If you have come to this page looking for assistance with a wild animal you have found, I am here to help. I believe that one of the most important duties of a licensed rehabilitator is to offer compassionate and patient instruction to anyone who is attempting to save a life. As you may know, it might be illigal in your State for you to care for this animal. It may not be wise to keep it, but to seek professional care through a local licensed rehabilitator. No amount of instruction can replace the experience that can save this life. Contact your local sherrif's dept for a game warden or veteranarian to find a proper and legal facility. Now then, there are always times when there is nobody to take in and care for this creature. That is how I got started. If you are willing to do the work, I am most willing to help you. This little animal's care is my FIRST concern. I will help in any way I can. THAT out of the way, I prefer you call me directly at this point. I am available 24 hours a day, every day to assist you. Yes, I could list step by step instructions here, but I would like to encourage over the phone contact. There may be things missed here that I can only find out by talking to you. 918)341-9629 is my number. If you can't reach me immediately, leave a message. I WILL call you back. I have a lot of animals to attend, but I check for messages constantly. Now, basic initial instructions until that time. Keep in mind that these apply to MOST orphan situations. If it doesn't make sense, use your best judgment. Your animal is going through some intense stress having been rescued by a human. Within this creatures instincts, you are the predator and have captured him. He is most likely NOT calm and still. He is frozen in fear, or wose, has given up. Time to remove the stress ASAP. A dark box, container, ANYTHING that will remove sight and as much sound as possible and still allow him to breathe, prepare it with a clean towel, rags, socks, anything to give this animal something to snuggle and hide in. If the baby feels cold to the touch, it needs a heat source. A heat pad on low, under HALF the container can be used, or a heat lamp. Make sure the area warmed for the baby is not much warmer than your arm pit. Do not feed or water anything until you talk to someone that knows exactly what to do. Water can kill birds if not properly given, and ANY proceedure to wildlife while under extreme stress can be deadly. Remember, less is more on the first day. Improper diet is a BIG problem. Like all wildlife centers, we take in dozens of sick animals every year who were healthy when initially found. These animals have STRICT dietary needs, especially as infants. Milk for human consumption is NEVER an option. Goat milk works great for fawns, but small mammals need formulas that are relatively inexpensive considering the price they will pay if they dont get what they need. Never guess on feeding. Wait to hear from me or e-mail the wildlife experts at the link on the previous page. I love my job and I am here for anyone who needs to know what I know. Thanks for being responsible and compassionate and looking for assistance. Sincerely, Annette King-Tucker |
ASSISTANCE IN OUR AREA FOR ALL ANIMALS FROM PEOPLE WHO TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
The following listings are for Tulsa and surrounding areas State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators listed by town and/or County that care for wildlife: A Federal permit is required to care for birds of prey and protected migratory birds excluding starlings and sparrows. A State permit for wildlife rehabilitation covers wild mammals, fawns and bats. USDA or State Commercial or non commercial breeders permits are required for many exotics and domestic bred wildlife. THERE IS NO PERMIT IN OKLAHOMA THAT ALLOWS ANYONE TO KEEP A WILD BORN ANIMAL AS A PRIVATE PET. Please contact a licensed rehabilitator immediately All Species and conditions of Wildlife including birds, predators & raptors: Annette & Robbie Tucker (me) (State and Federal) 918)341-9629 Julie Miller-Enid (State and Federal) 580)446-5679 Most other wild animals: Racquel Ringling-Mayes County-Pryor 918)557-8119 or 824-1718 Chancy Hailey-Owasso 918)274-9728 Kurt and Patti Beckelman Verdigris animal rehab facility 266 8804 or 850 5042 Lori Darcy-Seqoyah County- 918)773-5031 Renita Griffin-Wagoner County 918)482-2376 or 918)231-1226 Dan Eiler-Manford-South Tulsa-918)369-3769 Cheryl Campuzano-Sapulpa-918)322-5339 Linda Upton-Sapulpa-918)245-8756 WILDLIFE SPECIALTIES: Deb Crater-Broken Arrow -Fawns 918)366-9897 Kathy Siftar-Raptors and opossums only- Broken Arrow 918)455-6627 Carol Mcgraph-Jenks-Raccoons 918)299-4014 Stephanie Yuill-Squirrels-Tulsa 918)254-7870 Tammy Moree-Owasso/Claremore-Squirrels & Rabbits-918)272-1093 or 341-5608 Marilyn Murphy-Tulsa-Bat Expert-918)663-3858 or 918-663-3849 DOMESTIC ANIMAL RESCUERS: Amy Simerly-Cows, horses, goats & pigs-918)283-1548 or 698-1508 Jan Patterson-Domestic ducks, geese, guinnies, goats, turkeys-Beggs 918)267-4955 April Heeland-farm animals-Claremore-918)343-2045 Darla & Daniel Krug-Tiawah- Farm animals-Tiawah area-918)740-0789 EXOTIC ANIMAL RESCUES: Verdigris animal rehab facility-Kurt and Patti Beckelman Broken Arrow, Ok 266 8804 or 850 5042 (non USDA or Comm'l animals) Darla & Daniel Krug-Tiawah area-exotic birds & reptiles only 918)740-0789 Safaris Sanctuary-Broken Arrow-permit for any exotics- 918)357-5683 or 357-5079 Exotic Birds only-Brandon Sams 918)282-1479 Exotic Birds only-Barbara Dauder 918)425-1374 Exotic Birds-Debbie Hendryx Washington, Tulsa, Rogers, Osage and Nowata counties 918-361-9153 918-396-4189 Tiger Safari Park-permit for any exotics-Tuttle Ok 405)414-9365 WOLF RESCUE: (at large or shelter. No owner turnovers) Rhonda 918)289-7051, Karen 918)607-2623, Terry 918)629-9139 Debbie Hendryx (has room for one wolf mix) 918-361-9153 or 918-396-4189 Freedom's Song-Broken Arrow, Ok-www.freedomssong.org Awesome Veteranarians who also support care for wildlife. DVM Lesleigh Cash Warren, Hooves Paws and Claws, large and small animal clinic in Claremore (across from Wal Mart) 918)342-1509 DVM Paul Welch -Forrest Trails-Tulsa at 101st and Sheridan 918)299-8448 People we recommend for professional services: Jonathon Roark-Sentinel Communications 918)853-2421 Linden Tree Home Pet Care and Basic Manners Classes:918)343-2177 Scott Troy Attorney at Law 918)585-3721 Dog Grooming & Boarding-Waggin Tails-Racquel Ringling-Pryor 918)557-8119 House Cleaning-Debbie Sutton-Claremore Area- 918)341-6083 Residential Window Tinting-Adam Douglas-Claremore/Tulsa Area 918)521-5625 TRAPPERS: Under Current Oklahoma State Law, wildlife rehabilitators cannot trap and relocate nusence wildlife unless they carry a trapping permit, which most of us do not. We recommend Ted Corbin with Animal Relocators of Tulsa at 918)446-0541 for humane trapping and relocation. If you have come to this list and would like to be added as a rescue, please send me an email with your name, location, permits (if required) and the species of animals you rescue. If you are on this list and wish to be removed, send me an email and I will do so immediately. |
Please do not forget that all of the individuals listed below who rescue animals do so with their own money and resources. Donations are important to keep these people going. Thank you. |
WILD ANIMAL CARE ADVICE: |
Oklahoma Animal Welfare Association 918-245-7387 www.OklahomaAWA.com we cover the whole state of Oklahoma We take in cats, dogs, birds, small critters, reptiles, and farm animals. - wildlife and large exotics are referred out to those with the proper licenses. Intakes and Adoptions are done by appointment only. |
Beagle Rescue & Exotic bird rescue-Marilyn&Jack Mitchell- Big Cabin,Oklahoma-918)706-8412 |
Mastiff Rescue- (English, Bullmastiffs, Neapolitan, French) Email debbutkus@hotmail.com |
Heartland Great Dane Rescue, Inc. E-Mail contact prefered: mjcates@cox.net Phone: Jan Cates - (405)260-0026 Scott Thornton - (405)694-3208 Web: www.heartlnadgdr.org We work with shelters to rescue Great Danes in need and will also work with individuals as space allows. We always have Danes available and looking for homes.-Statewide Rescue |
DOG and/or CAT RESCUES: |
Theresa Monnard RockySpot Rescue, Inc. (specializing in the Dalmatian breed and breed mixes) PO Box 98 Newcastle, OK 73065 405-699-7358 voice http://www.rockyspot.org, dals@rockyspot.org Chuck Crawford Oklahoma Beagle Rescue PO Box 6201 Norman, OK 73070 405-227-9879 http://www.okbr.org okbeagles@yahoo.com |
