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Wild Baby Rescue Center

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Wild Baby Rescue Center

We are a New Jersey-based non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife through education, rehabilitation, and release.

Wild Baby Rescue Center WILL BE OPEN for the Spring 2021. However, due to the current pandemic, there will be some restrictions. We will be receiving Orphans directly from several facilities, but we will not be taking wildlife directly from the general public. Please do not bring wildlife here; we will be unable to take it. There will be no volunteers this year, and I will be caring for the Orphan

s all by myself. I will also be available via phone (908) 362-9453 and email ([email protected]) to answer questions and help point you in the right direction for any assistance you may need. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the love and support I have received, and I am very excited and grateful for Wild Baby Rescue to be opening in the Spring. It is my absolute hope to be back to having volunteers as soon as the current situation is safe for everyone involved. Thank you again and I look forward to a great Baby Season
Hope Davison- Executive Director
If you know of an animal in need please call (do not post on facebook) as soon as possible. 908-362-WILD

See: http://www.wildbabyrescue.org

11/26/2024

Hi Everyone,
Happy Thanksgiving
If anyone knows Heather Toma please ask her to contact us [email protected] or 908 362-9453

01/24/2024

It is soooooo cold outside, so Please:

Be Kind, If You Find,
An Opossum
Please be nice to opossums if you find them in your barns, garages or sheds. They are North America's only marsupial (pouched mammal) and they are ill-equipped for the snow. They have no fur on their feet, ears or tail, so are very susceptible to frost bite. Often when opossums are seen, they are ravaged by frostbite, so they are missing toes, missing part of their tails, and their ears are crumpled.
They are beautiful, gentle animals and are one of the few mammals that rarely, if ever, get rabies. Why? Because they have a normal body temperature that is below most other mammals. The rabies virus can't survive at this lower body temperature. A healthy opossum's normal reaction to the presence of a human is to stay still, open its mouth and drool. This is a normal reaction! Many people think these are symptoms of rabies in an opossum and that is not true! Opossums are not athletes. They can't run fast, jump well or climb well, so their only defense is to be very still, and show you all 50 of their teeth and pray that you just go away. Opossums are omnivores and help us by consuming ticks and tick eggs. They also eat venomous snakes as they are immune to their venom. They are called "Nature’s Little Garbage Men" eating rotten fruits and vegetables and road kill, but in the process, often becoming road kill themselves. They are often drawn to areas where there are outdoor pets, such as where feral cats are fed, as they eat cat food, dog food, and even birdseed. Often, opossum take shelter under sheds and decks or in feral cat shelters which are usually made by using small water proof boxes filled with hay. Please, be kind to opossums! If you find an Opossum in trouble please call a local Rehabilitator for help.

01/07/2024

Wild Baby Rescue is starting its’ 25th year. We have rescued, rehabilitated and released thousands of injured and orphaned wild babies. This will be our last year.
I would like to thank everyone who donated, supported, rescued, reunited Moms with their babies, transported, and volunteered. We could not have done this without you. To the Interns that have called Wild Baby home for a season or two or more, we are so proud that there are 27+ Veterinarians, Vet Techs Several Zoo Keepers, Teachers and a 4-H Senior Program Coordinator in NJ. So proud of all of you.
To all of our supporters, your donations made it possible to give the best care and maintain the highest standards for the past 25 years.
In the future if you are looking for a place where your donation will make a big impact, Animal Friends of Franklin Lakes is a 501-C3, that cares for NJ’s wild life. Donna Pontrelli a permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator cares for hundreds of animals every year. Her dedication to their well being is amazing. It is a great place to make a difference.
Animal Friends of Franklin Lakes
754 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

01/07/2024

Two dogs from Blairstown got loose this AM and ran away. One a female is a Pit mix, the male is a Husky Pit mix. If you see them, please call their owner at 732-377=0779. Thank you

07/09/2023

I am getting a lot of calls regarding Baby Bunnies and the rain flooding the nests. If the nest is not wet yet anchor a large umbrella or tarp or a kids pool over the nest to deflect the water away. If the nest is already flooded, using gloved hands, take the babies and put them in a box with a warm towel or tee shirt. Take a sock and fill 2/3 with rice and warm in the microwave. Remember to put a knot at the end of the sock so the rice can not fall out. DO NOT PLAY WITH THE BUNNIES, THE MORE YOU HANDLE A WILD BABY BUNNY THE MORE LIKELY IT IS TO DIE. HUMANS SCARE WILD BUNNIES TO DEATH! Leave them in a quiet place until the rain stops.
Once the rain has stopped, sop out the nest with a dry towel, replace the bunnies in the nest and cover them with dry leaves or hay. The Mom will fix up the nest when she returns.

05/17/2023

Its Fawn season once again. Hopefully this will answer many of your questions.
Deer deliver their newborns in the strangest of places. Residents will find them and be concerned about a newborn deer on their lawn, in their garden, under the azaleas, sometimes even of a front porch or deck. Most call because they think the fawn is in peril and Mom is nowhere to be found. Well, Mom is actually off feeding and helping to keep predators away. Those who call ask what they should do for the fawn ... Leave it alone, do not touch, move or attempt to feed it. Here's the scoop. Deer are NOT like horses. They do not have their legs under them immediately and need time to rest after birth. Horses get up and go that's the sign of a healthy horse. A healthy fawn will curl up, nap most of the day and move their heads. They have no scent and predators cannot find them unless humans interfere. Mom leaves during the day for 2 primary reasons: to feed, and to keep her scent a distance from the fawn. Mom will come back (unless something tragic happens to her), but don't expect her until dusk and certainly don't expect her if humans are hovering around. If you are fortunate enough to have the gift of a fawn please enjoy the experience, respect Mother Nature and let the Mom do what comes naturally. She will move the fawn daily so you may see it in different locations. Please share, thank you

03/29/2023

Wild Baby Rescue Center is looking for a reasonably priced Plumber and Electrician to upgrade our present systems. We have both electricity and water in our barn presently. If anyone is interested please give us a call at (908( 362-9453.

03/27/2023

Meet Echo. This tiny Fox Kit was found crying outside the rescuers sightings of Mom or her siblings. She is in a warm incubator and lapping her formula out of a dish.

03/21/2023

Hi All,
It's Spring!
On Sunday April 16 we are looking for Volunteers to help rake out cages, clean out nesting boxes, put up tarps that have blown off this Winter sweep out the barn and stalls and just a general clean up. Time will be 10am until 6pm. There will be a Pizza break for all. If you can help please call us at 908-362-9453, if no one answers please leave a message. Hoping for a great response. See you all soon.

08/20/2022

A Huge Thank You to two young brothers from Blairstown who asked for presents for our Wild Orphans for their Birthdays instead of something for themselves. What great kids!!

Address

14 Grouse Mountain Road
Blairstown, NJ
07825

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.WildBabyRescue.org/

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