but most of us were from all walks of life. It was the training we received through the rehab organizations that made it possible.
I agree that some vets do have information on where to take wildlife, but many don't. My vet always called me or had the people call me. Where I live now, I have given information to my vet on different occasions, and still they don't have that available if someone calls with a problem. Go figure.
My best suggestion is to find out where a rehabber is in your area before you or someone you know needs them. It is such a stressful time once you are confronted with an injured or orphaned animal. Also, most states have game or wildlife commissions, and they can help with the animal or they know where a rehabber is located.
And I would be remiss if I did not suggest that when you do find a local rehabber, that you help them financially with donations. It is very expensive to give care to wild animals, and they are (to my knowledge) always publicly supported volunteers and get nothing from the government.....even though they usually help the state agencies by helping with wildlife calls.
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