While you wait to hear from a rehabilitator:

• Important: Please Read Before Taking Action

  • If you see blood, maggots, or an open wound, scroll down for species-specific instructions.

  • Do NOT attempt to feed or give water. This can cause serious harm or even death.

  • If you're unsure whether the animal is injured or orphaned, do not move them. Observing from a distance is often best.

  • Avoid causing unnecessary stress. Do not pet, cuddle, or try to comfort wild animals — human interaction can be fatal.

So you found a….

This page is a work in progress and is continuously being updated to include more species. Check back often for new information!

• Eastern Gray Squirrel

• Easter Cotton Tail

• White Tailed Fawn

• White Tailed Deer (juvenile and adult)

• Baby Bird Song Bird

• Baby Waterfowl

• Baby Bird of Prey

• Adult Bird (including song birds, waterfowl, birds of prey)

• Virginia opossum

• Groundhog/Woodchuck

• Eastern Coyote

• Eastern American Red Fox

• Coyote or Fox with Mange

• Chipmunk

• Turtle

• Eastern Raccoon