Time truly does fly when you are doing the things you love. In the blink of an eye, we, as the third years, are preparing to transition into the next step of our academic career. In this little corner of the South Clinic, memories are made, friendship blossoms, and knowledge is learned and passed down from one to another. As cheesy as it sounds, I will miss this place a lot. Like many of my peers, we have our fair share of learning curves. From the late-night orphan feeding to wrestling a bald eagle at 7 am. The never-ending raccoon wrangling and the splashing sessions with the giant snapping turtle. Looking back, all that was left was the laughter and teasing as we worked as a team and enjoyed the time we shared.
The third-year students serve as a cornerstone in the Wildlife Medical Clinic. Many of them take on the responsibilities as team leaders and have guided countless students through the ups and downs in wildlife medicine. Their dedication to teaching and learning has inspired many more students, just like how we are motivated by the ones before us. The near-peer mentorship highlights the wonderful things that the WMC provides. Thank you for all the hard work, time, and commitment of all third-year students who contributed to the WMC.
Send-offs for our third-years
Below are quotes from current WMC volunteers to showcase these wonderful attributes brought by our third-year students.
“Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for being a great mentor and for always being an incredible team lead. I always appreciated your answers to my questions and your willingness to help and allowing us to learn. Good luck on clinics, you’re going to do great!!” – Christie
“Sof, you have been such an amazing teacher and are always pushing us to step out of our comfort zone while also always being on our side! The clinic was so lucky to have you and we’re going to miss you so much.” – Akasha
“Talia!! You’ve been an incredible role model to me! Your kindness, skill, and ability to teach and help us all learn the ways of wildlife have helped me grow so much! Thank you for always being there for each question that we’ve had and helping us navigate it all! I am going to miss having you as my team lead, but I’m so excited to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish!” -Becca
“Marg, congratulations on finishing your third year of vet school!! what an amazing accomplishment! Thank you for all that you’ve done for the WMC and for always looking out for me (and of course for all the rides to treatments)! I know you’ll make such a caring, compassionate veterinarian and be successful in whatever path you choose. Best of luck in everything you do!” – Michelle
“Becky, thank you for being the best WMC mentor these last 2 years! It’s so hard to imagine volunteering at the WMC without you there. You put so much dedication and passion into helping wildlife, it was truly inspiring. I hate that you have to leave, but I have no doubt that you are ready for clinics and will be successful in your veterinary career.” – Kayla
This is far from the end of the list of all the kind words volunteers have shared. Let us celebrate with all our third-year volunteers as they now take on the next challenge ahead.
Thank you all, and cheers!
-Written and organized by YiYing Tung, Class of 2026
The Wildlife Medical Clinic is excited to introduce our newest student manager from the Class of 2028, Alyssa Guest! Alyssa is originally from New Boston, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. Her current veterinary medicine interests include wildlife and exotics, but she is keeping an open mind while she progresses through the veterinary curriculum. We sat down with Alyssa and asked her a handful of questions. Continue reading to learn more about her!
We first inquired about Alyssa’s path to veterinary medicine and learned that when she was in high school, she originally wanted to pursue psychology until she took a zoology class. While she was in her undergrad at Michigan State, she still was unsure on what she wanted to pursue but knew that she liked working hands-on with animals. Alyssa found herself in a full-time research position the summer between her sophomore and junior year working with moths to control an invasive plant species, Swallow-Wort, commonly known as “Dog Strangling Vine”. After her time in a research setting, Alyssa then began working in a primary care veterinary clinic.
How she came to be manager
Next, we were curious to know why Alyssa was interested in applying for WMC manager. Alyssa was excited to share that one of her team leaders, Rachel, really planted the seeds in her head about applying for the position. After speaking with one of the current managers, Riley, Alyssa was very interested in all the different opportunities that she could have as a manager. More importantly, she wants to be heavily involved in providing education and comfort for all the volunteers.
While Alyssa is still a manager in training, she is looking forward to this upcoming summer where she will be in the clinic full-time with student interns, 4th year veterinary students, and faculty. Alyssa stated that she cannot wait to be able to put all her training to use as she works with more species and learns new skills. When it comes to her future goals, Alyssa wants to work towards becoming more comfortable with avian species while making the Wildlife Medical Clinic as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved.
Lastly, we asked Alyssa what she enjoys outside of veterinary medicine and if she has any particular species, she hopes to encounter during her time in the WMC. Alyssa was delighted to share with us that she enjoys drawing, cross-stitch, and playing video games. As a bonus, she shared that she also knows how to play the trombone! When thinking about potential patients that could arrive at the clinic, Alyssa said that she would be excited to work with a pelican or other reptiles and amphibians.
We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa into her new position as manager!
Written By: Rachel Eggleston, Co-Chair, Class of 2027
Spring is the season of changes, and at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, we are experiencing our bittersweet moment. Every year around springtime, we prepare for the big transition of the manager position where our senior student manager leaves the wildlife clinic as they enter their clinical year. The Wildlife Medical Clinic is a fully student-run organization with the supervision and support of the faculty and house officers. It is a one-of-a-kind environment that provides unique experiences to our students for their growth in leadership, medical knowledge, and hands-on skills. Everyone is an intricate part of ensuring top-notch care to our patients. However, the unsung hero who works tirelessly in the background and polishes every screw and plate in this process are our student managers. They have dedicated an enormous amount of time, brain power, and labor to provide the best patient care and a high-quality learning environment for our students.
Tyson Jenkins (VM26) is our current senior student manager who will be transitioning out of his position over Spring break as he prepares to enter his clinical year as a veterinary student. We are honored to have the chance to chat with him and excited to share the interview with you. His commitment to this position and all the hard work that he devoted to advocating for the volunteers, patient care, and his fellow classmates is something that we will be forever grateful for. We cannot wait to see his amazing accomplishments and the extraordinary clinician he will become. Thank you, Tyson! The clinic will surely miss you a lot!
Q & A with the Man Himself
Q: What is the next step for you after clinical rotations?
A: “My goal is to apply for a wildlife specific internship. I’m currently looking at the Partners 4 Wildlife internship in Washington, Virginia Wildlife Center internship, and the Nebraska Wildlife Rehab internship. My main goal is to work in Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine, they are currently working on having it established as an actual official specialty, so eventually I would like to be boarded in it if I can. My ultimate goal is to do wildlife full time.”
Q: What is one or a few of your best memories from the Wildlife Medical Clinic?
A: “I think it was really funny when we moved the bear”. [a brief pause with laughter]
A: “I don’t really have a specific memory, but just the summer period in general where we have a smaller team, more targeted mentorship, and a much higher caseload. That was always my favorite part of the job, especially because I could focus on doing wildlife all day every day instead of having to balance schoolwork and other responsibilities. I very distinctly remember my very first treatment shift as a volunteer. One of the team leaders asked for volunteers to help with the hawk and I had zero training going in and she was basically like “If you don’t do it now, you’re never going to do it”, so she had me catch up the hawk my very first day in wildlife. I will never forget that because that set the expectation that hands on learning is the requirement in the clinic”.
Q: Do you have a favorite patient?
A: “I really like the resident snapping turtle even though he is so grumpy all the time. He is just fun to work with especially because he is a small snapping turtle, so he is good to learn on.”
A: “We had a neurologic goose my first summer that we basically built a wheelchair sling kind of thing for, and we would give it pool time, that was really fun.”
Q: What is something you’ve learned during your time as the clinic manager and also being a volunteer?
A: “I think I have grown the most in my people skills. I kind of expected the clinical skills and the veterinary knowledge that comes with the position, but I didn’t fully expect how much being a manager and even being a volunteer is dependent on the people that you work with. Especially team building and conflict resolution and management and even just how to encourage people to do things successfully, that has been the biggest takeaway for me”.
Q: Out of all the species you got to work with during your time, which one would be your favorite?
A: “I really love Cooper’s Hawks; I’ve said that all 3 years. Mostly because they are a nightmare and I think that’s really fun. We also had a Bull Frog that I loved very much”.
A: “The otters were very cool. I never really expected to get otters. The experience of working with a carnivore like that was really cool.”
A: “I also just really love Canada Geese as patients, I think they are really rewarding to work with as much as people don’t like them.”
Q: What is your biggest piece of advice for current and future volunteers?
A: “Take every learning opportunity that’s given to you. I think the Wildlife Clinic is much better suited for the hands-on learning that students are looking for. I remember going on clinical rotations my 1st and 2nd year and being really disappointed because it felt like my learning as a 1st and 2nd year wasn’t a priority. Whereas when you’re in the wildlife clinic, you are there because we want you to practice those clinical skills and soak up all the knowledge from everyone around you. Remember that you are there to learn and take all those opportunities that you can, especially being a primary because that is huge that you can have primary case management as a 1st or 2nd year because you don’t get that anywhere else in the hospital”.
Q: What are you going to miss the most about WMC?
A: “Number one are the people. I think going into clinical rotations, I’m really going to miss the creative aspect of working in the Wildlife Medical Clinic, like the directly creative aspect where I was always putting together posters and learning materials and presentations. But also, there is something about Wildlife Medicine where you are kind of always making it up as you go. That sounds bad, but there are a lot of patients that we either don’t have the husbandry resources for or they have really specific requirements for care that you have to figure out how to create and that’s one of the things that I enjoy the most about wildlife medicine and I think I’m going to really miss that in a more standard hospital setting”.
Q: Lastly, is there anything else you would like to share with the readers?
A: “Peace!”
A: “I’m going to miss everyone and I know the clinic is going to continue to grow and do amazing things and I’m very happy and extremely lucky to have been a part of that for the past 3 years”.
Praise for Tyson
We would also like to share a few quotes from our clinic directors and student volunteers that highlight Tyson’s dedication and achievement as a student manager!
-Interview conducted by Rachel Eggleston (VM27), article organized by YiYing Tung (VM26)
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator and Sarah Hollander, vet student and Wildlife Ambassador Care Coordinator, introduce us to one of the WMC ambassadors, Maize, the corn snake. Learn about Maize and why snakes are so important in the environment.
Follow Tyson Jenkins, WMC senior manager, and Alyssa Guest, WMC junior manager in training as they discuss their role in the Wildlife Medical Clinic, what their plans are after vet school, and how volunteering in the clinic will help them with those plans.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as HPAI, has become a common topic in conversation today. This may be attributed to the virus being detected in animals other than poultry or wild birds, including various mammalian predators and dairy cows, as well as several large avian mortality events attributable to the virus.
Avian influenza had previously been undetected in dairy cattle, but a discovery in 2024 identified the virus on certain farms. While the risk to public health is low at this point, preventing exposure is imperative in reducing opportunities for the virus to mutate.
Preventing Infection
The IDNR and IDPH urge the public to avoid physical contact with any waterfowl or any wild birds showing signs of illness. Pets can be infected by contact with carcasses, respiratory secretions, or droppings from infected animals, so it is important to keep your pets indoors or leashed and ensure they do not approach any sick or deceased animals.
Pets and humans can also be infected if consuming underdone infected poultry or raw milk from an infected cow. Being diligent to properly cook your food and avoid feeding your pet raw food or milk can prevent infection. If you have backyard poultry, keep them in a covered enclosure to prevent wild bird feces from dropping into the enclosure. Additionally, change your clothes and shoes before interacting with your poultry, and keep rodents and wildlife away from their food and water.
Deceased Wildlife
It is encouraged to avoid handling bird carcasses, but in the event carcasses must be removed from your property, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. If you come across a die-off of five or more birds you should contact your IDNR district wildlife biologist. When handling a deceased bird, you need to protect yourself by wearing the correct equipment. This includes waterproof gloves, safety goggles, an N95 mask, a hair covering, shoe covers, and a disposable gown or coveralls to protect your clothes.
Once you have your protective equipment on, you can dispose of the carcasses in a secure plastic bag and double bag the carcasses. Disinfect the outside of the bag with a disinfectant labelled for the flu virus and place it in a secure garbage can where animals will not get to the carcasses. When you are finished, carefully remove the protective equipment without contaminating yourself or clothes, double bag the equipment and again disinfect the outside of the bag and dispose of it in a waste container.
If you are unsure of how to remove your protective equipment, the CDC has information on how to safely do so. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterward and avoid touching your face during the process.
Monitor for Exposure
If you have come into contact with a sick or deceased bird, even if disposing of a carcass with the correct equipment, you should contact your local health department, who will assess your exposure and help with symptom monitoring. Monitor yourself for flu-like symptoms after exposure and contact your health department if you develop symptoms up to 14 days after exposure. If you are experiencing symptoms and suspect you were exposed, do not show up to your healthcare provider without contacting them and the health department.
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Interim guidance for employers to reduce exposure to avian influenza A viruses for people working with animals. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/worker-protection-ppe.html
The Wildlife Medical Clinic has indeed seen it all in terms of injuries from human, domestic animal, and wildlife sources. Whether it be an accident or by instinct, all injuries, big and small, can become lethal to an animal if not adequately treated. One source in particular can be silent but deadly, wounds from a cat’s mouth.
A wound from a cat bite can harbor up to thirteen bacterial species from feline saliva. Most bites can host a mixture of multiple aerobic and anaerobic bacteria that can worsen puncture wounds and prevent healing or lead to sepsis. Several studies discovered that Pasteurella multocida is the most common pathogen within cat bites and is known to accelerate infections. At the Wildlife Medical Clinic, bite wounds are treated immediately with antibiotics and monitored very closely for any sign of infection that can indicate a difference between a healthy release and sepsis.
Case Correlation
The Wildlife Medical Clinic recently treated a juvenile eastern cottontail after it was bitten by a cat. Upon examination, a large 1.5 inch by .5-inch de-gloving, which is a wound where skin is pulled off the underlying muscle and tissue. Also, a wound was found over the left stifle (knee), but it did not appear to enter the abdominal cavity.
Because of the very thin and friable nature of wild cottontail skin (imagine wet tissue paper), it was decided that any attempt to clip, clean, or suture the wound could cause further damage. Additionally, bite wounds should not be sutured closed, as that can trap dangerous bacteria under the skin. A simple flush of the wound was performed to remove excess debris.
A few other small abrasions were noticed but ultimately were of no concern. The eastern cottontail was ambulating (moving around) appropriately, was of a healthy weight, and had only mild dehydration. We decided that the best course of treatment was to provide fluids, pain medication, and antibiotics. To minimize stress and worsening of the wound, we were hands off as much as we could be with this patient.
The Outcome
Young rabbits can heal their wounds with impressive speed, and several days later, the wound began to show signs of healing. With no signs of infection or pain, antibiotics and pain medications were discontinued from daily treatment with the plan to continue to monitor. Within eight days, the wound was fully scabbed and posed no threat to normal movement. The eastern cottontail was of healthy weight and was cleared for release! Another successful and rewarding case at the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois!
References:
Talan, D. A., Citron, D. M., Abrahamian, F. M., Moran, G. J., & Goldstein, E. J. C. (1999). Bacteriologic analysis of Infected Dog and Cat bites. New England Journal of Medicine, 340(2), 85–92. https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199901143400202
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a part of the Canidae family and can be found to weigh seven to eighteen pounds, which is about the same weight of the average house cat! They also come in a range of sizes but on average these animals are about three feet long from their nose to the tip of their fluffy tail!
Red foxes are found all throughout Illinois but are less commonly seen in the southern part of the state. They are becoming more common in urban communities due to being outcompeted and predated by growing coyote populations. Foxes are mostly active at night which means they are nocturnal! However, they can also be crepuscular, where you may see them wandering around at dawn and dusk. This is prime time to go hunting for small mammals such as mice and rabbits.
While these animals may appear to be a carnivore, they are actually omnivores! Aside from eating small animals, come summer time, they also dabble in snacks such as local fruit/berry plants, vegetables, other edible plants, and insects.
The Dangers they Face
Due to habitat loss and the increase in coyotes, foxes have had to start relocating to more urban locations. While this is not ideal, they have managed to adapt. However, humans are one of their greatest threats. One of the largest causes of mortality is collisions with vehicles. Aside from that, hunting and trapping of fox is another danger they face.
The average lifespan of a wild red fox is about three to seven years. At birth, birds of prey (falcons, hawks, owls) are another source of mortality, specifically in kits (young foxes). Likewise, those coyotes that were mentioned earlier, they will also prey on young and even adult foxes. However, sometimes coyotes will kill them, not to eat them, but to reduce competition; this is known as competitive exclusion.
Common Diseases
Red foxes breed during January to early February and then give birth from late March to late April. With an increase in population, this means a greater chance of spreading disease! Common diseases in red foxes include the following:
Rabies
Rabies is a zoonotic disease which means it can be spread to humans and is typically fatal if not quickly addressed by medical attention. Fortunately, medical intervention is very efficient in preventing the infection if treated immediately. But be careful and be responsible around foxes if you encounter one. It is best to give them space and not approach them.
Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange is a disease that is highly infectious. It is a disease resulting from mites that like to burrow in the fur and skin of foxes. While it is transmissible to humans, we fortunately don’t make good hosts for these mites, so they are less likely to survive on us. You may feel itchy for a while, though. The foxes on the other hand, they will require medical care to help clear the disease since it can affect them much more severely than humans. The mites might cause symptoms similar to that of more intense allergic reactions and cause a foxes’ fur to fall out as well as cause extreme skin irritation which can lead to open wounds forming.
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is a disease of the intestines. It is caused by a variety of protozoan species. Protozoans are single-celled organisms. These species of Coccidiosis protozoa may cause symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal irritation or even death in foxes.
Conclusion
Fortunately, the red fox can have an increased chance of surviving certain diseases with proper veterinary care. This would include giving medication such as antibiotics (depending on the disease) to the fox as well as keeping the area clean and sanitized while the fox is being cared for.
Bright and early on a Sunday morning, a good Samaritan made an over hour long drive to bring an injured Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, to the WMC. The owl was reportedly found sitting on the highway the night before and was secured in a cardboard box until admission. On triage exam, the owl was found to be standing abnormally on the hock joints instead of perching on both feet but was otherwise bright, alert, and responsive. Upon further examination, it was found the abnormal stance was likely due to severe bruising, swelling, and abrasions to both feet and the left hock. The patient was reactive on examination of the left wing and dark purple bruising was noted at both elbows and the left carpal (wrist) joint. The owl’s eyelids were sunburnt and oddly, all the tail feathers were missing without any sign of trauma to the area. Ocular examination noted hyperpigmentation (darkening) on the ventral aspect of both eyes but no sign of active vitreal hemorrhage (bleeding in the eye) apparent. The owl was also quite well conditioned and was assigned a three out of five score, which is a good body condition score.
After examination, the patient was provided warm fluids, anti-inflammatory and pain relief medications to help with pain, and the injuries over both feet and hock were thoroughly cleaned. Though no fractures were palpated in the wings or feet, examiners wanted to ensure the patient was as comfortable as possible and did not suffer further injury in case a fracture was missed, so the left wing was secured in a figure 8 bandage and the patient’s enclosure was lined with thick fleece until a veterinarian was able to confirm the exam findings and radiographs could be completed. Bloodwork was completed and all findings were within normal limits.
Veterinary Exam, Radiographs, & Ongoing Treatment
Upon veterinary exam, much of the soft tissue damage to the feet had resolved, but bruising to the left carpi and both elbows were still present. Examination and radiographs confirmed there were no orthopedic abnormalities, despite the presumed traumatic event this owl had endured. Subcutaneous emphysema (air under the skin) was noted bilaterally on the flanks (sides) and ventrum (abdomen) but was not severe enough to impair respiratory function. This was one lucky owl! It was decided then to provide supportive care until the soft tissue damage resolved and this patient could be transferred to a long term facility to regrow the rectrices (tail feathers).
During this time, we were also able to age the owl using a Wood’s Lamp. Owl feathers, when they first grow in, contain porphyrins that fluoresce pink under UV light. As the feather is exposed to sunlight and ages, those porphyrins fade, leading to less pink fluorescence under UV light. Owls do not grow new feathers every year, except for their first set of feathers when they are nestlings. Given all feathers did not fluoresce the same hue, it can be inferred that the owl has lived long enough to go through at least one molt of adult feathers, indicating it is at least one year old, a true adult.
For supportive care, the patient continued anti-inflammatory and pain relief medications that were given in a food item during feeding. Treatment teams were instructed to monitor the patient’s mentation, ambulation, and for any injury to the carpal joints. We can also place padded bandages to the carpal area of the wing, called carpal bumpers, to give added protection to that area while the bird is housed in our hospital caging to help avoid further damage to the carpal joints. This was done in addition to fleece padding being added around the enclosure perimeters until the patient was approved to move out into our flight cage.
Reconditioning & Transfer to another Licensed Rehabilitator
When moved out to the flight cages, the patient was placed on the floor to observe flight capability. The owl was able to fly to the nearest perch with significant lift, so it was noted on track for reconditioning.
After ten days in care, this owl was successfully transferred to another licensed rehabilitator to continue flight reconditioning and give it time to grow back all its tail feathers. Prognosis for feather regrowth is fair to guarded given there may be damage to the underlying follicles when they are traumatically plucked, but only time will tell. We are hopeful that this individual will make a full recovery and be released back into the wild.
You’ve potentially found an injured wild animal and called the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) to discuss what you should do. The volunteer at the WMC determines the animal should be brought in, but they tell you that they do not send volunteers out to pick up the animal, and that they can see the animal if you can bring it in. Oh no! You have never done this before! How can you safely capture and transport the animal??
Don’t worry, the WMC has advice on the dos and don’ts of transporting wildlife to the clinic. Remember, this is an incredibly stressful time for the animal, not only because of their injuries, but also because they are fearful of humans. It is important to know that proper capture and transportation is essential to the health of the animal. Stress from events prior to arriving at WMC can be very detrimental and could reduce the animal’s chances of being released! Do your best to follow these guidelines and to stay calm and quiet during this process.
Preparing for Capture
Gather capture materials before approaching the animal.
Having a towel, blanket, or other light-weight material to wrap around the animal is important for providing a barrier between you and the animal and can aid in controlling the animal.
Thick work or gardening gloves are recommended to provide protection from possible bites and scratches.
An appropriately sized, secure carrier is important to have nearby to place the animal in after capture.
This can be a cardboard box, plastic bin with holes for ventilation, or a pet carrier. A container with an open top is not ideal because the animal could escape. The carrier should be lined with soft material that is not too stringy to avoid entanglement (T-shirt, towel, blanket).
Capture
Calmly approach the animal and completely cover it with the towel or blanket.
Carefully restrain the animal as you pick it up and place it into the box. Avoid handling the animal for longer than necessary.
Cautions
All wild animals have the potential to transmit disease to humans. Be particularly cautious with mammals, especially raccoons, coyotes and fox as they have the potential to transmit rabies if they are infected and you are bitten. This is why personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and a towel, are very important. For mammal species that are carnivores, it may be advised to contact animal control for assistance with capture.
We unfortunately cannot accept any bats or skunks. If you find one of these species in distress, please do not touch the animal and call animal control for further assistance.
If capturing a raptor (hawks, eagles, owls, kestrels, falcons) be particularly cautious around their feet. While they can bite, they are more likely to talon you.
If capturing a heron or long beak bird, mind their beaks. They have long necks that can produce powerful strikes and a pointy beak at the end of that strike.
Avoid touching your face after handling the animal and its carrier. Washing your hands is a very important step to take after interacting with wildlife, even with gloves on! Disinfecting any items or surfaces that may have come in contact with the animal, the carrier, or unclean hands is a good idea as well.
Care
If you cannot come to the WMC immediately after capture, keep the captured animal in a dark, quiet, and warm place in the meantime to reduce their stress.
Do not attempt to feed or offer water to the animal. This can do more harm than good as they can aspirate or choke on what is offered. Additionally, the food may not be appropriate nutritionally as wildlife have very specific needs, especially young animals.
Transportation
Place the covered, secure carrier on the floor or seat of your car. Make sure the carrier will not rattle or slide around during transport.
Keep the car ride as quiet and smooth as possible. Noise will only stress the animal more during this time.
Do not let someone hold the animal during transportation as it is dangerous for you, them, and the animal. Bites and scratches could occur. Furthermore, the animal could escape their grasp and cause dangerous hazards while driving.
In Conclusion
Thank you for caring about wildlife and helping when you can! We hope these tips have relieved your concerns about bringing in a patient! If you have any reservations or need further guidance for an injured, ill, or orphaned animal you found, please reach out to us at 217-244-1195 and we will do our best to respond to you as soon as possible.
