• To give useful and easy to follow information and instruction to members of the public who find a wildlife casualty
• To provide detailed information to the rehabilitator who will take responsibility for long term rehabilitation of the casualty
• To provide a reference tool for veterinary surgeons for the treatment of wildlife casualties

IWM is intended as a reference tool not a comprehensive guide to wildlife rehabilitation. Anyone undertaking wildlife rehabilitation must seek professional guidance as soon as possible. Consult the CONTACTS page for relevant organisations
 
BEFORE HANDLING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT ALL WILD ANIMALS CAN POTENTIALLY TRANSMIT DISEASE AND INFLICT SERIOUS INJURIES SO NEVER ATTEMPT A RESCUE IF YOU DO NOT FEEL SAFE TO DO SO

DOES IT NEED TO BE RESCUED?

	If you see an animal/bird with obvious injuries or that is cold and limp, it needs to be rescued
	Young animals/birds that are seen away from their parents are not necessarily in  trouble, especially if they are warm and appear active, healthy, and alert

Injured wildlife can quickly go into potentially fatal shock
Follow the links on the left for advice about how you can help

PLEASE NOTE:  Do NOT email Irish Wildlife Matters for emergency first aid assistance, use CONTACT page. Email address provided for non urgent enquiries only

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