Background Information:
Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association of Rhode Island is a 501 (c) (3) organization that has been assisting injured and orphaned wild birds and mammals in Rhode Island since 1994. All of our work is supported through grants, membership, fundraising, and private donations. 
WRARI also oversees the operation of The Wildlife Clinic of R.I., which is the only medical/rehabilitation facility in the state for wildlife. We are the proud recipient of the 2006 Senator John H. Chafee Outstanding Conservation Project Award.
For membership information or volunteer opportunities, please call the Wildlife Hotline at (401) 294-6363.
If you find an animal or bird in distress, call the Wildlife Hotline for immediate assistance or contact information for a licensed rehabilitator in your area.
Keep distressed wildlife in a warm, quiet area and handle them as little as possible. Be sure to keep all children and pets away from wild animals. 
Do not give food or water unless you're directed to do so.
Never handle rabies vector species, which include raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes or woodchucks. For immediate assistance with these species when a rehabilitator cannot be reached, contact the D.E.M. at (401) 222-3070.
