Kyle, here. This week, I found a cardinal on my doorstep. Thankfully, it flew away seemingly unhurt. Had it been injured, I wondered where I could have taken it.

Short answer: A local wildlife rehabilitator.

There are multiple nonprofit organizations in the Upstate with the mission of rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals, like squirrels and raccoons, deer, and birds. Each differs on what species it can take in and areas of service in the region.

Here are five rescues near Greenville:

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville | Greenville | Select mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey
Wild at Heart Wildlife Rehabilitation | Piedmont | Select mammals and birds of prey
Izzie’s Pond | Liberty | Mammals
Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. | Statewide | Select mammals, reptiles, amphibians, songbirds, and birds of prey
Two Hearts Wildlife Rehab and Rescue | Sunset | Select small mammals

Click here to see the SC Department of Natural Resources’ list of rescues throughout the state.