
Category Injured wildlife


Pre-treating Trash and Recyclables for the Benefit of Wildlife
As we barge through these first decades of the anthropocene – anthroobscene? – we’re getting reminders every day of the damage humans are doing to the planet and to our fellow earthlings. Who isn’t sickened by the sight of a…

What to Do When You See an Opossum in Trouble on the Road
Help! There’s an injured or possibly dead opossum in the road. What should I do? If you can safely do so, it’s generally a good idea to stop when you find an animal in the road, whether the animal is…

A hidden crisis, an abundance of opportunity
(They’re safe.) Another baby/busy season is well under way, and again we at Animal Help Now are deluged with reminders that even in an age of increasing appreciation for wildlife, the critical work of wildlife rehabilitation remains woefully under-appreciated, under-supported,…

High-Tech Wildlife 911
This article was originally published in New Mexico Vegan. Think fast. Your neighbor’s cat has injured a bird. You’ve managed to scare off the cat, and now it’s just you and the bird, who’s dazed and bleeding slightly. What do…

When millions of years of evolution aren’t enough
Yesterday on my way into Boulder on Highway 36 I noticed a person with a net looking through deep grass off the road’s shoulder. I figured she was looking for an animal of some sort, so I stopped to offer…

We Did It!
Friends, A year ago, as we moved into December, Animal Help Now asked for your support for the year ahead, specifically toward our goal of doubling the number of people who use our app. You delivered, and so did we.…

Leave injured wildlife alone?! On what planet???
Two writers for the Dear Science section of the Washington Post stated today that injured and “lost” wildlife should be left alone. The authors correctly write that many young animals who appear to be orphaned are simply being left alone while…