Help! I Found…
What To Do When You Find Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife
THANK YOU for helping the wild animal(s) you found! Through a combination of personal experience, knowledge of wildlife natural history and professional resources, we have broken down several common scenarios of what you should do when coming across a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal. As a wildlife rehabilitator in York County, PA, we can only accept wildlife from Pennsylvania according to state laws and regulations.
Check back often for new and updated information based on the latest science.
Remember: It is illegal to keep and raise wildlife!
If the Animal You Find:
Is bleeding or has obvious broken bones
Has been hit by a car
Has been in a dog or cat’s mouth
Has numerous parasites, including fly eggs (look like grains of rice)
This is an emergency! Please contact us right away. If you are not in Pennsylvania, find a local wildlife rehabilitator near you at Animal Help Now.
Help! I Found…
Use the resources below (categorized by species and age) to determine if and when you need to intervene to help wildlife.
Do you still have questions after reading the information above? Contact us or a local wildlife rehabilitator!
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