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the animal is best, with possibly an old T-shirt or something soft to lie on. “They usually need some kind of warmth,” said Ms. Weaver. Also, keep them away from pets and unfamiliar noises.
Even though animals might look orphaned, sometimes they are not. The parents might have had to leave the nest to get food, so call a rehabber first and find out what to do. Feeding a wild animal is probably the worst thing to do without first consulting with a rehabber.
Last week Mrs. Merritt had two baby squirrels just about ready to release to the wild, and three opossums that were too young to release yet. While in her care, the animals are not treated as pets though. They are held only when fed.
Ms. Weaver said that wild animals have a social need and are generally brought up in groups and need the warmth of a litter mate. Sometimes extra warmth is needed for an injured animal. One solution to that is to place two cups of regular (not Minute Rice) uncooked rice in a cotton sack and sew it closed. Put in the microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. If it is too hot, wrap it in a towel, and then place it against the part of the animal that is injured. It will provide warmth for up to 1 1/2 hours.
The animals most commonly helped by the rehabbers are squirrels, opossums, rabbits, and turtles. But
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