Finding an Injured or Orphaned Wild Animal

Our wildlife friends are most active from Spring through late fall.

• Spring is the mating, nesting, foraging, and spawning season for all types of critters.
• Summer is when young are fledging, hiding behind their spots, or exploring the world around them.
• Fall is when animals are preparing for winter for the first time or the umpteenth time.

Many of these activities do not require our interventions, but sometimes accidents happen and we may not know what to do. With a little advice, you can successfully give aid to an animal in need. The first step is to know the local wildlife rescue groups and their contact information:

• Rockfish Wildlife Center, Wintergreen’s closest Wildlife Rescue and hospital is located in Shipman. Their hotline phone numbers are  434-263-4954 or 434-962-7429.
• Wildlife Center of Virginia, which is located in Waynesboro has a 24 hour hotline at 540-942-9453.

Having these phone numbers handy makes the difference saving an animal’s life. They will walk you through the proper procedure in rescuing an injured or orphaned animal.