Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana

06/19/2025

Today we officially saw our 1000th patient of the year. This is a 30% increase in the number of patients we are seeing this year compared to last year where we helped almost 1300 patients in total!

The LSU Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana is proud to serve our community by providing veterinary care to Louisiana’s wildlife.

Our hospital is entirely funded by donations from the public, so if you would like to help conserve Louisiana’s wildlife and support the veterinary care we provide to our patients, please feel free to make a donation by following the link in our bio!

06/08/2025

Happy to our resident Barred Owl, Waffle!

Waffle came to the Wildlife Hospital in the summer of 2021 as an adult. She had detached retinas and lens damage in both of her eyes. Over time, her right eye began to develop painful glaucoma, which ended with the removal of the affected eye. Currently, Waffle still has limited vision in her remaining eye, which makes her ineligible for release.

Waffle continues to serve as an amazing ambassador for her species and is affectionately known as the Queen of Raptor Rehab. We are happy to have her! So join us in celebrating her Gotcha Day! We love you Waffle!! ❤️🦉

05/28/2025

Happy to our Great Horned Owl resident, Shelly!

Shelly presented to our hospital 4 years ago as a fledgling. Her doctors found that she had a left humeral fracture and right femoral fracture. After healing from her injuries, Shelly still exhibited inability to fly and neurological problems, which made her unfit for release back into the wild.

Shelly was transferred to the Raptor Rehab Team to be trained as a permanent resident and ambassador animal. Since her training began with us, Shelly has been an excellent ambassador for her species, attending over 100 presentations during her time with us! Happy Gotcha Day, Shelly, we love you! ❤️🦉

05/14/2025

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Today we’re introducing Emily Halphen, one of our first year co-chairs!

“I am a lifelong birder and nature enthusiast. I am honored to be a part of this team and have the opportunity to learn from and care for these birds. I am looking forward to continuing to form meaningful connections with the people in my class, and on the team, as well as the resident raptors.”

Welcome to the team Emily! We’re so excited to have you!

05/07/2025

It’s Wildlife Wednesday! Today we’re introducing Adeline Fogle, one of our first year co-chairs!

“ My name is Adeline and I am so excited to start my raptor cochair journey this year! I have always been interested in exotics so having the chance to learn about these birds up close is a dream come true. The beautiful wildlife of Louisiana is something I hold close to my heart and I’m honored to be able to give back to these amazing animals. I’m looking forward to seeing many releases this year!”

Welcome to the team Adeline! We are so excited to have you!

05/05/2025

Happy May and happy Monday! Today we’re introducing Caitlin Watford, one of our first year co-chairs!

“Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I am a member of the class of 2028. I have a deep passion for conservation, and becoming a Raptor Co-Chair felt like the perfect way to contribute to wildlife preservation and support the rehabilitation of these incredible creatures! I am excited to continue my journey through vet school, expanding my knowledge and skills in wildlife medicine and working toward a future where I can help protect the health of wildlife species”

We’re so so happy to have Caitlin joining our team!

04/28/2025

Happy Monday! Today we’re introducing Kirsten Sanguinetti, one of our first year co-chairs!

“Hi, I’m Kirsten Sanguinetti! I am a first- year vet student from Natchez, MS. I have always loved all things wildlife and conservation, so I knew I wanted to be a part of the Raptor Rehab program. In the new year, I look forward to working with my fellow co-chairs and getting to know our ambassador birds better!”

We’re so excited to have Kirsten on our team!

04/26/2025

This World Veterinary Day we want to thank our veterinarians and veterinary students who dedicate themselves everyday to caring for and protecting Louisiana’s wildlife

04/24/2025

Happening today!! Come grab a sweet treat or a coffee and support the wildlife hospital!

Hey wildlife enthusiasts! Come grab a coffee or snack and support the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana this Thursday, April 24th! From 2-6pm, Lighthouse Coffee will be donating 10% of their proceeds to the LSU SVM Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana ☕️🦉

04/23/2025

We’d like to give a special shoutout to Sean Braud! While our technician, Alayia, took a well-deserved vacation, Sean joined us to learn how to handle our patients and assist with their treatments. Reptiles are usually more his speed, but we got him nice and comfy with birds by the end of his week. He did a great job and we appreciate all of his hard work!

04/21/2025

Hey wildlife enthusiasts! Come grab a coffee or snack and support the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana this Thursday, April 24th! From 2-6pm, Lighthouse Coffee will be donating 10% of their proceeds to the LSU SVM Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana ☕️🦉

04/17/2025

Yesterday a fledgling great horned owl, often referred to as a tiger owl because of their fierce hunting abilities, was brought into our hospital after being found in Tiger Stadium. He’s now being transferred to Acadiana Wildlife Rehabilitation for continued orphan care.

Found a baby bird that fell out of the nest? Here’s some additional information on what to do: Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries has a phrase “If You Care, Leave it There.” In Louisiana, it is illegal to possess injured/orphaned birds without LDWF & USFWS Migratory Bird Rehabilitation permits, even if you plan to release them! Please view the LDWF guides below for how to help a baby bird found outside of its nest!

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-best-to-leave-suspected-injured-or-orphaned-birds-undisturbed
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Resources/Publications/Wildlife_Rehabilitation/found_baby_bird.pdf

https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/veterinary_hospital/wildlife.php