Montclair Vet Hospital Wildlife Services

During our regular business hours, Montclair Veterinary Hospital is a drop-off point for injured and orphaned wildlife on the way to the Yggdracil Urban Wildlife Rescue. We have performed this service for more than 4 decades. In our hectic society and urban environment, misfortune often affects our precious indigenous wildlife. In cooperation with local rescue organizations, we try to help injured wildlife heal and become strong enough to be released back into their native habitats.

baby Barn Owl	rescued hummingbird
rescued baby opossum	rescued baby rabbit

What to do if you find an injured wild animal:

1. Most importantly, be very careful. Wild animals (even the small ones) can be very dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution. If you have any doubts about your safety, please call for help. Be especially cautious with adult raccoons, squirrels and any birds of prey (hawks, etc).

2. If you are able to capture the animal, keep it in a warm, dark environment such as a closed cardboard box with a blanket on the bottom. Animals generally have no fear of tight spaces and often feel safer in a smaller area.

3. Get the animal to a rehabilitation center or drop-off point as soon as you can. Handle the animal as little as possible until you reach help.

4. Do not attempt to feed injured or orphaned wildlife unless you know exactly what the animal eats. Feeding worms to a seed-eating bird (or vice versa) can be detrimental to its health. If you feel you can feed the animal safely, administering water with a syringe or dropper is acceptable. Call for advice if you feel the animal must be fed before it can be taken to a rehab center.

5. We accept all injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife with the exception of skunks. We strongly recommend that you avoid handling any skunks (even babies) because of the concern of rabies infection in these animals.

If you see an injured or orphaned skunk or any animal you are not comfortable handling, please call your local animal control agency immediately.

M, W, F		8 - 6
Tu, Th		8 - 8
Saturday		8 - 4
Sunday		Closed

1961 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611