Step one, ask yourself the following:
- Is it injured?
- Is it cold?
- Is it lethargic, inactive, or uninterested in its surroundings?
- Did you find it near a dog or cat?
- Are there dead siblings/parents near by?
- Are there flies around it?
- Is it a naked or partially feathered baby bird?
- Is it in imminent danger?
Step two, if you answered yes to ANY of these questions, take the following steps:
- If it is safe to do so, place the animal in a softly-lined covered box with ventilation.
- Place the box in a warm, dark, quiet indoor location, away from all humans and pets.
- Sick, injured or orphaned wildlife will often need heat. Too much heat is as bad as not enough. In a pinch, a pop bottle or water bottle with hot water can be used, wrapped in a t-shirt material and put in with the animal.
- Do not use towels for bedding. The weave is too loose. It comes undone easily and the threads can wrap around legs, wings and necks with dire consequences.
- Do not attempt to give any animal food or water! The animal may appear hungry, but feeding a weakened animal or providing the wrong diet could cause irreversible complications that could further compromise the animal's condition.
If you are unsure or need further advice please contact a wildlife rehabilitation organization in your area.
WRSOS is a registered, non-profit organisation that is provincially and federally permitted to operate across the province of Saskatchewan. Since their founding in 2006, they have built a supportive network of dedicated volunteers who help them provide hotline, rescue and transport services. At WRSOS, they believe that wildlife and humans can live together successfully. Their goal as an organisation is to facilitate the well-being of wildlife. They stand in solidarity among the provincial wildlife guardians in Saskatchewan and are dedicated to minimising wildlife suffering due to human interaction. Wildlife 911 Hotline: 1-306-242-7177 Salthaven West admits and cares for over 1,000 wild birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians each year, and is supported by generous donations from the public as well as the veterinary community. In keeping with Salthaven's mission, it is their goal to release healthy wildlife back into their natural environments. We provide the full range of treatment services needed to rehabilitate small mammals and birds. We assist the public with issues relating to wildlife; and promote knowledge and appreciation of wild animals and the habitats they depend on for survival. Animals outside the scope of LSWR will be accepted, assessed, stabilized and transferred to the appropriate rehabilitation facility. Animals are fed specially formulated diets to meet their nutritional needs and provided with the necessary medical care to heal their injuries. All animals are carefully handled to maintain their fear of humans so they can be released back to the wild. Phone: (306) 281-0554
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If you have found a sick, injured, or orphaned wild animal in the Regina area, contact Salthaven West at 1-639-999-4957.
For non-urgent issues or concerns, more information about what we do, or to volunteer at Salthaven West, please email.
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