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.
PLEASE READ ALL!!!! Then send INFO 1 thru 5, and pics required to the cell 8604141230. Due to SPAM filters, please add Claws N Paws Rehab Center to your contact list or you will need to text 8604141230 to see if you received a text from us.
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 you are using a landline or a business line, please use a cell phone and send SEND A TEXT OF WHAT ANIMALl you need help with 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:
Information Required: (All 5 items must be included in one text message) If we have to ask for more info, it will delay the process. (These will be texted to 8604141230) :
1. Your full legal name (including your last name)
2. Your complete home address (including house number, street, and city)
3. Your cell number (rehabbers may have to text you)
4. The exact type of animal and why it needs rehabilitation (How you and where you found it? Is it injured or sick? etc)
5. Are you willing to transport? A radius of 45 minutes of travel time is average. Our rehabbers are volunteers and most rehab from home; they have work, family, pets, commitments like you plus wildlife babies needing feedings! If we have to find a volunteer rehabber then a volunteer transporter ... the critter(s) may not survive the wait! If you can only transport a certain radius. please indicate the radius you are willing to transport. Do not reply "only local, short distance" etc. We need precise info. Rehabbers will not respond if they are out of your radius. If you can not transport, please put "Needs transport!"
Photos Required (These will be texted to 8604141230):
Species with size comparison photo: Include a photo showing the animal in a box (contained) and animal's size using a common object like a dollar, gift card or soda can.
Wound photos: For injured wildlife, send clear, close-up photos of the animal's injuries
Face photos for birds: Our instructions will vary depending on the bird's identification.
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!
PLEASE READ ALL!!!! Then send INFO 1 thru 5, and pics required to the cell 8604141230. Due to SPAM filters, please add Claws N Paws Rehab Center to your contact list or you will need to text 8604141230 to see if you received a text from us.
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)
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.
