Baby squirrels are frequently brought to us after their nest has been disturbed due to weather, tree maintenance, or because they have fallen or have been pushed out of the nest.

Only intervene in the presence of an observable injury:

OBVIOUS INJURY
1) If you see blood, flies, or the squirrel was attacked by a pet, bring it in.

-or-

NO EVIDENT INJURY
1) Place the baby(s) in a small fleece-lined container and place it next to the nearest tree.
2) Wait OUT OF SIGHT for an hour or two, then return to see if the mother retrieved the babies.
3) If the mom doesn’t return, call Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center.

-DO NOT GIVE THE BABY SQUIRREL FOOD OR WATER. We must restore the squirrels to a stable temperature and level of hydration before they can eat. Improper feeding can cause irreversible damage.