WildLife Rehabilition
“I realize if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” — Charles Lindbergh
Dr. Everett, Dr. Shaw and our team of professionals have a commitment to animal health and welfare that extends beyond the companion pet relationship.
We are the only hospital in the basin that routinely provides veterinary care to injured or orphaned wildlife. We are also the veterinary contact for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Fish and Game, US Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State Police. Additionally, we work with Liz Diver, a State and Federally Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, who provides aftercare and physical therapy to recondition animals and birds for release back to the wild.
Whether it is a bat or a bobcat, a robin or a raccoon, a water turtle or a whitetail, we donate our time and our resources to take care of these great creatures, with the goal of returning them back to the wild.
We provide these services and materials at no cost, though we are extremely grateful for any donations that allow us to continue with this important aspect of service to the animals and to our community.
Common Question?
How can I help injured wildlife financially?
As Veterinarians, we discount our time and materials for wildlife.
Any medical costs incurred in the treatment of wild animals are
covered by Everett Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House Inc. and
by Badger Run Wildlife Rehab, located in Keno.
Donations are gratefully accepted and can be made at Everett
Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House Inc, or can be mailed to:
Badger Run Wildlife Rehab
15993 Homestead Lane
Klamath Falls, OR 97601.
Please make checks payable to: BRWR
Can I volunteer?
Volunteers are always welcome! You must be at least 16 years of
age to come in contact with the animals, but there are a variety
of other ways you can help. We need people to:
- Breed mice, rats, or other small rodents for raptor food
- Pick up and transport injured wildlife
- Assist with "crowd control" at large events such as street fairs and Winter Wings
- Prepare food and clean dishes and equipment
- Construct perches, help construct enclosures, paint, create fire breaks and landscape around enclosures, etc.
Please contact Liz at 541-891-2052 or info@badgerrun.org for more information.
I found an animal — who do I call?
Injured animals are usually scared and will use any means
available to protect themselves. Most injured animals are
extremely dangerous and should only be handled by people trained
in safe capture. Even small birds and mammals can inflict painful
bites and scratches and most wild animals carry both internal and
external parasites which may be transmissible to humans.
If you have found an injured or orphaned animal, call Liz at
541-891-2052 or Pat at 541-891-1221. If you are unable to contact
either of them and it is a wildlife emergency, call Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife at 541-883-5732 or Oregon State
Police at 911.
