If you find an injured or orphaned animal,

please read the below before you call TWRC:

208-973-8972

  • If you’ve found an injured raptor (Hawk, Owl, Eagle etc.) or corvid (Raven, Crow, Magpie) call the Raptor Center: 307-203-2551

  • If you have a situation with a bear, a mountain lion or moose, deer or elk call:

    Idaho Fish & Game at 208-525-7290 

    Wyoming Game & Fish at 307-733-2321

Orphaned?

  • Is the animal really abandoned? In spring and summer, people frequently find baby wild animal who fall from trees or mysteriously seem to appear, and they assume the babies are orphaned. Some animal mothers leave their young alone for long time periods while others closely supervise them. If you are unsure call us!

  • If the babies have been left alone for more than a day or you know the parent is deceased, use gloves and secure the animals in an appropriately sized, secured and vented carrier with a clean t-shirt or sheet instead of a towel and contact TWRC as soon as possible.

  • Keep them wild! As tempting as it might be, do not touch, pet or talk to the animal, as many animals imprint to humans easily. We at TWRC aim to do everything in our power to make sure they have the best chance of survival after their release by keeping them wild.

Injured or Sick?

  • If you've found an animal you believe is injured or sick, it is important to approach it carefully. Stressed animals can be aggressive. If you cannot approach it safely, please call us.

  • If you can approach it safely, wear gloves, use a cloth barrier and when appropriate use a stick, broom or rolled up newspaper to push them into an appropriately sized, secured and vented carrier with a clean t-shirt or sheet instead of a towel.

  • Do not give the animal any food or liquids until you’ve spoken to us.

  • Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place. These measures can keep a stressed animal calm.

  • If an animal has been caught by a cat or dog please call TWRC immediately. Even if wounds are not visible, there may be internal injuries and the animal needs immediate medical intervention.

  • Keep children and pets away.