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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Columbus Humane — Hilliard
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone
614-777-7387
Email
questions@columbushumane.org
County
Franklin County
Website
Columbus Humane
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Veterinary services
Cruelty investigations
Community cat programs
Pet support
About
Columbus Humane provides shelter, adoption services, veterinary resources, cruelty investigations and community programs throughout Central Ohio. The organization assists dogs, cats and small companion animals while providing resources that can help families keep pets safely in their homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
CHA Animal Shelter — Columbus
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
3765 Corporate Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Phone
614-891-5280
Email
adopt@chaanimalshelter.org
County
Franklin County
Website
CHA Animal Shelter
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Surrender assistance
Spay/neuter support
Community outreach
About
Citizens for Humane Action operates CHA Animal Shelter as a limited-intake shelter serving Central Ohio. Homeless dogs and cats receive temporary care while the organization works to place them with permanent adoptive families.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Ohio Wildlife Center — Powell
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
6245 Cook Road
Powell, OH 43065
Phone
614-793-9453
Email
No public general email
County
Delaware County
Website
Home – Ohio Wildlife Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Songbirds
Waterfowl
Raptors
Squirrels
Opossums
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Foxes
Bats
Deer
Reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphan care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
Wildlife health studies
Public wildlife assistance
About
Ohio Wildlife Center has served native Ohio wildlife since 1984. Its rehabilitation center admits thousands of injured, orphaned or ill wild animals for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Suitable patients are prepared for release back into their natural habitats.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Back To The Wild — Castalia
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
4504 Bardshar Road
Castalia, OH 44824
Phone
419-684-9539
Email
director@backtothewild.org
County
Erie County
Website
Wildlife Refuge | Castalia, Ohio | Back To The Wild INC
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Reptiles
Amphibians
Injured wildlife
Orphaned wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphan care
Release preparation
Wildlife education
Conservation programs
About
Back To The Wild rescues injured, orphaned and displaced native wildlife in northern Ohio. Its rehabilitation program provides medical treatment and species-appropriate care with the goal of returning recovered animals to suitable wild habitat.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
RAPTOR Inc. — Milford
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
961 Barg Salt Run Road
Milford, OH 45150
Phone
513-825-3325
Email
raptor@raptorinc.org
County
Clermont County
Website
Home – RAPTOR Inc.
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Eagles
Vultures
Other native raptors
Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Raptor rehabilitation
Medical care
Release preparation
Conservation education
Habitat preservation
Educational programs
About
RAPTOR Inc. specializes in the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned birds of prey in the Greater Cincinnati area. Founded in 1978, the organization works to return rehabilitated raptors to their natural environment while promoting conservation and protection of raptor habitat.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Ohio Bird Sanctuary — Mansfield
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
3774 Orweiler Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Phone
419-884-4295
Email
ohiobirdsanctuary@gmail.com
County
Richland County
Website
Discover Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Other native raptors
Native songbirds
Services Provided
Bird rescue
Avian rehabilitation
Medical care
Wildlife release
Long-term care for non-releasable birds
Conservation education
Habitat protection
About
Ohio Bird Sanctuary rehabilitates native birds of prey and songbirds with the goal of returning suitable patients to the wild. Birds that cannot safely be released may receive long-term care as educational ambassadors. The organization also protects natural habitat at its Mansfield sanctuary.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary — Ravenna
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
5623 New Milford Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
Phone
330-296-5914
Email
office@happytrailsfarm.org
County
Portage County
Website
Home – Happy Trails
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Cattle
Chickens
Ducks
Geese
Turkeys
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm animal rescue
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Adoption
Cruelty-case assistance
Owner support programs
About
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues farm animals and horses from situations involving criminal abuse, neglect or abandonment. The organization works with humane agencies and law enforcement, provides rehabilitation, then seeks appropriate adoptive homes for animals that can be rehomed.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Sunrise Sanctuary — Marysville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
16730 Martin Welch Road
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone
937-578-8771
Email
support@sunrisesanctuary.org
County
Union County
Website
Home | Sunrise Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cattle
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Horses
Donkeys
Chickens
Turkeys
Dogs
Cats
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Farm animal rescue
Companion animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary care
Veterinary care
Humane education
Animal advocacy
Community programs
About
Sunrise Sanctuary provides a permanent home for rescued farm and companion animals in Central Ohio. Its residents include cattle, pigs, equines, goats, sheep, birds, dogs, cats and small animals. The sanctuary focuses on lifelong care for animals needing a safe permanent home.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
The Herps Alive Foundation — South Euclid
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1487 Garden Drive
South Euclid, OH 44121
Phone
216-374-1392
County
Cuyahoga County
Website
The Herps Alive Foundation
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Snakes
Lizards
Turtles
Tortoises
Geckos
Other reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Reptile rescue
Amphibian rescue
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Surrender assistance
Long-term care
Public education
About
The Herps Alive Foundation specializes in rescuing unwanted, neglected and abused reptiles and amphibians. Animals receive appropriate care and rehabilitation before placement into suitable homes whenever possible. The organization also educates the public about responsible reptile and amphibian ownership.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026