I found a.....
baby bird, squirrel,
skunk, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, bunny, deer, hawk, owl, etc. What do I
do??
or
I found an injured....
bird, squirrel, skunk, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, bunny,
deer, hawk, owl, etc. What do I do??
If you have any wildlife emergency
you can reach me by phone
at (580) 446-5679.
If you have a wildlife question or concern and you'd rather email me you can
reach me at
or by using my feedback form. Please
tell me where you are located, city and state. Time is of the essence when
getting help for orphaned or injured wildlife. Knowing where you are
located helps me to quickly located a rehabber close to you.
A Baby Bird fell out of the nest. What do I do?
Spring finds many baby birds on the ground, either knocked out
of the nest by a nestling, wind or storms. The ground is a dangerous place
for any unflighted baby bird and the parents don't have the ability to pick it
up and put it back in the nest. Sometimes, the nest has been destroyed too. Click here for instructions (with
pictures) on how to make a replacement nest for that healthy baby bird found
on the ground.
Skunk Spray... How do you get rid of the smell??
I use the Skunk Spray Odor Neutralizer - Developed by Paul Krebaum:
1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 teaspoon dish soap (Dawn is best)
Apply to sprayed areas or animals, wash off with water to finish.
Mixture cannot be saved so mix up a fresh batch when needed.
How did you get started in wildlife rehab?
When I first started rehabbing wildlife it was more or less a project or hobby.
When I grew tired of receiving animals at death's door, I started advertising to make
it easier to find help for those in need. This quickly turned my "hobby" into an
expensive one that was consuming more and more of my time and resources.
It has since fully evolved into a lifestyle that my family is learning to live
with. My sons think I should go ahead and license our home as a zoo some
days. :-)
Who pays for all of this?
I'm often asked if I receive subsidies, or if this is a paying job. The
answer is no. I pay annual fees for both state and federal permits and I'm
also required by law to provide medical care to animals in my care. My
"pay" is the reward I feel when I have successfully rehabbed and released one of
my babies.
How can I help?
If you would like to help provide care for these needy animals,
please look over my Wish List and consider donating to
their cause.
- Dried corn, crimped oats, alfalfa, good quality square bales hay
- Newspapers
- Mason Jars and lids
- Sheets and blankets, material (used is fine)
- Pet carriers of all sizes
- Lids from mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, etc.
- Plastic storage boxes, any brand is fine as long as it has a
lid. These will be converted into incubators and housing for the young
ones.
- Bird cages
- Cat food, dog food, bird seed, puppy or kitten formula such as Esbilac and KMR
- Jarred baby food
- Antibacterial Liquid dish soap
- Laundry detergent (Any kind)
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Gift certificates to any agriculture store or pet store
- Any Medical supplies
- Any pet supplies such as food & water bowls, cat trees or beds
- Stuffed animals in good condition
- Cleaning supplies such as Lysol, Pine Sol, Bleach, hand soap, etc.
- Pecans, peanuts, frozen berries, trail mix, raisins, grapes
- Baby blankets
- Towels
- Rodent supplies for our feeder mice (hamster, gerbil supplies, etc)
- Wild Bird Seed
- Plastic tubs (Rubbermaid or any other brand)
- Heating Pads
- Pet Carriers, Pet Kennels
- Playpens
- Baby bottles/nipples
- Fiberglass Screening
- Astroturf Door Mats (heavy plastic).
- Rolls of Astroturf or Outdoor Carpet.
- Shade Cloth (neutral colors).
- Bamboo/Reed Fencing.
- Pet water bottles
- Fleece (scraps are fine), fake fur, real fur (coats or hats)
- Materials for caging, such as untreated wood, wire, fencing, shade
cloth.
Click on the button below and use Pay Pal to make a donation. All proceeds
will be used to buy food and supplies for wildlife in care.
