Safely handling injured wild animals

If you do decide to capture a small, injured bird or mammal, use a towel or cloth to cover the animal and gently but securely take hold of it. Keeping the animal covered minimizes its stress over being handled and offers you some protection.

Remember that wild animals of any kind, especially those that are afraid or in pain, do not understand that you are trying to help them. Birds and mammals will try to protect themselves if they can. This is natural and should never be considered vicious.