02/28/2026
There is a vibration, an anxiety that all Midwestern rehabbers are feeling... the impending BABY SEASON😬😅
🚗Be aware when driving, adult wildlife are more active at odd times. They are looking for dates, food, and spots to raise their young.
🚫Please, do not, under any circumstances set a trap for any wildlife until you speak to a rehabber; doesn't even need to be a rehabber in your area. We will guide your decision in a way that all parties win and hopefully avoid creating orphans.
🏠The ONLY reason a raccoon wants in to your home is because they know its warm. Period. They had all winter to "want in" but why now? Because they want a safe place to raise babies.
🪹There are going to be nests of bunnies that look abandoned. Leave them.
There will be nests of squirrels in campers, attics and engines. Speak to a rehabber. Moms want their babies and we can usually find a way to make it all work out.
☎️Rehabbers are going to be inundated with calls. Pack your patience. We are all volunteers that are working full time and/or raising families. We are simply humans that want to help as much as we can.
🍼The more babies we keep with mom means the more spots we have for REAL orphans.
📷Your well intended "rescue" could be a kidnapping. So take photos, NOT babies and send pictures and details.
Thank you.
Buckle up colleagues....baby season 2026 is starting.
🩵Picture of Banjo, our 13 lined ground squirrel.
