If you think you have found orphaned wildlife please be sure the animal is indeed orphaned. Infants can appear to be abandoned when mom/dad becomes delayed and have not actually abandoned their young. Please observe for at least 3 hours without the physical presence of your pets or people - this will allow mom to come back for feedings. Parents may not return if they do not feel it is safe due to human or animal presence.
A baby's best chance of survival is to be raised by its parents.
However if you do not see any signs of the parents returning after 3-4 hours please try to reach out reach out before attempting to retrieve the babies. If you have already taken physical possession of the animal, in an effort to minimize stress and over stimulation please try to keep them:
- In a dark (but ventilated) area
- In a no to low noise environment
- Warm
IF IT IS A RABIES VECTOR SPECIES (RACCOON, FOX, BAT, ETC..) DO NOT HANDLE WITHOUT GLOVES.
DO NOT give any wildlife: Pedialyte, milk, milk replacer or any other home-made human hydration formulas. PLEASE DO NOT just show up with wildlife as we may not be able to accept the animal for various reason (to include licensing for specific species).
