Tiny Treasures Rehab

Tiny Treasures Wildlife Rehab

Everything deserves a chance.

Rescuing, raising, and releasing orphaned small mammals across Maryland.

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Meet Trish Cantler - Master Wildlife Rehabilitator

With over 34 years in animal care, Trish began her career as a veterinary technician before moving into animal control and later volunteering in wildlife rescue — where she discovered her true passion.After a three-year apprenticeship, she earned her Master Wildlife Rehabilitator certification and permits to care for rabies vector species including raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs.Through Tiny Treasures Wildlife Rehab, Trish continues her mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release Maryland’s small mammals — driven by the belief that everything deserves a chance.

"They may be small, but everyone deserves love, warmth, and a safe release."

SPECIES CARE

Raccoons

Curious, clever, and full of personality — raccoons often arrive as tiny orphans in need of warmth and care. Once grown and healthy, they’re released to thrive back in the wild where they belong.

Squirrels

Playful, energetic, and endlessly hungry — baby squirrels are bottle-fed, socialized, and given plenty of climbing practice before their joyful release into the trees.

Cottontail Rabbits

Fragile and easily stressed, cottontail babies require gentle, quiet care. Trish provides a safe, calm space until they’re strong enough to hop back into their natural fields and forests.

Opossums

Nature’s cleanup crew! These shy marsupials are vital to local ecosystems, eating pests and ticks. Orphaned joeys are carefully hand-raised in soft pouches until they’re ready for life in the wild.

Groundhogs

These gentle diggers are surprisingly affectionate and social when young. At Tiny Treasures, orphaned groundhogs are raised with proper diets and enclosures until they’re ready to burrow again outdoors.

Skunks

Misunderstood but gentle, skunks rarely spray unless frightened. At Tiny Treasures, Trish rehabilitates orphaned skunks with patience and care, preparing them for safe release and a life free of fear.

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