Resist the temptation to handle or show off the animal. Keep the contained mammal/bird in a warm, dark, and quiet place away from human activity and curious pets. If putting the bird in a bag, fold the top over and staple or use clothespins to keep it shut. Be sure to provide air holes in whatever container is used. Place the bird in a container shoebox, or cardboard box with tops or flaps, or large paper grocery bag. BirdsĪ towel can be used to gently cover and catch the bird, keeping it calm. If possible, use a broom or shovel to gently slide the mammal into an escape-proof container that has air holes.
Gently covering the mammal with a towel helps to calm the animal. What to Do If You Find Injured Wildlife MammalsĪlways wear protective gloves, or use towels or another barrier between your hands and the animal. Possession of wildlife without permits is illegal.įor your personal safety, do not attempt any rescue or handling of adult raccoons, fox, coyote, deer, water birds with long, pointy beaks, hawks, and owls. Specialized training and knowledge, state and federal permits are required for persons caring for wildlife. Attempts to keep wild animals as pets are a form of cruelty. Wild animals do not make good pets, due to their wild instincts, which become frustrated in captivity. Some other sources for locating a rehabilitator include local police departments (don't use 911), animal control, dog wardens, vets, nature centers, your state department of environmental protection, or fish and game agency. Click here for more information on how you can find a wildlife rehabilitator in Connecticut and New York. Then, when you find injured wildlife, you save precious time for yourself and the animal, and obtain help that much sooner. Sources for help: In advance, find out who and where your nearest wildlife rehabilitators are, and keep their names and phone numbers handy. By Meredith Sampson, Wildlife Rehabilitator
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