Meet Tisha Raiford
Geaux Wild Rehab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to giving Louisiana's native wildlife a second chance. We are licensed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to care for all native mammal species.
Based in Hammond, Louisiana, Geaux Wild Rehab serves native wildlife across the state through licensed rehabilitation, compassionate care, and release back into the wild whenever possible.
A Lifelong Calling
My name is Tisha Raiford, and for the past eight years I have dedicated my life to rehabilitating wildlife, with nearly four of those years serving as a licensed rehabilitator through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
I am licensed to rehabilitate all native mammal species in Louisiana, including beavers, otters, opossums, squirrels, foxes, rabbits, skunks, coyotes, and bobcats. I also currently have five sub-permittees working under my license who assist in the care of squirrels, opossums, and rabbits, helping ensure each animal receives the time and attention it needs to recover and return to the wild.
For 30 years, I was a stay-at-home mom, devoting my time fully to raising my family. I homeschooled my two younger children for 10 years, and now my youngest is in college. My husband and I have been married for almost 31 years, and together we raised three children. We are proud grandparents to one grandchild, with another on the way.
When our children were younger, we also opened our home as a foster family and cared for 78 babies over the years. Caring for vulnerable lives has always been a part of who I am, and wildlife rehabilitation has become a continuation of that calling.
Licensed Rehabilitator
Licensed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to care for all native mammal species in Louisiana.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Geaux Wild Rehab is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to animal care.
Sub-Permittee Network
Five sub-permittees work under Tisha's license, specializing in squirrels, opossums, and rabbits to ensure every animal gets the focused care it needs.
Hammond, Louisiana
Based in Hammond, Louisiana, Geaux Wild Rehab serves native wildlife across the state.
What Guides Our Work
Compassionate Care
Every animal receives individualized attention and species-appropriate care from trained rehabilitators.
Licensed & Certified
Licensed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to care for all native mammal species.
Community Education
We believe in empowering our community with knowledge about coexisting with local wildlife.
Louisiana Focused
Based in Hammond, Louisiana, we specialize in the native wildlife species of our state.
What We Do
Wildlife Rescue
We respond to calls about injured, orphaned, or distressed wildlife throughout our service area, providing guidance and coordinating intake.
Medical Care
Each animal receives a thorough examination and appropriate medical treatment, from wound care to medication administration.
Rehabilitation
We provide species-specific care, nutrition, and opportunities to develop natural behaviors necessary for survival in the wild.
Release
Once animals meet health and behavioral criteria, they are released into carefully selected habitats suited to their species.
6+
Years of wildlife rehabilitation
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you've found an injured animal, want to volunteer, or would like to support our work, we'd love to hear from you.