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)


Squirrel Friends Wildlife Rehabilitator Network

1,333 Animals Rescued in 2025!!

Licensed Rehabbers32
Transport Volunteers12
Area Covered in NC3,759 Sq. Miles
Last Updated02/15/2026
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


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