Shamballa Wildlife Rescue
What to do if you find an orphaned or injured wildlife:
So you found a baby raccoon or a baby squirrel and don't know what to do:here is a little checklist.
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Help! DO NOT KIDNAP! Ensure that the baby is truly orphaned: the mamma might be out to feed herself or thought it might be a great idea to hide her baby in your flower patch or in your attic. A baby is not considered orphaned unless the mother is confirmed dead. Taking a fawn or rabbit when the mamma is still alive is kidnapping and cause unnecessary suffering to both baby and mother
Give mamma a chance and leave the baby out there....she will probably come to it when there is no one around.
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COMFORT: So, no mamma did not came to check on her baby? Then you can act: keep the animal warm and calm. Place it in a dark, dry box with plenty grass or towel and if you can...a gentle source of heat. Very young babies cannot regulate their temperature and easily get cold. NEVER try to feed a cold baby.
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HYDRATION: A dehydrated baby cannot process food. Dehydration causes organ failure and death.
provide some luke warm water either in a bowl or a soaked paper towel is the baby is too small to drink on it's own.
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CALL: Find a wildlife rehabber or call the DCNR, they might have a more updated list.
Here is the list of Wildlife rehabber in Alabama sorted by Counties