To get in touch with them, call (503) 228-7281. If you can’t bring it to the center during our open hours, or you believe the animal is in critical condition and needs immediate attention after hours, the Wildlife Care Center has a partnership with the 24 hour Emergency Veterinary Hospital Dove Lewis. Our goal for healthy native mallards is to rehabilitate these birds and return. Bring the animal to the Wildlife Care Center as soon as you can. The Wildlife Care Center accepts injured adult mallards for rehabilitation.If in doubt, it is better not to leave water. In addition, if an animal spills its water and gets wet, it could get cold and may die. Visit our Found a Bird page for specific instructions regarding to the rescue and care for both injured baby birds and injured adult birds. Be cautious when choosing to leave water. Many wild animals do not drink standing water, and attempting to help them drink can result in pneumonia.For example, did you know feeding a starving animal can kill the animal if it is not done properly? Do not feed the animal. Most animals eat specialized foods, and feeding can be dangerous to the animal’s health.Many animals benefit from a heating pad set on low under half their enclosure, or a sock filled with dry rice and microwaved for 2-3 minutes.Keep the animal in a warm, dark, and quiet space. Keep them away from children and pets.Limiting contact will reduce stress on the animal. Many people mistake the “freeze” behavior for tolerance or enjoyment of contact, when in reality it is a fear response. They may fight back, try to flee, or freeze. Do not handle the animal any more than necessary to contain it – this is for your protection as well as for the animal’s well being. Check out Sydney Wildlife Rescue's Mobile Care Unit and the story behind it.
Place baby birds in a box lined with a soft cloth such as a t-shirt. Keep the animal calm and secure until you can take it to the Wildlife Care Center ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES or use a cloth barrier when handling wildlife. Take Action Take Action Post news and reviewsģ.
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