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Veteran-run rescue defending our wildlife one rescue at a time

Our Mission: Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release. Repeat.

WHAT WE DO

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation: Raptor Tales Rescue is a veteran-run volunteer 501 c 3 non-profit wildlife center located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

We respond and rescue raptors in need in our area. The rescue accepts and rehabilitates wildlife from members of the public, local and state police, fire departments, animal control, Mass Audubon, MassWildlife, DCR, Environmental Police, and other licensed rehabilitators.

We treat patients suffering from serious and life-threatening injuries. These include wild animals that are hit by vehicles, shot, or caught in netting or fishing line, lead poisoning, rodenticide toxicosis, window strikes, stuck in glue traps, caught in snap traps, leg hold traps, netting, electrocuted, parasitic infections, and many other life-threatening conditions.

We also provide long-term care for patients transferred to us from Wildlife Centers and licensed rehabilitators.

Meet the Team

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WILDLIFE WE ASSIST

We focus on birds of prey (hawks, owls, eagles, falcons), we also accept vultures and hummingbirds.

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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM

We offer educational programs to surrounding communities to raise awareness about wildlife rehabilitation and our mission.

Please complete the form below with the desired date, time, and location of the event, the age group, and the estimated number of audience members.

We also provide medical/hospice visits in a center or at home with Blue the Barred Owl.

Request Educational Outreach

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LOCATE A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR

View the full list here

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Have you found an injured bird of prey, vulture, or hummingbird?

Call or Text our Hotline: 978-415-9363 (photos/videos can be sent)
We will return your call as soon as possible. Due to high call volumes, we prioritize calls related to the animals we treat.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Raptor Tales Rescue runs on a 100% volunteer basis; we are unpaid and receive no federal or state funding. We do not charge for services and operate on donations and grants.

Support our response to rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts. Donations are tax-deductible (EIN: 86-3179731).