What do you do with an injured bird in Missouri?
If you have found an injured, sick or orphaned bird, please first contact your local avian rehabilitation facility. Keep the bird in a dark box (appropriate to the size of the bird) in a quiet place with little human contact (to reduce stress).
Where can I take an injured bird in St Louis?
Louis Region has several great resources that can help.
- Bi-State Wildlife Hotline. Provides information of the closest rehabilitation center based on the animal in question.
- World Bird Sanctuary. 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO 63088.
- Wild Bird Rehabilitation. 9624 Midland Blvd.
- TreeHouse Wildlife Center.
What do you do if you find a baby squirrel in Missouri?
If you happen to encounter a baby animal that is injured, is in immediate danger, or if you know its mother has died, please contact the Wildlife Rescue Center at 636-394-1880 or the Bi-State Hotline at 1-855-WILD-HELP.
What do you do with an injured raccoon?
If you see a sick, injured, or orphaned raccoon, contact your local animal control agency immediately.
What is a squirrel baby?
If you think the mother squirrel may still be in the area and you have a good idea where the nest is that the babies came from, you can give the mother the opportunity to retrieve the babies. If a baby is sick, injured or cold the chances are that the mom will not come back to retrieve it.
How do you get a wildlife rehabilitation license in Missouri?
Missouri wildlife rehabilitation applicants must fill out an application providing information about relevant experience, facilities they will be using, and proof of a licensed veterinarian who is willing to assist the applicant. Contact the department directly for proper forms.
How do you rehabilitate a wild bird?
Call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or animal control officer for help. Birds commonly collide with motor vehicles, tall buildings & windows. In some cases they may only be temporarily stunned or in shock and need some time to recover. Place them in a small box with air holes and place the box in a dark, warm place.
Can squirrels be pets in Missouri?
Yes, as long as it wasn’t obtained from the wild. You will require a wildlife permit. No exotic animals or mammals can be kept as pets. Allows red squirrels and flying squirrels to be kept as pets.
Is it illegal to feed squirrels in Missouri?
The Wildlife Code of Missouri classifies both the eastern gray (Sciurus carolinensis) and fox (Sciurus niger) squirrel as game mammals that may be taken during the prescribed hunting season (check the hunting regulations for details). Taking squirrels during the prescribed season can help control their numbers.
Where can I take an injured wild animal?
Once you’re sure the animal needs your help, call a wildlife rehabilitator for assistance. If you’re unable to locate a rehabilitator, try contacting an animal shelter, humane society, animal control agency, nature center, state wildlife agency or veterinarian.
Who do you call when a wild animal is hurt?
Do call for help. Once you are sure the animal needs assistance (you see blood, broken bones or a dead parent nearby), contact your local wildlife rehabilitation center (find one here), animal shelter, humane society or veterinarian. If you don’t have access to any of these phone numbers, call 911.