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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/animals into a box or carrier so they are contained. If they are Rabies Vector Species babies (raccoon, skunk or fox kits) please contain using gloves, towels, etc....NO BARE HANDS! Otherwise the babies will have to be euthanized! If adult raccoons, skunks, foxes do NOT contain! Do NOT handle them! 
3. Keep it/them 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 will help the process to be quicker. Donations are appreciated!

Quick Way to Reach Many Rehabbers!

If a landline, please call 860-414-1230 three times and I will know you are a landline and I will call you as soon as possible. Keep in mind...I may be at work...this is a volunteer position. 

Please send a text message to 860-414-1230 with the following important details:
 
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) If we have to ask for more info, it will delay the process:
 
1. Your full legal name
2. Your complete home address (including house number, street, and city)
3. Your main phone number preferred cell
4. The exact type of animal and why it needs rehabilitation






5. Confirmation that you can help transport the animal within Connecticut. Our volunteer rehabbers have work, family and wildlife commitments. They need you to help by transporting the wildlife in distressed.
 
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!

IF a cat has touched the animal...even gently....you must mention "CAT CAUGHT" to every rehabber you talk to, leave voicemail or text to. The rehabber has to consider if he/she has left over antibiotics or has a vet to take to and finance to pay for the vet bill and antibiotics out of his/her pocket. Without antibiotics, the animal will slowly and painfully die! Please keep your cat inside! 

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. The State does not constantly update the list. Call ALL even if it does not mention the specific animal in that category. We prefer that you get an answer of "Sorry we don't do XYZ." than miss an opportunity "Yes, I can take but you never called me." 

IF a cat has touched the animal...even gently....you must mention "CAT CAUGHT" to every rehabber you talk to, leave voicemail or text to. The rehabber has to consider if he/she has left over antibiotics or has a vet to take to and finance to pay for the vet bill and antibiotics out of his/her pocket.

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)

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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.

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