Washington
Licensed professionals prepare sick, injured, or orphaned animals to return to the wild.
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Find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator
Found a wild animal in distress? Find a wildlife rehabilitator near you.
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Wildlife rehabilitation permit requirements
A wildlife rehabilitation permit allows rehabilitators to possess and care for injured, diseased, orphaned, or abandoned wildlife.
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Resources for wildlife rehabilitators
See applications, forms, and rules for wildlife rehabilitators.
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State grants available to wildlife rehabilitators
The Grants to Wildlife Rehabilitators Project helps support wildlife rehabilitators by compensating them for care of sick and injured wildlife.
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Wildlife rehabilitation rules and conditions
Key state rules for wildlife rehabilitation regarding the required permit, care for injured and diseased animals, inspection of facilities and other issues.