If you have found an orphan or injured animal please call: 330-745-2947

NOTE: We do NOT have an answering machine as we get so many calls that we are unable to return each call so please continue to call until you reach us.  If you can’t reach us and/or need to find another rehabilitator to help you visit the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators website to find who is available to help you.

For sick or injured wildlife, you can also seek out help from Metropolitan Vet Hospital.

The warmth for baby wildlife, especially those that have not opened their eyes, can be a matter of life and death. Keeping the baby warm until you can get it to a rehabilitator is critical. One way to do this is to wrap a bottle of hot tap water in a towel or other material and set in with the babies.  DO NOT USE ANYTHING THAT HAS FRINGE as it has a way of wrapping around the legs and the torsos of the animals.

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Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and does not receive federal funding.  We are supported entirely through private donations, memberships, and proceeds from our education programs.

Our Mission

  1. Save and rehabilitate adult and orphaned Wildlife that have been brought to the facility for release to their natural habitat.
  2. To act as an advocate for native species among the general public and the Division of Wildlife.
  3. To design custom programs to educate the populations about methods to prevent potential problems with wildlife.
  4. To provide educational seminars tailored for specific groups about the care of animals wild and domestic.
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Want to get an up-close look at the animals?

Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. has several ways for you to meet and learn about wildlife animals up-close and personal.

1. Book a PROGRAM or DISPLAY  We offer educational Wildlife & Domestic Animal programs and displays throughout the year.

2. Attend one of our public or private EVENTS.

2. Become a MEMBER! You’ll receive exclusive “member’s only” invitations to baby viewings, animal releases and more.

From Fran’s Blog

OOWR T-Shirts for Sale!

All proceeds go to caring for and feeding the animals that come into our facility. Details: $20 each Colors: Blue or Pink Sizes: 2X-Large, X-Large, Large, Medium and Small To Order: 1. Call 330-745-2947 to place your order. Or 2. Place an order via Paypal paypal.me/oowr Indicate in the comments the size and colors you…
Is the animal an orphan?

Is the animal really an orphan?

If you have an orphan or uninjured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and I don’t want an animal in need to suffer. NOTE: I do not have an answering machine because we get so many calls that I am unable to return…

On behalf of myself, Fran Kitchen, and Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilation, Inc., I want to give a big congratulations and a welcome aboard to Nichole Thomas Quill Cottage Wildlife

Finally after more years than I can remember Summit County has another rehabilitator. She is new and is a Catagory 1 and can not get a Catagory 2 for three years. Her phone number is 330 284 6260, website at https://quillcottagewildlife.org/ I have been the only rehabilitator for Summit, Portage and Wayne County for years….
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