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CALL or TEXT us: 616-361-6109
DOES IT NEED HELP?
YES
IS THE BABY
HURT OR SICK
(BLEEDING, SHIVERING, VOMITING, ATTACKED BY A CAT/DOG, HAS FLIES/MAGGOTS)
NO
Get the baby in a box and with a heat source (heating pad, microwaved rice sock or warm water bottle) and keep it somewhere quiet, away from kids/pets until you can set up a drop off
Can you find the nest or den?
YES, But
YES
NO
Was the nest ruined? Don't worry they can be remade! The baby's best chance is with mom! Worried about pets? We have suggestions for that!
Great! Return the baby to the nest: Mom visits at dawn and dusk so it is normal to not see her during the day! Stay out of sight and keep pets from the area!
Did mom return?
Great work! You did it! The little one thanks you and so do we!
YES
(She went back in the den or was seen looking into it or retrieving the babies)
No
Get the baby in a box and with a heat source (heating pad, microwaved rice sock or warm water bottle) Keep it somewhere quiet, away from kids/pets until you can set up a drop off
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