Ricardo Rodriguez
President & Treasurer
About RAIDCA small animal should
A small animal should
have a way to get help.
We bring people and appropriate animal-care resources together, one connection at a time.
Our purposeWe help close
We help close
the gap.
A person finds a bird or a rabbit in need. They want to help, but may not know which organization to contact or how to get the animal there.
RAIDC was created to bridge that gap: guiding the person, identifying appropriate assistance, and discussing transportation when it is needed.
See how to get help
Our mission
To help small animals in need, whether wildlife or pets, receive appropriate assistance by guiding the people who find or care for them and providing transportation.
Our focus includes birds, rabbits, squirrels, reptiles, and other small animals. The kind of help depends on the animal, its situation, and the care resources available.
RAIDC’s role is guidance, referral, and transportation coordination. Wildlife rehabilitation and medical treatment are provided by appropriately licensed rehabilitators and veterinary professionals. Contact us before arranging any visit or animal transfer.
Our founding boardPeople behind
People behind
the purpose.
Rescue Animal Intake & Dispatch Center Inc. is incorporated in Illinois.
John P. Psiharis
Vice President
Ta Lay Lay
Secretary
A shared place, a distinct mission
Our Chicago home base.
Big Helpers provides space at 4184 N. Elston Ave. so RAIDC can operate. RAIDC’s animal-assistance mission is carried out through its own organization.
Call RAIDC before bringing an animal or arranging a visit.
Contact our officePhotography
Small animals, seen clearly.
The photographs on this website illustrate the kinds of animals our mission includes.
House sparrow: Karthik Easvur / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
European rabbit: Photo by DAVID ILIFF / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images resized and converted to WebP; displayed crops vary with screen size. The adapted images remain available under CC BY-SA 3.0.
A connection can change a life.
Found a small animal in need? Let’s find the right next step together.