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Wildlife rescue birds adult12/26/2023 BE CAREFUL! An animal that is hurt or frightened may bite. Even if wounds are not visible, the animal needs medical intervention as soon as possible. If an animal has been caught by a cat or dog, please call TWRC immediately at 71.This is especially important in the case of injured or adult animals. Rehabilitators volunteer their time to provide services to wildlife. If you find a wild animal in need of assistance, a contact list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators is offered here for your convenience. All wildlife rehabilitators are licensed by the DEC. How to transport a wild animal to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator: Find a suitable container (cardboard box, pet carrier). Human noise, touch and eye contact are very stressful to wild animals and can result in shock or even death. Wildlife rehabilitators aid in the care and recuperation of injured or sick wild animals. Do not place adult animals on a heating pad. If the animal gets too warm it will move to the other end of the box. If the animal is a baby, the box can be placed half on and half off a heating pad set on low. Darkness makes the animal feel more secure. Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place.In addition, a captured animal may get wet and become hypothermic, or may food stuck on its fur/feathers, potentially causing damage. Keep in mind that we only monitor our bird rescue hotline during bird migration seasons (mid-March to early June, and mid-August to early November) from 8 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Please do not email us or contact us on social media about an injured bird. Feeding an animal an incorrect diet can result in injury or death. If you need additional advice, please try our bird rescue hotline: 41. ![]() Do not give the animal any food or liquids.DO NOT put the animal into a plastic bag. For injured adults, use a stick, broom or rolled up newspaper to gently push the animal into an appropriately-sized, secure (closed) box with a soft cloth on the bottom and holes in it for ventilation.First, punch holes for air (not while the animal is in the box. Place baby animals in a box lined with a soft cloth such as a t-shirt. For most songbirds, use a cardboard box or similar container.TWRC recommends that you wear gloves or use a cloth barrier when handling wildlife.Temporary Care Instructions for ALL Animals:
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