Found a baby squirrel? Fawn? Mouse?
Here’s a handy guide on DO’s and DON’Ts when you find ANY species of orphaned, injured, or displaced wildlife.
DON’T feed
DON’T diagnose
DON’T consult google on animal care
DON’T provide medical care
DON’T remove from the area
DO call an experienced wildlife rescue
An experienced wildlife rescue will ask very important questions to help determine if the animal is orphaned, injured, or displaced.
We will use our YEARS of training and hands-on experience to decide the best course of action.
Wildlife rescues can calmly assess and handle both emergency and non-urgent situations. Finders often react with emotion. We are trained to stay calm and find the best solution. We also know local, state, and federal laws that must be followed.
If you find wildlife, please call us
BEFORE you feed the animal.
BEFORE you diagnose what you believe is the problem.
BEFORE you ask Dr. Google what to buy.
BEFORE you provide medical care.
BEFORE you remove the animal from where it was found.
Not following these instructions can result in irreversible damage, suffering, and often death for the animal you are trying to help.
If the animal does need to be rescued we will instruct YOU on how to safely transport the animal to us or to a rescue that is closer to you or one that specializes in the species you have found.
If you keep wildlife for any amount of time we may not be able to help you when you finally decided to call us.
Wildlife rescues can be found by contacting your local Department of Natural Resources office, most veterinarians have relationships with rescues, local animal control and animal shelters can usually connect you with a wildlife rescue.
Wildlife rescues depend on donations and support from their communities! Please donate when dropping off an animal!
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