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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
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The animal is clearly sick and suffering
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It is really an orphaned wild baby
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It is in an unsafe or inappropriate location
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It is being harassed by humans or domestic animals
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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.
DOES IT REALLY NEED TO BE RESCUED?
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You may be surprised!
Find out more.​
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.
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YOUR SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST!
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Call your local wildlife rehabilitator immediately!
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Use protective gloves and gear to handle the animal
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Do not attempt with large animals or predators
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Be aware of injury potential (talons, teeth, etc.)
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Cover their eyes to keep them calm before attempting to handle them
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Put them in a sturdy cardboard box with airholes, or a pet carrier
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Place the box somewhere warm, dark, quiet and safe until it can be transported to a wildlife rehab
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Do not feed the animal or provide it with water unless instructed to do so by a wildlife rehabilitator