A 100% volunteer-run organization proudly supported by your generous donations.
WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to heal and release native wildlife while educating the next generation of caretakers.
Our medical intake station for injured wildlife arrivals
Training & Mentorship
Cottontail Cottage is not only a care center, it’s also a training ground for aspiring wildlife rehabilitators seeking hands-on experience.
When Briggitte established the cottage, her goal was to create a space to mentor the next generation of state-licensed rehabbers. who are urgently needed across New York.
We offer volunteer opportunities for those working toward their license, as well as for licensed rehabbers who wish to gain experience or contribute long-term without operating their own facility.
We hope to offer comprehensive online learning programs
in the future to support even more wildlife advocates.
Interested in volunteering
or learning more?
Meet the team behind Cottontail Cottage
Licensed wildlife rehabilitators and dedicated volunteers working
together to rescue, rehabilitate and release local wildlife
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Briggitte
Founder & Executive Director
Briggitte founded Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab to provide specialized, compassionate care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Her work includes hands-on rehabilitation, organizational leadership, public education and developing programs that expand access to wildlife care throughout the region.
LICENSING & TRAINING
✓ RVS Class II Wildlife Rehabilitator
✓ Chemical Immobilization Certified
✓ Additional specialized training
✓ Marine Mammal Trained
✓ Certified Conservation Dog Handler
Main Coordinators
Stephanie
Assistant Director
RVS Licensed Rehabber
Kristin
Director of Bat Care
Class II RVS Licensed Rehabber
Meg
Hotline Manager
NY State Licensed Rehabber
NY State Licensed RVS Assistant
Tani
Director of Marketing and Partnerships
NY State Licensed Rehabber
Camie
Director of Care Poughkeepsie
NYS Licensed Rehabber
Hotline Assistant
Poppy
Chief Salad Inspector
NY State Licensed Cutie Pie
Rehabbers & Assistants
Cameron
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Christina
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Jackie
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Camie
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Betsy
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Rebecca
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Erin
Rehab Assistant
NY Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Natasha
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
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Z
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Ashleigh
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Christine
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Liz
Rehabber
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Shannon
Rehab Assistant
NYS Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Lisa
Rehab Assistant
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Rebecca
Rehab Assistant
NYS Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Kerith
Rehab Assistant
NY Licensed Wildlife Assistant
Natasha
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Z
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Ashleigh
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Christine
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Liz
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Betsy
Intern / Volunteer
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
Board Members
Briggitte D.
Stephanie G.
Katherine H.
Christine S.
Camie S.
Meghan R.
Bari S.
Ariel L.
Advisory Board Members
Judy E.
Accounting & Admin
Suzan P. Esq.
Legal
Carol T. Esq.
Legal
Amanda W. Esq.
Legal
Partnering Veterinarians
We work closely with trusted veterinary partners who provide exceptional care and compassion for the wildlife in our program.
North Regent
Animal Hospital
Port Chester. NY
Cornell
Wildlife Hospital
Ithaca, NY
Pleasantville Animal Hospital
Pleasantville. NY
VEG White Plains
Emergency Vet
White Plains, NY
VEG Cos Cob
Emergency Vet
Cos Cob. CT