Tufts Wildlife Clinic

50 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA

Category:	Veterinarian
Address:	50 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA
Phone:	+1 508-839-7918
Site:	vet.tufts.edu
Rating:	4.3
Working:	8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 9AM–12PM 9AM–12PM

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Reviews 9

Hannah Cayea

Brought a baby eastern cottontail rabbit here. One of the kids my boyfriend works with brought a rabbit he had caught in to where my bf works because his indoor/outdoor cat had swatted it and lightly scratched his eye. I have a domestic rabbit myself who has charged my cat before with a similar outcome - my rabbits eye healed and was just given antibiotics to prevent infection. Anyways, my boyfriend called to ask me for advice and I made the mistake of bringing the rabbit to Tufts. The staff seemed nice enough and even gave me a case # to check up on the bunny, who was perfectly healthy other than his scratch. I called today and found out the bunny had been euthanized - due to not having two eyes he supposedly couldnt be released back into the wild. I was extremely bothered by this seeing as the rabbit was SO young and the scratch wasnt very deep, not to mention he seemed as though he could still see from the injured eye. He could have easily recovered or even been placed in a wildlife sanctuary. I thought this place would be good considering they once rehabbed a black bear cub who had been severely hit with a car... guess small animals just arent worth the trouble to them, and the past two reviews on here seem to just support this.

Niki Marino

Yesterday morning I saw a robin fledgling have a little run in with a car. I could tell that its wing was injured, so I put it in a box with some water and berries and kept it at my desk until I could make the 40 minute drive to the ER (the wildlife center was closed). I called the wildlife center today to check in, and I couldnt have encountered a colder human being if I tried. The high-pitched, impatient, speed speaking voice at the other end of the line said that the bird most likely died or was euthanized at the ER and that she could provide no further information. She made it very clear that she didnt have time for my call and couldnt get off of the phone fast enough. Her disturbing lack of compassion (and basic phone etiquette) was such a shock to me that I didnt even hear her say goodbye before she hung up the phone. I understand that its the season and that there are probably a ton of these cases coming to them each day. And Id understand if it was explained to me that he was injured beyond repair. But after speaking to her I know in my heart that I made the wrong choice. Maybe I should have looked harder for a licensed rehabilitator that would have given him more of a chance. So terrible :(

Debi Cummings

The staff lacked compassion, was indifferent and heartless. Shocking for a wildlife center! My daughter found a chipmunk. She drove almost an hour to our amazing vet who gave her bottles and other supplies to nurse him back to health. Because she felt unqualified to care for wildlife she drove another hour to bring him to Tufts wildlife center. The tech/vet was annoyed that she arrived shortly before closing. She quickly checked the chipmunk and then said his leg was broken and mocked my daughter stating they dont have wheelchairs for small wildlife and he would have to be euthanized. Im not questioning the diagnosis. The situation should have been handled with compassion and empathy! This person has no business caring for wildlife! I question a medical facility that would have such uncaring staff on duty! Guess a chipmunk isnt profitable enough to save!

Jeanne Ordway

The Tufts Wildlife Clinic seems like a great place to bring wounded animals. We found a bird beneath our bird feeder that appeared to have a broken leg underneath our feeder this morning and brought it to the clinic. We have an aggressive squirrel who believes that the bird feed is all for him so he either pushed the bird off the feeder (the bird had a piece of corn in his mouth) or the bird flew into the window and got hurt.

John Mag

Absolutely the best place to bring injured wildlife. I am so grateful for what they provide. Please donate whatever you can afford when dropping off animals.

Naomi Johnson

Our go to from now on when it come to injured wildlife. We brought a Herring Sea Gull there and got to release him when he recovered! Great place!!

l r

they provide excellent technical care but emotional support is not strong you have to be a strong advocate for you animals

eve whitney

I love this place people are so nice and helpful here

Mehmet Sinan İnci

Takes injured wild animals without a charge.