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It’s against the law in California
to keep wild animals if you don’t have permits, even if you plan
to release them.
Fresno Wildlife Rescue
and Rehabilitation Service volunteers provide emergency medical and
restorative care to native species of California wildlife. We serve
the San Joaquin Valley, from Bakersfield to Sacramento and outlying
areas as far away as San Diego and San Francisco.
Our all-volunteer
organization cares for orphaned or injured native wildlife ranging from
wild birds to mammals.
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HOW TO RESCUE BABY MAMMALS
(Only adults should rescue baby mammals. Before rescuing adult animals,
seek guidance from a wildlife rehabilitator or by calling (559) 298-3276.)
1. Prepare a container. Place a soft cloth on the bottom of a
cardboard box or cat/dog carrier with a lid. If it doesn’t
have air holes, make some. For smaller animals, you can use a
paper sack with air holes punched in.
2. Protect yourself. Wear gloves, if possible. Some animals
may bite or scratch to protect themselves, even if sick; wild animals
commonly have parasites (fleas, lice, ticks) and carry diseases.
3. Cover the animal with a light sheet or towel.
4. Gently pick up the animal and put it in the prepared container.
5. Warm the animal if it’s cold out or if the animal is chilled.
Put one end of the container on a heating pad set on low, or a rubber
glove with hot water; wrap warm container with cloth, and put it next
to the animal. Make sure the container doesn’t leak, or the
animal will get wet and chilled.
6. Tape the box shut or roll the top of the paper bag closed.
7. Note exactly where you found the animal.
This
will be very important for release.
8. Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place.
Don’t
give it food or water.
Leave
it alone; don’t handle or bother it.
Keep
children and pets away.
9. Contact Fresno Wildlife as soon as possible.
Don’t
keep the animal at your home longer than necessary.
Keep
the animal in a container; don’t let it loose in your house or
car.
10. Wash your hands after contact with the animal.
Wash anything the animal was in contact with – towel, jacket,
blanket, pet carrier, to prevent the spread of diseases and/or parasites
to you or your pets.
Contact Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation as soon as possible (559)298-3276.
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fox learns to lap up formula
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Each year, our volunteers
visit classes, scouts, service clubs, etc. and introduce people of all
ages to a broad variety of animals. Our presentation activities are aligned
to the California science standards, for grade levels (K-12). Schedule
a wildlife educator to give a live animal presentation at your school,
company, club or organization.
PLEASE JOIN
US and experience the personal rewards that come with caring for native
wildlife. Your tax-deductible gifts are deeply appreciated.
Individual $30
Family $50
Student $20
Senior (Age 65+) $20
Lifetime $1000
Sustaining Member (1 year) $1000
Corporate $250
Mailing
address:
FWRRS, 55 Temperance Ave., Clovis, CA 93611
IN-KIND DONATIONS
When parting with your used or new goods, please consider our everyday
needs: baby blankets, towels, heating pads, t-shirts, paper towels,
bathmats, baby bottles, gloves–basically anything clean, soft
and absorbent.
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If
you found a bird or other animal, please do not give it any food
or water because you may cause the animal to choke or aspirate.
CONTACT
US
BY PHONE
(559) 298-3276 or
Email
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