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Volume 1
Issue 2
August 2004
Organizations and Contact Numbers
Due to our proximity to South Mountain Park, many homeowners occasionally find injured or orphaned wildlife on their property. It is against the law to harm native wildlife, including snakes. All birds are protected by law, with the exception of pigeons, European starlings and English house sparrows. Do not handle bats, skunks, raccoons or other mammals because of the possibility of rabies. Also, do not give human food to wildlife!If you find injured wildlife, contain it if possible, and call the appropriate number listed below for assistance. Please see the back of this flyer for urgent care information, printed with permission of Liberty Wildlife. The organizations and individuals listed below are properly licensed and trained to provide rescue, medical attention and physical care for wildlife. The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to provide the necessary care and treatment that will return the animal to its rightful place back in the wild. Please keep this list handy for future reference.
Bees
& other Emergencies:
Fire Department 911
Birds: Baby
song birds or injured birds
East
Valley Wildlife 480-814-9339
(www.evwildlife.org) This non-profit organization
consists of a network of in-home trained volunteers to
provide medical and physical care for orphaned and injured
birds, rabbits, ducks and other waterfowl. If possible, you will be
asked to transport the bird to a drop off location in
Ahwatukee which is very close to the Pointe.
Owls, hawks, great blue herons, and other birds of prey
Liberty
Wildlife.
480-998-5550. (www.libertywildlife.org) This
non-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers who
provide rescue, medical and physical care.
Their facility is located in Scottsdale off of Cactus and
68th Street.
The facility is not open to the public, but a drop off window
is available for people to bring in native wildlife.
Call first for assistance.
Exotic birds, if transported to her - Mary 602-230-2652
Mammals:
Liberty Wildlife 480-998-5550 (Coyotes, raccoons, skunks,
javelinas)
Snakes, Lizards:
(Injured or removal and relocation)
Arizona Herpetological Association - Tom
480-894-1625
Liberty Wildlife 480-998-5550
Tortoises/Turtles:
What
if I find an injured bird? It's important that an ill or
injured bird receives help as quickly as possible. We
recommend placing the bird in a warm, quiet environment to
transport it to Liberty Wildlife. The bird may be going into
shock and it's imperative that the animal receives expert
attention quickly. Otherwise, the bird could die in a matter
of hours.
I
found a baby bird and will bring it to Liberty Wildlife but
I can't until after 5pm. What do I feed it until
then? If the bird is an insect-eater such as a
mockingbird or cactus wren, you can soak dry dog or cat food
in water, then offer very small pieces to the bird. You may
also use small pieces of chopped apple or grape. This will
provide the bird with sugar, which may help keep the bird
from going into shock.
Can
I give the bird bread and milk?
No! Birds cannot digest milk.
Can
I give it water with an eye dropper?
No. This may result in
aspiration, which can cause a bird to die. Birds get all the
fluid they need from their food. Most birds do not carry
water in their beaks.
What
if I find an injured hummingbird? Injured hummingbirds must be
transported immediately. If the hummingbird can not be
transported within the hour, keep it hydrated in the
following manner: place your finger over the end of a
drinking straw that has a few drops of water in it. The bird
will take water from the lower end of the straw. Repeat this
every fifteen minutes until the hummingbird is transported.
Please remember this is only a temporary measure.
What
if I find an injured or sick mammal? It's important that injured
mammals receive help as quickly as possible. Keep the animal
warm, in a quiet place, and away from people and pets.
If
the baby does not yet have fur, place it immediately in a
warm, dark, quiet, ventilated container until ready for
transport. A heating pad on the low setting placed under the
bottom of the container should provide enough warmth.
It
is imperative to get the mammal to qualified individuals who
can provide the correct food, hydration, environment,
medical care, and contact with its own species that are
essential to the creature's survival. Without this
expertise, the mammal could die in a matter of hours.
What
if I find an injured reptile? Snakes and lizards are treated
at Liberty Wildlife. If you find one that is injured, call
Liberty Wildlife immediately.
What
if I find an injured amphibian like a frog or toad? Frogs
and toads are treated at Liberty Wildlife. If the frog or
toad is injured, call Liberty Wildlife immediately.
NOTE: Liberty Wildlife is currently planning a
move to a new center which will be much closer to the Pointe
community. Liberty Wildlife is
partnering with the Phoenix Zoo to work with the City of
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and various other
conservation-oriented organizations to create a regional
conservation and nature center in Papago Park. This center will be open to the public and
services will be expanded.
