Every spring and summer, orphaned and injured white-tailed deer fawns arrive at licensed wildlife rehabilitators across Connecticut. Unfortunately, there simply aren't enough people licensed and equipped to care for them.

At this time, Connecticut has just five DEEP-licensed fawn rehabilitators serving the entire state. Each rehabilitator is licensed for a specific number of fawns, and once that capacity is reached, options become extremely limited.

For eastern Connecticut, Spicy Paws Wildlife Rehabilitation is currently the only licensed fawn rehabilitator. As the need continues to grow each year, so does the demand for additional space to safely care for these young animals.

That's why we're asking for your help.

Spicy Paws is planning a much-needed expansion that will allow them to accept more orphaned and injured fawns when they need help the most. This project will include:

• Expansion of the existing pre-release enclosure
• A dedicated rehabilitation shed designed specifically for fawns
• Electrical service for heating, lighting, and equipment
• Water access to improve daily animal care and sanitation

The estimated cost of the project is $10,000.

The exciting part? The labor has already been donated. An experienced contractor has generously volunteered to complete the work, meaning every dollar raised will go directly toward the materials needed to make this project a reality.

This isn't just about building a fence or a shed. It's about increasing Connecticut's capacity to care for orphaned wildlife. It's about making sure that when a fawn is found alone, injured, or in need of rehabilitation, there is still room for it to receive a second chance.

Every donation, whether it's $10, $50, $100, or more, brings this project one step closer to completion and helps ensure that eastern Connecticut can continue providing critical care to our state's youngest wildlife.

If you've ever wondered how you could make a direct impact on wildlife conservation here in Connecticut, this is it.

Thank you for helping give orphaned fawns the opportunity to heal, grow, and return to the wild where they belong.

Help Us Give Connecticut's Orphaned Fawns a Second Chance