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FOUND A WILD ANIMAL IN DISTRESS?

You should only ever consider rescuing a wild animal in distress IF:
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  • The animal is visibly & severely injured

  • The animal is clearly sick and suffering

  • It is really an orphaned wild baby

  • It is in an unsafe or inappropriate location

  • It is being harassed by humans or domestic animals

  • You can do so safely​​​


​Check out our quick guides to determine if it really needs rescue.  Contact your local wildlife rehabilitator if you are unsure.

Should I Intervene?

DOES IT REALLY NEED TO BE RESCUED?
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You may be surprised!
Find out more.​

Locating a wildlife rehabber near you

FIND A WILDLIFE REHABBER NEAR YOU
 

Provide it with the
​best chance at survival.​

​REMEMBER: IT IS ILLEGAL TO CARE FOR OR KEEP WILD ANIMALS UNLESS YOU ARE A LICENSED AND PERMITTED WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR.

Found a wild animal in distress

YOUR SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST!
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  • Call your local wildlife rehabilitator immediately!

  • Use protective gloves and gear to handle the animal

  • Do not attempt with large animals or predators

  • Be aware of injury potential (talons, teeth, etc.) 

  • Be aware of possible zoonotic diseases (rabies, etc.)

  • Cover their eyes to keep them calm before attempting to handle them

  • Put them in a sturdy cardboard box with airholes, or a pet carrier

  • Place the box somewhere warm, dark, quiet and safe until it can be transported to a wildlife rehab

  • Do not feed the animal or provide it with water unless instructed to do so by a wildlife rehabilitator

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