What do you do if you find an injured squirrel?

If you find an injured squirrel, carefully place it in a lined small box without food or water and then contact the wildlife rehabilitation centre, like Shades of Hope. They will either direct you to a veterinarian or request that the animal be brought to their animal rehab program.

What do you do if you find an injured wild animal?

Do call for help. Once you are sure the animal needs assistance (you see blood, broken bones or a dead parent nearby), contact your local wildlife rehabilitation center (find one here), animal shelter, humane society or veterinarian. If you don’t have access to any of these phone numbers, call 911.

What do I do if I find an injured pigeon?

Here’s what you should do if you find an injured pigeon:

1. Approach slowly and pick it up with care. Gently does it as you don’t know the extent of its injuries unless they are highly visible and obvious.
2. Place it in a darkened location.
3. Keep them warm.
4. Give them something to drink.
5. Give Them Some Food.

Who do I call if I find a hurt squirrel?

Once you’re sure the animal needs your help, call a wildlife rehabilitator for assistance. If you’re unable to locate a rehabilitator, try contacting an animal shelter, humane society, animal control agency, nature center, state wildlife agency or veterinarian.

Can a paralyzed squirrel survive?

The poor squirrel is paralyzed from the waist down, but it can move its front legs. The squirrel is now eating gerbil food, drinking well and living in a gerbil cage. Depending on the nature of the injury, it’s possible the squirrel will recover.

Do pigeons carry diseases?

Diseases associated with pigeon droppings include Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis and Psittacosis. You can become infected with these diseases by breathing in the dust that is created when cleaning droppings. The risk of pigeon-related diseases is rare.

Will animal control help a hurt squirrel?

In my experience, government animal control agencies are pretty reluctant to come out to pick up an injured squirrel. If the squirrel you found is in need of medical care your may have to find a near by wildlife rehabilitation center to take it to.