RESCUING WILDLIFE: A GUIDE TO HELPING INJURED & ORPHANED ANIMALS

RESCUING WILDLIFE: A GUIDE TO HELPING INJURED & ORPHANED ANIMALS Exactly what to do, and what not to do, when you find an animal in distress How to determine the status of an injured creature using easy-to-follow flow charts Instructions on safe-capture methods, emergency care, transportation, and finding a professional wildlife rehabilitatorRescuing injured wildlife requires careful preparation to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the animal. This informative guide teaches would-be rescuers how to identify an animal in need, capture that animal, and safely transport it to a wildlife rehabilitator. Real-life animal rescue stories provide insight into the triumphs and risks of wildlife rehabilitation.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Peggy Hentz is the director of Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. and president of the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators. ISBN: 0-8117-3588-5 publish date: 07/31/2009