We have a moral obligation to learn to co-exist with these very important creatures with whom we share the earth. The presence of healthy wild animal populations serve as environmental indicators for humans to monitor the health of an ecosystem. The quality of human life depends directly on the presence of a balanced ecosystem of plant and animal communities. Literally, hundreds of songbirds, bunnies, ducklings, squirrels, opossums, skunks, raccoons and fawns are brought in that should not have been captured. This is an opportunity to help the public understand the ways of the wild.
Many rescuers mean well, but are misinformed through myths and old wive's tales.
Baby animals CAN be reunited with their parents, even if they have been touched and fed by humans. This must be done quickly, within hours or a day or two. Mother mammals are devoted to their young and will defend and reclaim them if given the chance. Even featherless, baby birds can be placed back into nests and will continue to be fed by their parents. Often, birds and mammals of the same species will accept young that are not their own, and will feed and raise them.