First and foremost, use common sense and think of your safety.  An injured animal can still cause you serious injury!

If you are in doubt of your safety, call us or your local animal control officer immediately for assistance.

Take some time and observe the animal.  Does it appear to be injured or in immediate danger of a predator?

Only attempt to rescue it if the animal has been orphaned, injured, or in danger.

Keep the animal in a warm, dark, and quiet place.

Try to handle the animal as little as possible.  Handling can cause stress to the animal which could be fatal.

Do not attempt to give food or water to the animal.  This could cause problems if the animal should need surgery.

Call the center as soon as possible to assist in the rescue or to arrange transport.