HELP for Wildlife!
Rescue, Reunite, Raise, Rehab, Release
At Claws N Paws Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to helping wildlife in distress. We have several ways for you to contact a licensed wildlife rehabber. Please use as many as possible listed below since time is of essence.
Before you do anything....please follow these steps:
1. DO NOT FEED OR GIVE WATER!
2. Using gloves, a towel, a piece of cardboard or other item, move the animal into a box or carrier so it is contained.
3. Keep it warm by using a warmer; heating pad under half of the box, hand warmer/hot water bottle wrapped in a shirt, a rice filled sock microwaved, etc.
4. Place container in a quiet area away from your pets and children. The noise will stress them out.
We understand that you may be frustrated to get help and worried about the animal. Our VOLUNTEER rehabbers are busy at their jobs, personal, and family commitments besides taking care of the wildlife they already have. Transportation and donations are appreciated!
We are closed til July 27th. Please scroll down for additional help!
Quick Way to Reach Many Rehabbers!
Please send a text message to 860-414-1230 with the following important details:
- Your full legal name
- The specific type of wildlife that needs help
You will receive a detailed response with intake instructions:
"This is Rose Morals from Claws N Paws Rehabilitation Center. As State licensed wildlife volunteers, we need the following information for our official intake process:
Required Documentation (All 5 items must be included in one text message):
1. Your full legal name
2. Your complete home address (including house number, street, and city)
3. Your main phone number
4. The exact type of animal and why it needs rehabilitation
5. Confirmation that you can help transport the animal within Connecticut
Additional Documentation Requirements:
- Include a photo showing the animal's size using a common object like a dollar, gift card or soda can
- For injured wildlife, send clear, close-up photos of the animal's injuries
Important Note: The information you provide will be shared with wildlife rehabilitation professionals. Authorized rehabbers might contact you directly. We appreciate your help in transporting the animal and welcome any financial support for wildlife rescue efforts. Please provide updates about the animal's condition and the rehabber that is accepting the animal.”
Using information and pics you provided we will create a post and share it into our network. You will get a text and/or call with more information and/or instructions!
Google "distressed wildlife DEEP"
State Site Providing Info and Lists of Rehabbers
The site below is provided by The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection of Connecticut. It will give you information according to the category of the animal that needs help. It will also give you a list of rehabbers.
Please call all of the rehabbers on the list according to the animal you need help with. Please repeat your telephone number twice as you leave a message.
Click on the photo below to take you directly there or google "distressed wildlife DEEP and you will find the page there. It will look like the photo below.
Help from Animal Control Officers
Please click on badge pic for list of Animal Control Officers by City/Town. If unable to reach ACO, please call your local police department for emergencies.
ADULT Rabies Vector Species (RVS - foxes, raccoons, skunks) CAN NOT be rehabbed by licensed rehabbers. "Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons. If a raccoon is stumbling, staggering, walking in circles, dragging a limb or the hind end, or if it is acting strangely (approaching people or pets in an aggressive manner) never attempt to handle the animal. Call your local Animal Control Officer, Police Department or DEEP Dispatch (860-424-3333) immediately to get assistance." DEEP
ADULT Deer - "Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care. If an injured adult deer is found and cannot move off on its own, contact the local Police Department or DEEP (860-424-3333) for assistance." (DEEP)
Google "home CWRA"
User Friendly Website
This site was created by a group of licensed wildlife rehabbers. Very informative and provides a list of rehabbers.
Please call all the rehabbers on the list you have not called from the DEEP site above according to the animal you need help with. Please repeat your telephone number twice as you leave a message. Not all the pages are constructed.
Click on the photo below to take you directly there or google home CWRA and you will find the page. It will look like the photo below.
