What to do if you find a wounded animal?

If an animal is injured, please remain with the animal until help is secured. If you have witnessed an illegal act of cruelty to an animal, please document all the relevant details and file a First Information Report with the police immediately.

What do you do with an injured bird in Ohio?

Wildlife Rescue Resources If you have an injured bird or animal, please visit their website or call their monitored Wildlife Information Line at (614) 793-9453.

Who do I call for an injured raccoon near me?

If you see a sick, injured, or orphaned raccoon, contact your local animal control agency immediately.

Can you take an injured wild animal to a vet?

If you find an injured wild animal, watch it first to see how badly hurt it is. Then, if possible, take it to a nearby vet or wildlife rehabilitator (call first to make sure they can take and treat the animal).

How can we save animals from being hurt?

Finding help for the animal 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.

What do you do with an injured possum?

As such, an injured or dead opossum may be a mother with babies in her pouch. If the opossum is in the road, move him/her to the shoulder. If the animal is alive, get him/her into a box or other carrier and use Animal Help Now’s wildlife emergency service app to find the nearest emergency assistance.

What do you do with a trapped raccoon in Ohio?

Nuisance or sick raccoons may be trapped without a permit, but it is illegal to live trap and relocate them to a new area. In order to prevent the possible spread of raccoon diseases in Ohio, all live trapped raccoons must be released again on the homeowner’s property or humanely euthanized.

Do vets charge for wild animals?

Vets aren’t obliged to treat wildlife for free, and typically aren’t trained in the care of wildlife, so it is a good idea to call around local practices before visiting, and find out if your vet has links with local wildlife rescue groups to make sure the animal is taken care of after being treated.

Can a birds broken wing heal by itself?

A badly damaged wing cannot heal itself, it must be cared for at home or by a veterinarian. To heal faster, a damaged wing should not be touched often.

Where can I get help with wildlife in Ohio?

Get the help you need. Ohio Wildlife Center is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and wildlife health studies. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that operates the state’s largest, donation-supported Wildlife Hospital with on-site veterinary care.

What is Wildlife Control doing in Ohio?

As businesses slowly return to operations in Ohio, SCRAM! Wildlife Control continues services 7-days a week through appointments with new… Our trained staff delivers a variety of topics on the environment, conservation and co-existing with wildlife. Our native wild Animal Ambassadors bring inspirational stories from nature to life.

What kinds of wildlife are there in Ohio?

The white-tailed deer, commonly referred to as the whitetail, is perhaps Ohio’s best-known wildlife species. It is seen in the state’s wildlife areas, parks, and nature preserves as well as in the backyards of rural and suburban residents. Deer typically have their babies (fawns) in May, June, or July.

Where does Ohio Wildlife Center take place?

On-site programming takes place at the Center’s 20-acre grounds in Powell comprised of forests, ponds, wetlands and meadows. Ohio Wildlife Center is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation and release.