Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

OWRA is a non-profit organization and has members from a wide range of backgrounds. OWRA provides training, networking and referral information to wildlife rehabilitators so they can better assist the public when injured, orphaned, or diseased wildlife are encountered. Member benefits include the quarterly newsletter, The Ohio Rehabilitator, the Annual Membership Directory, members only section on our website, and discounted rates for OWRA sponsored trainings.

OWRA's Mission: Promote communication, cooperation, professionalism, and ethical conduct among persons involved in wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation in order to improve the quality of care given to Ohio’s native wildlife; and to inform the public about issues impacting wildlife and helping them to obtain assistance with wildlife concerns and problems.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Take advantage of one of these locations and dates to increase your knowledge of current regulations, status of rabies in Ohio, special considerations for RVS rehabilitation, as well as capture and restraint. Species information and health considerations of raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats are also covered. This class, or equivalent, is required by the Ohio Division of Wildlife to accept Rabies Vector Species for wildlife rehabilitation.