Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center

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Do I need to call before bringing an animal?

Yes, for several important reasons (267) 416-9453:

  1. Sometimes nonintervention is the best way to help the animal. To illustrate, baby animals may appear to require assistance when their activities are part of normal development. It is easy to mistake an awkward baby bird attempting first flight from a bird with an injury that requires repair. We are experts at distinguishing between the two scenarios.

  2. Sometimes assistance is better provided in-place, and a trip to the clinic is unnecessary.

  3. The situation may involve some safety issues which would require special handling or containment guidance.

  4. Lastly, we are a field hospital with many patients in various conditions. It is crucial to know that a patient is en-route so we can allocate our limited resources accordingly and prepare effectively.