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.
This blog post details the permitting process for Washington wildlife rehabilitators.
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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.