When Every Minute Counts

Wildlife emergencies can happen at any time and often require immediate professional intervention. Whether it's a dangerous animal in your living space, a potential rabies exposure, or a situation threatening your family's safety, Wildlife Ridders' emergency response team is ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7
Emergency Availability
<3hrs
Average Response Time
100%
Licensed & Insured

What Qualifies as a Wildlife Emergency?

🚨 IMMEDIATE DANGER

  • Animal showing aggressive behavior
  • Potential rabies exposure
  • Large animal in living space
  • Animal blocking emergency exits
  • Venomous snake encounters

⚡ HIGH PRIORITY

  • Animals in bedroom or kitchen
  • Multiple animals in attic
  • Electrical damage from animals
  • Animals near infants/elderly
  • Property damage in progress

🔔 PRIORITY SERVICE

  • Animal trapped in wall or vent
  • Strong odors from deceased animals
  • Animals damaging HVAC systems
  • Birds blocking important vents
  • Bats in living areas

Emergency Response Process

1

Immediate Assessment

We assess the situation over the phone to determine urgency level and provide initial safety guidance.

Within 5 minutes
2

Rapid Deployment

Our emergency team is dispatched immediately with all necessary equipment for safe animal removal.

Within 1-3 hours
3

Safe Resolution

Professional removal of the animal(s) with immediate safety measures to prevent re-entry.

On-site resolution
4

Follow-up Security

Temporary or permanent exclusion work to ensure the emergency situation doesn't recur.

Same day when possible

Before We Arrive - Safety Guidelines

DO:

  • Stay calm and keep your distance from the animal
  • Close doors to contain the animal if possible
  • Remove pets and children from the area
  • Turn on lights in the area
  • Take photos/video if safely possible
  • Call our emergency hotline immediately

DON'T:

  • Attempt to handle or corner the animal
  • Use brooms, sticks, or other tools
  • Block all exits (animals need escape routes)
  • Make loud noises or sudden movements
  • Try to feed or calm the animal
  • Touch any surfaces the animal contacted

Emergency Service Areas

Louisville Metro Emergency Response Zones

🚨 Priority Zone 1: Central Louisville (30-60 minutes)

Coverage: Downtown Louisville, Cherokee Triangle, Highlands, Germantown, Phoenix Hill

Common emergencies: Bats in living spaces, aggressive raccoons, commercial bird issues

Special equipment: High-rise access tools, urban wildlife handling gear

⚡ Priority Zone 2: Suburban Louisville (60-90 minutes)

Coverage: St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Anchorage

Common emergencies: Raccoon families in attics, skunk spraying incidents, large bat colonies

Response capability: Full residential wildlife emergency equipment

🔔 Priority Zone 3: Extended Louisville Metro (90-120 minutes)

Coverage: Prospect, Pewee Valley, Shepherdsville, Mount Washington

Common emergencies: Large property wildlife issues, multiple-building situations

Service approach: Comprehensive emergency response with extended coverage capability

Our emergency response team serves all of Louisville Metro and extends throughout Southern Indiana. We maintain strategically located equipment and personnel to ensure rapid response times throughout our service area.