Keep Wildlife Wild | Indiana DNR

A list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators can be found at: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5492.htm

If you've wandered through the woods in the early summer you may have seen young animals seemingly on their own. These animals are usually left on their own by their mothers for most of the day. If you feel like an animal may truly be orphaned, stay back and use a pair of binoculars to observe it from a distance over a period of time. The mother will not likely come back if you are too close. If the animal is truly orphaned or is in severe need of medical care, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator to come assess the situation and provide any necessary care.

For more information about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator, visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5492.htm

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