Please call WildKind at 970-226-3647 ext 322 if you believe an animal is sick or injured. (If you're concerned a baby wild animal, please see below.) We can help determine if the animal needs help. If it is after hours or you cannot get a hold of WildKind, you can call Animal Protection and Control at 970-226-3647 ext. 7 for assistance.
Loveland residents: Please note, if you are a resident of Loveland, Colorado, Larimer Humane Society's Animal Protection & Control department will only respond to wildlife calls regarding specific wild animals prone to carrying rabies (including, but not limited to: bats, raccoons and skunks) exhibiting unnatural behaviors that may pose a threat to public safety and have come into contact with a domestic animal or human.
Many people mistakenly perceive common animal behavior to be uncommon or “strange”. For instance, a raccoon curled up in a dumpster does not necessarily mean that he is sick or stuck. Because these animals are nocturnal, they will often times find a place that is comfortable to wait out the day.
Never attempt to handle adult raccoons, foxes, coyotes or bats of any kind. Not only are these animals considered rabies vector species, they also pack a mean bite and scratch.
If you need to bring in an animal or get it out of harm’s way:
- Always wear gloves, wildlife can carry a number of diseases that can be transmitted to humans and domestic animals.
- Place the animal in an appropriately-sized, secure box with a towel or paper towel on the bottom. Make sure the box has holes in the lid.
- Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place.
- Leave the animal alone. Remember human noise, touch and eye contact are very stressful to wild animals.
- Keep children and pets away.
