Resources
Finding a wild animal that you suspect is injured, sick, or orphaned can happen when you least expect it. It is good to familiarize yourself with these resources, should you need them.
Please note: It is illegal to possess wildlife for more than 48 hours without wildlife permits. Contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator to report finding an injured, orphaned, or sick animal.
I found an injured/orphaned wild animal. What do I do?
If you’ve found a wild animal that you believe needs help, please see the following links to determine how, and whether, to step in and help. If you’ve determined that you have an animal in need of veterinary and/or rehabilitative care, please see our Wildlife Intake page for instructions.
Note that Shalom Wildlife Hospital only accepts wild animals that weigh less than 10 pounds, and we do not accept rattlesnakes.