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Report a sick, injured, or dead raccoon, opossum, squirrel, or fox

A squirrel sits on a wood post.
Was any person or pet bitten, scratched, or otherwise exposed? If you have been bitten or scratched, please contact your local health department immediately.

If you wish to report injured or orphaned wildlife please go to our wildlife rehabilitators page to find a licensed rehabber close to you.

If you wish to report wildlife that are sick or dead of unknown causes, please contact the FWC’s Wildlife Health Hotline at 866-CWD-WATCH (866-293-9282). Please leave a message. A biologist may contact you to discuss further.

Be prepared to provide information for the following questions:
  • When did you see the animal?
  • How many have you observed sick/dead or injured?
  • What is the exact location of the animal?
  • How long have you observed the animal in this condition?
  • What behaviors did you observe in the animal?
  • Can you provide a contact number where you can be reached for further information?
A wildlife health biologist will document the event and will call you back if additional information or follow-up is needed. Please leave us a message. In the meantime, please prepare pictures and/or a video of the sick or injured mammal to share with our team. This footage can assist in determining what is wrong. You can also email this information to WildlifeHealthTeam@MyFWC.com.

For more information about disease monitoring in raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and other mammals in Florida, please visit the Wildlife Health page.