Wild Side of WNY - Wildlife Rehabilitation Nonprofit in Pavilion, NY

Wild Side of WNY Inc.

Wildlife Rehabilitation in Pavilion, NY 585-969-2001

Have a wildlife emergency?

If you are in the greater upstate NY area, please call 1-585-880-0168 to reach the Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline to be routed to a wildlife rehabilitator by county and species.

If you’re in the Genesee County area and would like to reach out to Wild Side of WNY directly, please give us a call at 585-969-2001.

Please do not feed the animal. If you can safely contain it, please do so. Keep the animal warm and in a dark, quiet location until you’re able to reach help.

For assistance needs out side of Upstate, NY, use ahnow.org or use the Animal Help Now app to locate a local wildlife rehabilitator.

Get to know your rehabber!

Aug 18, 2025

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Wild Side Org

Currently, it’s a pretty much a one woman show over here, but with aspirations of growth and a fantastic community to rely on. Hello! My name is Jes. I am the executive director here at Wild Side of WNY in…
Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline – A Community Resource for Wildlife Emergencies

Mar 12, 2025

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Resources, Wild Side Org

The Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline is a collaborative effort of several Upstate NY, DEC licensed wildlife rescue volunteers and organizations, working together to provide the community with an easier method of finding help during wildlife emergencies.
2024 Financial and Impact Reports

Mar 9, 2025

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Wild Side Org

Curious about our finances? Take a peek at where our funding comes from, and exactly where it goes.
What do we do at Wild Side?

Mar 9, 2025

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Wild Side Org

A brief overview of how our organization began, and how we service our community.
Resources for Animal Rescue Organizations

Dec 2, 2024

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Resources

A list of resources for wildlife rehabbers and animal rescue organizations. As a small nonprofit, we know as well as anyone that help is hard to find. I wanted to share some of the resources we’ve come across to make…
Do those baby bunnies need help? How to know when to intervene with wild rabbit babies.

May 5, 2024

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Resources, Wildlife Help

“If you touch them mom wont come back” is a myth for all animals. You can put uninjured babies back in the nest, and you can pick them up to check their bellies, then place them back in the nest.…
Humane Harassment – Encouraging wildlife to leave on their own.

Apr 19, 2024

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Jes – Wildlife Rehabilitator

in Resources, Wildlife Help