The Tenafly Nature Center does not take injured or orphaned wildlife!
Do you believe you have found injured or orphaned wildlife? Let’s be sure!
Every year people try to do the right thing by helping an animal in need. More often than not, the animal did not need help in the first place. Although it is done with good intentions, we must remember, as sad as it may be that not all animals can live. It is a necessary balance of life.
The information presented on this page is intended to educate you on what you can do in the event that you find an animal that is in fact, orphaned or injured. Make no mistake that the true act of kindness in most situations is leaving them alone. We recommend that all injured/orphaned wildlife be taken to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Click here to see what it takes to be a wildlife rehabilitator.
Rehabilitators have the training, veterinary services, facilities, and experience to help wildlife in need. If you can't get the animal to a rehabilitator immediately, call them for advice. Most rehabilitators are volunteers and will need you to bring them the animal. Do not attempt to care for the animal on your own, as it is illegal.
For a complete list of Wildlife
Rehabilitators in New Jersey
click here.
For a complete list of Wildlife Rehabilitators in New York
click here.
For a complete list of Wildlife Rehabilitators in Pennsylvania
click here.
Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital: a veterinary
hospital that take wildlife cases (754 Franklin Avenue Franklin Lakes, NJ
* 201-848-1991)
Always take extreme caution with wild animals. They may harbor diseases and try to defend themselves when fearful. Always be overly cautious of an animal you suspect is sick and in this scenario, keep yourself, children, and pets at a far distance, and contact animal control immediately. Their information is as follows:
Bergen County Animal Shelter
100 United Lane
Teterboro, New Jersey 07608
201-229-4600
Tips for Preventing Human-Wildlife Conflicts and Problems
Do not feed wildlife.
Feed your pet indoors and refrain from leaving pet food outdoors.
Keep domestic pets indoors or under control.
Restrict access to buildings by keeping doors or windows closed or screened.
Check for animal nests before cleaning the chimney or eaves or before trimming or felling trees.
Use wildlife proof garbage containers or barrels.
Dispose of all litter properly.
Do not release balloons outside.
If you have more questions about wildlife problems contact a wildlife rehabilitator.
The advice expressed on this page is to be utilized at your own discretion. Laws regarding wildlife may differ between counties.