"To those who have always wondered how they might best serve the wider world,

It's common to see baby wild animals outside during spring, as a new generation makes its way into the world. Baby wild animals might seem like they need our help, but unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them. These tips can help you decide whether to take action. Some signs of an animal in distress could be as follows:

- The animal is brought to you by a cat or dog.
- There's evidence of bleeding.
- The animal has an apparent or obvious broken limb.
- A bird is featherless or nearly featherless and on the ground.
- The animal is shivering.
- There’s a dead parent nearby.
- The animal is crying and wandering all day long.

If you see any of these signs, find help for the animal.

Click on the links below for information on specific species if found, including tips on what to do and additional rehabilitators in your area.

Bird Rabbit Squirrel Deer Fox Opossum Raccoon

Most of the pictures I share on social media are positive and highlight the success stories within wildlife rehabilitation. In reality, some animals I try to assist do not make it to the final stage of rehabilitation. In an effort to accurately track and realistically portray the normal type cases that rehabilitators face, I have a public gallery that can be viewed here. Please note that some of the pictures may be slightly graphic in nature, and the intent of this gallery is for educational purposes only.

Gallery