FOUND AN ANIMAL YOU SUSPECT IS ORPHANED OR INJURED?

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 ~ The Humane Society

The animal is brought to you by a cat or dog.
There’s evidence of bleeding or other injuries.
The animal is infested with bugs
A bird is featherless or nearly featherless and on the ground.
The animal is shivering and/or lethargic
There’s a dead parent nearby.
The animal is crying and wandering all day long.

COTTONTAILS

It's important to realize that seeing young animals alone doesn’t always mean they have been abandoned -- especially when it comes to baby cottontails. Mom often only returns to the nest twice a day ( dusk & dawn ) avoiding activity around the nest so that the growing babies remain undetected by predators. If you come across a nest of cottontails, first inspect that the babies appear healthy ( no injuries, cover in bugs, lethargic, etc ). If they appear healthy, mark the nest with flour or yarn ( shown in the image on the left ), then recheck the nest in the morning to see if mom has returned.

If these attempts fail to show mom has returned, or the babies appear lethargic, contact your local wildlife rehabilitator.

( Please note, that cottontails generally always do best in the care of their mom )

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