Wildlife Rescue: Help Don't Hurt!

Wildlife Rescue: Help, Don’t Hurt!
Basic tips on how to determine if an animal is in need of rescue.
If so, please call WRG immediately.
(864) 233-0339

All wild animals are risky to handle. Rescue is necessary if the animal is obviously injured, cold to the touch, weak or if you know for sure that the parent is dead. Observe the animal for some time at a distance. If the animal is in need of assistance, place a cardboard box with paper towels or newspaper, and keep it warm. Keep children and pets away from the animal. DO NOT GIVE WATER OR FOOD and CALL WRG IMMEDIATELY.

*Raccoons* DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HANDLE! They need to stay with their mother six or more months. If you see them at night, leave them alone. They are nocturnal, If you see them during the day, Call WRG		*Birds* Feathered out with very little down are fledglings learning how to fly. Put them back close to where you found them, then leave them alone. Parents will usually return to feed. A hanging basket is an ideal temporary nest are If the birds younger, call WRG.

*Squirrels* If able to be handled are usually under eight weeks old and need their mother. Put them in a hanging basket for 2-3 hours and watch for mother to return and move them. If she doesn't come back, call WRG!		*Bunnies* If bunnies eyes are open, and they are 4-6 inches long, they are on their own. They should be placed in a" thicket" near water if possible and left alone! If they are younger, call WRG!

*Ducks & Geese* If you do not see parents present, watch for a short period to see if parents come back. These babies require special care and are federally protected. Call WRG.		Opossums Are nocturnal. If you see them at night, leave them alone. If you see one that looks injured or abandoned during the day, call WRG.


If the animal is obviously sick, injured or orphaned, please call the WRG immediately. 864-233-0339 WRG is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization serving the Upstate of SC. Always appreciated, donations are tax deductible. Mail Contributions to P.O. Box 1801 Greenville, Sc 29602		Raptors Includes All Species Of Owls and Hawks DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HANDLE! If injured or orphaned, place a cardboard box carefully over the bird. Place a brick or stone on top of the box and call WRG immediately.

Please note: We do not provide rehabilitation instruction on our website or by e-mail. Please call the WRG's recorded message at: (864) 233-0339 for more information.