What to do when you believe a wild animal needs assistance
Something Wild is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for the state of Mississippi. We are trained to be able handle situations where wildlife is injured or in distress and we work closely with other organizations in the state to protect our valuable animal populations. This page contains a guide for locating the nearest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation professionals within the state of Mississippi. If you have found a wild animal that you believe requires aid, please contact one of these trained rehabilitators before attempting to interact with the animal in any way. Simply try to calmy monitor the situation, and you will be guided through the steps required to best handle the situation.
If you are outside of the state of Mississippi and have an emergency, please visit Animal Help Now for more information.
If a beaver is in danger, please contact us
Something Wild is the primary beaver rehab resource for Mississippi to help orphaned or injured beavers. If you find a beaver that meets any of the below criteria, it is best to contact Dr Holley Muraco at Something Wild. She will be able to assist you in the next steps. A dedicated rescue hotline for Something Wild is coming soon. Until then if you have a beaver emergency contact Woodside Wildlife Rescue for immediate assistance – (228) 223-0430.
- Visible signs of bleeding or injury
- Lameness resulting in impaired movement
- If construction is taking place and their lodge has been destroyed
- Trapped in drainage or other structures
- Baby beaver far away from the area of a beaver lodge (beaver kits spend all of their time inside the lodge, so if it is not seen nearby or they are not with their parents, they are in danger)
- Shows signs of having been exposed to chemicals or pollutants (e.g. oil, methane gas, etc.)
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory
This is an alphabetical list of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations in the state of Mississippi, with their contact information.
Bolivar County, MS
Julie Burns
Lucky Little Paws
(662) 719-4642
Cleveland, MS
Copiah County, MS
Nannette Lusk
(601) 643-5249
Wesson, MS
Desoto County, MS
Mellissa Gilbert
North Mississippi Mammal Rehabilitation
(662) 469-1646
Eudora, MS
Stephanie Hogan
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
(662) 612-6455
(662) 333-5565
Lake Cormorant, MS
Debbie Crum
Magnolia Wildlife Education, Conservation and Rehab.
(901) 254-4295
Olive Branch, MS
George County, MS
Tami Hudson
(662) 218-7430
Myrtle, MS
Hancock County, MS
Joshua Holland
Wildlife Rehab Outpost
(228) 493-7061
Bay St. Louis, MS
Holley Muraco
Something Wild
(228) 223-0430 (Temp hotline, Woodside Wildlife Rescue)
Long Beach, MS
Harrison County, MS
Paula Woodside
Woodside Wildlife Rescue
(228) 223-0430
Pass Christian, MS
Jamie Pope
Whisper of Hope
(228) 731-4970
Gulfport, MS
Hinds County, MS
Shelby Skinner
(662) 266-2369
Myrtle, MS
Jackson County, MS
Missy Dubuisson
Wild At Heart
(228) 669-7907
Vancleave, MS
Patricia Stiles
Whisper of Hope
(228) 623-5137
Ocean Springs, MS
Lafayette County, MS
Amy Beckham
Wild Again in Mississippi Rescue
(662) 816-0268
Oxford, MS
Lauderdale County, MS
Kimberly Williams
(601) 527-8773
Collinsville, MS
Hayden Burns
Central MS Wildlife Rehab.
(601) 917-4788
Meridian, MS
Lincoln County, MS
Nannette Lusk
(601) 643-5249
Wesson, MS
Kelsey Dixon
Wildlife Rehab. Lincoln Co.
(601) 754-5806
Bogue Chitto, MS
Rankin County, MS
Mai Truong
(601) 954-3220
Brandon, MS
Christy Milbourne
Central MS Turtle Rehab
(601) 845-1932
Florence, MS
Union County, MS
LeeAnn Bankston
(662) 266-2369
Myrtle, MS
Warren County, MS
Stormy Deere
(601) 218-1971
Redwood, MS
Becki Bolm
(601) 529-4169
Vicksburg, MS
Other Rescue & Rehabilitation Resources
You can call The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks at (601) 432-2199 during business hours for information on wildlife rescue organizations in your area.
