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Important things you should know!If you must remove an animal from its environment, do not feed it or give it water! Keep it warm and dry in a quiet, darkened environment such as a cardboard box just large enough to hold the animal. Place a cotton cloth or carpet square in the bottom and be sure the box is closed to prevent escape. Call for assistance immediately. It is illegal to hold a wild animal or keep it as a pet. A state license is required to possess all wild animals and, in the case of migratory birds, a federal license is also required. |
Wildlife in the ClassroomLeave native wildlife in their natural habitat. These animals do not adapt well to captive settings. The best way to be a friend to wildlife is to observe them from a distance. If you must “borrow” an animal from the wild, be sure to put it back where you found it within 24 hours or less.The cat versus the birdThe problem of cat versus bird is as old as time. The estimated 1.2 million cats in Wisconsin may kill as many as 400 million small animals and birds each year. We encourage all cat owners to keep their cats from roaming free and to spay or neuter all cats. If I can stop on heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease on life The aching, Or cool the pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto its nest again, I shall not live in vain. - Emily Dickenson |
Wind River Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release believes that wildlife belongs in the wild. Our goal is to prepare the wildlife in our care for release. Wind River Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release is a 501© (3) non-profit organization. We accept orphaned and injured native wildlife from the public, nature centers, veterinarians and the DNR, nurse them back to health, teach them to be wild and release them back into their native habitat. Because so much of our time is spent caring for our wildlife, we prefer the public bring injured animals and birds to our facility. Along with our rehabilitation efforts, we work with local schools and community organizations presenting information about wildlife. We are licensed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for rehabilitation of migratory birds and by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for native wildlife rehabilitation. Our Rehabilitation and education efforts are funded entirely by donations. Donated money and supplies go directly to the treatment, feeding and housing of the wildlife in our care. Donations are tax deductible. For further information contact: WIND RIVER |
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