Contact Us
We suggest you peruse the help sections of our website before you contact us, as answers to the most common questions we are asked can easily be found on our site, with no need to wait for a phone call or e-mail to be returned. See "Quick Links" below...
Contact by Email
Contact through email is greatly preferred! We can give you more complete answers to your questions through email, including photos & links to relevant information. For questions about injured or displaced wildlife or to check the status of an admitted animal, email wildlifeadvisory@gmail.com. For information about volunteering or donating materials, contact the Clinic Supervisor. For information on education programs, contact the Education Coordinator. For information about our organization, contact the Executive Director.
Contact by Phone
Volunteers for Wildlife has a 24-hour Wildlife Advisory Telephone line that you can call to get information on how to deal with injured or displaced wildlife. The number is (631) 423-0982. Please let us know if you have left us both phone and email messages.
We do not accept drop-offs. Animals are admitted by appointment only and must go through the wildlife hotline or email account.
Quick Links
What to do if you've found a sick, orphaned, injured, or displaced wild animal
Information on orphaned baby songbirds or adult birds
Common problems encountered with wildlife
Too far away for us to help?
Locate a wildlife rehabilitator (US and international).Veterinarians that treat exotic animals are sometimes willing to treat wild animals as well. However, we strongly recommend you call in advance, as many hospitals will refuse to accept wildlife.