Remember you are dealing with a wild animal, not a kitten or puppy used to the presence of humans. Rather than giving it comfort, our voice or touch causes additional stress to an already compromised wild animal. The rehabilitator will return it to its home territory and family when it is ready for release. NO Young animals may seem tame but become aggressive and unpredictable as they get older. Captivity is not natural and is a constant stress to a wild animal.
Wild animals carry many parasites and diseases that can be harmful to people.
Wild animals need care by individuals knowledgeable about their specific needs, nutritional, behavioral, social, and environmental. Wild animals deserve our respect and our understanding of their right and need for a life of freedom in their natural environment.