Wild Side of WNY

Wildlife rehabilitation in Pavilion, NY
and conservation education for the local community
and beyond.

Have a wildlife emergency?
Call the Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline at 585-880-0168
for immediate assistance (local upstate support NY only)

If you've found an animal in need, please do not feed it.
Contain it, keep it in a dark, quiet location,
and then call for assistance.

If you are outside of the local area and need help, use the
Animal Help Now button below to find a rehabber near you.

Contact Us Animal Help Now

Finger Lakes Wildlife Hotline – A Community Resource for Wildlife Emergencies

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.

12 March, 2025 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator

2024 Financial and Impact Reports

Curious about our finances? Take a peek at where our funding comes from, and exactly where it goes.

9 March, 2025 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator

What do we do at Wild Side?

A brief overview of how our organization began, and how we service our community.

9 March, 2025 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator

Resources for Animal Rescue Organizations

A list of resources for wildlife rehabbers and animal rescue organizations. As a small nonprofit, we […]

2 December, 2024 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator

Do those baby bunnies need help? How to know when to intervene with wild rabbit babies.

“If you touch them mom wont come back” is a myth for all animals. You can […]

5 May, 2024 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator

Humane Harassment – Encouraging wildlife to leave on their own.

19 April, 2024 - Author: Jes - Wildlife Rehabilitator