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Help! I FOUND A BABY ANIMAL
ORPHANED:
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Look for adult-parents in the vicinity
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Look for other young
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Look for a nesting site. if possible, return young back to the nest. The parents will continue to care for their young even if handled by humans!
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If truly an orphan, place animal in a warm, dark box and remember- warm, dark, and quiet.
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Then... CALL US
INJURED:
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Approach slowly, from the rear if possible
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Cover the animal with a towel or blanket
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Place animal in a cardboard box- be sure the box is well ventilated to avoid overheating.
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For further instructions... CALL US
**Caution: USE CARE when handling animals to avoid inflicting further injury. Be aware that the animal may struggle and be prepared to protect yourself (eyes, face, hands) from sharp beaks, talons, teeth, or claws. If rescuing an animal may pose a danger to you, PLEASE CALL US FIRST! Please DO NOT attempt to handle potentially dangerous animals.**
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"Keeping any sick, injured, orphaned, or otherwise impaired wildlife beyond the time necessary to transport to a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator IS A VIOLATION OF FLORIDA LAW. A Wildlife Rehabilitation permit issued by FWC is required to rehabilitate wildlife, including any care beyond immediate transport of wildlife to a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator."
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Wild animals (Including SQUIRRELS), are not pets. Our goal is to rescue, rehab, and release those of ill fortune back to their homes, in the ecosystem they thrive in.
A MESSAGE FROM FWC
WHAT WE RESCUE
We rescue all wildlife native to Florida, and sometimes exotic residents too! We rehab mammals, birds, reptiles- too many species to count, but we tried to list a few for you:
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BIRDS OF PREY:
Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, etc.
SHORE/WATER BIRDS:
Gulls, Herons, Egrets, Loons, Pelicans, Comorants, Sandhill Cranes, etc.
SONG BIRDS:
Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, Mocking Birds, Blue Birds, Wrens, etc.
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MAMMALS:
Bobcats, Fox, Deer, Otters, Rabbits, Squirrels, Opossums, etc.
REPTILES:
Tortoises, Turtles, Snakes, etc.
And so many more!
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