If you have an animal that is in need of rescue please call us at 813-920-5495 or 813-598-5926. Please note we only rescue wildlife and are unable to assist with pet rescues. If you are in need of a pet rescue organization or wildlife rehabilitator in one of our neighboring areas please visit our resources page. If no one answers please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number, area where the animal is located and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
For all other inquiries feel free to email us at:
OwlsNestSanctuaryForWildlife@gmail.com
I had someone from your office yesterday because of a squirrel that had fallen out of a tree and seemed very ill. I got it in a box and waited for you guys to show up. When the girl from there drove up, it took it’s last breath. I was totally hysterical when she got here so I didn’t even get her name. I think it might have been Kristen. She was so amazing! She handled my sobbing, and broken hearted grief and was VERY kind to me. I am sure glad I know about you guys now, in case I have any other wild animal issues! PLEASE thank her for me!
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Thanks for that!!
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Thank you so much for sending Sarah out to take our little raccoon to the vet for care. I appreciate you guys SO much!
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You are very welcome!
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Hi,
I contacted you today regarding a little yellow bellied sapsucker that flew into a window at my Tampa office. Sadly, the bird passed rather fast. 😦 However, my co-workers and I can’t thank you enough for your prompt response when we reached out to The Owls Nest for help – THANK YOU for being so kind and caring!
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Thank so much for the kinds words!
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A tremendous thank you to Owl’s Nest Sanctuary and it’s wonderful staff for their prompt response to an injured Anhinga on my dock. I would like to commend Lynsey, Sara and Heather for their dedicated service to the injured and sick animals of our community. Their kindness and dedication saved this injured bird. He is now on the road to recovery.
My very best to the staff!
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I wanted to say thank you to Owl’s nest and Shari. They were at my home less than 30 minutes after I called them. Unfortunately our back yard owl had to be humanely euthanized. I was very grateful they were there to help. I didn’t now where else to turn. Please make sure you check your trees and bushes in the yard for little friends before you trim. Sincerely- Shawn (Seminole)
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Thank you guys for coming and picking up and rehabbing our sickly little girl opossum on August 3rd 2019. She was so weak that I didn’t think she would make it before you arrived. I greatly appreciate that you guys were able to nurture her back to health and put the time and care into her recovery.
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Shout out to Zachary Broyles who spent the last 2 days caring for an injured Blue Jay until https://owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com/contact-us/ could send a volunteer to pick it up. He did a great job and sometimes it is the little things we do in the world that show who we are.
We also wanted to thank you for all you do! We’d love to hear how the Blue Jay is doing too!
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I have a bird that whose beak was wrapped in some kind of fiber. We have been able to it’s beak but it is very weak and unable to fly or move more than 10 ft at a time! I don’t know what it is called but it’s a long necked medium size bird that swims in our pond and sunbathes with its wings open. I have the bird and just need someone’s to come pick up or give me a location to drop it off at.
Please reach out ASAP!
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Outstanding service!!!! I want to Thank This great Team on Their immediate response for helping out a couple baby squirrels That fell from their nest without question !! Thanks again!!
Highly Recommend Them for their wildlife services and care for the Animals .
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Are there any rehabbers interested and rehabilitating these owl eggs please contact me ASAP 727 43
3 5857 I am just posting this from a guy that has 3 eggs he wants cared for. Can you help him out
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Hey I’m interested in becoming a vet tech but I would love to help out
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Want to thank you for your help yesterday with our injured deer. The two volunteers who came out were terrific, unfortunately the deer had to be put down. Glad we found your wonderful organization, and Thank You for the wonderful work you do.
Walt – Metalfab, Inc.
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I want to say thank you for coming to pick up the quadruplities baby squirals my husband snd his partner found the other day. I would love to help and volunteer with your program. When i lived in maine i worked with a few different rescues. Also when i was in the army as s spouse i worked witj a wolf rescue. I love helping injured n left baby wild life.
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Thank you to Julia who came to rescue the BlueJay on my patio yesterday who could not fly. I hope he is doing better and I am so happy to have found your Sanctuary! Many thanks and I intend to donate. Molly – mthree@att.net
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I have an ADULT GREAT HORNED OWL,with a broken wing (I think) it flew into my fence last nite,I live 26 miles NW of Ocala,Where can I take it ?? (or can someone come get it? im boatbob2@earthlink.net
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Janice I just wanted to thank you for driving out to Clearwater to pick up the baby Anhinga; I spoke to Kris this morning for an update. I don’t know too much about Native Floridian birds but being owned by a Parrot I know this baby needed help & I am humbled to have been a part of what you do every day. I cannot thank you enough for your care for our wildlife and for coming so quickly! Thank you Kris for putting me in touch with Janice and for a successful release.
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Thanks so much for the help with the baby morning dove. You were timely, helpful, supportive, and kind. We had no idea what to do and you walked us through the right things without making us feel stupid. Greatly appreciated!
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Hi, I live in Clearwater and my cats found a baby bird last night that possibly fell out of the tree (I don’t think they would intend to hurt it). It looks like its wing is broken and it’s breathing pretty fast but everything else seems to be ok. I picked it up and put it in a box with a towel. What do you recommend? My phone number is 813-505-3205 if you need to reach me. Thanks! -Laura
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Hello Owl Nest Sanctuary I want to say thank you to your volunteer for picking up the little female possum from Odessa on Thursday and making sure she’s safe.
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Danielle, We are really proud of our rescue team and can’t thank you enough for caring for our native wildlife and getting help for the little girl. She is with our traded possum rehabbers now, another dedicated part of our volunteer network. Possums are such a valuable, misunderstood part of our backyard habitats and we will release her back to the wilds when she is ready.
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Thanks kris for carin g about the dying deer in my yard.
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your welcome!
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Thank you for rescuing the baby possum from the netting around our pool, which is under construction. I knew he was in true danger of strangulation. It was odd because there were no other options for me, living in Pasco County, to help this poor creature. Thank you for all you do!!!
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Hello, I was wondering if you would be interested in taking in 2 male brown Chinese geese? We have had them sense they were about a week old. They turn one in the first week of April. I also have a male and a female large white geese. All are the same age and the males have become aggressive over the female. I contacted McMickies farm about taking them and they referred me to you. I would give the 2 brown males to you. And bring them to your place. If you would could you please let me know ? I would be so greatful for your help. Thank you so much for your time. Sincerely, Sheree Ferguson
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Do you have owls that you could bring to a school for a learning opportunity?
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Hello! Can anyone visit and perhaps look or hold the owls? I am in love with owls and its been my forever dream to hold one or be up close to one. Thank you!
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No I’m so sorry we are like a critical care unit and we are a closed-door facility so that our patients can have peace and quiet as they heal. I would recommend looking into volunteering at George C McGough park or Boyd Hill as they both have owls and as a volunteer for their bird-of-prey program you would be able to build relationships and handle them.
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Thank you, Kris, for the info on the duck with the hurt leg. It’s funny how a wild animal can capture your heart. I got some feed and will be sure to at least help keep her fed until she can walk better. If she wasnt competing for food with so many other ducks and birds, I probably wouldnt have worried. I’d love to donate to your center. I’m sure its expensive taking care of so many. Is there a way you prefer to accept donations?
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Kris! Had Kim here at PHUHS today and what a great speaker! Ironic I have been in contact with you about rescues, ran into you at Hanks and now Kim here today-I didn’t know she was with your organization until this morning! So glad she took the time to come out to speak to the kids.
If you could use the help, I’d volunteer. Kim was talking about the volunteer “notification” list. After work and weekends I can transport, help at events and such. Kim has my number as well to get in touch with me. FB is Corine Coviello….what ever is easier for you to contact me…thanks!
C
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Hello… I called you Thursday about a catbird that may have flown into one of the windows at my office. I was happy that Susan was able to come pick it up from us. I was wondering the status of the little bird and if it made it. It sure didn’t look good but, I said a little prayer, hoping that would help. Did it survive??
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Where are you located? I volunteer at a non profit now but would be interested in your place as well. Thank you so much.
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12932 Royal George Ave, Odessa, Florida 33556
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Hi Kris,
Tried to text you back. But guess it was an office number and bounced back. I’ll be at the refuge today. It’s unfortunately, about the only place the Att tower doesn’t do much without a hotspot, and little to no reception. If you email me at dirrctor@louisianabobcatrefuge .com I can try to assist you earlier than this evening. Just text me what I can try to assist you with. If it seems more detail than incan provide over the email. I’ll take a drive down the road up clarify anything that may help your circumstance. Big purrs, PKC
337-393-0205
I grew up in Pensacola as a little girl, my dad was a Naval Officer, there. Xo
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