Tips for birds, rabbits, squirrels and other species If necessary-and following the rehabber’s instructions-safely capture and transport the animal to the appropriate place for treatment. Ideally, you should reach out to a local wildlife center or wildlife rehabilitator for guidance. If you see any of these signs, find help for the animal. You can see an obvious asymmetry: Do both eyes look clear? Do both wings or pairs of legs look similar?.The animal is crying and wandering all day long.A bird is featherless or nearly featherless and on the ground.The animal is brought to you by a cat or dog.These tips can help you decide whether to take action. But unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them-and in fact, your “help” might actually hurt. For animal lovers, the instinct to help can be difficult to ignore. Sometimes you’ll even see these babies alone, with no parent in sight. It's common to see baby wild animals outside during spring as a new generation makes its way into the world.
