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We receive numerous phone calls about stray and injured animals. While we are happy to try to help, THE ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL of NORTH TEXAS cannot accept all stray animals without overwhelming our staff. Please see the following information before bringing in a stray animal or removing a wild animal from its environment.
STRAY DOGS AND CATS
If you have found a stray dog or cat, we would be happy to scan it for the presence of microchip. In most cases, it is best for you to keep the animal and get it to the shelter for the city in which it was found so that it has a chance to be reunited with its owner. If you plan to keep the pet, keep it isolated from other pets in your home and take it to your veterinarian during regular business hours. If the animal appears painful, sick or injured, we can examine it and treat as needed. Routine care like vaccinations are not available on an emergency basis. You will be given the choice to assume financial responsibility for the pet, or to sign it over to the hospital for the attending Veterinarian to treat as needed.
Link to How to Help Stray/Injured Animals Link to List of Local Shelters
ORPHANED KITTENS AND PUPPIES
The most important aspects of care are to keep the orphan warm and to give it good nutrition. Place it in a carrier or box with some source of external heat such as a heating pad underneath the box to prevent heating pad burns. Keep it warm and dry. Do not bathe the orphan.You can obtain puppy/kitten milk replacer and nurser bottles at our hospital, a pet store, Walmart or most grocery stores. We can try to put you in touch with a rescue/adoption organization during reasonable hours.
ORPHANED BABY BIRDS, RABBITS AND OTHER WILDLIFE
In most cases, it is best to leave the baby where it was found, or try to place it back in the nest. Even if a parent is not seen, they may often be watching from a distance or will return shortly to care for their young. A young animal’s best chance of survival is with its natural parents who can ensure that it retains all of its natural behaviors for survival in the wild. If you feel the animal is injured, we would be happy to examine it. You will be asked to sign it over to the hospital so that the attending Veterinarian can treat it as needed. Always use caution in approaching or handling wild animals-they may scratch, bite or carry diseases like rabies!
Link to Texas State Wildlife Information Link to Texas State Wildlife Rehabilitators Link to Is that Baby Animal an Orphan Link to How to Help Stray/Orphaned Wildlife
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