![]() ![]() Utah will not even license Wildlife Rehabbers for raccoon or skunk rehabilitation. Second, for your safety and knowledge, in the state of Utah it is illegal to interact with or take in wildlife, especially raccoons and skunks without specific licensing. Cuddling makes people feel better, but it is very stressful to wild animals-stress can kill.įirst things first, most babies ARE NOT ABANDONED just because they are alone-it is very natural for mom to leave for long periods of time as she forages for food, but if people are disturbing the babies or are too near, she may not return causing the babies to become orphans- PLEASE, LEAVE THE BABIES ALONE! Humans are their biggest predator and they know this. Young and injured animals often times have difficulty with thermoregulation. Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place such as a spare bathroom or laundry room.Cover the container with a towel or blanket-this helps to keep the animal quiet and calm-no peeking-"human predators" are scary to wildlife.Animals will try to escape and if they can see you, it is terrifying to them. ![]() Be certain there is sufficient air, but be careful not to poke large holes. Place the animal in an appropriately-sized, secure box with a towel on the bottom.Feeding an animal can create life threatening complications and an improper diet can result in injury or death. Do not give the animal any food or water.It is always best to get help quickly (hours not days). Contact a licensed professional as soon as possible.These handy flowcharts for baby birds, ducklings, goslings, bunnies and deer will help you determine whether to intervene, seek help or hopefully, just keep children and pets away and let them be.Ĭlick for the "I Found a Baby Bird, Now What?" flowchart.Ĭlick for the "I Found a Nest of Baby Bunnies, Now What?"Ĭlick for the "I Found a baby Duck or Goose, Now What?"Ĭlick for the "I Found a baby Fawn, Now What?" If the animal is obviously injured or in danger, without putting your safety at risk, contain the animal in a safe location and contact a rehabilitator. If you found a raccoon or skunk-PLEASE read the information under "Found a Baby Raccoon or Skunk?" below-VERY IMPORTANT!.Please don’t take a healthy animal away from it's parents. Some young animals may not need rescuing– please call first to determine if an animal needs to be rescued. NEVER email or use Facebook-the very life you are trying to save counts on you calling us as SOON AS POSSIBLE-Understand that we receive 100-150 calls every day be patient and keep trying-THANK YOU! Whenever you find an injured or orphaned wild animal, call Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah (80) or your local licensed wildlife rehabilitator to determine whether the animal actually needs help! ![]()
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