FOUND INJURED OR ORPHANED WILDLIFE IN NC??

You must have a wildlife captivity license to hold or rehabilitate ANY orphaned and injured wildlife in the state of North Carolina!!

Finding a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator:

Call or text us if you need immediate assistance: (980) 320-0740

(please include location, contact information, and picture of the animal needing help)

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Squirrel Friends Wildlife Rehabilitator Network

Licensed Rehabbers30
Transport Volunteers9
Animals Rescued 20251,333
Area Covered in NC1,933 Sq. Miles
Last Updated01/09/2026
Squirrel Friends Wildlife Rehabilitator Network Stats

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EVEN IF YOU ARE A LICENSED REHABILITATOR, IT IS ILLEGAL TO HOLD NON-RELEASABLE ANIMALS WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL PERMIT CALLED A WILDLIFE CAPTIVITY LICENSE FOR HOLDING

How to Obtain a Wildlife Captivity License for Holding a Non-Releasable Animal in NC