Tufts Wildlife Clinic

Date Visited: 11/11/23 I recently had an experience with Tufts Wildlife Clinic that left me with mixed feelings. I found a red hawk with an injured wing and brought it to the clinic, hoping for a recovery and eventual release. The hawk, despite its injury, appeared very healthy and active, showing signs of vitality. However, my experience took an unexpected turn. The following day, I learned that the clinic had decided to euthanize the hawk. This decision was surprising and deeply upsetting, especially since I had not anticipated this outcome for what seemed like a manageable injury. I understand that wildlife rehabilitation centers face difficult decisions and that sometimes euthanasia is considered the most humane option, particularly if the animal's chances of survival or quality of life are compromised. However, I believe that better communication about potential outcomes and more involvement in the decision-making process would have been greatly appreciated. Based on my experience, and hearing similar stories from others in the post below, it seems there may be a pattern of opting for euthanasia at this clinic. While I respect the expertise of the professionals at Tufts Wildlife Clinic, I wish there had been more consideration for alternative treatments or rehabilitation efforts, or at least a more thorough explanation provided to me regarding the decision to euthanize.

posted: 11/12/2023

This Wildlife Hospital was very good and extremely professional. I left a message about a duckling that we found and they called me right back and determined that I should bring the duckling in to the hospital. We brought him in and they tried to save him but unfortunate he had neurological issues and was humanely euthanized. Overall, the intake was fast and they were great. Although we are sad with the outcome, at least the duck got a shot at life.

posted: 06/25/2024

Great expirence. They took in a red tailed hawk that I saw get hit by a car on rt 2 in Firchburg on Easter Sunday. *They will not give you back any clothing or containers the animal is dropped off in* Unless you're really committed to waiting or going back for it. Which I was not. But A+. I opted out of the follow-up on health and release of the hawk, but I've dropped off an opossum and a chipmunk and received the follow-up. The chipmunk didn't make it (10 years ago) the opossums did (8 years ago) Always a frie day staff.

posted: 04/08/2024

This is my second visit to Grafton for an injured bunny and an injured groundhog. The most difficult part was the journey, not the clinic. The people accepting the animals were very accommodating.

posted: 08/19/2024

We had called so they knew the bird was on its way. I filled out the info card and left the carrier in the air-conditioning knowing it was in the best possible hands.

posted: 05/22/2024