Wildlife Resources (Rescue and Education)

Rescue

If you find injured or orphaned wildlife, here are resources to contact for help. Animal care-takers are NOT pest control. They will not clean animals out of your attic or get rid of critters rooting in your yard.

• Texas Parks and Wildlife has a list of licensed rehabbers (small mammals, birds, deer, etc.): https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/rehab/list/counties/index.phtml?id=227&county=Travis
• City of Austin Animal Services (512-974-2000) serves Lakeway. An Animal Protection Officer will come out and likely take the animal to Austin Wildlife Rescue for care (see below).
• Austin Wildlife Rescue 512-472-9453 https://www.austinwildliferescue.org/ They are an intake center only and do not pick up animals. The facility is at 5401 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78721. Hours are Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 
• All Things Wild is located just north of Georgetown.  512-897-0806  http://allthingswildrehab.org/ Their “Found an animal?” page has specific info on how to handle many species.  http://allthingswildrehab.org/found-an-animal/. If appropriate, they may take charge of injured or orphaned wildlife. Their “Contact” page has a lot of helpful info. http://allthingswildrehab.org/contact-us/

Carcass Removal

When the worst happens, contact Lakeway’s Public Works Department (512-608-9000) for dead animal removal. Or, go here to fill out a form online:

• https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/160/Deceased-Animal-Disposal-Service

Online resources for info on Texas wildlife:

• https://texasalmanac.com/topics/environment/wildlife
• https://countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/56616003-13-stunning-animals-youll-find-inhabiting-the-texas-hill-country/
• https://texashillcountry.com/10-wildlife-species-in-the-texas-hill-country/