West Wildlife Rehab
| WEST Wildlife Rehab | |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Beth Kelly |
| Director | Beth Kelly (Founder) |
| Headquarters | Southwest Ohio (near Cincinnati), United States |
| Region served | Southwestern Ohio |
| Purpose | Rescue, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned and injured small native mammals |
| Status | Nonprofit organization; ODNR-permitted |
| Website | https://www.westwildlife.org |
| Donation Page | |
WEST Wildlife Rehab (Wildlife Emergency Services Team) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization based in southwest Ohio, near Cincinnati. Founded by Beth Kelly in 2018, the organization rescues orphaned and injured small native mammals—such as rabbits, squirrels, opossums, and foxes—and rehabilitates them for release back into the wild. It operates with permits from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
History
WEST Wildlife Rehab began as the Wildlife Emergency Services Team in 2018, founded by Beth Kelly and a small group of volunteers committed to providing emergency care for wildlife unable to survive on their own.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
Operations and Impact
The organization provides care and rehabilitation to a variety of small native mammals, then releases them once they are ready to survive independently in the wild. It is home-based and takes in animals that are orphaned, injured, or otherwise in need. By early 2025, WEST Wildlife Rehab had assisted approximately 3,000 animals.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
Mission and Education
WEST Wildlife Rehab aims not only to rehabilitate wildlife, but also to educate the public about peaceful coexistence with wildlife. They prioritize humane wildlife interaction and work under ODNR permitting and oversight.Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).