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Wildlife Services

Cape Ann Wildlife, Inc. provides licensed, professional wildlife rehabilitation services for injured, orphaned, and compromised wildlife. Our goal is always the same: to give each animal the best possible chance to heal and return safely to the wild.

Compassionate Care When Wildlife Needs It Most

barred owlet being treated at Cape Ann Wildlife

  • If you find an injured or distressed wild animal, please text immediately. We provide emergency care for:

    • Raptors (hawks, owls, eagles, falcons) text Erin Hutchings at:
      (508) 470-1930

    • Pigeons, doves, and songbirds (adults only) text Jodi Swenson at: (978) 325-2501

    When an animal falls outside our intake scope, we will help guide you to the appropriate next steps or referrals.

    Please call with wildlife emergencies. Do not email or message. Calls are the fastest way to help an animal.

  • We accept and care for healthy orphaned:

    • Raptors

    • Pigeons

    • Doves

    Each animal receives species-appropriate nutrition, safe housing, and minimal human contact to prevent imprinting and support successful release.

  • Not every wild animal found alone needs to be rescued. In fact, many young animals are best left with their parents.

    We provide:

    • Renesting advice for fallen nestlings

    • Assessment guidance to determine if intervention is necessary

    • Education on natural wildlife behaviors

    Texting or calling before intervening can save lives and prevent unnecessary stress to wildlife.

  • Rehabilitation goes beyond healing injuries. Animals in our care receive:

    • Medical treatment and recovery support

    • Species-specific conditioning and strength building

    • Care designed to maintain natural behaviors

    Our ultimate goal is release back into the wild, whenever it is safe and possible.

Wildlife Support & Guidance

saw-whet owl sitting in tree 
  • Text Cape Ann Wildlife with emergencies related to raptors, pigeons, doves, and songbirds.
  • Do not attempt to raise wildlife on your own.
  • Your quick action and patience can save a life.

Found Wildlife? Start Here.

raptor spreads wings while in recovery 
Cape Ann Wildlife is led by Jodi Swenson, a State and Federally Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator with experience across a wide range of species, including:
  • Pigeons and doves
  • Raptors
  • Songbirds
  • Seabirds and shorebirds
With limited permitted rehabilitators in Massachusetts, and only one on Cape Ann, this work is both vital and community-supported.

A Licensed & Experienced
Wildlife Rehabilitator

two great horned owlets sitting on nests while in recovery 
Due to space, resources, and permitting restrictions, we may occasionally be unable to accept certain animals. When this happens, we recommend contacting:

When We May Not Be Able
to Take an Animal

black-and-white warbler in carrier on the way to Cape Ann Wildlife 
Our ability to provide care is directly tied to public support. You can help by:
  • Donating funds or needed supplies
  • Sharing our mission with others
  • Calling before attempting to rescue wildlife
Every call, every donation, and every informed decision makes a difference.

How You Can Help Save Wildlife

Photos by Erin Hutchings and Jodi Swenson

great horned owl being treated at Cape Ann Wildlife

Rehabbers Prayer

Give us strength today we pray,
And light our path along the way.
Lend our hands Your healing touch,
For wild ones that need us much.
We ask for hope and courage too.
Help us know what's best to do.
You've led them here into our care,
Please help us ease the pain they bear.
When weariness invades our souls,
And sleepless nights all take their toll,
Bathe us with Your healing Light
And lift us gently with Your might.
Give us faith to set them free.
To earth and water to sky and tree.
And if you call them back to stay
Ease their passage home we pray

Written by Susan Saliga