What do you do if you find a wild injured animal?

What do you do if you find a wild injured animal?

Call an authorized wildlife rehabilitator or your local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office right away!

  1. Handle the animal or try to treat the animal as it can create stress and shock;
  2. Offer food or water as animals have a unique diet; or.
  3. Try and keep the animal.

Who is my local wildlife rehabilitator?

If your state wildlife agency doesn’t list wildlife rehabilitators in your area, you can check for the nearest wildlife rehabilitators by going to the AnimalHelpNow website. You can also locate wildlife rehabilitators by visiting the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s (NWRA) “Finding a Rehabilitator” page.

How do I become a wildlife rehabber in Illinois?

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, pass an examination with a score of at least 80%, submit an application, provide two letters of reference and complete an interview. Applicants for a wildlife rehabilitation license must fill out an application and submit an application fee of $5 and a transaction fee of $2.

Does Animal Control Help hurt animals?

If the animal is injured, an animal control worker will have to be able to determine the extent of the injury by examining the animal, as well as determine medical treatment.

Do vets charge for wild animals?

During practice hours small wild mammals and wild birds should be treated free of charge if they are brought to a veterinary surgery. Vets are obliged by their professional code to provide any necessary pain relief or euthanasia.

What to feed a baby squirrel that fell out of a tree?

Place uncooked rice or bird seed in a sock and warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Wrap the sock in a soft towel and place it with the baby in an open container [e.g., a box]. Remember, do not give the baby food or water!

What is a Class 2 animal?

Class II Wildlife includes, but is not limited to the following: howler and guereza monkeys, macaques, cougars, bobcats, cheetahs, ocelots, servals, coyotes, wolves, hyenas, alligators, etc.

When should you not handle an animal?

If it is not absolutely necessary to handle an animal when it is acting aggressively, don’t. If you must, take every possible precaution. Make use of your animal control pole with dogs and cat graspers or net with cats. Never use an animal control pole on a cat.

Where can I find wildlife rehabilitation in Illinois?

Fox Valley Wildlife Center (Kane County) The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a private, not-for-profit organization in Elburn, Illinois, that cares for orphaned and injured wildlife. The FVWC is state and federally licensed, and is the only rehabilitation center in Kane County.

Where to take injured wild birds in Illinois?

The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a private, not-for-profit organization in Elburn, Illinois, that cares for orphaned and injured wildlife. The FVWC is state and federally licensed, and is the only rehabilitation center in Kane County.

Where can I find a wild dog rescue?

Alongside these efforts, WILD will also operate a rescue in Springfield IL, Mr. Lincolns Hometown–taking a limited number of dogs, who may by no choice of their own, have lost their home. WILD will also provide emergency relief for dogs that have been misplaced due to natural disasters.

What does wild canine rescue do for dogs?

WILD Canine Rescue is devoted to saving dogs in need. We are dedicated to proper care and welfare of dogs who are homeless, abandoned and abused. WILD will rescue dogs when they have run out of time in shelters or are in need of medical treatment.

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