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

It could be a dog trotting along a highway, a squirrel stuck in your chimney, or a raccoon that got its head trapped in a tin can. You want to help but don't know what to do. App to the rescue? Animal Help Now, an online and mobile app, launched in Texas in March. It has a comprehensive list of whom you should contact when you have an animal emergency. That includes everything from veterinarians to rescue groups to wildlife rehabilitation groups. The program can also be used

That may be a startling headline. It’s a beloved hobby for many people. I know I have had many happy family outings to feed ducks at nearby ponds. But as it turns out, we are doing the animals a great disservice when we feed them. As with many things in life, I am now wiser and try to educate people in the better way to deal with wildlife. As with all wildlife, the biggest favor you can do is leave them alone and enjoy from a distance. Here’s why you shouldn’t feed ducks