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Each Spring TreeHouse Wildlife Center receives literally hundreds of baby birds and mammals who have
been orphaned. Sometimes the wind and rain will knock a nest down from the tree and little ones are found
on the ground by humans trying to be good samaritans. Other times, tragedy strikes and babies are left
without their parents and intervention is necessary for their survival.
What should you do if you find a baby bird, or mammal?
First, assess the situation. Just because an animal is alone does not mean that it needs help. Young wildlife are
often left on their own for several hours a day while their mothers forage for food. In other instances it may
be obvious that a young animal has been injured, or that a young animal has been orphaned (as in the case
where a dead mother is found nearby).
The best thing to do is to call TreeHouse (618-372-8092 or 618-466-2990) and discuss the situation with staff
who are trained how to respond to various situations. If TreeHouse feels that it is necessary to intervene, you
will be instructed as to what to do with the animal, how to handle it if it needs to be removed from a
potentially dangerous situation, and how to arrange for the animal's transport to the center for treatment.
been orphaned. Sometimes the wind and rain will knock a nest down from the tree and little ones are found
on the ground by humans trying to be good samaritans. Other times, tragedy strikes and babies are left
without their parents and intervention is necessary for their survival.
What should you do if you find a baby bird, or mammal?
First, assess the situation. Just because an animal is alone does not mean that it needs help. Young wildlife are
often left on their own for several hours a day while their mothers forage for food. In other instances it may
be obvious that a young animal has been injured, or that a young animal has been orphaned (as in the case
where a dead mother is found nearby).
The best thing to do is to call TreeHouse (618-372-8092 or 618-466-2990) and discuss the situation with staff
who are trained how to respond to various situations. If TreeHouse feels that it is necessary to intervene, you
will be instructed as to what to do with the animal, how to handle it if it needs to be removed from a
potentially dangerous situation, and how to arrange for the animal's transport to the center for treatment.
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| TreeHouse Orphans |
| First orphans of Spring 2011 are three baby squirrels brought in after a major spring storm. |
Please consider making a donation to
help offset the cost of caring for
orphans that come into TreeHouse!
Thank you.....
help offset the cost of caring for
orphans that come into TreeHouse!
Thank you.....
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