As spring comes around, there’s a chance of finding baby animals in your backyard or on a walk. Think twice before trying to step in and help. Human intervention often hinders the animal’s best chance at survival. Signs that an animal needs help include: -Signs of flies, ants, worms, fly eggs, or maggots, which look like grains of rice -Was caught by a cat or dog -Signs of trauma, such as an open wound, broken leg, bleeding, or swelling -Very cold, thin, or weak -On the groun

We get calls daily about found orphans, but the vast majority should be left alone. I'd like to share this article from Texas Parks and Wildlife. http://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists Helping "orphaned" wildlife often means doing nothing. It's springtime. And that means bluebonnets, warm days, and baby animals. Spring is when most animals produce offspring. It's also time when Wildlife Rehabilitators spring into high gear. It seems everyone wants

​ Have you ever found a baby bird or bunny and needed to help it? Many people are misinformed on how to handle these situations. The best thing for that animal is to be left with the mother if that is at all possible. If you are certain she is dead and the babies need help, please be sure that is the case before you take an animal from where it was found. Here is some very good information regarding this topic provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife website. Every year, par