rescuetipsalone

Rescue Tips--
Do's and Don'ts

When to
LEAVE THE ANIMAL ALONE:

Leave the animal alone if the parent is nearby. Parents rarely abandon healthy offspring. It is natural for some species to leave their young for several hours while foraging for food. (This is especially true of rabbits and deer.)

The animal is fat, bright-eyed, appears healthy, and is not in any apparent danger. Parent animals have strong self-preservation instincts. Observation may be necessary to determine if the animal really needs to be rescued. People must watch from a hiding place some distance away, so the baby and parent are not frightened. Keep children and other animals away, so the reunion can be accomplished.