If you chat with any experienced wildlife rehabber, they will have a story to tell about well-meaning people who tried to rehab an animal on their own at home.
Our animal care team is on a mission to educate the public, so we can reduce the number of animals who are harmed by people who truly want to help.
We’re here to help
Wildlife rehab is a profession that requires intensive training. Our team is here to help 7 days a week.
Here’s how we typically assist when we receive a call:
- We can assess if a baby animal needs help getting back to mom.
- We will ask questions to figure out if the animal needs to be admitted to our clinic.
- We will provide guidance on how to best transport an animal to get care.
- If we are not the ideal place for an animal to get care, we can guide people to the right resources.
If you find an animal during the hours we are closed, we recommend placing the animal in a safe space that is dark and quiet. Do not give the animal food or water, and try to avoid contact, so the animal does not imprint on humans.
A recent success story
We recently took in a beautiful great horned owl that needed medical care.
Manda from our animal care team explained, “This great horned owl was found entangled in an electric fence for eight hours. Our veterinarian found multiple soft tissue injuries on its wings and legs, trauma to the left eye, and flat flies. After a few days on medication and under direct care in our ICU, it was moved outside as pictured.”
At-home rehab can do more harm than good
We are so grateful to the good samaritan who knew it was best to bring the owl to professional rehabbers. This story could have had a much different outcome if this bird’s hero provided at-home care.
The best thing for injured wildlife is to get help as quickly as possible from professional rehabbers. Providing at-home rehab can cost an animal its life.
We Need Your Help
As part of our inner circle of supporters, you can help save wildlife by spreading the word that it is always best to turn to a wildlife rehabilitation center for help when one finds an animal in need.
Let’s all join forces to educate others for the sake of the animals we all care about!
