WildLife Rehabilition
“I realize if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” — Charles Lindbergh
The team of professionals at Everett Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House has an unselfish commitment to animal health and welfare that extends beyond the companion pet relationship. Dr. Everett has been involved with helping our precious wildlife since 1986 and Dr. Shaw's interest and assistance began in 1995.
We are the only hospital in the basin that routinely provides veterinary care to injured or orphaned wildlife. We are also the veterinary contact for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Fish and Game, US Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State Police. Additionally, we work with Badger Run Wildlife Rehab, who provides aftercare and physical therapy to recondition animals and birds for release back into the wild.
Our mission is to do whatever treatments are necessary to heal all injured animals and return them back into their native habitat. Whether it is a bat or a bobcat, a robin or a raccoon, a rare species such as a Great Grey Owl or Peregrine Falcon or something more common such as a Scrub Jay or a Squirrel, we care for all wildlife.
We donate our services, all materials and time at no cost and are therefore extremely grateful for any donations that allow us to continue with this important aspect of service to the animals and to our community.
Common Question?
What to do if you find an injured wild animal:
* Note, most wild animals carry diseases and both internal and external parasites which can be transmissible to people (zoonosis) or domestic pets. If you have any doubts about how to handle a situation, call one of the people listed below.
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Most importantly, be very careful. Injured wild animals are usually scared and will use any means available to protect themselves. Even the small ones can be very dangerous and will inflict painful bites and scratches defending themselves, so they must be handled with extreme caution. If you have any doubts about your safety, please call Badger Run Wildlife Rehab at 541-891-2052; Pat at 541-891-1221; Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at 541-883-5732; or Oregon State Police at 541-883-5711 or if an emergency, call 911 for assistance. Be especially cautious with adult raccoons, squirrels and any birds of prey (eagles, owls & hawks, etc).
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If you are able to capture the animal, handle it with extreme cautions, keep it in a warm, dark environment such as a closed cardboard box with a blanket on the bottom. Animals generally have no fear of tight spaces and often feel safer in a smaller area. Note most wild animals carry diseases, and both internal and external parasites which can be transmissible to people or domestic pets.
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Get the animal to a rehabilitation center or drop-off point as soon as you can. Handle the animal as little as possible until you reach help.
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Do not attempt to feed injured or orphaned wildlife unless you know exactly what the animal eats. Feeding worms to a seed-eating bird (or vice versa) can be detrimental to its health. If you feel you can feed the animal safely, administering water with a syringe or dropper is acceptable. Call for advice if you feel the animal must be fed before it can be taken to a rehab center.
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We accept all injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife with the exception of skunks. We strongly recommend that you avoid handling any skunks (even babies) because of the concern of rabies infection in these animals.
How can I help injured wildlife financially?
As Veterinarians and caring individuals, we donate our time and materials for wildlife. Any medical costs incurred in the treatment of wild animals are covered by Everett Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House Inc. and by Badger Run Wildlife Rehab, located in Keno.
Donations are gratefully accepted and can be made at Everett
Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House Inc, or can be mailed to:
Badger Run Wildlife Rehab
15993 Homestead Lane
Klamath Falls, OR 97601.
Please make checks payable to: BRWR
Can I volunteer?
Volunteers are always welcome! You must be at least 16 years of
age to come in contact with the animals, but there are a variety
of other ways you can help. We need people to:
- Breed mice, rats, or other small rodents for raptor food
- Pick up and transport injured wildlife
- Assist with "crowd control" at large events such as street fairs and Winter Wings
- Prepare food and clean dishes and equipment
- Construct perches, help construct enclosures, paint, create fire breaks and landscape around enclosures, etc.
Please contact Liz at 541-891-2052 or info@badgerrun.org for more information.
