Finding young animals that are helpless against the world and doing what is best for them can sometimes go against your instincts. What is always best for young animals is for their mothers to take care of them, humans are a long second choice.

What to Do About Orphaned or Injured Wildlife

The first step towards helping young, and possibly orphaned Arlington wildlife is to assess the situation. Each type of animal is different; what is good for one species is not necessarily good for another. Click on the links below to get guidance on how to help wildlife most commonly encountered by Arlington residents.

Click here to visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's website to learn more about Orphaned and Injured Animals.

Fledgling Birds

• DFW Wildlife Coalition
  • Orphaned or Injured Bird?

Opossums

• National Opossum Society
  • What to Do if You Find Orphaned Opossums
• Rainbow Wildlife Rescue
  • Opossums Rescue and Rehabilitation

Rabbits

• DFW Wildlife Coalition
  • Wildlife: Rabbits

Raccoons

• Orphaned Wildlife Care
  • Wildlife: Raccoons

Squirrels

• DFW Wildlife Coalition
  • Wildlife: Squirrels
• Orphaned Wildlife Care
  • Care for Orphaned Squirrels

Other Wildlife

• DFW Wildlife Coalition
  • Wildlife: Bobcat
  • Quick Tips about Finding an Injured Mammal
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
  • Orphaned and Injured Animals
• 911 Wildlife
  • Orphans
• Humane Society of the United States
  • Found an Orphaned or Injured Baby Wild Animal?

Who to Contact

• Contact DFW Wildlife Coalition at 972-234-9453, or email at [email protected]
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
  • View list of Wildlife Rehabilitators for Tarrant County, or call the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s information line at 800-792-1112
• Arlington Animal Services at 817-459-5898
  • Animal Services contact information and hours of operation

More Information

• Steps to Reduce Wildlife at Home
• Learn about other wildlife
• View maps of other Arlington wildlife sightings