Shelter & Rescue Work : Help for Individuals

How to Find a Wildlife Rehabilitator Near You

Finding a licensed wildlife rehabilitator near you is the best way to help a baby bird who's fallen out of the nest, a squ...Read More

rescued wild grasshopper mouse on a blanket

Wildlife Rescue: Safety Precautions

In wildlife rescue, often time is of the essence to have a successful outcome....Read More

Baby cottontail rabbit at wildlife rehabilitation center

Wildlife Rescue: How to Help Orphaned or Injured Animals

Wildlife rescue requires a person to be able to assess the situation to determine whether they need to intervene to help a wild animal....Read More

Cardboard box on its side with a litter of kittens in it

What to do When You Find Kittens Outside

If you find kittens, bringing them to a local shelter is not always the best option!...Read More

What to Do If You Find a Loose Dog or Cat

If you've found a loose dog or cat, remember this: Most lost pets are found close to home....Read More

Small gray and white kitten being bottle fed by a gloved hand

Watch Rosebud the Baby Kitten Be Bottle-fed

Nom nom nom ... Rosebud is ready for her lunch! Sam is fostering Rosebud and shares how she bottle-feeds kittens from the comfort of her living room....Read More

Black and white cat peeking his head out of a carrier

Train Your Cat to Go in Their Carrier

Helping your cat to love their carrier will reduce stress for you and your cat before and during vet visits!...Read More

Puppy and her person. This pup was rescued as a stray.

Stray Dog or Cat Rescue: What to Do Next

Have you successfully trapped a stray animal and are you wondering what the next step is?...Read More

This couple and their two dogs found a pet-friendly rental house.

Pet-Friendly Rentals

Anyone who rents knows how difficult it can be to find a decent place to live. Looking for just the right rental, in the right location, at the right price is hard....Read More

Pet Transport Resources

Many volunteer pet transport services use “multi-leg transports,” which means that there are several volunteers per transport and each volunteer drives one or more legs....Read More

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