Wildlife Rescue Guides and Resources

If you already have an animal in your possession, go directly to our 911 Wildlife Section. Otherwise, please contact a wildlife professional before attempting to rescue any animals as you could do more harm than good. 

How to remove baby Opossums from the pouch of a dead mama .I dedicate this video to the poor mama who lost her life. We were not able to save you, my sweet, but we will do all that we can to save your babies.

Posted by Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. on Thursday, April 2, 2015



Moving a Snapping Turtle Safely Across the Road
This YouTube video provides an excellent demonstration of moving a large snapping turtle, and other turtle species, out of a road.  

Baby Bird Rescue Guide
This document includes an algorithm to guide you through several different baby bird rescue scenarios.  Page two contains detailed text descriptions of how to care for baby birds in need of rescue until you can find a wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian.

Wildlife Baby Rescue Guide
Be sure the animal is really in need of rescue before you intervene! Unintentional "kidnapping" is common during the spring and summer months. 

Bats in Buildings 
Call us (518) 424-4245 for a referral and/or free consultation for humane wildlife control. 

Into the Wild Spring 2014 Press Release
Helpful hints about when to rescue and how to contact local wildlife rehabilitators. 

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WILDLIFE EMERGENCIES
Into the Wild, Inc. 
(518) 424-4245

OR
Use the Animal Help Now 
web tool or free iPhone app to 
find wildlife help 
anywhere in the U.S.