Help understanding the situation.
A small animal in need can leave you unsure where to begin. We help you find the appropriate guidance.
Find your next stepSmall-animal help · Chicago, Illinois
Small animals.
Small animals.
A little help.
A way forward.
Helping people connect birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other small animals with the care they need.
Guidance. Connections. Transportation.
Every small life matters.A place to begin forBirdsRabbitsSquirrelsReptilesSmall pets
- 1Pigeon
- 2Rabbits
- 5Sparrows
- 1American Robin
The gap we help fillYou found an animal.
You found an animal.
We help you find help.
Knowing who to call, where to go, and how to get there can make all the difference. That’s where RAIDC begins.
A connection to the right care.
We help connect you with wildlife rehabilitators, rescue organizations, or other care suited to the animal.
Understand our roleHelp getting there.
When transportation is the missing piece, contact us to discuss coordination and availability.
Ask about transportation
Our missionA bridge between
A bridge between
concern and care.
RAIDC stands for Rescue Animal Intake & Dispatch Center. We help small animals in need, whether wildlife or pets, receive appropriate assistance through guidance, referrals, and transportation.
Our work starts with the person who notices an animal needs help and connects them with people equipped to provide care.
More about our missionNot sure where to start?Start with the
Start with the
animal you found.
Every animal’s situation is different. Get guidance before handling wildlife or arranging a drop-off.
01 / BirdsSomething small.
A different kind
A bird needs help.
Pigeons, sparrows, wild birds, and companion birds each need the right kind of assistance.
Help for birds 02 / Small mammalsSomething small.
Someone to help.
Find a starting point for rabbits, squirrels, guinea pigs, and other small mammals.
Help for small mammals 03 / Reptiles & other petsA different kind
of animal?
Turtles, reptiles, and other small pets may need specialized care. We can help you find the next step.
Help for reptiles and petsA connection can change a life.
Found a small animal in need? Let’s find the right next step together.