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Rescuing 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. 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 rehabilitator.
Peggy Sue Hentz is the director of Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. and president of the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators.