Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation

Wild animals require specialized treatment and diets to recover from injuries or to develop into healthy adults so please do not attempt to care for or raise wildlife yourself. Remember, […]

Learn more about why you shouldn’t attempt to care for wildlife yourself, keep wildlife as pets, or trust all Internet advice as it relates to wild animals.

There are some very simple and responsible ways to handle human-wildlife conflicts that will allow for a peaceful coexistence with our wild neighbors.

Do not harass or disturb wildlife. State and federal laws protect wildlife from harassment and disturbance. Learn to respect wildlife’s right to be wild by keeping your distance and following these other tips.

Wild animals require specialized treatment and diets to recover from injuries or to develop into healthy adults so please do not attempt to care for or raise wildlife yourself.

Click here for a pdf version of this flowchart. (PDF)

Click here for a list of sanctuaries, rehabilitation centers, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources contacts.